BTCC 2018 silly season

[Robmarriott]

Also worth noting that Speedworks have tweeted a picture of the Avensis at Autosport bearing Ingrams name and number, either they’re lazy with removing stickers from a car they won’t be using again... or they’ve let the cat out of the bag on the sly.

[Robmarriott]

no surprise there!

very strong team I reckon, could be one a contender for the Independents Championship.

[Robmarriott]

WSR - Rob Collard - BMW 1 Series
WSR - Colin Turkington - BMW 1 Series
WSR - Andrew Jordan - BMW 1 Series
HMS Racing - Rob Austin - Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Team HARD - Bobby Thompson - VW CC
Team HARD - Mike Bushell - VW CC
Team HARD - Jake Hill - VW CC
Team HARD - Michael Caine - VW CC
Eurotech - Matt Simpson - Honda Civic Type R
Eurotech - Jack Goff - Honda Civic Type R
Motorbase - Tom Chilton - Ford Focus RS
Motorbase - Mat Jackson - Ford Focus RS
AMD Tuning - Ollie Jackson - Audi S3
AMD Tuning - Sam Smelt - Audi S3
BTC Norlin - Chris Smiley - Honda Civic Type R
BTC Norlin - Honda Civic Type R
BMR - Ash Sutton - Subaru Levorg

[Robmarriott]

Cook to PMR, great move!

[Robmarriott]

AMD confirmed as having the MGs, shock of the century right there, nobody saw that coming...

Also Honda Yuasa Racing have said Neal and Shedden are at Autosport, on their stand, talking about the 2018 season so that’s a given, as expected.

[Robmarriott]

His contract didn't end until after Autosport apparently, hence the appearance.

Massive news, there were a couple of rumours floating around after the WTCR news but even so, I think most people expected a full BTCC season plus the WTCR rounds which didn't clash.

It's a huge seat to fill, can't think of anyone who they'd have up their sleeve other than Huffy.

Then in a couple of years they're going to be doing this all over again!

[Robmarriott]

Both Ingram and Goff are already signed for this year though.

You know who currently doesn’t have the seat he had last year as the team is only running two cars? Rory Butcher... Shedden’s brother in law.....

[Robmarriott]

Proctor at PMR again

[Robmarriott]

Yeah I think that makes them a pretty strong team.

Speedworks have confirmed Ingram this morning, first time they’ve mentioned his name this year so that’s good to see.

Might put a few quid on him for the overall crown this year, he was very strong at the start of last year so should be again.

[Robmarriott]

The Wookie said:

I’d be surprised if they didn’t bring in a top driver from somewhere else

Another championship or another team who has already announced their full lineup?

There’s a rumour floating around on another forum about someone who drives a yellow car switching allegiance but I can’t see it.

I still think Huff is best fit but Tordoff would be a great shout too, he’s definitely keen to come back from what he’s been saying.

[Robmarriott]

Any idea what those things are?

[Robmarriott]

Whispers of Goff going to Dynamics on some other forums, he's already a Honda brand ambassador and promotes their new Type R regularly (they've given him one for the year again), he's got big team experience with WSR (and Eurotech I guess) and he's proven himself to be very quick in a Honda already.

Would be a shame if true though, the year with Eurotech has helped the team and he would have a good understanding of the car rather than having to re-learn a new one.

[Robmarriott]

DanielSan said:

I thought they announced last week he was staying at Eurotech?

They did but this is silly season!

There’s a couple of names being banded around for the Honda seat who already have a place with another team, Jack Goff and Mat Jackson. It’s been mentioned by more than one person elsewhere so who knows?

[Robmarriott]

Norlin announcing driver number two today at 11am, I'm calling AWE or Tordoff.

[Robmarriott]

WSR - Rob Collard - BMW 1 Series
WSR - Colin Turkington - BMW 1 Series
WSR - Andrew Jordan - BMW 1 Series
HMS Racing - Rob Austin - Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Team HARD - Bobby Thompson - VW CC
Team HARD - Mike Bushell - VW CC
Team HARD - Jake Hill - VW CC
Team HARD - Michael Caine - VW CC
Eurotech - Matt Simpson - Honda Civic Type R
Eurotech - Jack Goff - Honda Civic Type R
Motorbase - Tom Chilton - Ford Focus RS
Motorbase - Mat Jackson - Ford Focus RS
AMD Tuning - Ollie Jackson - Audi S3
AMD Tuning - Sam Smelt - Audi S3
AMD Tuning - MG6
AMD Tuning - MG6
Halfords Yuasa Racing - Matt Neal - Honda Civic Type R
Halfords Yuasa Racing - Honda Civic Type R
BTC Norlin - Chris Smiley - Honda Civic Type R
BTC Norlin - James Nash - Honda Civic Type R
BMR - Ash Sutton - Subaru Levorg
BMR - Jason Plato - Subaru Levorg
Speedworks - Tom Ingram - Toyota Avensis
PMR - Josh Cook - Vauxhall Astra
PMR - Senna Proctor - Vauxhall Astra
Ciceley - Adam Morgan - Mercedes A Class
Ciceley - Tom Oliphant - Mercedes A Class

Think that's it so far, 24 names confirmed, 8 to go!

[Robmarriott]

Oh good, Brett Smith is confirmed.

[Robmarriott]

The Wookie said:

Brace yourselves Rodneys, from what I hear the next announcement’s going to be a shock!

Hang on, was this the announcement you meant? :lol:

[Robmarriott]

Killer signing that. I’m going to have a bet on motorbase for the overall title I think, mega team this year!

[Robmarriott]

DanielSan said:

Depends if Tordoff decides to give up on the championship at the last round again

That’s true. That was a weird day really.

[Robmarriott]

Ok so Mat Jackson is staying, that’s good as it leaves another surprise....