2022: BTCC and support series

[Milkyway]

Timothy Plato’s farewell races too... wonder who will take his seat next year.
(Shame he used Jason... his racing moniker could have been ‘TeePee’)

Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 28th September 08:54

[Milkyway]

BMR said:

Milkyway said:

AS I mentioned previously, my Nephew is on another BTCC forum, & the Fiesta Cup has been mooted about.
So... maybe there is some truth in the rumours.

One would expect TOCA would like it to be manufacturer backed, and if so it’d be the latest model presumably. Which I don’t believe has been raced yet in the Fiesta champs

... & for the Juniors

[Milkyway]

2023: Only one slot to be filled by guest series then...
https://www.btcc.net/2022/09/30/top-level-junior-s...

(Praying for some historic series to be included... with lots of variation).

Edited by Milkyway on Saturday 1st October 22:42

[Milkyway]

[quote=Milkyway]Really excited for the final should owdown
Tingram to finally clinch the title...but also more than happy if Jake succeeds.
Either way... a new name on the trophy.

NB: Cheerio to JP & Ginetta, you will be missed.. &
(The Juniors will be the biggest loss to the TOCA package).

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 9th October 17:29

[Milkyway]

Driver101 said:

Well done to Ingram. Well deserved.

Agree, & its been a long time coming... I was beginning to wonder if he was ever going to win it.
Jake’s impatience surfaced again... threw away the runner up spot.

Some great drivers for 2023.
Hope Rory, Dan Cammish & ‘Cookie’ can find some consistency & be in the mix.
Still not sure about the Hybrid yet... but if it produces another close
season I will learn to accept it.

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 9th October 19:41

[Milkyway]

Dynion Araf Uchaf said:

Milkyway said:

Some great drivers for 2024.

But st ones for 2023?

Soz, getting ahead of myself... all this excitement.
(Edited... obviously I meant 2023).

[Milkyway]

Jake had his win taken off him in the first race at Donington due to a ride height failure... which really scuppered his day.
He also received a demotion later on in the season.
Those lost points might have come in handy.
( But definitely a title contender for 2023).

NB: Cree’s local rag said that he was winded & received a stiff neck... he commented that the driving standards needed looking at.

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 11th October 13:35

[Milkyway]

Ash came on song Mid season... just a tad too late.
I thought that DC. would have been more competitive though.
If NAPA can start ‘23 at the sharp end, then it should be a cracking Championship.

[Milkyway]

DanielSan said:

Milkyway said:

Ash came on song Mid season... just a tad too late.
I thought that DC. would have been more competitive though.
If NAPA can start ‘23 at the sharp end, then it should be a cracking Championship.

Rumours that the Focuses will be replaced next year so they could take a few races to get upto speed if that is the case.

&

My Nephew remarked that Audi had been mentioned, but apparently that has been thrown out.
He also wonders what is going to replace the Infiniti’s.

Edited by Milkyway on Saturday 15th October 08:48

[Milkyway]

Would also like to see Tom Chilton on the pace, & Dan Lloyd had a good season too... both are quick guys when the stars align.

[Milkyway]

Keep seeing these Bonser’s popping up...interim Junior series.
( With a few mods).

[Milkyway]

EDLT said:

confucuis said:

The championship winning infinity is for sale for 65k
https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/132168/b...

Seems a bit cheep for a fully fledged btcc car!

They've taken out all the bits that let you run it in the BTCC. I'm not sure what you can do with now.

There seems to be a Championship for most cars of one sort or another now... not necessarily limited to circuit racing.
( Might even go overseas)

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 20th October 10:02

[Milkyway]

Matts car is a long way from home... Dominican Republic.
( £80K, & plenty of spares included...bargain).

In the right hands, it would probably give the Infiniti a run for its money.

Edited by Milkyway on Friday 21st October 15:36

[Milkyway]

Rumour Mill;
My big brother has heard that Ricky Collard is emigrating to Australia... seems that he may be walking away from Motorsport entirely.

[Milkyway]

Legends for Brands Hatch (Indy), Croft & Knockhill.
Mini 7’s for Thruxton

...support series are shaping up nicely.

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 1st November 13:01

[Milkyway]

Driver101 said:

Milkyway said:

Legends for Brands Hatch (Indy), Croft & Knockhill... support series are shaping up nicely.

I hope there is more to add than Legends. I've never been into them for some reason.

7/10 rounds sorted.
Radicals x 2
Legends x3
Caterhams x1
Mini 7’s x 1

X3 TBA.
Donington
Brands Hatch (GP)

Praying for a Historic Saloon appearance... of some kind.
( Donington or BH please)

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 1st November 15:50

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 8th November 11:36

[Milkyway]

Early Driver announcement for 2023;
I take it that Tom Chilton has lost his seat next to Tingram then
I wonder if he will drop into the Trade price cars side.

https://www.btcc.net/2022/11/04/nick-halstead-join...

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 8th November 09:19

[Milkyway]

Great... Only one round at Thruxton, two at Donington & the different support series... 2023 is looking good already.

https://www.btcc.net/2022/11/03/icymi-2023-btcc-ca...

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 8th November 11:41

[Milkyway]

Dynion Araf Uchaf said:

not according to the press quote. He states that both Tom's are going to be there to learn from.

Another trip to Specsavers required.

[Milkyway]

2023: Regulation changes... again.
https://www.btcc.net/2022/11/02/toca-ratifies-2023...

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 10th November 11:40