2022: BTCC and support series

[Milkyway]

A dull Saturday afternoon.
How about the 1999 TV Masters Rallysprint Challenge;
(kills 40mins or so.)
Starring, a very young Mr Plato & Mr Harvey, Derek Warwick & Barrie ‘ Whizzo’ Williams , to name but a few.
Commentary from Charlie Cox too.
Chillax time
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fb4WF1Zs-m8

Edited by Milkyway on Saturday 4th December 15:50

[Milkyway]

Early days yet... but it looks like we’ll be seeing a few new faces in 2022.
By my poor maths... 6 at the moment
( 3 not returning, & +3 more TBL’s)

And that’s just for starters.... can’t wait.

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 9th December 20:23

[Milkyway]

And so it continues...
https://www.autosport.com/btcc/news/btcc-grid-hits...

[Milkyway]

Early days yet... but it looks like we’ll be seeing a few new, or returning faces in 2022.
By my poor maths... 7 at the moment
( 4 not returning, & +3 more TBL’s)

And that’s just for starters.... can’t wait.

& Matt Neal.... Teaser

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 12th December 09:57

[Milkyway]

poosemon said:

If anyone was at the late brake show yesterday, Mr Plato let out an interesting snippet of his potential drive for next year during the Q&A session...

Would be quite a turn of events if it did come to fruition.

I can’t see the Astras being dragged out for another season...surely.

[Milkyway]

[quote=JoelH]
What do you mean? Platos car is not even a year old yet.


Some interesting sponsor news from Motorbase just been announced

https://www.touringcartimes.com/2021/12/13/motorba...

Edited by JoelH on Monday 13th December 10:39

[/uote]

Re Astra: Soz, my bad...
Just thought that they were a bit older & past their prime.
( Learn something new every day )

Edited by Milkyway on Monday 13th December 11:35

[Milkyway]

Dexter Patterson joins Laser Tools;
https://www.btcc.net/2021/12/20/dexter-patterson-j...

[Milkyway]

Munter said:

Robmarriott said:

it’ll be interesting to see how Sutton copes with FWD again after so long in RWD cars which have worked so well for him.

This is what I'm wondering. I guess we'll find out, because that car looks like it's got it in it to win.

Ash has taken his crew too...
( I keep my own list on notes...it changes by the hour)

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 21st December 15:04

[Milkyway]

fesuvious said:

As a follower of BTCC and F1,

And as somebody who is still following the Abu Dhabi fall-out...

I had a dream last night that Lewis Hamilton walked from F1 and suddenly announced a new BTCC team with he and his brother driving....

Just thought I'd share that...

You should fire that up as a thread...
( Fantasy BTCC)

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 21st December 21:00

[Milkyway]

darren9 said:

In the Ash Sutton reveal the Ford looks to have a yellow and blue livery. Is it wishful thinking to hope for something like the old kwik fit Mondeo?

If it’s generic...

Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 21st December 23:11

[Milkyway]

So latest speculations... obviously not confirmed, but reading between the lines;
Gordon, Dan & +1 @ Dynamics.
Josh to stay @ BTC.

[Milkyway]

WelshPetrolhead said:

Jake Hill in at WSR via MB Motorsport..

https://www.btcc.net/2021/12/31/mb-motorsport-powe...

.. Jake must Certainly a title contender now.

[Milkyway]

P1080 said:

Milkyway said:

.. Jake must Certainly a title contender now.

Wasn’t he one this year then

Of course he was... even more so in 2022.
Another year of experience under his belt.
(Hopefully with CT as one of his teammates)

Edited by Milkyway on Friday 31st December 17:25

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[Milkyway]

Re Dan Lloyd; Cheers will update list.
( is that confirmed or speculation?)

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 2nd January 21:13

[Milkyway]

Re TC: cheers

[Milkyway]

Smollet said:

Can send some show me a link to the 22 spec cars please and how much they’ve changed from the 21 cars. TIA

Think that they are still tweaking it...
10% increase for up to 15secs a lap... Quite a bit over a race distance.
( & No ballast to worry about either... should be quick)

https://www.btcc.net/2021/09/23/almost-everything-...

Edited by Milkyway on Monday 3rd January 08:26

[Milkyway]

On-Rails said:

shake n bake said:

Absolutely speculation, his past few tweets have picked up likes from the team and or drivers.
I’m probably way off but interested to see where he ends up as he is more than capable.

I’ve heard that Lloyd will be in a Honda and think a return to BTC is most likely.

Ooooh.... interesting

[Milkyway]

Any juicy titbits flowing through the support package paddock?