2022: BTCC and support series
Discussion
Robmarriott said:
Lol ok. My opinion is that if you can’t afford to do something, you don’t do it, it’s as simple as that.
Drivers fund their racing in different ways. I’m not sure why you draw the line at asking fans to buy merch. I seem to remember Justin Wilson using the stock market to sell shares in his career. Would you consider that more acceptable, or less?
Milkyway said:
Can’t believe that Paul O’ Neill was accused of being ‘ageist’ against Colin White.
As Paul explained... he’s known CW for many years & it is just light hearted humour.
Or as Colin himself would say “Don’t worry, I know ‘im“ As Paul explained... he’s known CW for many years & it is just light hearted humour.
Edited by Milkyway on Friday 19th August 00:41
The Wookie said:
Or as Colin himself would say “Don’t worry, I know ‘im“
... I’m surprised that they haven’t mentioned how nasty he is to Tim Harvey.Must be trolls & not true Motorsport fans...backlash from going over to the main ITV channel.
Edited by Milkyway on Friday 19th August 21:05
Smollet said:
Milkyway said:
Wishing Colin & Mike a speedy recovery....it could have been a lot worse.
It certainly was a ferocious impact Mike... ?
The way the TV crew were talking & a blue sheeted car... made me very nervous for a few hours.
My Nephew & his family choose Thruxton to be their first ever BTCC meeting.
Certainly won’t be forgotten for a while.
Edited by Milkyway on Monday 29th August 21:40
Milkyway said:
Smollet said:
Milkyway said:
Wishing Colin & Mike a speedy recovery....it could have been a lot worse.
It certainly was a ferocious impact Mike... ?
The way the TV crew were talking & a blue sheeted car... made me very nervous for a few hours.
Milkyway said:
Smollet said:
Milkyway said:
Wishing Colin & Mike a speedy recovery....it could have been a lot worse.
It certainly was a ferocious impact Mike... ?
The way the TV crew were talking & a blue sheeted car... made me very nervous for a few hours.
My Nephew & his family choose Thruxton to be their first ever BTCC meeting.
Certainly won’t be forgotten for a while.
Edited by Milkyway on Monday 29th August 21:40
BMR said:
I was at Donington when Billy monger had his accident. The first and thankfully only time I’ve experienced such an eerie feeling at a circuit.
I remember watching that live on TV & he had onboard as well... that horrible eerie atmosphere, must be really difficult for the ITV crew to remain informative but respectful at the same time.A huge
to all the Marshals, medics & Thruxton too.Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 31st August 08:07
SpudLink said:
Caterhams is a great idea. Great way for budding racers to get noticed.
Some of the MX-5 championships would fit in well.
I was going to suggest Radicals, but the racing isn't always great.
Caterhams are about the only thing I can think of that would work on the TOCA package. All the good single make stuff in the UK (MX5s, Civics, etc.) the cars are too old.Some of the MX-5 championships would fit in well.
I was going to suggest Radicals, but the racing isn't always great.
MINIs always seem entertaining whenever I have seen they on the BTCC coverage, and there's plenty of sub-series for the previous generations that have been guest races in the past.
Although, I believe there are hefty entrance fees for those races, which is ok as a once a season special, but not sustainable for the whole season, which also applies to other club series looking to make the step up.
Although, I believe there are hefty entrance fees for those races, which is ok as a once a season special, but not sustainable for the whole season, which also applies to other club series looking to make the step up.
Dan BSCS said:
SpudLink said:
Caterhams is a great idea. Great way for budding racers to get noticed.
Some of the MX-5 championships would fit in well.
I was going to suggest Radicals, but the racing isn't always great.
Caterhams are about the only thing I can think of that would work on the TOCA package. All the good single make stuff in the UK (MX5s, Civics, etc.) the cars are too old.Some of the MX-5 championships would fit in well.
I was going to suggest Radicals, but the racing isn't always great.
Spec Miata is pretty popular in the states and the GR86 has just had its own spec series announced. Either of those would be great IMO.
Robmarriott said:
That’s the point I’ve been trying to make elsewhere. The cars need to be current and available to buy new.
Spec Miata is pretty popular in the states and the GR86 has just had its own spec series announced. Either of those would be great IMO.
Yeah, if they can get the numbers they’d be great. The Toyota 86 series in Australia is very popular and great racing.Spec Miata is pretty popular in the states and the GR86 has just had its own spec series announced. Either of those would be great IMO.
MG CHRIS said:
Last year for ginetta on the support package moving over to British GT bill. Wonder what will replace it maybe caterham.
Can't help thinking that's a bit of an odd call on Ginetta's part. Maybe there's financial issues that mean they can't afford to carry on with Toca. Certainly makes their development series a lot less attractive in terms of reduced media attention for the drivers & sponsors.Gassing Station | General Motorsport | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff