2022: BTCC and support series

[Milkyway]

A lot of changes next year;
The Hybrid era: No Ballast

Ginetta V8’s:
https://www.ginetta.com/news/ginetta-gt4-supercup-...

New Porsches: Hope they will be just as entertaining.

F4: New Chassis / Engine combo.

No doubt a lot of driver changes too.
Could be a very interesting season.

A thread for speculation & gossip.

Edited by Milkyway on Friday 5th November 11:11

[Milkyway]

Wow....
I still think Cammish will return...
Wonder if Cook will stay @ BTC
( Or a drive with his mate... Mr Sutton)
Think Chilton will be looking for FWD.

Still rumours & speculations will keep us amused for a few months

Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 27th October 20:43

[Milkyway]

F12 Josh said:

Sure they mentioned that the Porsche series will be using a new car next year too, just can't remember the exact numbers.

Looking forward to the Minis again.

The ‘992’ Up from 480bhp to 510.
Lots of changes under the skin & bit more aero.

Minis: Will be interesting to see if anybody can make the move up.
( or a Bobby Thompson return in either)

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 28th October 15:35

[Milkyway]

Dan BSCS said:

The Ginetta grid will be a mix of existing G55s and the new V8 G56s. Personally I think there will be more G55s than G56s.

The new Porsche looks mega!

Apparently, Colin White has purchased a G56...going to mix it with the big boys.
Wonder how they will compare in lap times.
Adam Smalley... is in the last four for the Porsche drive.
( So will have to wait & see what happens there)

Tim & Paul seem excited...

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 28th October 15:40

[Milkyway]

A500leroy said:

Excuse me? Jags in the BTCC? REALLY? Yes please!

Also, I’m sure Turks said that they were going away to review the BMW.... perhaps a new model is being contemplated.

[Milkyway]

Dan BSCS said:

Yes, Colin has bought one. I know of two others who have too. I imagine Colin will still be in the Am (or ProAm as it’s now known) Class.

Mike Simpson was out in the G56 in Friday testing at Brands and it was roughly a second faster round a lap of the GP circuit than the G55. Pretty much the same pace as the current Porsche Cup car.

Wow, thanks... pretty rapid then.
Bet they sound great too.

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 28th October 18:37

[Milkyway]

LukeBrown66 said:

Have to admit the lack of interesting supports for me is a reason I di not visit BTCC much.

A lot of it is very samey same make stuff, I get why but it appeals as much as a pain in the wotsit.

it works though, but it has never tickled my fancy at all to be honest

Porsche used to be the snoozepots...but they were so much more entertaining this year.
Think F4... needs a bigger grid.

[Milkyway]

F12 Josh said:

I'm guessing F4 may dwindle a bit next year given the new GB4 (?) series taking a lot of drivers with aspirations of moving up the ladder. Bit of a shame if it does.

Ginetta Juniors are always good to watch, Robert De Haan must be a fair shout for the championship if he returns - Good effort this year as a rookie.

GB4... New one to me, interesting reading.
I suppose the Live TV coverage could be a major factor in their decisions.

[Milkyway]

I have always preferred saloons to single seaters anyway.
Perhaps it’s time for them to be replaced with another saloon series... but not one make.
Somewhere in between Ginetta Juniors & Minis, to follow that progression ladder.
Maybe it could be classed structured like years ago, a lot of variety producing the David v Goliath type racing.

Edited by Milkyway on Friday 29th October 13:38

[Milkyway]

I think that there are still a few grey areas to be sorted out.
https://www.autosport.com/btcc/news/btcc-reveals-h...

[Milkyway]

So... Not a lot happening in the BTCC circus then.

[Milkyway]

Speed Badger said:

Silly question, but how do the BTCC teams actually make money? (As in profit). With the cost of the car builds, premesis, consumables, paying all the staff, hospitality etc. Yes the drivers bring sponsorship, but surely that doesn't cover the entire running costs (and more) for the entire team?

As they say, the only silly / stupid question... is the one that is never asked.

Edited by Milkyway on Saturday 30th October 11:24

[Milkyway]

Re the budgets... Do the Drivers or teams get prize money in any form?
( Howevet modest it may be)

[Milkyway]

stevemcs said:

Looks like Chilton has left his current team.

I thought that it didn’t sound too promising.
In the Right car he is still a top ten contender though.
( Happier In FWD though).

Regarding the budgets though... I can’t see the hybrid systems being that cheap.
( At least they can scrap the weights)

Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 3rd November 11:09

[Milkyway]

Watch this space... maybe.
https://www.btcc.net/2021/11/12/btcc-prize-test-se...

[Milkyway]

Jordan King...not Harry.
( & lots, lots more)

https://www.autosport.com/btcc/news/king-eyes-surp...

Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 24th November 22:52

[Milkyway]

MG CHRIS said:

Tom Oliphant steps aside from 2022 season as he's moving out of the country.
Drive available at wsr and cant see jelly being back neither.

Thanks for the heads up... Australia is a bit of a commute to be honest.
“I’ll be back”... maybe.
https://www.tomoliphantracing.com/single-post/olip...

‘Jellybean’ & gone...perhaps

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 25th November 20:47

[Milkyway]

F4... Looks impressive.
But wonder how it will fare against the MSV GB4 Championship.
Very similar...but GB4, allegedly cheaper, less TV coverage, but very closely related to the GB3 cars.
https://formulascout.com/british-f4-to-switch-to-t...

Edited by Milkyway on Friday 26th November 19:26

[Milkyway]

So sad to hear of Sir Frank Williams passing.
He will be sorely missed. RIP
https://1990sbtcc.com/2018/12/03/the-story-of-will...

The Plato & Williams story, about 5mins in....still funny.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sTYHy4Pnb18

Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 1st December 13:38

[Milkyway]

Sebring440 said:

At the BTCC "Night of Champions" (last Saturday evening at Straford upon Avon), Steve Rider commented that he was discussing a new award with Jade Edwards. The new award was to be "the most disruptive driver at the back of the field".

"That would be neat," replied Jade...

Goodun..... her worries are over.

https://images.app.goo.gl/TPg4CQBmY1NsDWQz5

Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 2nd December 16:23