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Old 8 Mar 2017, 13:42 (Ref:3717268)   #2526
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On the latest pictures of that Sutton has put up of his seat fitting, there are three Subarus and what looks like a VW Passat in the background.
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I noticed that too but when zooming in wasn't so sure it was a CC! Sadly the picture starts to distort too much when you get closer. It's definitely not a Scooby tho . Mind you it could be the other side if the camera as I don't have intermate knowledge of BMR's workshop layout!
Isn't that a Triple8 MG? They're supposed to work from a 'corner in BMR's workshop', seems it literally is the corner
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 14:13 (Ref:3717274)   #2527
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Isn't that a Triple8 MG? They're supposed to work from a 'corner in BMR's workshop', seems it literally is the corner
Looks like its still in the quantel bifold colours
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 14:15 (Ref:3717275)   #2528
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Isn't that a Triple8 MG? They're supposed to work from a 'corner in BMR's workshop', seems it literally is the corner
Yeah, I'd say that looks more like an open hatch back rather than a saloon bootlid. The red and white would fit in too!
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 14:31 (Ref:3717278)   #2529
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Isn't that a Triple8 MG?
Yes, definitely.
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 14:58 (Ref:3717284)   #2530
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 15:00 (Ref:3717285)   #2531
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Compare this with Sutton's image and the walls are identical. Though still looks like just 3 Subarus?
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 15:19 (Ref:3717290)   #2532
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Compare this with Sutton's image and the walls are identical. Though still looks like just 3 Subarus?
The other Subaru is probably the other side of the camera
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 16:02 (Ref:3717303)   #2533
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The other Subaru is probably the other side of the camera


I'd say you're right
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 16:49 (Ref:3717308)   #2534
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I'd say you're right
Wow, 888 really is a small corner operation! Not that I've seen any pictures of their old base, but I'd always imagined a fairly large affair considering they were once a works powerhouse of the BTCC.
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 17:24 (Ref:3717313)   #2535
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Wow, 888 really is a small corner operation! Not that I've seen any pictures of their old base, but I'd always imagined a fairly large affair considering they were once a works powerhouse of the BTCC.
They used to be here - Greatworth Park, Greatworth, Banbury OX17 2HB
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 17:26 (Ref:3717314)   #2536
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https://twitter.com/Eurotech_Racing/...03455155617792

Starting to get excited to see the liveries now. Just over a week left until Media Day.
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 18:00 (Ref:3717320)   #2537
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Still showing as being Mark Howards, but that could simply be because it's not been updated.
Howard still has the VW. HARD were going to buy it but that fell through when TOCA wouldn't give them a fourth TBL.

I understand it's been largely stripped of useful parts and now is little more than a shell.
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 18:02 (Ref:3717321)   #2538
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Leads me to think that Howard in the ex-Hynes MG isn't beyond the realms of possibility.

We shall see
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 18:04 (Ref:3717322)   #2539
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Leads me to think that Howard in the ex-Hynes MG isn't beyond the realms of possibility.
Triple Eight will be using that themselves, replacing Sutton's car from last year as that was too badly damaged
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 18:05 (Ref:3717323)   #2540
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Leads me to think that Howard in the ex-Hynes MG isn't beyond the realms of possibility.

We shall see
According to the TCR ATS will be driving it this year

http://www.touringcarregister.com/register/161/

He could, conceivably, use the ex Sutton car, but it seems like it would take a bit of repairing. Probably better off using the VW http://www.touringcarregister.com/register/160/
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 18:49 (Ref:3717325)   #2541
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I'd say you're right
Gosh they are awful awful awful looking cars. Remind me of 80's US station wagons

I am interested to see how Cole gets on though. Seemed full of beans after testing so perhaps he'll get it together this season
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 18:56 (Ref:3717326)   #2542
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They used to be here - Greatworth Park, Greatworth, Banbury OX17 2HB
Thanks! Not as big as I expected, always had a more modern clinical industrial estate unit in mind.
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Scott to British Rallycross, should be interesting. I hope the fourth BMR entry isn't put out as a spare one, as imagine if they got a top name in that seat. Don't rule it out, we've got a great grid so far
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Thanks! Not as big as I expected, always had a more modern clinical industrial estate unit in mind.
Now the home of Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 20:00 (Ref:3717335)   #2545
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Scott to British Rallycross, should be interesting. I hope the fourth BMR entry isn't put out as a spare one, as imagine if they got a top name in that seat. Don't rule it out, we've got a great grid so far
I think there is a surprise coming, and that it may just be being held back 'till media day... Mr Gow, Mr Scott, Mr Subaru and Mr Plato will all be wanting some positive headlines.

I would not be surprised to find two Silverline BMR Subarus with the other two cars carrying a separate identity - exactly like the WSR 2×BMW and 1×Pirtek setup.
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 23:01 (Ref:3717353)   #2546
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Now the home of Chip Ganassi Racing.
Ah yes, that's cool, for the Ford GTs running WEC, correct?
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Old 8 Mar 2017, 23:14 (Ref:3717354)   #2547
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Ah yes, that's cool, for the Ford GTs running WEC, correct?
It's not going to be for the Indycars or NASCAR is it!
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Ok so it's a week until media day, I can't help but thinking there will be a surprise still in store, otherwise it will just be liveries & the underwhelming confirmation of Mark Howard at BMR. Maybe a guest car at tracks that can take it?
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I am beginning to think that the "news leak" regarding Mark Howard could just have been used as a trail down the wrong path. He may be working with Subaru but not as a driver, agreeing to let them use him as something to kill the scent?
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I saw on Facebook yesterday that (Subaru) rally driver Mark Higgins has released his new crash helmet design and says he has some exciting news to announce, but not yet...
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