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Old 29 Mar 2018, 21:17 (Ref:3811817)   #1
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BTCC 2018 - Rounds 1, 2, 3 - Brands Hatch Indy

Finally, the 2018 season has begun!

So far the test sessions have been topped by Rob Austin, the new Dynamic's Hondas and joshCook, but most importantly the field still looks to be incredibly close - think it was about 25 cars within a second at Thursday's test day here.

Last year Jeff Smith was on pole, with race wins for Ingram and Jordan.

Any predictions?
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Old 29 Mar 2018, 21:18 (Ref:3811818)   #2
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...and here we go again: https://twitter.com/pauloneill29/sta...067286016?s=21
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Old 29 Mar 2018, 23:24 (Ref:3811835)   #3
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The Hondas of Goff, Neal & Cammish at the front of the grid for round 1. Despite Dynamics being behind schedule with the build that car looked on the money... as they learn more about it it can only get better!

Tempted to punt a few quid on Cammish for championship...
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 06:36 (Ref:3811852)   #4
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I think motorbase will be right there as well, chilton p2 at media day and tordoff p4 and cole was quick at brands yesterday, I think it will be another close season and will come down to the last race yet again
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 09:44 (Ref:3811881)   #5
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Not long to go, already this season is looking like it will be as good as last season
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 10:49 (Ref:3811898)   #6
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So what’s up with the Subaru’s then? Have they been thrown yet another late spanner by TOCA?
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 10:55 (Ref:3811901)   #7
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So what’s up with the Subaru’s then? Have they been thrown yet another late spanner by TOCA?
They're probably just lacking development and their new engine tuner is learning the unit.

The team seem to be busy complaining to facebook group admins about posts discussing their finances at the moment, as opposed to putting their efforts into the car.
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 11:06 (Ref:3811904)   #8
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On a brighter note I think the Alfa could more than likely grab a podium on its racing debut.

Good to see Motorbase up there as well after a disappointing 2017.
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 12:09 (Ref:3811911)   #9
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On a brighter note I think the Alfa could more than likely grab a podium on its racing debut.
Do we know why it didn't test at Brands. It will be the only car going into the weekend with no track data.
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 12:18 (Ref:3811915)   #10
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Do we know why it didn't test at Brands. It will be the only car going into the weekend with no track data.
Weather apparently? https://twitter.com/robertoaustini/s...726647297?s=21
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 12:36 (Ref:3811916)   #11
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Must be the Italian blood in the car - I play football with Italians who won't play in the rain!!

It wasn't too bad though....

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Old 30 Mar 2018, 13:20 (Ref:3811919)   #12
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So what’s up with the Subaru’s then? Have they been thrown yet another late spanner by TOCA?
Plus they're traditionally rubbish at Brands Indy and Donington.
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 13:45 (Ref:3811928)   #13
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Do we know why it didn't test at Brands. It will be the only car going into the weekend with no track data.
The Alfa was tested at Brands maybe 2 weeks ago, so they have data.

Tho is seems odd to not want track data for the wet, after all this is Britain, and they will have paid for the session
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 14:41 (Ref:3811935)   #14
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The team seem to be busy complaining to facebook group admins about posts discussing their finances at the moment, as opposed to putting their efforts into the car.
One prediction already true then: BMR moaning. Tony Gilham may have got into some stuck but I do not remember him moaning: he just stepped back, knuckled down and worked hard to get himself back up. BMR could do worse than follow his example.
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 14:49 (Ref:3811937)   #15
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The Alfa was tested at Brands maybe 2 weeks ago, so they have data.

Tho is seems odd to not want track data for the wet, after all this is Britain, and they will have paid for the session
Then again, why risk your brand new car in another wet test before the season begins next week.
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Old 30 Mar 2018, 14:57 (Ref:3811938)   #16
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Plus they're traditionally rubbish at Brands Indy and Donington.
I was kind of thinking that last year, that the car just isn't suited to those tracks, kind of like Honda with Silverstone or BMW with Brands GP.
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Then again, why risk your brand new car in another wet test before the season begins next week.
depends if they have done any testing of the Alfa with wet tyres and any associated wet set up
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Then again, why risk your brand new car in another wet test before the season begins next week.
That's the reason most teams packed up early on the day - but there was plenty of opportunity to run in the dry.

It seems strange to have a brand new car, and miss out on testing opportunities.
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I was kind of thinking that last year, that the car just isn't suited to those tracks, kind of like Honda with Silverstone or BMW with Brands GP.
It's a result of the car being off the pace there in 2016 I think, they just haven't got the setup for those tracks. And look at last year when they hit form at the same tracks they did in 2016. I personally think it's an engineering issue.
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depends if they have done any testing of the Alfa with wet tyres and any associated wet set up
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