BTCC 2011 rumour mill - Page 13

awrb · 1 Dec 2010, 00:38 (Ref:2797914)

Thanks for telling us spanner monkey, always interesting to hear about any projects that are being worked upon. Would be great to see some Audi's in the series.

Of course, if you get this much hassle for posting some info, people could just not bother in the future. That would be an interesting off season.

crmalcolm · 1 Dec 2010, 07:01 (Ref:2797967)

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Originally Posted by davyboy

It would be kinda strange for touring car specialists SEAT to leave the touring car scene and for sports car specailists, Audi to fill the void ?

If a team is entering with Audis, I don't think it will be factory backed in any way. Audi's customer motorsport program is to be based on the TT in a GT4 guise. From Audi's latest press statement...

Audi presents GT4 concept

GT4: On the occasion of the DTM race in Shanghai Audi presented the concept of a GT4 vehicle based on the Audi TT. The TT developed by the Technical Development and Production divisions plus quattro GmbH is intended to extend Audi’s new modular customer sport program from 2012 forward and to offer potential customers a base option for affordable motorsport at a price of about 120,000 euros.

andy97 · 1 Dec 2010, 11:34 (Ref:2798056)

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Originally Posted by davyboy

The only statement we've had so far from Arena is this from Mike Earle as part of the TouringCarTimes piece earlier.

" Arena Motorsport have three Ford Focus ST's ready to race, and Mike Earle previously confirmed to TouringCarTimes he'd like to run all three in 2011, dependent upon drivers and sponsorship "

Tom Chilton's Sun column is a little bit fuzzier alright I agree... but as I've said already, I'd be extremely surprised if Arena junked the investment they've made in the current Focus for a start from scratch programme on the new one. Another tell tale would be having the existing 3 up for sale somewhere and that I've not seen.

MN reports today that Arena has started work on the new Focus chassis for 2011 in BTCC. Mike Earle is quoted.

Tim Wilkinson · 1 Dec 2010, 12:53 (Ref:2798101)

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Originally Posted by Icebaby

Any rumour is just a rumour untill a proven fact so any post on here in this context should be taken as light humour rather than fact. Prince William to race in a Damiler Double six maybe.

That'll be why he's getting married on a Friday - so he won't miss a round.

davyboy · 1 Dec 2010, 14:02 (Ref:2798145)

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Originally Posted by andy97

MN reports today that Arena has started work on the new Focus chassis for 2011 in BTCC. Mike Earle is quoted.

Very interesting... somebody's cracked open a swollen wallet then.

**FIRE** · 1 Dec 2010, 17:41 (Ref:2798217)

Chilton Sr again?

Mike Sheraton · 1 Dec 2010, 21:11 (Ref:2798324)

I reckon with this move, they could recieve say 30-40% financial support from ford, or maybe 25%, but with more technical support too, and perhaps a manufacturer paid entry... Not on the cards for full works at this time in my opinion, but a good foundation for the future, just look at Honda/Dynamics

**touringlegend** · 1 Dec 2010, 22:11 (Ref:2798363)

I would guess if they are building a new Focus they will probably received the bodyshell straight from Ford, pre production line and perhaps all the secret ins and outs of the car that Ford know.

andyjr0999 · 1 Dec 2010, 23:08 (Ref:2798381)

CVR back in the BTCC in 2011??

http://cartridgeworldcarbonzeroracing.co.uk/

Aunt Sally · 1 Dec 2010, 23:32 (Ref:2798390)

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Originally Posted by andyjr0999

CVR back in the BTCC in 2011??

http://cartridgeworldcarbonzeroracing.co.uk/

This one has reared it's head before..

The only problem I can see is that CARBON ZERO RACING was setup by Cartridge World!

The E-mail address is for our mates at CLYDE VALLEY RACING.

From what I understand from a friend of mine that has some Cartridge World stores.

The two will NEVER join forces again!

ALSO, Diesels are not allowed in the BTCC anymore and we all know what people think of LPG. What other 'Alternative Fuel' could they use?

Perhaps the stuff produced by cows? And I don't mean MILK!!!!

awrb · 1 Dec 2010, 23:57 (Ref:2798398)

Bio ethanol is really their only option now for alternative fuels. It doesn;t look like Cartrige world is involved at all here either, just Clyde Valley Racing. Would be nice to see them get out and have a year that's not all about internal politics.

Hazard · 2 Dec 2010, 08:28 (Ref:2798468)

That message has been on CVR's website for about eight months now.

They also never raced with diesel before anyway, they had an ordinary petrol SEAT. They were carbon off-setting, not actually racing with a zero emissions car (because there isn't one! yet)

andyjr0999 · 2 Dec 2010, 10:03 (Ref:2798506)

Jeff Smith back for 2011

http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2205

Is it me or are there becoming too many one car teams in the BTCC??

**BertMk2** · 2 Dec 2010, 10:08 (Ref:2798509)

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Originally Posted by andyjr0999

Jeff Smith back for 2011

http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2205

Is it me or are there becoming too many one car teams in the BTCC??

That article says he's joining Eurotech - I'd expect Andrew Jordan to ne there next year to so that would make it a two car team.

Not that there's a problem with single car teams - better one carfor a whole season than two for bits and bobs.

Craner Curves · 2 Dec 2010, 10:59 (Ref:2798530)

Autosport says he's using the ex-Dave Pinkney Vectra and that they hope to get Andy Jordan the budget to run as well.

davyboy · 2 Dec 2010, 11:50 (Ref:2798555)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Autosport says he's using the ex-Dave Pinkney Vectra and that they hope to get Andy Jordan the budget to run as well.

Does this mean that Pinkney's calling it a day ? He seemed very dispondent this year with the driving tactics on track and the lack of reliability of the Swindon motor. I think the car remained in the garage for the whole of the last meeting of the season in Brands.

Simonfield · 2 Dec 2010, 12:02 (Ref:2798563)

It will be a shame if Dave is lost to the series. But could you really blame him after the season he went through, absolutely Torrid!

does anyone have an idea on his plans?

his website seems to be down as well at the minute, hope its just for maintainence!

PDS · 2 Dec 2010, 12:11 (Ref:2798570)

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Originally Posted by Simonfield

It will be a shame if Dave is lost to the series. But could you really blame him after the season he went through, absolutely Torrid!

does anyone have an idea on his plans?

his website seems to be down as well at the minute, hope its just for maintainence!

Apparently, he plans to WORK!

No inclination to return to the track in 2011, although he will be back.

He has a problem with his site since just after Croft.

medius · 2 Dec 2010, 15:04 (Ref:2798657)

So I wonder what Dave Pinkney has his hands on for next year....

Craner Curves · 2 Dec 2010, 15:16 (Ref:2798664)

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Originally Posted by Simonfield

It will be a shame if Dave is lost to the series.

What seriously? Oh I forgot, he, John George and Martin Johnson make the BTCC. If it wasn't for them, then it wouldn't be the same.

steve_r · 2 Dec 2010, 16:47 (Ref:2798685)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

What seriously? Oh I forgot, he, John George and Martin Johnson make the BTCC. If it wasn't for them, then it wouldn't be the same.

Such sarcasm is uncalled for. Just because drivers do not win races, does not mean they do not have significant support. These drivers have stuck with BTCC for quite some time, even when the BTCC grid has been looking pretty sparse.

Anyhway, It's good news to hear that Smith will be having a crack at the series next year. I'm sure that this time last year there were hardly any confirmed runners.

PDS · 2 Dec 2010, 16:54 (Ref:2798690)

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Originally Posted by medius

So I wonder what Dave Pinkney has his hands on for next year....

Do you not read other posts on here???

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Originally Posted by PDS

Apparently, he plans to WORK!

mattt · 2 Dec 2010, 17:06 (Ref:2798696)

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Originally Posted by Simonfield

It will be a shame if Dave is lost to the series. ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

What seriously? Oh I forgot, he, John George and Martin Johnson make the BTCC. If it wasn't for them, then it wouldn't be the same.

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Originally Posted by steve_r

Such sarcasm is uncalled for. Just because drivers do not win races, does not mean they do not have significant support. These drivers have stuck with BTCC for quite some time, even when the BTCC grid has been looking pretty sparse. ...

Its just "Craner Curves'" hobby horse, that always rears his head at this time of year and its his right to have it.

I, on the other hand think they deserve to be there and there attitudes towards the fans is very commendable

VIVA GT · 2 Dec 2010, 17:10 (Ref:2798700)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

What seriously? Oh I forgot, he, John George and Martin Johnson make the BTCC. If it wasn't for them, then it wouldn't be the same.

I have to stick up for Dave Pinkney here, he's been involved with the BTCC off and on since the 80's.
He's a colourful character (and so are his cars generally), and not a bad peddler considering he's an 'amateur'.
OK, so he's never been battling for the Championship, but is popular with the public, and has occasionally appeared up the sharp end, giving the usual front-runners a bit of a shock!

So, if you're not being sarcastic, I do agree, without Dave Pinkney (and people like him) the BTCC would not be the same.

Craner Curves · 2 Dec 2010, 17:32 (Ref:2798707)

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Originally Posted by mattt

Its just "Craner Curves'" hobby horse, that always rears his head at this time of year and its his right to have it.

I, on the other hand think they deserve to be there and there attitudes towards the fans is very commendable

Not my hobby horse, you're confusing me with the person of the icy persuasion.

I'm usually quite supportive of the gentleman racers, I just don't see why there's such a big fuss about them being the backbone of the championship.

Fair enough it's a shame that somebody has decided to jack it in, but is it really such a great loss? The guy seems to have endless bad luck, so maybe it's for the best. He seems to lack the commitment of the likes of Johnson and George, as he has a new project almost every year because he can't get the best out of what he has. He should've kept the old Integra back in 2007, rather than getting the Alfas. I'm not that enthusiastic about Jeff Smith either. But it's his money and it's not like he's taking a car from anyone else's clutches.

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I have to stick up for Dave Pinkney here, he's been involved with the BTCC off and on since the 80's.
He's a colourful character (and so are his cars generally), and not a bad peddler considering he's an 'amateur'.
OK, so he's never been battling for the Championship, but is popular with the public, and has occasionally appeared up the sharp end, giving the usual front-runners a bit of a shock!

So, if you're not being sarcastic, I do agree, without Dave Pinkney (and people like him) the BTCC would not be the same.

It was a bit of sarcasm on my part I'm afraid, at least it stirred up some debate on this cold snowy day.

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