Where's Arena Motorsport?

kmchow · 27 Dec 2001, 17:49 (Ref:189982)

Any chance we will see this ex F1 team make an appearance in the BTCC in any of the classes? This team is supposed to be very talented and impressive?

**Craig** · 27 Dec 2001, 17:53 (Ref:189983)

I don't think Arena used to do F1 did they ? I think they may have been set up by a guy who had experience in F1 though ? Anyway, yes, the team is rumoured to be returning to the BTCC (they ran the Spence/Hoy Laguna in 2000) next year as the official works Honda team. Although nothing has been confirmed yet as far as i'm aware. Am I right in thinking the team had something to do with ELMS/ALMS last season ?

redshoes · 27 Dec 2001, 18:17 (Ref:189993)

Mike Earle who owns Arena used to own/run Onyx F1 team and I beleive many of the team personnel are the same as well. I believe they were involved with the running of the privateer Gulf Audi in ALMS/ELMS this year, although not using the Arena name.

**touringlegend** · 27 Dec 2001, 23:27 (Ref:190163)

I went off to find out the name of that team(still beats me) and found a page with Phil Bennett's name on it looking for a 2002 ALM's drive!

Phil Bennett - British Touring Car Championship factory team driver with Vauxhall - 4th BTCC 2001. British GT championship experience with Marcos LM600 (GTS). Seeking 2002 ALMS drive. Call ************** or ********************

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