BTCC BTCC 2018 Rumours & Silly Season - Page 107

redshoes · 22 Feb 2018, 18:01 (Ref:3803230)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Team HARD have previously confirmed their 4-car CC entry under the Brisky banner.
TPC Racing announce their entry on Friday (seemingly), and have previously been a backer of HARD.

So - is the TPC Racing car the 5th CC, or backing an existing team?

Haven't seen the FB post that prompted this so don't know the specific, but could be a number of things.

Did it specifically mention BTCC or just Team HARD? If the latter then could be GT or VW series.

Could just be one of the HARD cars being run as TPC Racing, in the same way they ran one as TAG Racing last year.

Or total left field, what about an extra entry for the special 60th anniversary at Snetterton. Seem to recall the original TBL regs from when they were announced a few years ago had provision for 2 occasional guest entries taking the field up to 34 were circuit limits allowed.

RS67 · 22 Feb 2018, 18:13 (Ref:3803232)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

Not sure how Motorbase have got away as an independent so long when a lot of their R&D and shakedowns seem to be done at Fords Technology Centre somewhere in Essex

The testing facilities at Dunton are there for anyone wishing to pay for it. Whilst they probably don't charge for a few hours use of the test track, I would imagine the use of the vehicle dyno is charged the same hourly rate as McLaren, Aston Martin etc, have to pay.

crmalcolm · 22 Feb 2018, 18:13 (Ref:3803233)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Haven't seen the FB post that prompted this so don't know the specific, but could be a number of things.

Did it specifically mention BTCC or just Team HARD? If the latter then could be GT or VW series.

Could just be one of the HARD cars being run as TPC Racing, in the same way they ran one as TAG Racing last year.

Or total left field, what about an extra entry for the special 60th anniversary at Snetterton. Seem to recall the original TBL regs from when they were announced a few years ago had provision for 2 occasional guest entries taking the field up to 34 were circuit limits allowed.

https://www.facebook.com/tradepricecarsracing/

RS67 · 22 Feb 2018, 18:20 (Ref:3803235)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

if that same option is available to other focus teams then its not an issue. and as none of the other focus teams have obviously raised it as a problem, then it mustnt be an issue to them. maybe all focus teams have used that facility at one time or another.

Only Arena and Motorbase have used the test track to my knowledge. Arena did have some Ford technical input and took one of their cars to Ford's Lommel testing facility in Belgium. Having somewhere to shakedown cars before a race weekend is hardly manufacturer involvement though.

luckn002 · 22 Feb 2018, 18:39 (Ref:3803238)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWqPmhjW...jpg&name=large

New aero on the CC. Seems that all the teams are going with a much flatter 'side skirt' this year...

luckn002 · 22 Feb 2018, 18:41 (Ref:3803239)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

https://www.facebook.com/tradepricecarsracing/

I would guess sponsorship. Can't see any new teams at this point?

btccbloke · 22 Feb 2018, 19:01 (Ref:3803240)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Or total left field, what about an extra entry for the special 60th anniversary at Snetterton. Seem to recall the original TBL regs from when they were announced a few years ago had provision for 2 occasional guest entries taking the field up to 34 were circuit limits allowed.

i like the idea! But if they did this for a 60th anniversary special I would have wanted a real guest entry, something like an old superstar like an Andy Rouse (never gonna happen) or an Alain Menu for a bit of nostalgia

btccbloke · 22 Feb 2018, 19:05 (Ref:3803241)

New Theory Time!

http://www.btcc.net/2018/02/22/team-...amme-underway/

No Jake Hill at testing!! Now I'm sure its because of budget, no car or other commitments, but what if Motorbase had approached Team Hard for Jake's availability?

Now this would be MORE than a bit of double standards I know, but Jake I think has been close with Motorbase before and nearly got the drive last year, could Tony and Dave have done a deal here?

Filling the Motorbase seat with someone Motorbase can rely on and allowing Team Hard to take Dan Kirby and his car dealership sponsorship money on the 4th car

Alfisti · 22 Feb 2018, 19:06 (Ref:3803242)

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Originally Posted by luckn002

I would guess sponsorship. Can't see any new teams at this point?

Who says it's new though... it could be a team with a licence granted in November.

The fact that TOCA/Gow don't publish the entry list 'til media day (ish) leaves us guessing.

If I had to guess I'd say they'll be title sponsor on one (or more) of the four HARD/Brisky CCs.

On my form it'll turn out to be a new team with Mat Jackson driving 😁

850Estate · 22 Feb 2018, 20:02 (Ref:3803245)

I think I'm right in saying that two of the Hard cars will be entered under the 'Brisky Racing' banner. So I'd imagine that the other two will be TPC Racing entries.

If it's anything more exciting than that I'd be surprised.

Steel Wheels · 22 Feb 2018, 20:07 (Ref:3803246)

Quote:

Originally Posted by btccbloke

New Theory Time!

http://www.btcc.net/2018/02/22/team-...amme-underway/

No Jake Hill at testing!! Now I'm sure its because of budget, no car or other commitments, but what if Motorbase had approached Team Hard for Jake's availability?

Now this would be MORE than a bit of double standards I know, but Jake I think has been close with Motorbase before and nearly got the drive last year, could Tony and Dave have done a deal here?

Filling the Motorbase seat with someone Motorbase can rely on and allowing Team Hard to take Dan Kirby and his car dealership sponsorship money on the 4th car

Not only has Tony a Gilham tagged Jake Hill in his report on today’s testing saying he’ll be happy, it is Jake’s Birthday today, so they might of given him the day off!

luckn002 · 22 Feb 2018, 20:10 (Ref:3803247)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

I think I'm right in saying that two of the Hard cars will be entered under the 'Brisky Racing' banner. So I'd imagine that the other two will be TPC Racing entries

Going by this year so far, it'll probably end up being engered as "Team #HARD with Brisky Racing with TAG Industries Racing With TPC Racing..." and probably some more

btccbloke · 22 Feb 2018, 20:17 (Ref:3803248)

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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

Not only has Tony a Gilham tagged Jake Hill in his report on today’s testing saying he’ll be happy, it is Jake’s Birthday today, so they might of given him the day off!

Suppose a birthday trackday for a racing driver is a bit of a bus mans holiday really

jsmee · 22 Feb 2018, 20:41 (Ref:3803252)

Never one to look at mockup silhouettes as an indicator, but that silhouette is definitely an MG6.

Maybe Dan Kirby has signed to drive the second AmD MG?

btccbloke · 22 Feb 2018, 20:49 (Ref:3803256)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

Never one to look at mockup silhouettes as an indicator, but that silhouette is definitely an MG6.

Maybe Dan Kirby has signed to drive the second AmD MG?

I agree it looks like a 6,but I found the twitter which is following all the hard/vw accounts https://mobile.twitter.com/TPCracingBTCC/following

Alfisti · 22 Feb 2018, 21:30 (Ref:3803262)

Looks CC like to me, but it ain't easy to tell in silhouette.

Besides which, a marketing/ design monkey may well have knocked that up without much guidance...

jsmee · 22 Feb 2018, 21:55 (Ref:3803271)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Looks CC like to me, but it ain't easy to tell in silhouette.

Besides which, a marketing/ design monkey may well have knocked that up without much guidance...

Exactly this, it is very rare for a marketing mockup to be accurate!

BobJones · 22 Feb 2018, 22:26 (Ref:3803277)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

Never one to look at mockup silhouettes as an indicator, but that silhouette is definitely an MG6.

100% this.

CaptRustyNail · 22 Feb 2018, 23:57 (Ref:3803285)

i thought it looked like an MG6 but i got shot down immediately elsewhere..The rear end doesn't look like a CC :/ shall wait and see tomorrow.

rich07 · 23 Feb 2018, 02:28 (Ref:3803293)

Is there anywhere to watch races outside of the UK (replays) online?

I've been keeping an eye on the pre season and im tempted to follow the series more closely then I have in previous years

thlbtcc · 23 Feb 2018, 07:43 (Ref:3803327)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Is there anywhere to watch races outside of the UK (replays) online?

I've been keeping an eye on the pre season and im tempted to follow the series more closely then I have in previous years

Yes, of course: http://www.itv.com/btcc/races

Has all the 2017 races on there now and if it's like last season, it will have the 2018 races in full — plus support categories — the day after each event. It wasn't Geo-locked either.

The only problem with this is neither the BTCC or ITV tell anyone it exists.

Matt K · 23 Feb 2018, 08:42 (Ref:3803337)

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Originally Posted by thlbtcc

Yes, of course: http://www.itv.com/btcc/races

Has all the 2017 races on there now and if it's like last season, it will have the 2018 races in full — plus support categories — the day after each event. It wasn't Geo-locked either.

The only problem with this is neither the BTCC or ITV tell anyone it exists.

As far as I know, these videos are eligible only for those who live in the UK however it is worth checking because it's been changing I think.

sceptic · 23 Feb 2018, 08:58 (Ref:3803346)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

New Theory Time!

http://www.btcc.net/2018/02/22/team-...amme-underway/

No Jake Hill at testing!! Now I'm sure its because of budget, no car or other commitments, but what if Motorbase had approached Team Hard for Jake's availability?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

Not only has Tony a Gilham tagged Jake Hill in his report on today’s testing saying he’ll be happy, it is Jake’s Birthday today, so they might of given him the day off!

Yes, Jake not testing was because it was his birthday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich07

Is there anywhere to watch races outside of the UK (replays) online?

I've been keeping an eye on the pre season and im tempted to follow the series more closely then I have in previous years

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt K

As far as I know, these videos are eligible only for those who live in the UK however it is worth checking because it's been changing I think.

I've just checked with Geoscreenshot and the races on the itv site are available in Sydney (or Brands Hatch is at least, and I can't imagine they would deliberately geoblock some but not others).

crmalcolm · 23 Feb 2018, 08:59 (Ref:3803347)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

As far as I know, these videos are eligible only for those who live in the UK however it is worth checking because it's been changing I think.

Just attempted to watch in Italy. Won't play - says blocked in my geographic location.

KIAV12 · 23 Feb 2018, 09:05 (Ref:3803349)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Just attempted to watch in Italy. Won't play - says blocked in my geographic location.

Same here in Korea. I have lived here for 5 years, never had a problem catching up on BTCC races until the end of last season. They suddenly started geoblocking from Knockhill 2017 onwards. Not sure why... can't imagine a clash with commercial rights here.

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