BTCC BTCC 2017 - Rounds 13, 14, 15 - Croft - Page 9

S griffin · 21 Jun 2017, 16:05 (Ref:3745813)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

Odd comment. Why would he not be grateful?

I'm not saying he wouldn't, I'm sure he will. It would be sad if he didn't. But the main thing is he's out of the coma, thanks to the great staff

crmalcolm · 25 Jun 2017, 12:22 (Ref:3746612)

Tony Gilham is hitting the gym and getting his licence upgraded, could he be stepping into one of the cars vacated?

porsche962fan · 25 Jun 2017, 14:06 (Ref:3746645)

Jeff Smith back in hospital

maybe better to find a replacement driver

Alfisti · 26 Jun 2017, 19:28 (Ref:3747082)

Sad to hear about Jeff, on the positive he is at least a lot closer to family and friends than he was at James Cook Hospital.

Chin up lad!

S griffin · 26 Jun 2017, 20:07 (Ref:3747094)

Why is he back in hospital?

BLiTZ · 26 Jun 2017, 20:09 (Ref:3747095)

Nerve pain apparently, may need another operation according to TCT.

Alfisti · 26 Jun 2017, 21:17 (Ref:3747119)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Tony Gilham is hitting the gym and getting his licence upgraded, could he be stepping into one of the cars vacated?

Or could young Jake Hill or Mike Epps be being lined up for what was Luke and Jeff's rides and Tony is looking to pilot the VW if that happens?

We don't yet know if Dennis Strandberg was a one off outing at Croft... so potentially three seats in need of a driver at Snetterton.

redshoes · 27 Jun 2017, 07:20 (Ref:3747202)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

We don't yet know if Dennis Strandberg was a one off outing at Croft... so potentially three seats in need of a driver at Snetterton.

Maximum have already said it was a one-off, and they are looking for a replacement for the rest of the year

Rob877 · 27 Jun 2017, 20:05 (Ref:3747428)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Or could young Jake Hill or Mike Epps be being lined up for what was Luke and Jeff's rides and Tony is looking to pilot the VW if that happens?

We don't yet know if Dennis Strandberg was a one off outing at Croft... so potentially three seats in need of a driver at Snetterton.

I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that Jake Hill was extremely close to signing with Motorbase for this year so that could have legs.

luckn002 · 27 Jun 2017, 20:27 (Ref:3747437)

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Originally Posted by Rob877

I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that Jake Hill was extremely close to signing with Motorbase for this year so that could have legs.

That would be nice, but depends on whether Motorbase can repair / replace that Focus? Similar situation with Eurotech?

Alfisti · 27 Jun 2017, 21:35 (Ref:3747471)

Jake @ Maximum maybe? A smaller team, so maybe less demanding budget wise than the big boys?

Steel Wheels · 28 Jun 2017, 06:29 (Ref:3747534)

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Originally Posted by Rob877

I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that Jake Hill was extremely close to signing with Motorbase for this year so that could have legs.

You are right, Jake was very close to doing a deal with them, couldn't quite get the sponsors on board in time for their deadline. Definitely one to watch, especially as Davenport looks like he'll take the longest to recover.

pagey318 · 28 Jun 2017, 08:23 (Ref:3747548)

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Originally Posted by luckn002

That would be nice, but depends on whether Motorbase can repair / replace that Focus? Similar situation with Eurotech?

Pretty sure Eurotech have another shell already prepped from when they had a 3 car team last year

S griffin · 28 Jun 2017, 09:17 (Ref:3747558)

This is gonna be an interesting to see who goes where. Hopefully it continues the quality of the grid we've got ATM

Rob877 · 28 Jun 2017, 10:59 (Ref:3747572)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

This is gonna be an interesting to see who goes where. Hopefully it continues the quality of the grid we've got ATM

Indeed, although I guess the primary motivating factor for getting someone else in any of the available seats will be money. Especially for Motorbase and Triple Eight (although I suspect ATS will probably make it back out before the end of the season), as these teams will have to build a new car. I'm guessing that Eurotech pretty much have a new car ready to go (the car used by Dan Lloyd last year???), so won't be as much of an undertaking to get another car back out there. The other two teams I mentioned are going to have to build a car in six weeks to have something ready for Snett, maybe the sensible decision would be to leave it till next season? Again not sure on the rules regarding this, but surely it counts as force majeure?

Steel Wheels · 28 Jun 2017, 11:07 (Ref:3747574)

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Originally Posted by Rob877

Indeed, although I guess the primary motivating factor for getting someone else in any of the available seats will be money. Especially for Motorbase and Triple Eight (although I suspect ATS will probably make it back out before the end of the season), as these teams will have to build a new car. I'm guessing that Eurotech pretty much have a new car ready to go (the car used by Dan Lloyd last year???), so won't be as much of an undertaking to get another car back out there. The other two teams I mentioned are going to have to build a car in six weeks to have something ready for Snett, maybe the sensible decision would be to leave it till next season? Again not sure on the rules regarding this, but surely it counts as force majeure?

Don't forget one of Motorbases TBL's is on loan from Welch Motorsport, so that may get called back by them for 2018!

crmalcolm · 28 Jun 2017, 13:43 (Ref:3747596)

Is the time between Croft and Snetterton tight for building a new car? I understand the budget issues, but motorbase would have known (and presumably started if resourced) straight away.
888 know, but we think funds might be restrictive.
Given that 888 may definitely need a replacement chassis, whereas BMR is only a maybe (until they identify the problem is not sat in the seat), could we see ATS's chassis take priority over JP's for funding?

S griffin · 28 Jun 2017, 15:05 (Ref:3747613)

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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

Don't forget one of Motorbases TBL's is on loan from Welch Motorsport, so that may get called back by them for 2018!

Could Welch take that Motorbase seat?

Rob877 · 29 Jun 2017, 13:18 (Ref:3747795)

Brett Smith (son of Jeff) in at Eurotech for the rest of the season.

S griffin · 29 Jun 2017, 13:30 (Ref:3747796)

That's a good decision, he certainly has done well in the Mini Challenge, so hopefully he make an impact in the BTCC

crmalcolm · 29 Jun 2017, 13:50 (Ref:3747798)

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Originally Posted by Rob877

Brett Smith (son of Jeff) in at Eurotech for the rest of the season.

The last son of a team boss at Eurotech to drive one of their cars in the BTCC did ok for himself.

porsche962fan · 29 Jun 2017, 14:11 (Ref:3747800)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

The last son of a team boss at Eurotech to drive one of their cars in the BTCC did ok for himself.

and let's not forget Matt Neal who still drives for his father's team

crmalcolm · 29 Jun 2017, 14:52 (Ref:3747809)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

and let's not forget Matt Neal who still drives for his father's team

Not sure Neal Sr. ever owned Eurotech, or that Neal Jr. ever drove for them?

Jiiiiiiim · 29 Jun 2017, 14:54 (Ref:3747810)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Jake @ Maximum maybe? A smaller team, so maybe less demanding budget wise than the big boys?

I don't think Jake will be moving anywhere as TAG wanted him as their driver, so believe they make his budget more 'affordable'! Seem's TAG came in with Team HARD I don't think they'll be moving on this year either, so I'd think it's unlikely.

Matt K · 30 Jun 2017, 15:20 (Ref:3747987)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Not sure Neal Sr. ever owned Eurotech, or that Neal Jr. ever drove for them?

It's not about Eurotech, it's about Team Dynamics

Dynamics is Steve Neal's team

I'm curious to see Brett Smith in BTCC. It's interesting to see how he manages.

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