Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Baltic Touring Car Championship Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Saloon & Sportscar Racing > Touring Car Racing

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 26 Mar 2018, 11:37 (Ref:3810894)   #3376
redshoes
Veteran
 
redshoes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
Posts: 8,881
redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Racing Harz View Post
BMR reveal a driver at 1 pm
Try not to get too excited. I think the best we can hope for is someone we've actually heard of before.
redshoes is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 11:38 (Ref:3810895)   #3377
Alfisti
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
England
North Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,751
Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Racing Harz View Post
BMR reveal a driver at 1 pm
Pah, they may just have dusted down and smartened JP with some Waxoyl after his winter hibernation and be going to pull a dust sheet off for us to all act surprised.

Maybe a blue rinse to match Fluxs colours? 😁
Alfisti is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 11:42 (Ref:3810896)   #3378
btccbloke
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Wales
Posts: 1,161
btccbloke should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridbtccbloke should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Are we even sure this is for the BTCC and not a BMR Academy driver elsewhere?
btccbloke is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 11:59 (Ref:3810900)   #3379
medius
Veteran
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
England
Media Office hiding from the rain
Posts: 1,808
medius should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridmedius should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Osamu Kawashima?
medius is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 12:02 (Ref:3810901)   #3380
Ry44
Racer
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 336
Ry44 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
http://www.teambmr.co.uk/2018-03-jos...academy-racing

Price in 3rd Subaru
Ry44 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 12:09 (Ref:3810902)   #3381
CM388
Racer
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 124
CM388 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
That's the grid finished then, so just liveries to be revealed tomorrow - which is just as exciting, if you ask me :P

On another note, the Autosport article mentions that BMR have switched to Swindon engines this year - is that a new bit of news or did it pass me by?
CM388 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 12:21 (Ref:3810908)   #3382
crmalcolm
Subscriber
Veteran
 
crmalcolm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Nepal
Exactly where I need to be.
Posts: 12,292
crmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by CM388 View Post
That's the grid finished then, so just liveries to be revealed tomorrow - which is just as exciting, if you ask me :P

On another note, the Autosport article mentions that BMR have switched to Swindon engines this year - is that a new bit of news or did it pass me by?
BMR also refer to the car as ' the all new Autoglym Academy Racing Subaru Levorg GT'

Is it just an engine change - or have they acquired a fifth Subaru Chassis?

I'm wondering whether this 3rd car is actually an additional chassis, based on the previous ownership situation with Subaru UK and the leasing company.....
crmalcolm is offline  
__________________
"When you’re just too socially awkward for real life, Ten-Tenths welcomes you with open arms. Everyone has me figured out, which makes it super easy for me."
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 12:31 (Ref:3810914)   #3383
sceptic
Veteran
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,565
sceptic should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by crmalcolm View Post
BMR also refer to the car as ' the all new Autoglym Academy Racing Subaru Levorg GT'

Is it just an engine change - or have they acquired a fifth Subaru Chassis?

I'm wondering whether this 3rd car is actually an additional chassis, based on the previous ownership situation with Subaru UK and the leasing company.....
They have always had a fifth chassis, sitting unprepped in the corner of the workshop. But I expect Price will be in the same car he drove last year.
sceptic is online now  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 12:36 (Ref:3810915)   #3384
Alfisti
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
England
North Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,751
Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!Alfisti has a real shot at the podium!
Quote:
Originally Posted by crmalcolm View Post
BMR also refer to the car as ' the all new Autoglym Academy Racing Subaru Levorg GT'

Is it just an engine change - or have they acquired a fifth Subaru Chassis?

I'm wondering whether this 3rd car is actually an additional chassis, based on the previous ownership situation with Subaru UK and the leasing company.....
Branding, branding, that's the new bit.

Although a good buffing with Autoglym will have the car looking like new...

Is it the same boxer engines or the TOCA lump... nobody will tell me, so I am suspicious. Being suspicious doesn't aid the guesswork though!

Last edited by Alfisti; 26 Mar 2018 at 12:41.
Alfisti is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 12:36 (Ref:3810916)   #3385
touring fan01
Veteran
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,833
touring fan01 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridtouring fan01 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridtouring fan01 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by CM388 View Post
That's the grid finished then, so just liveries to be revealed tomorrow - which is just as exciting, if you ask me :P

On another note, the Autosport article mentions that BMR have switched to Swindon engines this year - is that a new bit of news or did it pass me by?
it’s the same subaru engines just maintained by swindon this year not mountune
touring fan01 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 13:03 (Ref:3810925)   #3386
luckn002
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
England
South England
Posts: 625
luckn002 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by CM388 View Post
That's the grid finished then, so just liveries to be revealed tomorrow - which is just as exciting, if you ask me :P
First time all cars / drivers have been announced before media day?

Hopefully Price can be more consistent this year. I know we say this every year but this is surely the most competitive grid we've had? Turkington, Collard, Jordan, Plato, Sutton, Neal, Cammish, Hill, Bushell, Thompson, Tordoff, Chilton, Nash, Boardman, Morgan, Moffat, Austin, Ingram, Goff, B. Smith, Smiley, Cook, Proctor I would say could all get wins / podiums this year.
luckn002 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 13:06 (Ref:3810927)   #3387
luckn002
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
England
South England
Posts: 625
luckn002 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Round up of drivers then - hopefully didn't miss anyone?

- New for 2018
Cammish, Thompson, Oliphant, Smelt

- Returning for 2018
Tordoff, Boardman, Nash

- Left after 2017
Shedden, Newsham, Epps, M. Jackson, Whorton-Eales, Lines, Taylor-Smith

- Car Additions
1x Giulietta, 1x A-Class, 1x VW CC, 2x Civic FK8, 1x 125i M

- Car's lost
2x Focus, 1x Subaru, 2x Cruze, 1x Avensis
luckn002 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 13:14 (Ref:3810931)   #3388
Matt K
Veteran
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2,000
Matt K should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridMatt K should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Price is a good addition to the BMR lineup. There's no need to sign another young driver for a year only and it's good for Price continuity-wise. Last year he had some flashes of speed as well as chances he (for whatever reasons) didn't take so I hope for quite a good season for him.
Matt K is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 13:22 (Ref:3810933)   #3389
CM388
Racer
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 124
CM388 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by touring fan01 View Post
it’s the same subaru engines just maintained by swindon this year not mountune
Thanks mate
CM388 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 13:35 (Ref:3810939)   #3390
billy bleach
Veteran
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Ireland
Cork
Posts: 2,418
billy bleach should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridbilly bleach should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by CM388 View Post
Thanks mate
Why not Mountune? They did a pretty good job
billy bleach is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 13:39 (Ref:3810940)   #3391
medius
Veteran
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
England
Media Office hiding from the rain
Posts: 1,808
medius should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridmedius should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by billy bleach View Post
Why not Mountune? They did a pretty good job
Mountune probably wanted a customer who paid the bills. Not so much BMR choosing to switch, more Mountune dropping them.

Last edited by medius; 26 Mar 2018 at 13:52.
medius is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 13:42 (Ref:3810941)   #3392
luckn002
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
England
South England
Posts: 625
luckn002 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by medius View Post
Mountains probably wanted a customer who paid the bills. Not so much BMR choosing to switch, more Mounting dropping them.
autocorrect
luckn002 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 14:06 (Ref:3810947)   #3393
luckn002
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
England
South England
Posts: 625
luckn002 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Fixed

Quote:
Originally Posted by luckn002 View Post
- New for 2018
Cammish, Thompson, Oliphant, Smelt

- Returning for 2018
Tordoff, Boardman, Nash, Bushell, Caine

- Left after 2017
Shedden, Newsham, Epps, M. Jackson, Whorton-Eales, Lines, Taylor-Smith, Burns, Depper

- Car Additions
1x Giulietta, 1x A-Class, 1x VW CC, 2x Civic FK8, 1x 125i M

- Car's lost
2x Focus, 1x Subaru, 2x Cruze, 1x Avensis
luckn002 is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 14:08 (Ref:3810948)   #3394
MagicBoy
Racer
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
United Kingdom
Posts: 218
MagicBoy should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by luckn002 View Post
Round up of drivers then - hopefully didn't miss anyone?
Mike Bushell
MagicBoy is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 14:22 (Ref:3810951)   #3395
Craner Curves
Veteran
 
Craner Curves's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
United Kingdom
Kelso
Posts: 4,383
Craner Curves should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridCraner Curves should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridCraner Curves should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridCraner Curves should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Meh. Seems like a signing just to keep hold of the licence and fill a space. I'm not a fan of the btcc.net putting up all these pr guff stories about team technical partners.
Craner Curves is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 14:30 (Ref:3810953)   #3396
S griffin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 18,325
S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!
What is it with Price? Why is he a last minute signature again? Glad though the grid is filled, hopefully Price can improve on last season, but the field is so competitive it’ll be hard for anyone to have a consistent season
S griffin is offline  
__________________
He who dares wins!
He who hesitates is lost!
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 15:35 (Ref:3810970)   #3397
crmalcolm
Subscriber
Veteran
 
crmalcolm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Nepal
Exactly where I need to be.
Posts: 12,292
crmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by S griffin View Post
What is it with Price? Why is he a last minute signature again? Glad though the grid is filled, hopefully Price can improve on last season, but the field is so competitive it’ll be hard for anyone to have a consistent season
Price, BMR, Swindon - all of the last minute stuff is down to one thing - money, or a limited amount of it. Price pretty much admits that he was trying for a TCR drive but couldn't get the funds in place.
crmalcolm is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 16:25 (Ref:3810984)   #3398
thlbtcc
Veteran
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,269
thlbtcc should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by touring fan01 View Post
it’s the same subaru engines just maintained by swindon this year not mountune
Good, I'm glad that the Boxer engine returns.
thlbtcc is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 16:26 (Ref:3810985)   #3399
thlbtcc
Veteran
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,269
thlbtcc should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by crmalcolm View Post
BMR also refer to the car as ' the all new Autoglym Academy Racing Subaru Levorg GT'
Nice to hear that there is a primary sponsor for the car and a recognisable automotive brand.
thlbtcc is offline  
Quote
Old 26 Mar 2018, 16:55 (Ref:3810993)   #3400
redshoes
Veteran
 
redshoes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
Posts: 8,881
redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!redshoes is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by sceptic View Post
They have always had a fifth chassis, sitting unprepped in the corner of the workshop.
Stripped shell, but never fitted with a cage. They haven't built a new chassis this year.
redshoes is offline  
Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2018 VASC Silly Season (with POLL) GTRMagic Australasian Touring Cars. 2074 19 Oct 2018 05:49
[Driver] 2018 F1 silly season. F1Guy Formula One 1204 16 Sep 2018 23:44
[BTCC] BTCC 2017 Rumours & Silly Season Ry44 Touring Car Racing 2783 25 Apr 2017 11:28
More silly season rumours - Tarso Marques to make a comeback? Dixie Flatline Formula One 27 1 Dec 2005 12:41
More silly season rumours BJAY Australasian Touring Cars. 19 16 Oct 2001 13:47


All times are GMT. The time now is 21:59.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.