BTCC 2015 BTCC news & rumours - Page 31

BtccLee · 20 Dec 2014, 22:50 (Ref:3486781)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

you know full well this guys haven't proven anything yet and they won't be in the league of Tordoff, Morgan, A. Smith for this season , never mind Turks, Plato, Shedden, Jordan , Jackson etc

specially when it comes to NGTC as even proven guys like Gio struggled to adapt with them or the likes of Geddie

In the BTCC maybe. But people deride without thought, which frustrate me. You can't have thirty one championship contenders. But I think that is still a competitive and (with maybe one exception) a talented bunch.

porsche962fan · 20 Dec 2014, 22:57 (Ref:3486784)

and that's the point , as half of the grid is already announced only 5-6 drivers have proven themselves in BTCC , it's just annoying when you see too many new faces at once

thlbtcc · 21 Dec 2014, 10:10 (Ref:3486852)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

16 drivers confirmed so far which is HALF the grid !!!!

- Jeff Smith
- Richard Hawken
- Derek Palmer
- Alex Martin
- Rob Holland
- Mike Bushell
- Rob Austin
- Adam Morgan
- Aidan Moffat
- Chris Stockdon
- Aron Smith
- Andy Wilmot
- Simon Belcher
- Sam Tordoff
- Paul Knupp

and the semi announced Josh Cook

now out of this drivers only 4 are really front running material so far, Austin, Morgan , Tordoff and Aron Smith

for a premier touring car championship this is a bit worrying now hope the other half of the grid is of a more competitive pedigree

You said it yourself, half announced so far. It's either "OMG Half " or "Only Half". Glass half full over here...

JDMROB · 21 Dec 2014, 10:40 (Ref:3486859)

I agree with the doubters. Not a talented grid so far and unless we get some big announcements soon then Sam Tordoff is going to walk it!

Aiden Moffat won't be far off Morgans pace straight away though. I rate him and he conducts himself well too. Top ten runner at this rate.

Spanner monkey · 21 Dec 2014, 10:59 (Ref:3486864)

So will we see the Pirtek MG at ASI? A.J has always said he wanted a works deal and with Neal & Shedden at Honda he was never going to get a full Honda deal so he's taken his sponsors to 888.

But who will be his team mate? If Turkington doesn't sign for BMR he could be back in an MG :-) Now that would be a strong team to run against the Dynamics run Hondas....

**FIRE** · 21 Dec 2014, 12:35 (Ref:3486873)

So far not getting very excited.

Bramzel · 21 Dec 2014, 12:43 (Ref:3486876)

It's not even 2015 yet, I can't be too worried yet. We'll see how it looks after AS Int.

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 21 Dec 2014, 17:52 (Ref:3486924)

For all of the excitement surrounding the rumours (Priaulx and all that) I'm not getting my hopes up. The only worthwhile addition to the grid is Bushell (although seeing Cook out can only improve the quality) whilst the others are all mid-pack at best from what I've seen so far.

Whilst I may have previously bigged up Martin and Perfetti, Perfetti has to thank fortune and Michael Caine for a large chunk of his British GT title success, although he looked fast and certainly feisty. Hopefully Martin can have a similarly good time at the same team (Motorbase) as his former rival.

But we are waiting for AJ, Plato, Neal, Shedden, Collard, Turks, etc to be confirmed before we can say the BTCC has turned the quality of 2014 from being a short-term thing into something more lasting...

psq43 · 21 Dec 2014, 18:22 (Ref:3486931)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BtccLee

In the BTCC maybe. But people deride without thought, which frustrate me. You can't have thirty one championship contenders. But I think that is still a competitive and (with maybe one exception) a talented bunch.

Lee, i admire your positivity....to a point. I just wish you'd direct it at something that is actually positive. Maybe your youth and lack of years following makes this happen but i agree with most so far.

Half the grid and only a few who will run in a manner expected..and at least 1 who so far has only showed he certainly can't behave in a way expected.

I so far expect the history of last years grid to remain that....a flash in the pan..a one off.

steve_r · 21 Dec 2014, 22:05 (Ref:3486997)

There is so much bed-wetting and hand-wringing going on here.

Plenty of BTCC race winners / former champions will very likely announce their entry over the next few months....

S griffin · 21 Dec 2014, 22:23 (Ref:3487000)

No Plato on the list is a good start for me

he took his arrogance to new levels this year

porsche962fan · 21 Dec 2014, 22:49 (Ref:3487003)

AJ, wonder what "NewChallenge" means

Quote:

"@AndrewJordan77: Race kit prepped and ready for 2moro's photo shoot with my 2015 race car. All will be revealed 7th Jan.... #NewChallenge #Excited"

jimothy84 · 22 Dec 2014, 06:30 (Ref:3487070)

Quote:

Originally Posted by psq43

I so far expect the history of last years grid to remain that....a flash in the pan..a one off.

2 drivers finished within 100 points of the champion. 7 within 200. 2 of the previous champions finished more than 250 points off the pace. It was a fun year, but historic? Not so sure.

There's 3 months before media day, plenty left to come out, so I don't see what all the negativity is about really! One 'undesirable' driver does not a BTCC grid spoil!

Jiiiiiiim · 22 Dec 2014, 08:45 (Ref:3487081)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

AJ, wonder what "NewChallenge" means

Either new car or new team by the sounds if things for AJ, as he states 7th Jan to announce, I don't think things will look half as bad talent wise on the grid after ASI.

steve_r · 22 Dec 2014, 09:23 (Ref:3487090)

Does Andrew Jordan harbour plans to enter the World Rally Cross championship at some point? He finished on the podium in his one-off wild card entry this year.

JDMROB · 22 Dec 2014, 11:50 (Ref:3487122)

I genuinely don't think we're going to see Andy J in a touring car next season.

850Estate · 22 Dec 2014, 11:51 (Ref:3487124)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

AJ, wonder what "NewChallenge" means

Rallycross would be my guess if he leaves the BTCC. Would be a real shame as he is a quality driver.

Matt Neal is pretty much confirmed and I'd imagine Shedden will follow, two top drivers there which is a positive.

Merry Christmas chaps by the way!

andy97 · 22 Dec 2014, 11:58 (Ref:3487125)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMROB

I genuinely don't think we're going to see Andy J in a touring car next season.

He is certainly teasing us! I think he is going to do a full season in CSCC Tin Tops! Both he and his dad have driven in that before, and the driving standards will be better in club racing.

Or, perhaps he is off to Aus V8 Supercars, didn't he test there earlier in the year?

Or....

DTM

Or....

What the hell, we will find out soon enough, and we will probably all be wrong.

andrewc · 22 Dec 2014, 12:35 (Ref:3487129)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy97

He is certainly teasing us! I think he is going to do a full season in CSCC Tin Tops! Both he and his dad have driven in that before, and the driving standards will be better in club racing.

Or, perhaps he is off to Aus V8 Supercars, didn't he test there earlier in the year?

Or....

DTM

Or....

What the hell, we will find out soon enough, and we will probably all be wrong.

Depends what Red Bull have in mind for him...

jsmee · 22 Dec 2014, 12:59 (Ref:3487136)

Would put money on him doing world Rallycross, and good for him!

ExplodeTheApex · 22 Dec 2014, 14:53 (Ref:3487163)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMROB

I genuinely don't think we're going to see Andy J in a touring car next season.

Why everyone is suggesting this I don't know. AJ confirmed he is contracted to race in the BTCC with Pirtek as a sponsor a while ago. Which team is a different matter; as I said about a month back I have a feeling he'll be off to MG...

Bob the Bodger · 22 Dec 2014, 16:36 (Ref:3487191)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMROB

I genuinely don't think we're going to see Andy J in a touring car next season.

You will he is driving for 888 in 2015 in the MG

**FIRE** · 22 Dec 2014, 17:39 (Ref:3487199)

Due to Pirtek I still think he will race in BTCC.
Doesn't make sense for Pirtek to sponsor him in WRX.

SteveLevin · 22 Dec 2014, 17:59 (Ref:3487203)

Andy Jordan will be heading down under to team up with Marcos Ambrose in Pirtek sponsored V8 supercars run by DJR-Penske for 2015.

There's your rumor.

Steve

pimmy · 22 Dec 2014, 18:15 (Ref:3487206)

Except that DJRP are only running one car.

I'm confident that Jordan will be staying in BTCC for at least the upcoming season.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[STCC] 2015 STCC news & rumours	PorscheFanNo1	Touring Car Racing	78	1 Nov 2015 16:40
[DTM] 2015 DTM news & rumours	werner	Touring Car Racing	252	19 Oct 2015 14:13
[WTCC] 2015 WTCC news & rumours	Rubio	Touring Car Racing	671	30 Sep 2015 18:12
[BTCC] 2014 BTCC speculation, rumours and news	TimRTC	Touring Car Racing	2742	30 Mar 2014 17:37
BTCC 2006 News, Rumours, Entries...	Alfa Fan	Touring Car Racing	722	9 Apr 2006 09:16