Robertshaw selling up? Moving on?

snowen250 · 9 Jun 2008, 12:21 (Ref:2223637)

Found these adds on racecarsdirect.com, seems like Robertshaw selling up, the Chevvys say available after Brands, no word on the Integra though
http://www.racecarsdirect.com/viewli...php?view=17921
http://www.racecarsdirect.com/viewli...php?view=17922
Any news/ideas why?
Simon

mattt · 9 Jun 2008, 12:27 (Ref:2223649)

the integra is also for sale on your second link

Craner Curves · 9 Jun 2008, 13:53 (Ref:2223752)

I presume they're wanting to buy better, newer cars for 2009. The cars are available after Brands, which is the final round. Just your standard for sale ad really.

BootsOntheSide · 9 Jun 2008, 13:54 (Ref:2223753)

Looks like we can close this one....

Alfa Fan · 9 Jun 2008, 15:10 (Ref:2223836)

The Chevvies are available at the end of the season, but the Integra is available now, does this mean we've seen the last of Alan Taylor?

kristof14 · 9 Jun 2008, 16:44 (Ref:2223914)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

The Chevvies are available at the end of the season, but the Integra is available now, does this mean we've seen the last of Alan Taylor?

I'd guess he's run out of cash, he's had a few shunts that have looked expensive this year!

Craner Curves · 9 Jun 2008, 15:12 (Ref:2223839)

To be honest, did we see much of him anyway?

Les · 9 Jun 2008, 20:21 (Ref:2224093)

no doubt just testing the water - I'm sure we haven't seen the last of Alan

Icebaby · 9 Jun 2008, 21:09 (Ref:2224155)

It would be dissapointing if they are calling it a day after Brands which is possible as assuming Taylor is now out this leaves on Vaulkard and 2 cars sitting around doing nothing.

Suprised they have not been able to fill Allisons seat as its not a bad drive and capable of a top 3 in the right situation.

Seems odd they have stated both Chevys not available till Brands which Indicates they have a driver lined up for the rest of the year.

tin-top fan · 9 Jun 2008, 22:27 (Ref:2224243)

Might be putting 2+2 together here and making 7, but:

- The chevy looks as though they'll be full until the end of the season
- Alan Taylors' integra is available to rent out/buy

Which makes me think that Alan Taylor has found the funds to drive the chevy for the rest of year, meaning his integra is no longer needed.

Icebaby · 9 Jun 2008, 22:46 (Ref:2224260)

If Taylor is stepping in this is does seem like a back step for the team as they need to have an experienced BTCC driver to lead the team, it does seem anyone who comes up with £250k can get a drive regardless to the quality of the CV.

Alison in for Snetterton but could find himself in the Integra at this rate.

werner · 10 Jun 2008, 14:45 (Ref:2224878)

At this stage of the championship I think it's hard to find an experienced driver who also brings his own budget. Any top-driver with a budget should offcourse have a seat already somewhere.

sceptic · 16 Jun 2008, 21:43 (Ref:2230438)

I believe that Robertshaw are getting two new Lacettis for next season.

And unless someone buys the Integra, I'd expect Taylor to stay in it.

trebor901 · 17 Jun 2008, 16:12 (Ref:2231224)

someone said its now only Vaulkhard at Robertshaw, its not, Matt Allison is back for Snetterton and they've apparently got a stand in driver aswell now for the rounds he cant do.

Icebaby · 18 Jun 2008, 06:37 (Ref:2231627)

whos the new stand in driver?

trebor901 · 18 Jun 2008, 16:28 (Ref:2232006)

they havent said yet.

thereal_tdb · 19 Jun 2008, 21:10 (Ref:2232977)

i do wish people would realise that very few teams own the cars they run.
mr V has obviously decided to upgrade or bow out at the end of the year.(the answer lies with Harry's dad)
the second car is dependant on someone having the very high(imo) ££££'s to race. having spoken to matt he only has enough left to do one more round(at robertshaw prices) and wants it to be his home one.
my very best to Matt.

Icebaby · 20 Jun 2008, 06:44 (Ref:2233158)

So what sort of money are we talking for the Robertshaw drive, I heard Jelley is paying 250K for his so I would expect the Chevy drive to be around the 150 to 200K?

trebor901 · 20 Jun 2008, 14:48 (Ref:2233503)

they dont pay for a full season, i thought independants payed per race meeting.

awrb · 24 Jun 2008, 09:05 (Ref:2236402)

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/btcc...he_future.html
well that settles that then, Robertshaw going for new cars for next year.

Icebaby · 25 Jun 2008, 22:11 (Ref:2237625)

Never trust a story until the money changes hands...ala Team 48.

If there Investing so much they need a top line driver for next year, or risk ending up with a wobbley Jelley.....

kristof14 · 26 Jun 2008, 13:21 (Ref:2238001)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icebaby

Never trust a story until the money changes hands...ala Team 48.

If there Investing so much they need a top line driver for next year, or risk ending up with a wobbley Jelley.....

I'm sure a lot of the money for the new cars is reliant on the sale of the current cars.

Robertshaw seem to be a very good outfit and it's good to see them committing to next year already, I'm sure if they secure the latest Lacettis they'll be able to attract a quality driver.

werner · 26 Jun 2008, 09:36 (Ref:2237846)

Allinson was good, but unfortunately out of money.

kristof14 · 28 Jun 2008, 16:31 (Ref:2239313)

It seems Allison won't be back at Snetterton at all.

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/btcc/news/165511-0/'serious_interest'_in_vacant_robertshaw_chevrolet.html

Alfa Fan · 28 Jun 2008, 18:13 (Ref:2239352)

Allison is back at Snetterton, but in a Clio.

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