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Old 8 Apr 2016, 17:40 (Ref:3631254)   #51
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So how was it, both Volvo and KIA looking at building TCR cars...?
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http://www.touringcartimes.com/2016/...eed-tcr-racer/

Don't know about Volvo. With them entering WTCC it does not make sense on the short term. They also seem to have no interest in promoting the smaller V40.
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Old 8 Apr 2016, 18:11 (Ref:3631267)   #52
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Old 8 Apr 2016, 18:19 (Ref:3631269)   #53
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Old 8 Apr 2016, 23:07 (Ref:3631323)   #54
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http://www.touringcartimes.com/2016/...eed-tcr-racer/

Don't know about Volvo. With them entering WTCC it does not make sense on the short term. They also seem to have no interest in promoting the smaller V40.
Well the thing is in WTCC the market to sell those cars are extremely small, they might sell 2-4 tops to customers. While in TCR they cant even race the cars themselves, they have to sell them to customers to race them. And isnt that quite a coincidence, Volvo pulled out from STCC as a factory team this year, instead having WCR running the cars, might we see TCR cars in STCC next year, what is the bet on Polestar building the factory Volvos while WCR races them as a customer team? The cost of developing a TCR volvo would be nowhere near the cost of developing the WTCC Volvo.

Just a thought...
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Old 9 Apr 2016, 08:49 (Ref:3631422)   #55
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WCR already runs Honda Civics in the TCR Series, I think that Volvo would have to entrust his cars to another team.
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Old 9 Apr 2016, 09:34 (Ref:3631430)   #56
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Well the thing is in WTCC the market to sell those cars are extremely small, they might sell 2-4 tops to customers. While in TCR they cant even race the cars themselves, they have to sell them to customers to race them. And isnt that quite a coincidence, Volvo pulled out from STCC as a factory team this year, instead having WCR running the cars, might we see TCR cars in STCC next year, what is the bet on Polestar building the factory Volvos while WCR races them as a customer team? The cost of developing a TCR volvo would be nowhere near the cost of developing the WTCC Volvo.

Just a thought...
Instead of running 2 F1 cars Ferrari could sell 30 cars if they start their own single seater championship...Selling customer cars is not the reason why Volvo, Honda, etc are involved in WTCC.

But okay maybe STCC is a reason why Volvo would develop a TCR car.
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Old 10 Apr 2016, 18:21 (Ref:3631746)   #57
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WCR already runs Honda Civics in the TCR Series, I think that Volvo would have to entrust his cars to another team.
WCR runs Honda in TCR and Volvo in STCC this year, what makes you think they cant do it next year?
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Old 11 Apr 2016, 07:50 (Ref:3631821)   #58
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Good that he has a drive, but wanted him to be in STCC this year to challenge Volvo.
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Old 11 Apr 2016, 11:13 (Ref:3631846)   #59
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Old 11 Apr 2016, 11:23 (Ref:3631850)   #60
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WCR runs Honda in TCR and Volvo in STCC this year, what makes you think they cant do it next year?
Two different manufacturers for a single team in the same category (although at different level)? It's a bit strange.
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Dacia and Volvo are testing at Knutstorp today and tomorrow.

The rest of the teams will do their testing at Gelleråsen next week.

I've heard some rumors and I think we'll see a decent grid this year and hopefully go TCR for next year.
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Dacia and Volvo are testing at Knutstorp today and tomorrow.

The rest of the teams will do their testing at Gelleråsen next week.

I've heard some rumors and I think we'll see a decent grid this year and hopefully go TCR for next year.
Sounds good
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Old 15 Apr 2016, 06:19 (Ref:3632832)   #63
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V8 Supercars Star Scott McLaughlin to drive in Skövde?
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Old 15 Apr 2016, 10:04 (Ref:3632871)   #64
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http://autoaction.com.au/mclaughlins...al-stcc-cameo/
Wow. Please let it happen.
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Old 18 Apr 2016, 16:41 (Ref:3634501)   #66
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Flash Engineering makes shock STCC return with Björn Wirdheim
Lovely news. 2 cars too. Nice to see Linus have some sort of roll too!
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Old 18 Apr 2016, 19:29 (Ref:3634569)   #67
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More exciting news to follow this week
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Guess who's back. Back again. Flash is back. Tell a friend...

The guy, who ruined a working STCC by trying to implement a poor man's DTM there now wants to be savior of STCC...give me a break!
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Old 19 Apr 2016, 06:41 (Ref:3634718)   #69
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Guess who's back. Back again. Flash is back. Tell a friend...

The guy, who ruined a working STCC by trying to implement a poor man's DTM there now wants to be savior of STCC...give me a break!
That guy has done more for STCC that anyone else, he was among them who started STCC and worked hard for a long time to make it into what it was. Its great to see that he is back again, will add some needed flair to Swedish racing again!
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Old 19 Apr 2016, 08:16 (Ref:3634738)   #70
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Such a tease

I'm excited for this season to start now after the Flash announcement, but more you say? Lovely.
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Flash Engineering and PWR Racing test today in Karlskoga, further news are to be expected.
http://www.touringcartimes.com/2016/...-at-karlskoga/
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Old 19 Apr 2016, 10:31 (Ref:3634763)   #72
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So Johan Kristoffersson, Emma Kimiläinen and Daniel Haglöfat PWR Racing?
http://www.touringcartimes.com/2016/...th-pwr-racing/
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New SEATS can be viewd here: https://twitter.com/STCCOfficial

We still havent got any info on Team Tidö and Brovallen. And I dont seem able to find any link to livetiming on the test.


Volvo Polestar WCR Robert Dahlgren
Volvo Polestar WCR Carl Philip Bernadotte
Volvo Polestar WCR Richard Göransson
Dacia Dealer Team Mattias Andersson
SEAT PWR Emma Kimiläinen
SEAT PWR Daniel Haglöf
SEAT PWR Johan Kristoffersson
SAAB Flash Engineering Björn Wirdheim/Linus Ohlsson
SAAB Flash Engineering Reuben Kressner


Likely:
KIA Brovallen Design Kevin Aabol
KIA Brovallen Design Rasmus Mårthen
BMW Wernersson Motorsport Andreas Wernersson
SAAB Team Tidö ?
SAAB Team Tidö Roger Samuelsson

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At the invitation of Volvo, the 22-year-old is expected to tackle a Scandinavian Touring Car Championship round at the Skorvde circuit on the same weekend.
Pending final sign-off from V8 team owner Garry Rogers, McLaughlin will replace regular driver Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, who is unavailable for the event.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/04/19/...m-carrera-cup/
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