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btccbloke · 13 Feb 2018, 16:33 (Ref:3801012)

OR.....

Maybe someone at Motorbase is just reading this and trolling us ... missing their driver off announcements, covering up said drivers sponsors on publicity shots, putting all the PR attention on the other drivers in the team...

There is only one thing worse than being talked about after all

RS67 · 13 Feb 2018, 16:39 (Ref:3801015)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

OR.....

Maybe someone at Motorbase is just reading this and trolling us ... missing their driver off announcements, covering up said drivers sponsors on publicity shots, putting all the PR attention on the other drivers in the team...

There is only one thing worse than being talked about after all

I don't think sponsors would be too happy to have there sponsorship removed just for a bit of trolling or diversion.

redshoes · 13 Feb 2018, 16:43 (Ref:3801016)

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Originally Posted by HopAlong

To me it looks as if the Duo logos have been coved over.

Agreed. The centre of the bonnet doesn't look right, as there are no reflections. Suspect they have covered over the prominent Duo logos as this is mostly a PR shot for Gard-X

**touringlegend** · 13 Feb 2018, 17:26 (Ref:3801033)

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Originally Posted by RS67

Jordan leaving Motorbase had nothing to do with running a unique livery.

Officially that was the story though! 😜

btccbloke · 13 Feb 2018, 17:27 (Ref:3801035)

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Originally Posted by RS67

I don't think sponsors would be too happy to have there sponsorship removed just for a bit of trolling or diversion.

lol, i know you like to suggest you have some sort of insider information at what goes on at Motorbase but you need to learn to understand a joke

besides i expect most of us have spent longer discussing DUO this afternoon than the rest of our lives so cant do them that bad

btccbloke · 13 Feb 2018, 17:28 (Ref:3801036)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

Officially that was the story though! 😜

RS67 has a lot of information about behind the scenes at Motorbase

BobJones · 13 Feb 2018, 17:30 (Ref:3801038)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Agreed. The centre of the bonnet doesn't look right, as there are no reflections. Suspect they have covered over the prominent Duo logos as this is mostly a PR shot for Gard-X

Weird. Why would I sponsor a driver/car/team, only for my logos to be PhotoShopped out for the press release? Even if Gard-X is the bigger backer, still doesn't figure — why not get rid of all other sponsor/partner logos too, by that logic.

RS67 · 13 Feb 2018, 17:52 (Ref:3801042)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

Officially that was the story though! 😜

Says who?

RS67 · 13 Feb 2018, 17:59 (Ref:3801046)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

lol, i know you like to suggest you have some sort of insider information at what goes on at Motorbase but you need to learn to understand a joke

I haven't suggested anything of the sort.

Alfisti · 13 Feb 2018, 18:18 (Ref:3801050)

Stickers are easily stuck on. And peeled off. Those cars may not be anywhere near the final liveries.

If Mat Jackson isn't in the Shredded Wheat Ford then I will have to buy and eat yet another hat...

Alfisti · 13 Feb 2018, 18:20 (Ref:3801053)

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Originally Posted by RS67

Jordan leaving Motorbase had nothing to do with running a unique livery.

It was put about and widely appeared on forums; some journos repeated it to.

The real reason (which may be a #fakereason) is that AJ was unimpressed with the car. As per Gio before him.

**touringlegend** · 13 Feb 2018, 18:25 (Ref:3801056)

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Originally Posted by RS67

Says who?

https://www.autosport.com/btcc/news/126726/jordan-splits-with-motorbase-team

It was alluded to that the reason for Jordan’s departure was due to the Shredded Wheat deal. If that’s not the case I apologise and invite you to fill us all in.

billy bleach · 13 Feb 2018, 18:33 (Ref:3801058)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Stickers are easily stuck on. And peeled off. Those cars may not be anywhere near the final liveries.

If Mat Jackson isn't in the Shredded Wheat Ford then I will have to buy and eat yet another hat...

Trilby or flat?

btccbloke · 13 Feb 2018, 18:43 (Ref:3801060)

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Originally Posted by RS67

I haven't suggested anything of the sort.

oh come on, in the last few days alone you claim to be knowing the real reason Jordan left but cant or wont provide any source, appear to know confidential detail of Jackons sponsorship/wage structure at Motorbase, have gone out of your way to correct the team name when deliberately mis-worded for comic effect, were first to say "thats the Honda seat filled", along with "From what I have heard. Another team now has a seat to fill again." in a "i have a secret but i cant tell you" way, yet have remained silent on the prospect of Mat leaving.

Considering you have all these details but haven't provided much proof but sounds like the conversations Mr Bartrum has with his neighbor over the fence

RS67 · 13 Feb 2018, 18:45 (Ref:3801061)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

It was put about and widely appeared on forums; some journos repeated it to.

The real reason (which may be a #fakereason) is that AJ was unimpressed with the car. As per Gio before him.

AJ and MJ were both within a mathematical chance of winning the championship at the final meeting. Motorbase were also within a mathematical chance of winning the championship at the final meeting, why would he be unimpressed. Perhaps they couldn't come to an agreement over finance for the next season? AJ may well have been speaking to other teams.

RS67 · 13 Feb 2018, 18:48 (Ref:3801063)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

oh come on, in the last few days alone you claim to be knowing the real reason Jordan left but cant or wont provide any source, appear to know confidential detail of Jackons sponsorship/wage structure at Motorbase, have gone out of your way to correct the team name when deliberately mis-worded for comic effect, were first to say "thats the Honda seat filled", along with "From what I have heard. Another team now has a seat to fill again." in a "i have a secret but i cant tell you" way, yet have remained silent on the prospect of Mat leaving.

Considering you have all these details but haven't provided much proof but sounds like the conversations Mr Bartrum has with his neighbor over the fence

I think you have spent too much time adding 2+2 and coming up with 5.

billy bleach · 13 Feb 2018, 18:57 (Ref:3801068)

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Originally Posted by RS67

AJ and MJ were both within a mathematical chance of winning the championship at the final meeting. Motorbase were also within a mathematical chance of winning the championship at the final meeting, why would he be unimpressed. Perhaps they couldn't come to an agreement over finance for the next season? AJ may well have been speaking to other teams.

Or just wanted RWD....:

one_day · 13 Feb 2018, 19:00 (Ref:3801070)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

Or just wanted RWD....:

You don't work in the BTCC do you?

btccbloke · 13 Feb 2018, 19:25 (Ref:3801080)

My impression is Pirtek could be very influential about what car Jordan drives

jsmee · 13 Feb 2018, 19:26 (Ref:3801081)

Dan Cammish just tweeted a zipped face emoji, and no further words...

News tomorrow?

RS67 · 13 Feb 2018, 19:30 (Ref:3801082)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

My impression is Pirtek could be very influential about what car Jordan drives

Obviously, they are paying for the drive and their name is going to be plastered all over it.

btccbloke · 13 Feb 2018, 19:34 (Ref:3801084)

yes - my point being maybe it wasnt Jordan unimpressed with Motorbase but the sponsor

Jiiiiiiim · 13 Feb 2018, 19:48 (Ref:3801088)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

yes - my point being maybe it wasnt Jordan unimpressed with Motorbase but the sponsor

I’ve heard stories that Motorbase weren’t impressed with Messers Jordan Snr & Jnr, but that’s just gossip....................

Steel Wheels · 13 Feb 2018, 19:55 (Ref:3801089)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

Dan Cammish just tweeted a zipped face emoji, and no further words...

News tomorrow?

He tweeted the other day along the lines of ‘maybe just maybe this time, fingers crossed’ or something to that effect! He would be an awesome addition to an already mega grid! 😊

Alfisti · 13 Feb 2018, 20:00 (Ref:3801093)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

Dan Cammish just tweeted a zipped face emoji, and no further words...

News tomorrow?

Fingers crossed, the Cam would be a very welcome addition to the grid.

I'm thinking Mr Hollamby...

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