BTCC 2010 rumour mill - Page 20

**FIRE** · 9 Jan 2010, 20:37 (Ref:2610681)

Would be a nice surprise to see the Golf.

pinkd56 · 9 Jan 2010, 21:37 (Ref:2610704)

would they let it in if it isn't S2000?

redshoes · 9 Jan 2010, 21:48 (Ref:2610711)

It is S2000, although locally homologated (in Estonia).

I notice it's a 3-door shell, proper S2000 regs specify a 5-door. TOCA normally insist on a 5-door even for locally homolgated (i.e. Dynamics' Civic), other series aren't as strict. Hopefully they've spoken to TOCA already to clear any scrutineering / homolgation isses.

Craner Curves · 9 Jan 2010, 22:04 (Ref:2610717)

I expect they've done their research. They're a very professional outfit, you only have to look at the Golf R32 they used to run in the VW Cup and their Sport Maxx cars to see that. Usual nonsense on the btcc forum, not believing anything until it appears on the website.

duke_toaster · 9 Jan 2010, 22:05 (Ref:2610718)

Is it homologated in Sweden? If it is, it's eligable for the BTCC as the two have dual homologation agreement. This should be treated as a separate case, mainly that they are not developing this care themselves and that it's already race abroad.

snowen250 · 9 Jan 2010, 22:15 (Ref:2610726)

i dont believe it raced in Sweden. should be allowed though, it is S2000 even if it is 3 door.

As for BTCC official forum, you mean OMG PLATO/NEAL SUPERFAN NUMBER FIFTYELEVENS!!!111! dont believe it will happen? Some good people over there, but i take my news from here cheers

Simon

Jamesy-18 · 9 Jan 2010, 22:36 (Ref:2610737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowen250

i dont believe it raced in Sweden. should be allowed though, it is S2000 even if it is 3 door.

As for BTCC official forum, you mean OMG PLATO/NEAL SUPERFAN NUMBER FIFTYELEVENS!!!111! dont believe it will happen? Some good people over there, but i take my news from here cheers

Simon

Haha, I agree. There seems to be a fair few there who have their head in the clouds to say the least!

shaunhollamby · 9 Jan 2010, 22:37 (Ref:2610739)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

It is S2000, although locally homologated (in Estonia).

I notice it's a 3-door shell, proper S2000 regs specify a 5-door. TOCA normally insist on a 5-door even for locally homolgated (i.e. Dynamics' Civic), other series aren't as strict. Hopefully they've spoken to TOCA already to clear any scrutineering / homolgation isses.

Hi

Have to say I am a little bit shocked with the huge response that this has received. Very positive.

We had very positive talks with Peter Riches (BTCC Technical) before and after purchasing the car and he has agreed to allow the car subject to the usual pre-season TOCA checks. He is happy that the car is 3 door not 5 door. He was extremely helpful.

Cheers Shaun.

Jon411 · 9 Jan 2010, 23:03 (Ref:2610742)

All the best for the 2010 season Shaun and your preparations for Thruxton

pinkd56 · 9 Jan 2010, 23:22 (Ref:2610751)

Looking forward to seeing you on the grid

gregc · 10 Jan 2010, 00:14 (Ref:2610760)

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowen250

As for BTCC official forum, you mean OMG PLATO/NEAL SUPERFAN NUMBER FIFTYELEVENS!!!111! dont believe it will happen? Some good people over there, but i take my news from here cheers

Simon

A fair point, but on the other hand I tend to not believe something unless I see it on either the official news (not forum!) page, or one of the more reputable news sites. That said...

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunhollamby

Hi

Have to say I am a little bit shocked with the huge response that this has received. Very positive.

We had very positive talks with Peter Riches (BTCC Technical) before and after purchasing the car and he has agreed to allow the car subject to the usual pre-season TOCA checks. He is happy that the car is 3 door not 5 door. He was extremely helpful.

Cheers Shaun.

Sounds good - one question, if you don't mind... From what I've read here and elsewhere, you're ready to run more than one car. Where does the second one come from? I'm hoping you're going to say you're building it from scratch to the same spec as that should give you an in to the Constructors

Either way, good luck with the entry - a new model and team on the grid is always very welcome

snowen250 · 10 Jan 2010, 00:17 (Ref:2610762)

I echo all other comments that it is great to see you on the grid and its great to see another car on the grid....however....would it not have been easier to buy a car that is already proven and comes with set up data for the BTCC such as erm, John Georges Integra? I know its more ££ but it could be worth it in the long run..

But all the best and i hope you do well

Simon

Craner Curves · 10 Jan 2010, 01:37 (Ref:2610789)

They're VAG specialists, so that would explain a lot about the choice of car.

redshoes · 10 Jan 2010, 10:01 (Ref:2610883)

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebor901

Please not a yellow Aviva car, they looked horrible

I think aviva yellow looks fine

sorry, had to be done

Jamesy-18 · 10 Jan 2010, 11:55 (Ref:2610949)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunhollamby

Hi

Have to say I am a little bit shocked with the huge response that this has received. Very positive.

We had very positive talks with Peter Riches (BTCC Technical) before and after purchasing the car and he has agreed to allow the car subject to the usual pre-season TOCA checks. He is happy that the car is 3 door not 5 door. He was extremely helpful.

Cheers Shaun.

Best of luck for the new season, I hope you manage to get up the big boy's noses! :P

kezza7 · 10 Jan 2010, 15:35 (Ref:2611037)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunhollamby

Hi

Have to say I am a little bit shocked with the huge response that this has received. Very positive.

We had very positive talks with Peter Riches (BTCC Technical) before and after purchasing the car and he has agreed to allow the car subject to the usual pre-season TOCA checks. He is happy that the car is 3 door not 5 door. He was extremely helpful.

Cheers Shaun.

Best of luck for 2010 and beyond, but as with previous posts, would it not be a safer option to use cars already known in the BTCC as successful and consistant , rather than using cars which have in the past raced in the (not so competitive estonian touring car championship)

But as you stated on your site, "we expect 2010 to be a gradual development season", therefore you aren't expecting magic.

Anyway, thats just me being cruel, seriously best of luck in 2010 and i really hope you can stick your noses in front of the big boys.

shaunhollamby · 10 Jan 2010, 17:03 (Ref:2611067)

Hi

Thanks for the support.

The easy choice would have been to buy a Leon because that would have still ticked the VAG box for us especially as we have a great relationship with SEAT after winning the Dunlop Sportmaxx Cup in 2009 with our Leons.

But......the PR value of "just another SEAT" in the BTCC is virtually nil for AmD. A VW Golf in the BTCC is a completely different ball-game PR wise!

Its up to us to make sure we have the right balance between news worthiness and race worthiness?

I haven't seen any comments regarding running a second car but if we did it would be built by us in-house. However running 2 cars would be over ambitious at this stage.

This car needs a a thorough strip down and numerous technical changes to comply to RACMSA regs before the season starts in April. This work, including aero changes, will be completed in-house and we will include details on our Workshop Blog.

Cheers Shaun.

PorscheFanNo1 · 10 Jan 2010, 17:48 (Ref:2611101)

The engine is built bt KMS in Sweden? If so, I guess it hasnt had any development at all in the last 2 years since VAG pulles the factory support from them after the 2007 season? You're sticking to this engine or making room for a different engine in the car?

gregc · 10 Jan 2010, 22:35 (Ref:2611262)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunhollamby

I haven't seen any comments regarding running a second car but if we did it would be built by us in-house. However running 2 cars would be over ambitious at this stage.

My bad - I misinterpreted this as meaning a second car

:

Quote:

Hollamby will be the main driver and Simon Shaw, who won the Dunlop Sportmaxx title for AmD, is trying to raise the necessary budget to campaign the car at selected rounds of the championship.

Once again, good luck!

snowen250 · 10 Jan 2010, 22:36 (Ref:2611266)

Apologies if my post sound negative about you using the Golf Shaun, i am really pleased to see another car on the grid especially one as different as the Golf!

Simon

Thommofan · 11 Jan 2010, 09:44 (Ref:2611490)

Hello Shaun,

I would like to add my support to your team and its great to see a change to the normal cars on the grid in recent years!

I will be watching with interest on the banks of Thruxton.

All the best for 2010

steve_r · 11 Jan 2010, 10:23 (Ref:2611510)

Brilliant to see a different make car in the series, especially one that has not been around for ages.

So we will probably have :

BMW
Honda
Vauxhall
VW
Ford
Seat
Chevrolet

rich_cooper · 11 Jan 2010, 10:40 (Ref:2611519)

Great to see something different on the grid

Valker · 11 Jan 2010, 10:52 (Ref:2611530)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorscheFanNo1

The engine is built bt KMS in Sweden?

KMS didn't build their engines. It's from Lehmann.

PorscheFanNo1 · 11 Jan 2010, 12:15 (Ref:2611568)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valker

KMS didn't build their engines. It's from Lehmann.

Aha, I see, must have misinterpretated the article on TcT!

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