BTCC BTCC 2018 Rumours & Silly Season - Page 67

luckn002 · 31 Jan 2018, 17:01 (Ref:3797206)

Lots, lots more BTCC related tweeting from TOC today. Whether or not the tweeting means anything (and, again, probably more my hopes rather than what's realistic!) how good would it be to see some / all these rumoured drivers make a return - Tom, Tordoff, Nash, Huff...

Somehow the grid seems to get even more competitive every year!

redshoes · 31 Jan 2018, 17:52 (Ref:3797220)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

He then went on to describe them as 'completely new cars' - which from the outside they are.

I'm sure Dynamics said something similar when they unveiled the Tourer in 2014

cameronpoe · 31 Jan 2018, 17:56 (Ref:3797221)

Bit of Self promotion maybe!?

btccbloke · 31 Jan 2018, 18:02 (Ref:3797225)

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Originally Posted by luckn002

Lots, lots more BTCC related tweeting from TOC today. Whether or not the tweeting means anything (and, again, probably more my hopes rather than what's realistic!) how good would it be to see some / all these rumoured drivers make a return - Tom, Tordoff, Nash, Huff...

Somehow the grid seems to get even more competitive every year!

Until yesterday his Twitter bio stated "BMW Works driver for " something - i cant remember might have been Nurburgring 24hr, but that no longer shows... I guess you cant be a works driver for BMW and Honda at the same time

There is also no reference to any GT championship there anymore... prepare for the announcement

Alfisti · 31 Jan 2018, 18:47 (Ref:3797238)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Bartrum's words at ASI were carefully chosen, but reveal the truth behind the cars.

When interviewed - he initially described the cars as 'not a single body panel remains from last season'. Which would suggest the same frame and running gear (NGTC chassis).

He then went on to describe them as 'completely new cars' - which from the outside they are.

So what you have are the three chassis' from 2017, with new bodies on top.

Old chassis - new shell. Which means there is nothing to sell elsewhere, and so even though they are described as 'new', they are not new additions to the grid, but a reworking of previous cars.

Exactly this, he led people down the garden path a little. Hence leading me (and not just me) to think they had totally new from the ground up motors. The unfinished car in the background further added to that illusion.

It still beggars the question: what was that unfinished car? It certainly was not the one Luke Davenport was hurt in. A spare shell (i.e. new), or the Maximum or Parker car?

I would guess the latter if pushed given the Parker/BMW story that has been doing the rounds. Link TOC into that one?

Racing Harz · 31 Jan 2018, 18:49 (Ref:3797241)

"German squad SPS Automotive Performance has confirmed its presence in the 2018 International GT Open with its colourfully-livered Mercedes AMG GT3, which will continue to be entrusted to Valentin Pierburg and Tom Onslow-Cole."
http://www.gtopen.net/en/news/2952/s...e-sps-mercedes

redshoes · 31 Jan 2018, 20:00 (Ref:3797258)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

It still beggars the question: what was that unfinished car? It certainly was not the one Luke Davenport was hurt in. A spare shell (i.e. new), or the Maximum or Parker car?

None of the above.

Davenport's car was scrapped, but they built a new one for Butcher so still finished the season with 3 cars. The unfinished/striped one was used by Jackson last year and will be the spare this year.

RS67 · 31 Jan 2018, 20:03 (Ref:3797259)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Exactly this, he led people down the garden path a little. Hence leading me (and not just me) to think they had totally new from the ground up motors. The unfinished car in the background further added to that illusion.

It still beggars the question: what was that unfinished car? It certainly was not the one Luke Davenport was hurt in. A spare shell (i.e. new), or the Maximum or Parker car?

I would guess the latter if pushed given the Parker/BMW story that has been doing the rounds. Link TOC into that one?

They built a new car for the last few rounds of the season. They still have the 3 cars. No mystery.

Alfisti · 31 Jan 2018, 20:11 (Ref:3797261)

Senility strikes again! Butcher! Doh! Off to the old folks home... ☹

CD34 · 31 Jan 2018, 20:30 (Ref:3797266)

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Originally Posted by Jiiiiiiim

Ciceley may well have 3 TBL’s if they have purchase Moffat’s car and entry, plus running Maximum’s Focus, I wonder if there’s the potential for the 3rd Merc to be build up eventually for Mr Line’s team going forward?

Ciceley have been recruiting heavily over the winter for Mechanics and Engineers.

Craner Curves · 1 Feb 2018, 08:08 (Ref:3797376)

There we go definitely not a new car. Check out @Motorbase’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/Motorbase/status...534139904?s=09

BobJones · 1 Feb 2018, 08:57 (Ref:3797385)

Good ol' Fibreglass Phil.

RS67 · 1 Feb 2018, 09:24 (Ref:3797387)

Well that's the Honda seat filled.

snowen250 · 1 Feb 2018, 09:49 (Ref:3797392)

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Originally Posted by RS67

Well that's the Honda seat filled.

Any clues?

RS67 · 1 Feb 2018, 09:54 (Ref:3797396)

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Originally Posted by snowen250

Any clues?

From what I have heard. Another team now has a seat to fill again.

**BertMk2** · 1 Feb 2018, 10:01 (Ref:3797397)

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Originally Posted by RS67

From what I have heard. Another team now has a seat to fill again.

Goff? Familiar with the Honda, plugs Honda on social media. "Plug n play"?

BobJones · 1 Feb 2018, 11:09 (Ref:3797408)

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Originally Posted by RS67

From what I have heard. Another team now has a seat to fill again.

Depending on contractual agreements, said team may receive a lump sum.

Alfisti · 1 Feb 2018, 12:06 (Ref:3797423)

Be good to see Goff in a truely top team; I reckon he'll rise to the occasion.

btccbloke · 1 Feb 2018, 12:36 (Ref:3797436)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Be good to see Goff in a truely top team; I reckon he'll rise to the occasion.

I agree, he did well at the still decent at the time 888 but he didn't really impress at WSR although i get there was a FWD/RWD transition there

S griffin · 1 Feb 2018, 13:07 (Ref:3797445)

Goff really arrived last season, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see him at Dynamics

luckn002 · 1 Feb 2018, 13:11 (Ref:3797447)

Goff is definitely one of my top 3 or 4 favourite drivers on the grid, but honestly I would rather see him stay at Eurotech. Most of the issues with the Honda last year were engine related and ET seem to have the stronger engine - I believe Goff beat Neal in the championship last year?

Also, he's one of those drivers whose talent far outweighs his budget, and I can't imagine the Dynamics seat is cheap...

luckn002 · 1 Feb 2018, 13:12 (Ref:3797448)

RCIB / AutoAid to sponsor AmD MGs

Also - "The first driver in the AmDtuning.com with AutoAid/RCIB Insurance Racing line-up has now been signed and will be announced in due course, with discussions ongoing with a number of drivers in regards to the second seat."

"This new partnership has already allowed us to bring together a deal to sign a very quick young driver for the first car, who we feel is more than capable of taking the MG back to the podium and challenging for some silverware.”

RED55 · 1 Feb 2018, 13:20 (Ref:3797449)

Perhaps James Cole is wandering around the teams with his bag of cash , Im sure he will be welcomed by some of the poorer outfits , maybe the second Mysterious Toyota that Speedworks are believed by some to have will fit him ,

Media day has to be more interesting this year , autosports show was rubbish , it gets worse as the years go on for anouncements , and what will Hard do now they have shot all there twitter bullets there is still over 8 weeks before season kick off !

thlbtcc · 1 Feb 2018, 13:45 (Ref:3797453)

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Originally Posted by luckn002

I can't imagine the Dynamics seat is cheap...

It's a paid gig.

thlbtcc · 1 Feb 2018, 13:46 (Ref:3797455)

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Originally Posted by RED55

Media day has to be more interesting this year , autosports show was rubbish , it gets worse as the years go on for anouncements , and what will Hard do now they have shot all there twitter bullets there is still over 8 weeks before season kick off !

Hey, liveries are yet to be revealed for HARD. Plenty of PR to be done.

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