BTCC BTCC Brands Hatch Indy rounds 1,2 & 3 2015 - Page 2

crmalcolm · 4 Apr 2015, 15:33 (Ref:3523832)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

I think these races and even this season could be a Honda walkover if their engines have been "fixed". The Honda has always been regarded as having the best chassis and the best brakes, the only issue was the engine that was gimped by TOCA. So if its true that they have been given a 0.6 bar increase, well, we will see I guess.

It's not a walkover in qualifying.

Sodemo · 4 Apr 2015, 15:37 (Ref:3523835)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

It's not a walkover in qualifying.

Haha, touché. Yes, the Honda challenge never really materialized did it?

airbusA346 · 4 Apr 2015, 15:39 (Ref:3523836)

Think the recovery crew need some more training on how to recover cars.

CaptRustyNail · 4 Apr 2015, 16:01 (Ref:3523837)

What did the recovery crew do? Eurotech arnt really anywhere.

steve_r · 4 Apr 2015, 17:44 (Ref:3523866)

Welcome back Andy P. The start will be interesting tomorrow with the other BMWs also near the sharp end. How much will the long first gear even things up?

Aron Smith's reputation could be further enhanced if he keeps up with his 2 champion teammates, so what a great start for him.

Palmer showed reasonable pace in a brand new car with hardly any testing. I get the impression that plenty of people on here were expecting them to be a complete flop. Hope they can get the second car on the grid soon.

crmalcolm · 4 Apr 2015, 18:00 (Ref:3523870)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Haha, touché. Yes, the Honda challenge never really materialized did it?

In fairness, they were up at the sharp end before the red flag, and they probably have more to learn about the car still than wsr or bmr. I expect them to unlock quite a bit more performance yet. The most disappointing performances for me were the MGs.

airbusA346 · 4 Apr 2015, 19:21 (Ref:3523889)

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Originally Posted by steve_r

How much will the long first gear even things up?

Plus the ECU adaptions...

MrAero · 4 Apr 2015, 19:21 (Ref:3523890)

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Originally Posted by CaptRustyNail

Eurotech arnt really anywhere.

Sadly as expected. There's enough depth of talent at the moment that they're going to struggle to trouble the top ten to even benefit from a reverse grid slot. (caveat: the increased success ballast and the new race two grid rule might shuffle things up enough to given them a shot.)

For all the caution about his return and a need for some time to acclimatise, it looks like Priaulx has hit the ground running. If the year turns in to a Turk-Priaulx battle, I'll be a happy bunny.

ATF · 4 Apr 2015, 20:37 (Ref:3523904)

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Originally Posted by MrAero

For all the caution about his return and a need for some time to acclimatise, it looks like Priaulx has hit the ground running. If the year turns in to a Turk-Priaulx battle, I'll be a happy bunny.

It could well be, but I wouldn't discount plato or the hondas. Biggest disappointment today has to be Jordan, for all his pre-season testing, I wouldn't have expected him so far down, and beaten by goff too!

Sodemo · 4 Apr 2015, 21:19 (Ref:3523911)

So which one of the BMR boys is going to turf out Priaulx?

Alfaholic · 4 Apr 2015, 21:34 (Ref:3523914)

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Originally Posted by Mrslozz

Not there till tomorrow. Just wondering if bmr have a sponsor on yet? Neone know?

Aside from personal sponsors such as the Irish Tourist Board on Turkington's car, the only markings I could see were "Team BMR BTCC Racing Team" in black on a black car!

If anyone's going, wrap up warm - it was bloody freezing today

fergus_r · 4 Apr 2015, 21:55 (Ref:3523920)

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Originally Posted by ATF

It could well be, but I wouldn't discount plato or the hondas. Biggest disappointment today has to be Jordan, for all his pre-season testing, I wouldn't have expected him so far down, and beaten by goff too!

Jordan looked very uncomfortable in the MG today, surprised to see him only two tenths off pole in the end. Not sure if it's the car, or him, or a combination of both. Maybe just needs a bit more time.

He was always right on the edge in the Civic but always looked in control- today was the opposite of that.

slummingangel · 4 Apr 2015, 22:46 (Ref:3523926)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

So which one of the BMR boys is going to turf out Priaulx?

None I hope. IF someone does turf out Priaulx it'll probably someone from mid-pack who gets a great start but leaves it to late to brake for turn 1. Hopefully I'm wrong of course.

GregoryDG · 5 Apr 2015, 08:52 (Ref:3524006)

Is there a live stream for the races?

GT6 · 5 Apr 2015, 09:59 (Ref:3524019)

It is live on ITV4

Wardy. · 5 Apr 2015, 10:30 (Ref:3524027)

The TV schedule will be a little different but the race day times look like this

10.05 Michelin Ginetta GT4 Supercup

24 laps

10.55 MSA Formula Championship

20 mins

11.35 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
11.47 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship

24 laps

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break

13.15 BTCC Drivers’ Parade

13.30 KICK Start Energy Ginetta Junior Championship

14 laps

14.05 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
14.17 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship

24 laps

15.00 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain

34 laps

15.40 Renault UK Clio Cup

20 laps

16.20 Michelin Ginetta GT4 Supercup

24 laps

17.00 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
17.12 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship

24 laps

17.55 MSA Formula Championship

20 mins

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 5 Apr 2015, 11:16 (Ref:3524045)

Collard, great drive. Aron Smith as well, wow.

Priaulx must be regretting the tyre choice...

Speed-King · 5 Apr 2015, 11:19 (Ref:3524048)

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Originally Posted by Biscuits In A Red Bull

Collard, great drive. Aron Smith as well, wow.

Priaulx must be regretting the tyre choice...

Naw, with race 2 set by fastest lap the damage wasn't too bad, I think. And then, everybody has to bite that particular bullet three times a year.

In general, though, I think the drop-off of that tire is a bit too steep. Sure, it's intended to promote overtaking, but there's no excitement at all in the overtaking that occurs because people run out of tires.

ATF · 5 Apr 2015, 11:51 (Ref:3524059)

Yes was a massive drop off, hope andy can win race 2!

With the new rules setting the grid for race 2, looks like we could be in for an unpredictable year!

GT6 · 5 Apr 2015, 12:25 (Ref:3524068)

A very enjoyable first race, congratulations to Mr Collard

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 5 Apr 2015, 12:37 (Ref:3524071)

Good day for the Collard's!!

Esmee Hawkee took aim at another competitor there, red flag in Ginetta Juniors...

Wardy. · 5 Apr 2015, 12:58 (Ref:3524073)

Blimey that was an eventful race.

BillWiskins · 5 Apr 2015, 13:00 (Ref:3524074)

Is the ITV4 online stream being a bit patchy for anyone else?

Crazy Juniors race, to be expected perhaps with such a full grid. Looking forward to see how BTCC race 2 shapes up.

BudLightJaguar · 5 Apr 2015, 13:21 (Ref:3524076)

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Originally Posted by BillWiskins

Is the ITV4 online stream being a bit patchy for anyone else?

No, even when I'm using a third-party stream while the original is geo-blocked and I don't use proxy.

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 5 Apr 2015, 13:44 (Ref:3524078)

WOW!!!

Plato???

But what a finish, just wow. That's touring cars!!!

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