[BTCC] 2016 BTCC news & rumours

[auroan]

Looks like it's going to be a bun fight for TBLs.

We know SOPR will loose their last one as they are not manufacturer backed now.

Welch has lost one and RAR have had one suspended (likely loose it ?)

So that's "possibly" four spare (although two aren't perms ones).

Do we see some teams leaving/shrinking (would BMR go down to three cars ?)

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by auroan

Looks like it's going to be a bun fight for TBLs.

We know SOPR will loose their last one as they are not manufacturer backed now.

Welch has lost one and RAR have had one suspended (likely loose it ?)

So that's "possibly" four spare (although two aren't perms ones).

Do we see some teams leaving/shrinking (would BMR go down to three cars ?)

The TBL system certainly makes the rumour mill interesting! Wonder what the deal for Motorbase will be in all this?

[850Estate]

Originally Posted by auroan

Looks like it's going to be a bun fight for TBLs.

We know SOPR will loose their last one as they are not manufacturer backed now.

Welch has lost one and RAR have had one suspended (likely loose it ?)

So that's "possibly" four spare (although two aren't perms ones).

Do we see some teams leaving/shrinking (would BMR go down to three cars ?)

RAR's was suspended, so assuming Hunter makes it to Brands this weekend they will keep it.

Welch have one up for grabs, as is the ex Hawken/Coates/Donnelly Infiniti one. Who know's if we'll see the other Infiniti back.

Was Alex Martin not meant to be running for Motorbase's satellite team (a la Jack Clarke 2014) before they pulled out. Do Team Parker own his TBL now or is it on loan from Motorbase?

Exciting times!

[Bramzel]

I wonder if Shunter-Abbott will return at RAR next year. Most tv-shots of him the last couple of races featured lots of flying parts...

[S griffin]

Good move by Eurotech. The old Civic's getting a bit long in the tooth now, so time to upgrade. Hopefully we'll see how much better Smith and Depper will go.

[auroan]

Originally Posted by 850Estate

Welch have one up for grabs, as is the ex Hawken/Coates/Donnelly Infiniti one. Who know's if we'll see the other Infiniti back.

SOPR's were loaned to them. Now infinity have stopping backing them they will loose the last one they have at the end of the season.

[850Estate]

Originally Posted by Bramzel

I wonder if Shunter-Abbott will return at RAR next year. Most tv-shots of him the last couple of races featured lots of flying parts...

To be fair, he had brake failure at the Rock and had to take avoiding action to avoid hitting Dan Welch at Silverstone. More bad luck than anything else.

But he said on RAR's fb that he was hoping to return, so it's looking like he might.

In a completely unrelated story, I hope Power Maxed keep Dave Newsham. It would be nice for him to have some continuity for once. Has he changed teams every close season?

Geoff Steele, Special Tuning, ES Racing, Speedworks, AMD and PMR.

[porsche962fan]

so confirmed

Team Eurotech back again as satelite team of Dynamics and to run 3 Civic Type R

[Ry44]

i guess that depends on whether they are able to get the TBL for the 3rd car which will not be easy to get due to the lack of them available and amount of people wanting one

[porsche962fan]

there are at least 2 TBL at least as Welch and SOP lost one

[porsche962fan]

Jordan driving one of the Eurotech Civics again ? as he doesn't have that many choices and that new Civic Type R really showed its worth this season

[auroan]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

there are at least 2 TBL at least as Welch and SOP lost one

SOP never had one let alone two to start with. They were the TOCA ones loaned to them that are held back for manufactorer backed entries only.

[850Estate]

I was an imbecile and posted this in last seasons thread.

Anyone else see Barty saying that Motorbase "Have some very good news to come regarding their driver lineup" on BBC SE tonight? Andrew Jordan perhaps...

[Steel Wheels]

Interesting article with Jake Hill, he is looking at a full season in the Audi next year 'as Nic can't', so while it was stated by Nic Hamilton he was missing Brands to work on next year, it looks like if he returns it may not be with AmD!

Jake also say's there is talk of the Ford going elsewhere & a 2nd Audi taking its place.

[porsche962fan]

Jordan at Motorbase or Eurotech ?? any bets ?

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Jordan at Motorbase or Eurotech ?? any bets ?

Motorbase

[Adamcas87]

eurotech (with his dad coming back)???

Gutted season Is over but i have the rumour mill to get me through to next year lol

[Sodemo]

I think Jordan will be in a Focus in 2016.

[MrAero]

So Aron to lose his seat at BMR, perhaps with Menu the one to gain?

[BillWiskins]

That's not official, is it?

[Minicross424]

I know for a fact that we will have a new face on the grid in 2016.
He has been racing in the Intermarque series and has the budget in place.

[LeonardBernstein]

Originally Posted by Minicross424

I know for a fact that we will have a new face on the grid in 2016.
He has been racing in the Intermarque series and has the budget in place.

I know exactly who you mean. Somebody who usually drives a white Vauxhall Tigra, yes?

The question is, which team?

[MrAero]

Originally Posted by BillWiskins

That's not official, is it?

Just speculation based on Plato's rant. His points tally is far enough behind the other two, it's not too hard to see the team sacrificing him to keep JP happy.

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by MrAero

Just speculation based on Plato's rant. His points tally is far enough behind the other two, it's not too hard to see the team sacrificing him to keep JP happy.

But Smith brings a useful budget - so any replacement would have to match that realistically. If Smith does leave BMR Motorbase could be a good shout - judging from his comments yesterday Smith gets on well with Matt Jackson and we know that Motorbase need the money.

[S griffin]

Hasn't Smith got a multi year contract though?