BTCC Rockingham 2016 Rounds 22, 23 & 24

Jiiiiiiim · 22 Aug 2016, 15:10 (Ref:3667022)

Heard that Tony Gillam is on standby to drive one of his cars at Rockingham. Wonder if that would be in Caine's place if his agrivated back injury might keep him out would have to be 'force majoure' as that cars had a change of driver already. I really hope it's not a case of Jake Hill's funds running out, watch this space.............................................................................................

Ry44 · 23 Aug 2016, 09:45 (Ref:3667172)

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Originally Posted by Jiiiiiiim

Heard that Tony Gillam is on standby to drive one of his cars at Rockingham. Wonder if that would be in Caine's place if his agrivated back injury might keep him out would have to be 'force majoure' as that cars had a change of driver already. I really hope it's not a case of Jake Hill's funds running out, watch this space.............................................................................................

Gilham confirmed to be replacing Caine for Rockingham
http://www.btcccrazy.co.uk/btcc/tony...-at-team-hard/

Newsham still covering for Fletcher and will be intresting to see if he is able to match some of the results he got at knockhill

http://www.btcc.net/2016/08/23/newsh...at-rockingham/

thlbtcc · 23 Aug 2016, 10:21 (Ref:3667176)

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Originally Posted by Ry44

Gilham confirmed to be replacing Caine for Rockingham
http://www.btcccrazy.co.uk/btcc/tony...-at-team-hard/

Newsham still covering for Fletcher and will be intresting to see if he is able to match some of the results he got at knockhill

http://www.btcc.net/2016/08/23/newsh...at-rockingham/

Cook snagged a podium last year in that car, wonder if it possible again this year?

thlbtcc · 23 Aug 2016, 10:22 (Ref:3667177)

Hard tyre option this weekend folks - http://www.btcc.net/2016/05/07/dunlo...nd-rockingham/

porsche962fan · 23 Aug 2016, 13:18 (Ref:3667196)

I feel if Collard and Shedden don't have a really good weekend they will be forced to be rear gunner for their team mates

850Estate · 23 Aug 2016, 15:10 (Ref:3667222)

Good to have Dave back for another weekend in place of Fletcher

Properly lovely guy and a top driver too.

S griffin · 24 Aug 2016, 14:31 (Ref:3667366)

I just want to see Dave and Tony do well in their cars, and the other thing is that it is great for the series and the drivers involved that the seats aren't being filled due to dosh

Minicross424 · 24 Aug 2016, 16:41 (Ref:3667384)

Looking forward to attending this one my second event this year after the opening round at my home circuit Brands Hatch.
Nice to have Dave Newsham back again I think the guy deserves a seat and hope he gets a full time ride next year.

porsche962fan · 27 Aug 2016, 15:13 (Ref:3667854)

WOW, just WOW

Shedden on pole and Collard - Tordoff only 27th - 28th !!!!!!! a Honda may lead the championship going into Silverstone

Matt Neal near Morgan again so some bumper kissing may come

850Estate · 27 Aug 2016, 17:17 (Ref:3667878)

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WOW, just WOW

Shedden on pole and Collard - Tordoff only 27th - 28th !!!!!!! a Honda may lead the championship going into Silverstone

Matt Neal near Morgan again so some bumper kissing may come

Looks to me like the FWD cars have an advantage around Rockingham.

I'm only just in, I know qualifying was suspended because of the weather, but what was the story behind the BMWs? I know Collard is a poor qualifier, but Tordoff down there, ouch.

auroan · 27 Aug 2016, 19:34 (Ref:3667898)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

Looks to me like the FWD cars have an advantage around Rockingham.

I'm only just in, I know qualifying was suspended because of the weather, but what was the story behind the BMWs? I know Collard is a poor qualifier, but Tordoff down there, ouch.

Missfire.... engine electronics. Suspect it's weather related with all the dampness

pimmy · 27 Aug 2016, 20:36 (Ref:3667909)

Tomorrow's on-track action will now be starting at 9:30 instead of 10:10, as the 2nd Ginetta Junior race was postponed by rain. Just a heads up for anyone who might be going.

porsche962fan · 28 Aug 2016, 11:13 (Ref:3668009)

Mat Jackson should get the blocker of the year award

billy bleach · 28 Aug 2016, 11:55 (Ref:3668022)

Looks like Plato was down in power........

porsche962fan · 28 Aug 2016, 13:29 (Ref:3668056)

looks like it's safe to say Sam Tordoff the 2016 BTCC champion

Tja · 28 Aug 2016, 13:43 (Ref:3668058)

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looks like it's safe to say Sam Tordoff the 2016 BTCC champion

Neal's 18 points behind and starting in P2 while Tordoff is in 7th on the hard tyre with a number of fast cars behind. Hardly a walkover yet..
What happened at the start of race 2, I only got to watch the second half of the race. Shedden and Turkington down the order, Plato out. Looks like an interesting first lap?

850Estate · 28 Aug 2016, 16:08 (Ref:3668132)

Ironic considering all the moaning from Mr H about driving standards that one of his drivers lashes out like that.

Shedden will win this race. Quote me on that.

porsche962fan · 28 Aug 2016, 16:17 (Ref:3668136)

can Mark Howard be kicked out of the championship,????

he is a constant hazzard on track and causing numeros safety cars

BtccLee · 28 Aug 2016, 16:23 (Ref:3668137)

What. A. Season. 12 winners. Incredible.

850Estate · 28 Aug 2016, 16:25 (Ref:3668138)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

Ironic considering all the moaning from Mr H about driving standards that one of his drivers lashes out like that.

Shedden will win this race. Quote me on that.

Who was that

Cracking drive from Aron Smith, but Jake Hill was my driver of that race. The way he chucks that old Avensis around is fantastic. Hope he gets so more up to date machinery for next year.

cds_uk · 28 Aug 2016, 16:36 (Ref:3668141)

Blinding drive from Aron Smith, bit of a nod for Ollie Jackson aswell, he quietly plugged away all weekend and got some good points.

S griffin · 28 Aug 2016, 17:12 (Ref:3668150)

I love it when Aron is doing well in the series and the other drivers had no answer to that drive in R3. But I don't know what to say about him, he used one for the future in the BTCC, but he's lost consistency. I mean, the other week at Knockhill he was not as good as today

I just want to see Tordoff with the same attitude as today, because if he does, the top spot of the title is his for the taking. The only one who has been in the same frame of mind to be a good one for the title is Jackson. I just think about his drive in the first race of the day and I don't know how much better than that he could have been in the car

I think the drive in the third race by Matt was very well done. Colin's drive in race 3 was as good as Tordoff's in race 1, bit cheeky by Flash to suggest Scott deliberately bought out the SC. As for Plato, I can see his 10 year run of being in the title showdown coming to the end.

MGs back on form, but shame to see Sutton resort to some questionable tactics.

Ollie Jackson came in for criticism after Snetterton, but today he showed he can mix it with the best. Surprise of the day no doubt

sceptic · 28 Aug 2016, 21:47 (Ref:3668247)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

I love it when Aron is doing well in the series and the other drivers had no answer to that drive in R3. But I don't know what to say about him, he used one for the future in the BTCC, but he's lost consistency. I mean, the other week at Knockhill he was not as good as today

To be fair, the VW CC isn't really suited to tracks like Knockhill. Same with the MG, and to a lesser extent the Avensis.

old man · 29 Aug 2016, 10:49 (Ref:3668362)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

looks like it's safe to say Sam Tordoff the 2016 BTCC champion

Far too soon to say that, look what happened in R3 and there are 6 more to come, would be good to see a new champion but still all to play for, great series. Does any other European championship have 6 potential winners with just two meetings to go?

S griffin · 29 Aug 2016, 10:55 (Ref:3668364)

I think Aron is a brave driver, who in the right car at the front can do the job and is a top geezer too. And the Rock was also more suited to the came, same with the MG, it was good to see them back at the front

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