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WTCC 2009: News, Rumours, Entries...
Provisional WTCC 2009 Calendar
8 March – Curitiba - Brazil 22 March – Puebla - Mexico 3 May – Marrakech - Morocco 17 May – Valencia - Spain 31 May – Pau - France 21 June – Brno - Czech Republic 5 July – Porto - Portugal 19 July – Brands Hatch - UK 30 August – Oschersleben - Germany 4 October – Monza - Italy 25 October – Okayama - Japan 15 November – TBA Entries Chevrolet - 3 works cars, new model Larini, Menu, Huff confirmed Lada - 2 teams, new Priora model, works entry Jaap van Lagen There were other rumours that BMW might pull out, or at least Andy Priaulx changes to BTCC or ALMS. It has been quiet around SEAT. Tarquini said he is without a contract yet for 2009. It's still not sure if Honda continues. And of course, let's not forget the Subaru rumours. Or Volvo. For the independents, Poulsen is looking at entering full time; while the second Lada team shall run in the independents trophy. |
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Larini's doe okay, but they say they want stability in the team. Plus, if they fired him even though he's done alright, that might put more pressure on Huff and Menu, and then mistakes are made.
I think they've got a really good line up now, and a good chance for next year. |
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I hope they will be able to build a new engine, the current one is older than disco..
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if Subaru enter WTCC, is Pordrive who will carry on the program and develop the car?
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I sincerely hope that BMW do decide to remain despite the obvious bias against them... they should bring their storming 320d and wipe the field...
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Subaru + WTCC would probably not happen - wouldn't they need to sell a 2WD 2L NA Impreza unless they chose a different model?
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In the past Subaru sold 2WD Imprezas. I don't know if they still do.
If Subaru enters WTCC (or S2000) I assume they will use the boxer diesel engine. |
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the problem at Subaru is all their road cars are AWD, so how entring a competition with a 2WD ?
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I wonder if Subaru would be allowed to modify a 4wd car into rwd. Just like some Italian tractors can be changed from 4wd to rwd for GT racing.
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What about factory Alfa?
I/ve thought, Thompson agreed witn N-tec independent Honda only because Alfa wanted to return in 2009. He could get works Lacetti for this and next years |
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hard to see Alfa back again next year, but what a bout FIAT, for a long time they were intrested to enter WTCC or theit IRC rally program is keepeing them away from touting cars ?
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Well, Alfa is FIAT and the brand that is rumoured for FIAT to appear with is Lancia. Though Martin Haven was speculating it could be in BTCC and not WTCC, but if they have an S2000 car, who knows where they will show up.
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Sure, it looks better than the Leon but IMHO it's just a receipt on how crazy the automotive industry can be sometimes...
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