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27 Dec 2001, 17:49 (Ref:189982) | #1 | ||
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Where's Arena Motorsport?
Any chance we will see this ex F1 team make an appearance in the BTCC in any of the classes? This team is supposed to be very talented and impressive?
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27 Dec 2001, 17:53 (Ref:189983) | #2 | |
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I don't think Arena used to do F1 did they ? I think they may have been set up by a guy who had experience in F1 though ? Anyway, yes, the team is rumoured to be returning to the BTCC (they ran the Spence/Hoy Laguna in 2000) next year as the official works Honda team. Although nothing has been confirmed yet as far as i'm aware. Am I right in thinking the team had something to do with ELMS/ALMS last season ?
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27 Dec 2001, 18:17 (Ref:189993) | #3 | |
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Mike Earle who owns Arena used to own/run Onyx F1 team and I beleive many of the team personnel are the same as well. I believe they were involved with the running of the privateer Gulf Audi in ALMS/ELMS this year, although not using the Arena name.
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27 Dec 2001, 23:27 (Ref:190163) | #4 | |
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I went off to find out the name of that team(still beats me) and found a page with Phil Bennett's name on it looking for a 2002 ALM's drive!
Phil Bennett - British Touring Car Championship factory team driver with Vauxhall - 4th BTCC 2001. British GT championship experience with Marcos LM600 (GTS). Seeking 2002 ALMS drive. Call ************** or ******************** |
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