[BTCC] BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[jsmee]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

so are the rumors about Jade Edwards in the BTCC fully at the bottom of the Baltic Sea in meantime ?

Sorry but why is this funny?

There are a lot of people out there who would love to see Jade on the grid as she is someone who is not heavily backed personally but strives to get on the racing grid, wherever that may be. Not sure why you find it funny if she doesn't make it?

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[Overboost]

Originally Posted by jsmee

Sorry but why is this funny?

There are a lot of people out there who would love to see Jade on the grid as she is someone who is not heavily backed personally but strives to get on the racing grid, wherever that may be. Not sure why you find it funny if she doesn't make it?

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Exactly, Jade works really hard to go racing at all. She is good with sponsors etc. But never has enough backing. I don't see why people think it's funny, all drivers have ambitions to progress their career, so why shouldn't Jade.

[S griffin]

She maybe needs a bit more experience in the feeder series, but if she manages to get backing to get a BTCC drive, then good on her

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by S griffin

She maybe needs a bit more experience in the feeder series, but if she manages to get backing to get a BTCC drive, then good on her

I expect she'll get that this year.

[Pdh]

Originally Posted by S griffin

She maybe needs a bit more experience in the feeder series, but if she manages to get backing to get a BTCC drive, then good on her

Not sure there’s any seat available for her to even get a btcc drive

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by JDMROB

If Motorbase end up with 3 gentleman drivers they'll have no fans, no publicity, just negativity and 3 cars to rebuild between races. Big Dave isnt that silly, is he?

I'm expecting Rory to be there in a new Focus ST. The Shedden rumour is just a rumour I think.

When I said gentleman I meant bloke. Nice bloke, i.e. gentleman. He's a decent driver, solid, looks after his equipment and can battle it out.

I very strongly believe Rory is in a seat.

And have an inkling that Michael Caine may be in the third.

[Steel Wheels]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

When I said gentleman I meant bloke. Nice bloke, i.e. gentleman. He's a decent driver, solid, looks after his equipment and can battle it out.

I very strongly believe Rory is in a seat.

And have an inkling that Michael Caine may be in the third.

If you mean Ollie Jackson then I though it was a common assumption that he was staying with the team.

[tator2001uk]

Isnt Ollie just "there" not sure why he would move, pushing up the grid last year, obviously likes the car and team, always seems relaxed, friendly guy that fans like
Just needs to find that podium this year

I was thinking

OJ, Caine and Butcher could be a suprise third especially if he can bring a big sponsor like the ladbrooks thing

[Coloni_Subaru]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Exactly, Jade works really hard to go racing at all. She is good with sponsors etc. But never has enough backing. I don't see why people think it's funny, all drivers have ambitions to progress their career, so why shouldn't Jade.

Same with the as some unkindly put it "Gentlemen" Drivers.

They all work hard to get backing to race, some are better then others.
Others don't have much luck getting themselves backing.

Its well known that apart from a few, they won't get a wage from this.

I think it's commendable the like of Edwards and Hamilton tr to buy themselves a chair in the premier touring championship in England.

Instead of sitting behind your keyboards and laugh at their misfortune to be unlucky this season not to have enough budget.

Why don't you offer to help them with it by offering them a sum to go racing with. every little helps

or if you think you now better go out there and do it yourself and see how you like it when we laugh at you.

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by Coloni_Subaru

Same with the as some unkindly put it "Gentlemen" Drivers.

They all work hard to get backing to race, some are better then others.
Others don't have much luck getting themselves backing.

Its well known that apart from a few, they won't get a wage from this.

I think it's commendable the like of Edwards and Hamilton tr to buy themselves a chair in the premier touring championship in England.

Instead of sitting behind your keyboards and laugh at their misfortune to be unlucky this season not to have enough budget.

Why don't you offer to help them with it by offering them a sum to go racing with. every little helps

or if you think you now better go out there and do it yourself and see how you like it when we laugh at you.

Spot on. Keyboard Warriors - a blight on society

[Evantra]

Media day, 17th March, on the new Silverstone International Layout

https://twitter.com/ciceleymsport/st...211140608?s=21

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

If you mean Ollie Jackson then I though it was a common assumption that he was staying with the team.

This is indeed the gent who I understand is continuing with Motorbase. Not only is he decent, but his driving looks that little bit better year on year.

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Media day, 17th March, on the new Silverstone International Layout

https://twitter.com/ciceleymsport/st...211140608?s=21

Good choice, get The Wing in the shots.

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Good choice, get The Wing in the shots.

I'm assuming that the 'media bit' will be at The Wing the evening before, it's a full day's testing as last year.

[Robshillito1990]

Matt neal had an accident on his push bike today, broke his clavicle, fractured shoulder in multiple places, broken rib, punctured lung which then collapsed, currently still in hospital.

[Crazyknight]

Originally Posted by Robshillito1990

Matt neal had an accident on his push bike today, broke his clavicle, fractured shoulder in multiple places, broken rib, punctured lung which then collapsed, currently still in hospital.

Flash will goto some extremes to get a seat this year

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Robshillito1990

Matt neal had an accident on his push bike today, broke his clavicle, fractured shoulder in multiple places, broken rib, punctured lung which then collapsed, currently still in hospital.

https://twitter.com/mattnealracing/s...523695616?s=21

Seems in high spirits though. Get well soon!

[CM388]

Originally Posted by Robshillito1990

Matt neal had an accident on his push bike today, broke his clavicle, fractured shoulder in multiple places, broken rib, punctured lung which then collapsed, currently still in hospital.

Just saw his post on Twitter - looked nasty. I'll be surprised if he's fit for the start of the season :/

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by CM388

Just saw his post on Twitter - looked nasty. I'll be surprised if he's fit for the start of the season :/

I'd imagine it'd be a Neal Jr. replacing him if he isn't?

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by Robshillito1990

Matt neal had an accident on his push bike today, broke his clavicle, fractured shoulder in multiple places, broken rib, punctured lung which then collapsed, currently still in hospital.

Wouldn't be the winter without Matt Neal somehow injuring himself... usually its a finger or a hand so he's done a proper job this time. Fingers crossed he's recovered for the start of the season, presumably testing is out of the window though

[aland]

flash to replace matt, cant see him putting a rookie in even his laddie

[Pdh]

It’s two months before the season starts, so there’s a possibility Neal won’t need to be replaced

[S griffin]

Originally Posted by Pickles

Wouldn't be the winter without Matt Neal somehow injuring himself... usually its a finger or a hand so he's done a proper job this time. Fingers crossed he's recovered for the start of the season, presumably testing is out of the window though

Makes a change from doing it towards the end of the season like he did for about 4 or 5 seasons consecutively. At least he has time to recover this time

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by Robshillito1990

Matt neal had an accident on his push bike today, broke his clavicle, fractured shoulder in multiple places, broken rib, punctured lung which then collapsed, currently still in hospital.

What is it with Matt Neal and mishaps? For a man with a dangerous occupation he seems to batter his body doing "safer" things.

Somebody ought to put him in a large padded jiffy bag and only let him out on race day!

[Craner Curves]

Another use for Tim Harvey's "classic Matt Neal!".