BTCC BTCC 2021 - Page 55

crmalcolm · 7 Jan 2021, 16:01 (Ref:4027450)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

I'm not on Reddit, this comes from a BTCC source, now hearing Proctor's deal is done but missing the key info of who with

The same source for Rowbottom in a Honda?

Coincidentally - where did you see that BTC are switching to Swindon power?

BTCC frog · 7 Jan 2021, 16:03 (Ref:4027452)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

I'm not on Reddit, this comes from a BTCC source, now hearing Proctor's deal is done but missing the key info of who with

Oh, ok. I just thought it might be from Reddit because I'd seen the stuff about Sam Smelt, Tom Chilton and Senna Proctor on there. I think BTC is the most likely destination for Proctor, as I think he is leaving Excler8, and he would be quite a good fit there.

BTCC frog · 7 Jan 2021, 16:04 (Ref:4027453)

I think Rowbottom will probably go to Power Maxed. He won't be in Team Dynamics, as he told us on this thread, but in terms of Honda it is possible that he could be in BTC.

**touringlegend** · 7 Jan 2021, 16:11 (Ref:4027455)

BMW UK motorsport did tweet happy new year and that they were hoping for more 1st place finishes in 2021.

Now I wouldn’t say that is concrete evidence they’ll be around this year but It’d be a strange thing to say if you weren’t.

Overboost · 7 Jan 2021, 16:43 (Ref:4027461)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

The same source for Rowbottom in a Honda?

Coincidentally - where did you see that BTC are switching to Swindon power?

Yeah it was indeed and still believe that's the most likely destination for Rowbo

The BTC Swindon switch is in the latest MN on the article about Cook & Crees staying on for this year.

While not heard anything concrete the rumour regarding Honda leaving keeps resurfacing.

Alfisti · 7 Jan 2021, 16:57 (Ref:4027464)

Yeah, Honda leaving in terms of providing financial backing I am utterly convinced is a thing. The timescale is the unknown. They're either gone or this is the last year. The source is my waters. I have history with Honda.

Dynamics will find a way with or without them.

Evantra · 7 Jan 2021, 16:59 (Ref:4027466)

Eh, with lots of promising drivers and not very many empty seats, Sam Smelt will be very disappointing. 💰💰💰

Any rumours on Thompson or Bushell?

Alfisti · 7 Jan 2021, 17:00 (Ref:4027467)

Given the Motorbase/ MB four car confirmation, does anyone suspect that a fifth car is in the hands of AN Other? I do, I have nothing to back this up mind other than having clocked two part built new Focii. Of course one could be simply a spare shell to facilitate a quick turn around in the event of an accident.

Overboost · 7 Jan 2021, 17:14 (Ref:4027474)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Given the Motorbase/ MB four car confirmation, does anyone suspect that a fifth car is in the hands of AN Other? I do, I have nothing to back this up mind other than having clocked two part built new Focii. Of course one could be simply a spare shell to facilitate a quick turn around in the event of an accident.

FK2 & TBL with Speedworks, car being a donor to 2nd Corolla.

Jiiiiiiim · 7 Jan 2021, 17:44 (Ref:4027483)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Eh, with lots of promising drivers and not very many empty seats, Sam Smelt will be very disappointing. 💰💰💰

Any rumours on Thompson or Bushell?

Thompson I believe is still working on a deal, possibly with Excelr8, but that’s my guess, as there’s not many other options. Especially if the rumour that Nic Hamilton has got the 4th Cupra.

Bushell sadly not heard a peep

billy bleach · 7 Jan 2021, 17:49 (Ref:4027485)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

FK2 & TBL with Speedworks, car being a donor to 2nd Corolla.

Presume that is the shell that is now at Jordan’s. Why on earth would BTC go Swindon after all the unreliability in 2020? Also pretty much kills the technical cross over with Dynamics

touring fan01 · 7 Jan 2021, 17:57 (Ref:4027490)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

Presume that is the shell that is now at Jordan’s. Why on earth would BTC go Swindon after all the unreliability in 2020? Also pretty much kills the technical cross over with Dynamics

you mean the same unreliability that gave sutton the championship win using a swindon engine?

Overboost · 7 Jan 2021, 18:08 (Ref:4027494)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

Presume that is the shell that is now at Jordan’s. Why on earth would BTC go Swindon after all the unreliability in 2020? Also pretty much kills the technical cross over with Dynamics

No the Jordan's had Osborne's car, As it was originally a Eurotech car, the sister one to Jordan's championship one he's restoring. Speedworks had Jake's FK2 from last year.

Steel Wheels · 7 Jan 2021, 19:20 (Ref:4027507)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

Presume that is the shell that is now at Jordan’s. Why on earth would BTC go Swindon after all the unreliability in 2020? Also pretty much kills the technical cross over with Dynamics

Maybe the price of the Honda unit went up if the manufacturer pulled the backing?

crmalcolm · 7 Jan 2021, 19:50 (Ref:4027511)

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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

Maybe the price of the Honda unit went up if the manufacturer pulled the backing?

I'm still struggling with why the loss of Honda support (if it has even happened) is being hailed as such a significant issue?

The majority of the cost in running the Engine comes from the work done by NBE - and Honda's support to TD is more of a technical nature than backing for the team.

If BTC feel that Swindon is a more cost effective option that may be the case, but it would have nothing to do with Honda's technical support to TD.

The main backers are Halfords and Yuasa - one only has to look at the car to see that if Honda are putting any real money into it, they are getting a poor ROI.

Alfisti · 7 Jan 2021, 19:53 (Ref:4027512)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

FK2 & TBL with Speedworks, car being a donor to 2nd Corolla.

Ah, fair enough. Another little mystery solved.

Crazyknight · 7 Jan 2021, 20:00 (Ref:4027513)

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Originally Posted by Jiiiiiiim

Thompson I believe is still working on a deal, possibly with Excelr8, but that’s my guess, as there’s not many other options. Especially if the rumour that Nic Hamilton has got the 4th Cupra.

Bushell sadly not heard a peep

Bushell posted on his insta stories that he probably wasn’t going to be back and was swapping to two wheels, he’s also been posting a lot of content with his dirt bike so don’t think he’ll be about

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billy bleach · 7 Jan 2021, 20:27 (Ref:4027520)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Ah, fair enough. Another little mystery solved.

So why would they need the shell ? Sell it to Jordan who need one to recreate his Championship winner? .....

Evantra · 7 Jan 2021, 21:14 (Ref:4027527)

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Originally Posted by Crazyknight

Bushell posted on his insta stories that he probably wasn’t going to be back and was swapping to two wheels, he’s also been posting a lot of content with his dirt bike so don’t think he’ll be about

That's a shame

Pickles · 7 Jan 2021, 21:17 (Ref:4027528)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Any rumours on Thompson or Bushell?

Apparently the crash at Croft was 'the best thing to have happened to Bobby' and his budget was secured before the end of last season...

... apparently.

Steel Wheels · 7 Jan 2021, 21:46 (Ref:4027533)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

Apparently the crash at Croft was 'the best thing to have happened to Bobby' and his budget was secured before the end of last season...

... apparently.

That’s great if true, Bobby was just hitting some good form before the crash. Any word on where he’s lined up to race?

Pickles · 7 Jan 2021, 22:04 (Ref:4027538)

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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

That’s great if true, Bobby was just hitting some good form before the crash. Any word on where he’s lined up to race?

No idea. I'd take a guess at Excelr8 staying on the TPC side of the garage.

Evantra · 7 Jan 2021, 22:22 (Ref:4027540)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

Apparently the crash at Croft was 'the best thing to have happened to Bobby' and his budget was secured before the end of last season...

... apparently.

Ok, fingers crossed Jack Goff has a barrel roll or something too! Really hope he will be back and that there's no after effects from the concussion either.

I suppose there's very little open outside of Excerl8. Would love to see him in the Astra.

Craner Curves · 8 Jan 2021, 07:03 (Ref:4027581)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Ok, fingers crossed Jack Goff has a barrel roll or something too! Really hope he will be back and that there's no after effects from the concussion either.

I suppose there's very little open outside of Excerl8. Would love to see him in the Astra.

He'd be a wasted talent in the Astra, would be better in a Hyundai.

Alfisti · 8 Jan 2021, 10:14 (Ref:4027596)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

So why would they need the shell ? Sell it to Jordan who need one to recreate his Championship winner? .....

They wouldn't. But the standard NGTC bits on it will be re-used and the TBL was obviously needed.

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