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Matt K · 8 Apr 2021, 12:31 (Ref:4045104)

And what's there to moan about?

Maybe there'd be if their official name would be Team HARD Racing with Evolution Europe with international reach brought to you by Josh Stanton Ltd Team.
But I think it's unlikely.

crmalcolm · 8 Apr 2021, 13:50 (Ref:4045114)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

And what's there to moan about?

Because BTCC.....

If it's not a fully manufacturer funded entry, with full title sponsorship and 2 drivers who have not needed to bring any funding to their drive, then it's not good enough for some BTCC 'fans'.

Which does make you wonder why they retain any interest in the series that is so far removed from what they seem to expect it to be, it may as well be a different sport.

Matt K · 8 Apr 2021, 13:55 (Ref:4045115)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Because BTCC.....

If it's not a fully manufacturer funded entry, with full title sponsorship and 2 drivers who have not needed to bring any funding to their drive, then it's not good enough for some BTCC 'fans'.

Which does make you wonder why they retain any interest in the series that is so far removed from what they seem to expect it to be, it may as well be a different sport.

Oh yes, I get it.
I mean, of course, I'm not someone who see BTCC as everything fantastic, there are things I don't like etc but all in all BTCC is a fantastic championship so even with some criticism at times I still enjoy it greatly

Northern Monkey · 8 Apr 2021, 14:01 (Ref:4045117)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

And what's there to moan about?

Leon's

Alfisti · 8 Apr 2021, 14:07 (Ref:4045119)

Hang on, it's not the Leon. It's the CC this year, Big Tony said so, and nowt to do with driver preferences either: bigger car = more sheet metal = more space for sponsor stickers.

**FIRE** · 8 Apr 2021, 16:13 (Ref:4045133)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

And what's there to moan about?

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Team HARD. Racing

Why is there a dot after HARD?

WestHam92 · 8 Apr 2021, 16:33 (Ref:4045142)

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Originally Posted by medius

Something fresh for people to moan about.

Evolution announced as team sponsors for Team HARD. Racing

Team HARD. Racing today confirms a brand-new partnership with fire and security solutions business, Evolution Europe. Evolution will be present on the team’s brand new Cupra Leon’s for the upcoming 2021 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season and will also play a pivotal role in supporting Josh Stanton in his first season in the 2021 Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship with Team HARD. Racing.

Evolution Europe is a UK-based company with huge international reach and is one of the largest, independently-owned businesses of its kind. For over 25 years, Evolution have been working to deliver effective, integrated enterprise-wide fire and security, risk, design and retail security solutions to clients all over the world.

Team HARD. Racing’s Managing Director, Tony Gilham is delighted to be working with Evolution, saying “It’s fantastic that we can welcome Evolution to the team for the 2021 season and I’m really looking forward to working with them.

“We were introduced to Evolution by our new Porsche Carrera Cup GB driver Josh Stanton so thank you to both for believing that we are the team that will help them reach their goals both on, and off track in 2021.

“The partnership itself will see Evolution become a prominent figure within our BTCC programme with company logos on both Jack (Goff) and Glynn’s (Geddie) brand new Cupra Leon’s. We also look forward to inviting Evolution and their guests to our hospitality facilities at race meetings this season.”

Evolution’s logo will be prominent on Jack Goff and Glynn Geddie’s Cupra Leon’s along with title sponsors Autobrite Direct for the 2021 BTCC season. Evolution will also be continuing to support former Quaife Mini Challenge competitor Josh Stanton as he progresses into the Porsche Carrera Cup for this season with Team HARD. after backing Stanton for the previous two years.

Richard Lambert, MD of Evolution comments “This is promising to be our most exciting season yet! Supporting the BTCC has been incredible for Evolution and entering our third sponsorship year with such a promising line-up in the Team HARD. Cupra’s and Josh’s Porsche is fantastic. We look forward to some great times with our staff and customers alike.”

Team HARD. Racing is preparing to enter its 10th, and biggest season in the BTCC to date after announcing their switch to the new Cupra Leon from the Volkswagen CC in September. Evolution are the latest business to confirm their partnership with Team HARD. Racing as the team continue to grow and build its business hub for the 2021 season.

If they have a similar livery to that of the Porsche in the pictures, there will be more black cars on the grid this season. Utter shambles from Team HARD..

What's that? They haven't released the Cupra liveries yet? I can stop getting angry about something that hasn't happened yet?

crmalcolm · 8 Apr 2021, 16:41 (Ref:4045146)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Why is there a dot after HARD?

To place emphasis on the pink in their corporate colours.

crmalcolm · 8 Apr 2021, 16:51 (Ref:4045149)

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Originally Posted by WestHam92

If they have a similar livery to that of the Porsche in the pictures, there will be more black cars on the grid this season. Utter shambles from Team HARD..

I know right - how dare a sponsor who has established their identity as a 3-colour stripe alongside white lettering on a black base colour expect the BTCC car to follow the same scheme?

In fairness, the title sponsor at HARD. is AutoBrite - so expect a combination of red/white/black. What's that - Toyota has already stolen Honda's white/red/black colours for their own team? Maybe Rokit will have to move away from their established White on Black colours to allow BMW to use Black in their scheme? But then Car Gods 54 will have to change their White on Black scheme too. Perhaps then Halfords will be ok using an Orange and Black scheme in their shops?

Maybe we need all companies in the UK to submit their colours to Alan Gow, so that he can confirm if there will be a clash should they ever choose to sponsor a BTCC team?

Matt K · 8 Apr 2021, 17:00 (Ref:4045151)

You know what guys? In order to make it better maybe the best idea would be to have all cars fully white for first half of the season and fully black for the second

Matt K · 8 Apr 2021, 17:01 (Ref:4045153)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Why is there a dot after HARD?

Oh that's serious!

porsche962fan · 8 Apr 2021, 18:02 (Ref:4045177)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

You know what guys? In order to make it better maybe the best idea would be to have all cars fully white for first half of the season and fully black for the second

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP3W-E0OamU

Matt K · 8 Apr 2021, 18:04 (Ref:4045178)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP3W-E0OamU

This could be BTCC's official song then!

Btw MB Motorsport reveals their livery tomorrow... we'll see if it is 'generic' white

antnee · 8 Apr 2021, 18:44 (Ref:4045190)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

You know what guys? In order to make it better maybe the best idea would be to have all cars fully white for first half of the season and fully black for the second

Imagine the commentary with 30 blank white cars with just a number on

Matt K · 8 Apr 2021, 19:18 (Ref:4045199)

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Originally Posted by antnee

Imagine the commentary with 30 blank white cars with just a number on

Poor Tim Harvey wouldn't be able to say a word during a race

Evantra · 8 Apr 2021, 20:32 (Ref:4045218)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

Btw MB Motorsport reveals their livery tomorrow... we'll see if it is 'generic' white

From all the teasers... looks very much like it with some blue pinstripes :rotates:

Matt K · 8 Apr 2021, 21:36 (Ref:4045225)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

From all the teasers... looks very much like it with some blue pinstripes :rotates:

I was afraid to say this...
But hey, remember BMW WTCC liveries from, like 2005-2008? Mostly white but still great!

Evantra · 8 Apr 2021, 22:29 (Ref:4045234)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

I was afraid to say this...
But hey, remember BMW WTCC liveries from, like 2005-2008? Mostly white but still great!

True! It looks very clean and smart so far, though not sure the Focus would wear the white quite as well!

VIVA GT · 9 Apr 2021, 06:56 (Ref:4045260)

Black BTCC Cars can look nice:

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medius · 9 Apr 2021, 09:49 (Ref:4045285)

RPJr's Hyundai is testing in white today and as we all know testing liveries are absolutely definitely the final livery.

S griffin · 9 Apr 2021, 10:26 (Ref:4045288)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Black BTCC Cars can look nice:
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It helped that the Sierra RS500 had such a gorgeous shape to be fair

Matt K · 9 Apr 2021, 11:10 (Ref:4045295)

I'm pleasantly surprised with MB livery. Maybe it's not the most striking one but definitely an improvement from last year, looks clean, tidy and professional. I like it even though there's a lot of white

redshoes · 9 Apr 2021, 11:36 (Ref:4045299)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

I'm pleasantly surprised with MB livery. Maybe it's not the most striking one but definitely an improvement from last year, looks clean, tidy and professional. I like it even though there's a lot of white

A few tweaks from last year to fit the shape of the Focus, but otherwise exactly what I was expecting.

Matt K · 9 Apr 2021, 14:25 (Ref:4045307)

Yes, somehow suits Focus better than Civic IMO.

Evantra · 9 Apr 2021, 15:14 (Ref:4045308)

No comment on that livery! 😂

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