BTCC 2018 in-season discussion

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Nononsensecapeesh

BILGE!

Nah, not him either. He's never been consistent since his part season with Team Varta in 2003.

[Nononsensecapeesh]

Roll on Rockingham! Now there's something to be taken seriously rather than joked about.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Nah, not him either. He's never been consistent since his part season with Team Varta in 2003.

I was assuming Chris from Bilge Brigade was being referred to. He's aspiring to emulate his hero Plato, and has been practising in a Laguna. Is he not due a BTCC appearance soon?

He can be seen here combining Laguna and Estate knowledge - so surely the perfect teammate for JP at BMR?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIA8_smgoAU

[Nononsensecapeesh]

I expect the Beemers and the Subarus will be fastest at Rockingham

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by Nononsensecapeesh

I expect the Beemers and the Subarus will be fastest at Rockingham

I really don't think the BMW's will be that fast anywhere. Knockhill they stand a chance of being in the top 5 perhaps, but the rest of the tracks they will be top 10-20 fodder - at best. The car just isn't fast enough.

One thing I noticed, there is no Porsche support race at Rockingham, so is there a replacement?

[Nononsensecapeesh]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

I really don't think the BMW's will be that fast anywhere. Knockhill they stand a chance of being in the top 5 perhaps, but the rest of the tracks they will be top 10-20 fodder - at best. The car just isn't fast enough.

One thing I noticed, there is no Porsche support race at Rockingham, so is there a replacement?

SUbaru's all the way at Rockingham then just like last year.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Nononsensecapeesh

SUbaru's all the way at Rockingham then just like last year.

Going on form - I expect Goff to upset that cart slightly, and if TD are getting to grips with the FK8 then Sutton will have his work cut out to keep Hondas behind him.

[Nononsensecapeesh]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Going on form - I expect Goff to upset that cart slightly, and if TD are getting to grips with the FK8 then Sutton will have his work cut out to keep Hondas behind him.

In that respect, go Goff and Neal, those two are my faves, not for the title, in General and we're all dying to see Cammish win a race before long.

[S griffin]

I keep forgetting it's the Rock rather the Knock next, got so used to Knockhill being after Snetterton. I'd say Tingram, Turkington, Neal and Goff are the most likely, they've been the most consistent this season, but don't rule out Sutton, he's done a remarkable job to get back in contention

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by Nononsensecapeesh

SUbaru's all the way at Rockingham then just like last year.

Well I can see one Subaru at the pointy end: it'll be mixing it with Tingram, Goff, Neal, Turks for definite. AJ and Collard should be in the mix, Cook and Procter are likely, not forgetting Sonic.

I've not added Tordoff to my thinking as he will have a broken car. Is Sams driving particularly unsympathetic to the Focus or is he just unlucky?

If AWE were around then based on weekend gone he'd be top 10 at some point in the weekend. Just think where this young man would be finish wise if he was in one of the top cars.

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by Nononsensecapeesh

In that respect, go Goff and Neal, those two are my faves, not for the title, in General and we're all dying to see Cammish win a race before long.

so you dont just agree with everyone??
to paraphrase

You: I think it will be BMWs and Subarus doing well at Rockingham
Sodemo: I dont think the BMWs will be very good
You: No just the Subarus then
Crmalcom: I expect Goff to do well and Dynamics
You: Yeah Goff and Neal will do well

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

If AWE were around then based on weekend gone he'd be top 10 at some point in the weekend. Just think where this young man would be finish wise if he was in one of the top cars.

Has there been any update on the Hill/AMD "thing"?

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by btccbloke

Has there been any update on the Hill/AMD "thing"?

Deafening silence, so I'm guessing not. If I had my new driver signed I'd want to start generating publicity - unless I were holding back while a sponsor was being finalised.

TG has moved on driver wise, so unless there is a requirement for Hill to compensate HARD with cash then I would think he's probably free...

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Deafening silence, so I'm guessing not. If I had my new driver signed I'd want to start generating publicity - unless I were holding back while a sponsor was being finalised.

TG has moved on driver wise, so unless there is a requirement for Hill to compensate HARD with cash then I would think he's probably free...

Im guessing the contractual issues are still rumbling on, although by now im surprised AmD haven't just gone to their plan B and secured someone for the rest of the season.

[Nononsensecapeesh]

AMD will have to find someone, wasn't AWE meant to be a one-off?

[Nononsensecapeesh]

Originally Posted by btccbloke

so you dont just agree with everyone??
to paraphrase

You: I think it will be BMWs and Subarus doing well at Rockingham
Sodemo: I dont think the BMWs will be very good
You: No just the Subarus then
Crmalcom: I expect Goff to do well and Dynamics
You: Yeah Goff and Neal will do well

I don't really give a monkey's who does well and who doesn't!

[Racing Harz]

No Collard in Rockingham and Knockhill.
http://www.btcc.net/2018/08/06/rob-c...dical-grounds/

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Racing Harz

No Collard in Rockingham and Knockhill.
http://www.btcc.net/2018/08/06/rob-c...dical-grounds/

Shame. I would take a guess that the car will still have 'Collard' on the side though...!

[Matt K]

I think Collard may be out of BTCC after this year. Now, who's going to replace him? I also think it'll be another R. Collard!

[Robshillito1990]

Yeah I was going to say it's gonna be Ricky collard in that car he did test in it at the start of the year after all

[Robin Marriott]

I don’t think it’ll be Ricky, WSR will want someone proven in BTCC already, they’ve got a manufacturers trophy to aim for still.

My money is on someone like Priaulx

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by Robin Marriott

I don’t think it’ll be Ricky, WSR will want someone proven in BTCC already, they’ve got a manufacturers trophy to aim for still.

My money is on someone like Priaulx

wont be piaulx. he's contracted to ford. it will be ricky. he did the test earlier this year and is a bmw factory driver

[Evantra]

Another candidate would be Alexander Sims - also a BMW factory driver and has recently expressed interest in the BTCC.

Only other possibility I could think of would be Tom Onslow-Cole.

[850Estate]

Head injuries are always a worry, and so I wish Rob all the very best in his recovery. Correct move from the medics to rule him out if there's any risk at all.

Ricky seems like the natural choice to replace him. I don't think he sees his future in the BTCC, but I can't imagine a BMW factory driver would turn down the opportunity to pilot a race winning car - especially one that his old man knows inside out.

[Alfisti]

Saddened to hear Rob did get hurt; head, and in particular concussion injuries, are not easy to identify, never mind treat.

All the best and I hope he will be fit enough to return should he wish too.