BTCC 2013 - Any thoughts?? - Page 4

Craner Curves · 30 Aug 2012, 21:52 (Ref:3127635)

I've only seen him having digs at the control parts. Tonight it's the power steering!

ckBrenneke · 30 Aug 2012, 22:09 (Ref:3127643)

Well, I'm probably extrapolating a lot from what might have not very much to do with anything BTCC related, but I saw two tweets prior to Knockhill that gave me reason to believe Andy had plans other than MG next year.

The first was on 21st August.

Quote:

I've had some great ideas today, my inventive brain is working in overdrive! Ideas & plans at the plenty coming through. #excitingtimesahead

My first thought at reading that was that he was looking at options other than MG, just a gut feeling.

Then, two days later, he posted:

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The 2 words Coffin & Nail spring to mind!

Then on the 25th.

Quote:

It seems I spend most of my time in the pitlane with this NGTC race car. Another wasted session. #btcc

Now, like I said, I'm probably reading something from nothing, but if I were in Andy's shoes, I'd be getting pretty frustrated by now. If I had paid top dollar for a drive in the latest machinery, but was plagued by numerous problems that saw me missing sessions that rarely affected my team-mate's car, I'd be thinking I had drawn the short straw.

I just get the feeling all is not right behind the scenes, and not just in terms of on-track results...

Aunt Sally · 30 Aug 2012, 22:37 (Ref:3127656)

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Originally Posted by ckBrenneke

Wouldn't have anything to do with Andy's tweets recently, this?

Reading what you have.... NO!

Craner Curves · 31 Aug 2012, 00:21 (Ref:3127688)

The first two quotes I'd attribute to his day job. There's more to his Twitter than just his racing, that's his "hobby" if you like.

ckBrenneke · 31 Aug 2012, 20:13 (Ref:3128019)

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Originally Posted by Aunt Sally

Reading what you have.... NO!

That's cool, just got the impression he was getting ****ed off.

ckBrenneke · 31 Aug 2012, 20:17 (Ref:3128020)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

The first two quotes I'd attribute to his day job. There's more to his Twitter than just his racing, that's his "hobby" if you like.

Granted, but a lot of companies don't take kindly to you posting on social media regarding work, even if it is ambiguous. I work for one of the UK's largest companies, and I've had to sign a disclaimer saying I will make no reference to work or colleagues on social media.

Although I guess I just broke that rule...

Craner Curves · 31 Aug 2012, 21:03 (Ref:3128029)

He's on the board though, not as if he's a normal worker like you or I.

ckBrenneke · 31 Aug 2012, 21:31 (Ref:3128038)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

He's on the board though, not as if he's a normal worker like you or I.

Then he should be leading by example. Nevertheless, if Aunt Sally is saying they don't tie up, then so be it, just seemed the tweets of a frustrated man.

davyboy · 1 Sep 2012, 13:39 (Ref:3128217)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

He's on the board though, not as if he's a normal worker like you or I.

IIRC he's also a significant shareholder.

medius · 1 Sep 2012, 20:19 (Ref:3128446)

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Spanner monkey · 2 Sep 2012, 10:14 (Ref:3128852)

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It seems I spend most of my time in the pitlane with this NGTC race car. Another wasted session. #btcc

And how much of this comes from HIS driving!!! If he get's though a session without damage then his mechanics would have more time to set yhe car up instead of repairing it...

BtccLee · 18 Sep 2012, 16:12 (Ref:3137897)

What are we looking like for manufactures for 2013 and what about WSR?

Last I heard they were asking Alan Gow about several points in the regulations and evaluating an NGTC BMW. Any news on how that's going?

Jiiiiiiim · 20 Sep 2012, 12:11 (Ref:3139057)

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Originally Posted by BtccLee

What are we looking like for manufactures for 2013 and what about WSR?

Last I heard they were asking Alan Gow about several points in the regulations and evaluating an NGTC BMW. Any news on how that's going?

WSR have two of their cars up for sale in this weeks Autosport & have stated their intentions of doing an NGTC BMW, but as ever it all comes down to the £££!

BtccLee · 25 Sep 2012, 14:49 (Ref:3141471)

Giovanardi nearly returned at Rocking according to Autosport.

Can't reads story due to 50 views so anyone fill us in?

Also heard a possibe Mercedes works rumours (probably rubbing)

Burp · 25 Sep 2012, 14:59 (Ref:3141477)

Story says Matt Neal asked him to sub for him if he couldnt race. Apparently jumped at the chance but told Neal that if he could race at all he should due to the championship position

BtccLee · 25 Sep 2012, 15:03 (Ref:3141482)

2013 Dynamic trio maybe, they have run three cars before...

DS" · 25 Sep 2012, 16:01 (Ref:3141523)

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Originally Posted by BtccLee

Also heard a possibe Mercedes works rumours (probably rubbing)

Would be funny to see Gary Paffett in the BTCC. Considering his whining after every contact in DTM, I don't want to imagine what might happen if Jason Plato eats him for breakfast

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But seriously, I doubt that Mercedes will start a works entry in the BTCC. The series is probably not international enough for their tastes, and they can promote their through the British DTM round anyway.

Ubique · 25 Sep 2012, 23:23 (Ref:3141731)

Don't forget the rumors of a works Kia team

Alfa Fan · 25 Sep 2012, 23:27 (Ref:3141735)

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Originally Posted by Ubique

Don't forget the rumors of a works Kia team

Do forget them. Completely. Kia has been "rumoured" for 8 years now..

medius · 27 Sep 2012, 08:40 (Ref:3142393)

Tony Gilham has plans to buy a pair of existing built NGTC cars as well as building a pair of NGTC machines himself for 2013, according to Motorsport News.

**BertMk2** · 27 Sep 2012, 08:54 (Ref:3142402)

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Originally Posted by medius

Tony Gilham has plans to buy a pair of existing built NGTC cars as well as building a pair of NGTC machines himself for 2013, according to Motorsport News.

Presumably buying the RAR Audis, this years Dynamics Hondas or the MG's then? It only makes sense to buy two cars of the same type surely? The other question here is - where is all this money going to come from?

Sodemo · 27 Sep 2012, 08:55 (Ref:3142405)

I would guess that MG would sell this years cars, perhaps Honda as well...?

Craner Curves · 27 Sep 2012, 10:02 (Ref:3142438)

Is Tony Gillham any relation to Danny Bahar? This is pie in the sky thinking surely?

Cesco44 · 27 Sep 2012, 14:52 (Ref:3142566)

Is possible a fusion between team Hard and Rar for you guys?

Icebaby · 28 Sep 2012, 19:58 (Ref:3143397)

I feel MG will change there driver line up for next year, be interesting to know how many extra cars they have sold in light of the publicity they have got through the BTCC programme, I fear single figure numbers. No other manufacturer will enter the BTCC in 2013 ..why would you, S2000 cars will be there in force with other unknown drivers

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