BTCC BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 55

Div · 27 Nov 2019, 14:30 (Ref:3943195)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

So the BMR connection is they park the stuff in Warrens shed between races?

Maybe if nowt needs doing to the car - I think the shed is lacking stuff to repair/ service after the Moffats visit the other month.

Nope, the BMR guys are all still employed and will be building the cars in Buntingford

VIVA GT · 27 Nov 2019, 15:06 (Ref:3943202)

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Originally Posted by Div

Nope, the BMR guys are all still employed and will be building the cars in Buntingford

That's interesting considering what sort of facility we've learned today that The Moffat's have in Scotland...

crmalcolm · 27 Nov 2019, 15:35 (Ref:3943209)

So does this mean LTR/BMR is a dual-HQ race team?

I had seen it as a Livingston-based team with a Hertfordshire outpost....

Mick B · 27 Nov 2019, 16:08 (Ref:3943214)

BMR accounts overdue at Companies House . Not a good sign ?

Jiiiiiiim · 27 Nov 2019, 16:38 (Ref:3943217)

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Originally Posted by Mick B

BMR accounts overdue at Companies House . Not a good sign ?

They’ve been late every year, so no surprise and not a show stopper, they’ll maybe get fined, bad practice yes but don’t read too much into it.

mprmke · 27 Nov 2019, 16:44 (Ref:3943218)

Laser Tools Racing only switched to the Infiniti because they knew Sutton would be here next season. The second half of last season with Moffat in the Infiniti was a bit of a dry run/test/head start for Moffat and the team. I would even go as far as to say that Sutton had agreed to join Laser Tools Racing as far back as Winter 2018 as it would have been known that BMR weren't returning with the Subaru in 2020. That last bit is just my thoughts on when this plan was first made out, but you can be certain Sutton was definitely part of the plan before they made the switch to Infiniti and before he tested the car himself.

mprmke · 27 Nov 2019, 16:45 (Ref:3943220)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

I had seen it as a Livingston-based team with a Hertfordshire outpost....

This is correct. The BMR name will soon be disappearing for good.....

Laser Tools Racing's facility is World Class, but logistically, having a base in the South of England makes sense for the team if they're wanting to step up to the Premier League in BTCC terms.

mark_l · 27 Nov 2019, 16:56 (Ref:3943221)

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Originally Posted by Jiiiiiiim

They’ve been late every year, so no surprise and not a show stopper, they’ll maybe get fined, bad practice yes but don’t read too much into it.

First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off will be posted 03 Dec 2019.

That might focus the minds at Buttermilk Hall Farm.

crmalcolm · 27 Nov 2019, 17:09 (Ref:3943222)

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Originally Posted by mark_l

First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off will be posted 03 Dec 2019.

That might focus the minds at Buttermilk Hall Farm.

I think their used to this by now.

02 Oct 2018 First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
22 May 2018 First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off

Nononsensecapeesh · 27 Nov 2019, 17:17 (Ref:3943224)

Next year's looking interesting already, Sutton going to Infiniti (and beyond), Hyundai coming in (Please ExcelR8, find a driver with experience if you can, no offence to Smith and Osborne). What next?

redshoes · 27 Nov 2019, 17:38 (Ref:3943229)

What happened to the HARD announcement from last week. Is Carl Boardley back off holiday yet?

Pickles · 27 Nov 2019, 17:40 (Ref:3943230)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

What happened to the HARD announcement from last week. Is Carl Boardley back off holiday yet?

The twist was on holiday

Johno.UK · 27 Nov 2019, 18:20 (Ref:3943235)

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Originally Posted by Nononsensecapeesh

Next year's looking interesting already, Sutton going to Infiniti (and beyond), Hyundai coming in (Please ExcelR8, find a driver with experience if you can, no offence to Smith and Osborne). What next?

Well they've got the experience now as has the team. That was the whole point of last season.

Steel Wheels · 27 Nov 2019, 19:22 (Ref:3943249)

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Originally Posted by Johno.UK

Well they've got the experience now as has the team. That was the whole point of last season.

Smith I think will almost definitely be back, but alongside someone who’s more experienced, if they can get a deal together. If not Osborne might still be in with a shout.

JDMROB · 27 Nov 2019, 20:49 (Ref:3943263)

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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

Smith I think will almost definitely be back, but alongside someone who’s more experienced, if they can get a deal together. If not Osborne might still be in with a shout.

One would assume their aspirations with the new car are more than just driving round at the back, so hope we will see someone half decent alongside Rob Smith. The team are no mugs, they're a well sorted outfit. Think they could pull it out the bag in the off season.

crmalcolm · 27 Nov 2019, 21:04 (Ref:3943265)

'While it is not confirmed who will be behind the wheel when the season starts up again, it is likely to be Excelr8's two current drivers, Sam Osborne and Rob Smith'

https://drivetribe.com/p/hyundai-to-...S4OuPbH9yUK0Mg

Evantra · 27 Nov 2019, 21:04 (Ref:3943266)

https://twitter.com/mattsimpson303/s...781162499?s=21

Seems to suggest Simpson will be back for 2020.

Nononsensecapeesh · 27 Nov 2019, 21:14 (Ref:3943267)

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Originally Posted by Johno.UK

Well they've got the experience now as has the team. That was the whole point of last season.

I know.

https://drivetribe.com/p/hyundai-to-...S4OuPbH9yUK0Mg

It's a bit harsh to describe finishing 10th in the Independent Teams rankings as "quite average", considering the inexperience of the drivers, age of the cars and it was their first season.

Northern Monkey · 27 Nov 2019, 22:00 (Ref:3943274)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

https://twitter.com/mattsimpson303/s...781162499?s=21

Seems to suggest Simpson will be back for 2020.

Ah but is that Simpson the team or Simpson the driver....

Evantra · 27 Nov 2019, 22:25 (Ref:3943280)

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Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Ah but is that Simpson the team or Simpson the driver....

Yeah, I had the same thought. Boardley? Hot rod connection?

S griffin · 27 Nov 2019, 23:34 (Ref:3943288)

I think Exceler8 can do better with a season under their belt and a complete new car is a worthy gamble

Nononsensecapeesh · 28 Nov 2019, 07:57 (Ref:3943327)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

I think Exceler8 can do better with a season under their belt and a complete new car is a worthy gamble

Agreed.

antnee · 28 Nov 2019, 09:49 (Ref:3943342)

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Originally Posted by mprmke

This is correct. The BMR name will soon be disappearing for good.....

Laser Tools Racing's facility is World Class, but logistically, having a base in the South of England makes sense for the team if they're wanting to step up to the Premier League in BTCC terms.

The logical set up to me is that off season cars are at Laser, then during the season any usual strip and re-prep for each round is done at BMR. This would give them more time to work on the cars between rounds. Any more major work, mods to the car, etc and they can be shipped back up to Laser.

billy bleach · 28 Nov 2019, 09:56 (Ref:3943347)

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Originally Posted by antnee

The logical set up to me is that off season cars are at Laser, then during the season any usual strip and re-prep for each round is done at BMR. This would give them more time to work on the cars between rounds. Any more major work, mods to the car, etc and they can be shipped back up to Laser.

What about the cost of staff accommodation away from home for weeks. I am ot an expert but an 8 hour drive back to base is no big deal

Alfisti · 28 Nov 2019, 10:24 (Ref:3943353)

Maybe they're keeping some of the BMR lads on at the farm and only doing builds or big repairs up in Scotland?

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