BTCC 2019 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 61

crmalcolm · 23 Nov 2018, 20:02 (Ref:3865298)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

The 4th BMR entry was used by Tordoff/Motorbase in 2018. I don't want to re-start the whole 'who owns it' argument so lets just leave it at that.

BMR's 3rd TBL was sold mid-season to PMR, who in turn handed back 1 of the loan entries. PMR ended the year with one TBL of their own and one TOCA loan.

My post was based on Nov 2018 situation, not where they were during the season.

Alfisti · 23 Nov 2018, 20:13 (Ref:3865301)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

Plato won't be at BMR for 2019 and unless they get a major sponsor signed neither will Sutton.

I think we're losing Sutton and Turks to WTCR. For selfish reasons I hope both stay in BTCC.

touring fan01 · 23 Nov 2018, 20:35 (Ref:3865303)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I think we're losing Sutton and Turks to WTCR. For selfish reasons I hope both stay in BTCC.

i’d put a bet at ladbrokes (if they took one) that they will both be in btcc next year

**BertMk2** · 23 Nov 2018, 21:06 (Ref:3865310)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I think we're losing Sutton and Turks to WTCR. For selfish reasons I hope both stay in BTCC.

Maybe depends if/how much BMW put into the WSR pot for next season - if BMW pay for Turkingtons seat again I'd expect to see him in the BTCC, if they don't then he'll probably be off somewhere else. As for Sutton - who knows!

Jiiiiiiim · 23 Nov 2018, 21:16 (Ref:3865312)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

Maybe depends if/how much BMW put into the WSR pot for next season - if BMW pay for Turkingtons seat again I'd expect to see him in the BTCC, if they don't then he'll probably be off somewhere else. As for Sutton - who knows!

Rumours are that Turks has a WTCR deal on the table but is waiting on a decision from BMW as he wants to stay in the BTCC, but that’s his only realistic chance of a paid drive without changing championships.

Alfaholic · 23 Nov 2018, 23:25 (Ref:3865326)

If anybody fancies attending the Silverstone meeting in Sepotember, they are offering the tickets for 1/2 price until Monday

Saturday: £9
Sunday: £15
Weekend: £20
(all plus £3.50 'handling' fee per booking)

https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events...-championship/

redshoes · 24 Nov 2018, 09:13 (Ref:3865418)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

My post was based on Nov 2018 situation, not where they were during the season.

But you still list PMR as having two of their own TBLs, with both loan TBLs back at TOCA, which I don't believe is correct. I've seen/heard nothing to suggest the they have bought the one from Tordoff/Motorbase.

btccbloke · 24 Nov 2018, 10:42 (Ref:3865431)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

But you still list PMR as having two of their own TBLs, with both loan TBLs back at TOCA, which I don't believe is correct. I've seen/heard nothing to suggest the they have bought the one from Tordoff/Motorbase.

Just an idea.. Tordoff was clearly frustrated at Motorbase last season, "if" he had owned the licence (and we know that's a big if), couldn't he have taken it to PMR. Solving their loan licence issue and giving him a potentially better car?

crmalcolm · 24 Nov 2018, 11:04 (Ref:3865433)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

But you still list PMR as having two of their own TBLs, with both loan TBLs back at TOCA, which I don't believe is correct. I've seen/heard nothing to suggest the they have bought the one from Tordoff/Motorbase.

I did put a question mark against that TBL. It is only a guess, based on what is in the public domain.

PMR have said that they would be able to return the 2nd TBL at the end of the season, so they were expecting one from somewhere.

crmalcolm · 24 Nov 2018, 11:07 (Ref:3865434)

From the press release at the time of Price's departure. - Weaver: "That means we knew we had to get hold of a permanent licence to secure our place on the grid. We are also confident of purchasing another TBL before the end of this season."

Gow has now taken back the loaned licence and will have the second returned to him by the end of this season.

AmD Tuning · 24 Nov 2018, 15:04 (Ref:3865461)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

Jackson has been completely out of the media since splitting with motorbase, AMD showed a pic of him in the airwaves focus in their workshop but this was just inline with Shaun's usual posturing pre season

I'll have you know that I am posturing before, during and after the season! Just wait until I let you all know who's driving our cars this season! #posturetastic

P.S. That photo of Mat Jackson was given to me by Mat after we sponsored him in 2015 and has always been on the wall, just happened to be in the photo and wasn't noticed by us until it was pointed out! #conspiracytheories

touring fan01 · 24 Nov 2018, 15:14 (Ref:3865462)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

I did put a question mark against that TBL. It is only a guess, based on what is in the public domain.

PMR have said that they would be able to return the 2nd TBL at the end of the season, so they were expecting one from somewhere.

power maxed bought one bmr licence mid season and bought bmr’s other one (which was on loan from bmr to motorbase this year) at the end of the season. so their two loan licences have now been returned to toca

S griffin · 24 Nov 2018, 15:55 (Ref:3865466)

So if PMR have that licence, will they use it? If they've got the budget, they'd be fools not to

touring fan01 · 24 Nov 2018, 16:04 (Ref:3865469)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

So if PMR have that licence, will they use it? If they've got the budget, they'd be fools not to

??
of course they would. thats why they bought both those licences, so they now have two licences that they own and can continue to run both their cars.

crmalcolm · 24 Nov 2018, 16:29 (Ref:3865471)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

power maxed bought one bmr licence mid season and bought bmr’s other one (which was on loan from bmr to motorbase this year) at the end of the season. so their two loan licences have now been returned to toca

The truth in that story is what is being questioned by others. I have no confirmation from the public domain regarding it though.

crmalcolm · 24 Nov 2018, 16:32 (Ref:3865472)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

So if PMR have that licence, will they use it? If they've got the budget, they'd be fools not to

Yes, for their 2-car entry in 2019.

They had 2, sold them with the cars to another team and took 2 loans from Gow to bring vauxhall back into the btcc.
They have now, apparently, returned both loaned TBLs, and are in possession of 2 of their own again.

Alfisti · 24 Nov 2018, 16:58 (Ref:3865479)

Let's not forget the rumour that JP has one. Which if true is one heck of a bargaining chip to getting a ride with a good team. If he does have one then I would be inclined to suspect it may be the one BMR loaned to Bartie.

Truth will out at some point...

crmalcolm · 24 Nov 2018, 17:07 (Ref:3865481)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Let's not forget the rumour that JP has one. Which if true is one heck of a bargaining chip to getting a ride with a good team. If he does have one then I would be inclined to suspect it may be the one BMR loaned to Bartie.

Truth will out at some point...

Do you know where this rumour originated?
PMR having that TBL can be linked to comments from Weaver.
I haven't seen anything outside of a forum suggesting Plato may have one.

Although I'm surprised he hasn't acquired one previously, given that Simpson and Moffat can both effectively guarantee a grid slot with theirs.

btccbloke · 24 Nov 2018, 18:34 (Ref:3865496)

well he still has his Subaru overalls on during Saturday Kitchen today

B0U170NS · 24 Nov 2018, 22:12 (Ref:3865521)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

power maxed bought one bmr licence mid season and bought bmr’s other one (which was on loan from bmr to motorbase this year) at the end of the season. so their two loan licences have now been returned to toca

So Motorbase are back to 2 tbl's again?

sceptic · 24 Nov 2018, 23:00 (Ref:3865535)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Do you know where this rumour originated?
PMR having that TBL can be linked to comments from Weaver.
I haven't seen anything outside of a forum suggesting Plato may have one.

I would expect him to hold it as collateral against a loan he may have made...

billy bleach · 25 Nov 2018, 08:27 (Ref:3865659)

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Originally Posted by B0U170NS

So Motorbase are back to 2 tbl's again?

Chilton and Tordoff? Strong team

S griffin · 25 Nov 2018, 09:41 (Ref:3865668)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

well he still has his Subaru overalls on during Saturday Kitchen today

Tell me more

Heavyd123 · 25 Nov 2018, 09:47 (Ref:3865672)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Tell me more

http://www.itv.com/saturdaymorning/j...-at-high-speed

Pdh · 25 Nov 2018, 09:53 (Ref:3865673)

So the championship has a new title sponsor in kwik fit

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