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That's an interesting story, always good to know where these manufacturer cars started out and how they went on to become a success.
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Definitely the CC had polycarbonate rears when BMR ran them, I would imagine most teams do this. Cheap, lose a bit of weight and less likely to break in an accident than glass.
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TCT Trophy cars can save a bit more weight - they are permitted to run with 4mm rear windows.......
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When they built the CCs originally TG flogged interior and oily bits on his personal ebay account. Further digging at the time revealed the first car built was actually an ex-taxi.
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so the big news new 5 years ITV contract
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Great ITV are sticking with the BTCC till 2026. If it ain't broke
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Dont confuse a typical leasing company that Joe public would use with "motorsport leasing".
In motorsport it is in essence a loan secured against the car. The team can pay the loan of at any time. Joe public typically can't. |
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McLaren selling their HQ on a lease back deal proves that I guess.
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The Leons have been purchased new from a dealer rather than being leased etc
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