[BTCC] BTCC 2017 Rumours & Silly Season

[S griffin]

Originally Posted by luckn002

Its a shame about Infiniti, I think the new Q30 would've made a good car provided with development seeing as it is similar in shape to the A-Class.



Here is an article I remember from a year ago, stating that PMR have intentions to change cars in 2017.



From the article: "The team are planning to continue with their pair of Cruzes in 2016 before changing cars in 2017 – ideally with manufacturer support."



Link: http://www.touringcartimes.com/2015/...in-five-years/



Any thoughts? Given Hunter Abbott's late year qualifying the performance the Cruze is still showing reasonable performance.

According to this they are

[CarsCarsCars]

Originally Posted by S griffin

According to this they are

The way im reading that is that they are looking at a new manufacturer that will lend support, since chevy wont.

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by S griffin

According to this they are

'before changing cars in 2017 – ideally with manufacturer support.'

Come on now.

[S griffin]

So is this where Alfa Romeo come in?

[luckn002]

Originally Posted by S griffin

So is this where Alfa Romeo come in?

Maybe, but remember the article was from last year so PMR's plans may well have changed!

[LeonardBernstein]

Not strictly 2017 gossip, but Rob Austin is racing in Legends at Brands Hatch next weekend.

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by luckn002

Maybe, but remember the article was from last year so PMR's plans may well have changed!

PMR lost their mojo after they lost Josh Cook, the didn't come close to a podium the whole year...

so unless they get proper drivers that won't change regardless what cars they get

[cds_uk]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

PMR lost their mojo after they lost Josh Cook, the didn't come close to a podium the whole year...

so unless they get proper drivers that won't change regardless what cars they get

Absolutely spot on.

[Rob877]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Did he?
Collard won more races than Priaulx, and Tordoff the same number. Tordoff finished above Priaulx in the championship.

Now you may argue that Priaulx missed Rockingham, but Collard didn't score there, and if you subtract the points Tordoff scored at Rockingham from his end of season total, he still finishes ahead of Priaulx.

...and it was also Tordoff's first season in that car.

Fair enough, just had a look through the 2015 stats and they seemed pretty evenly matched. Still think Priaulx would've been in with a good shout of the title.

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

PMR lost their mojo after they lost Josh Cook, the didn't come close to a podium the whole year...

so unless they get proper drivers that won't change regardless what cars they get

Originally Posted by cds_uk

Absolutely spot on.

I suspect they're trying everything they can to get Dave Newsham in one of the cars for next season - they pulled the plug on the Rallycross to focus on getting him back in the BTCC for 2017.

[S griffin]

Hunter was usually mega in qualifying, albeit on zero ballest admittedly but seemed to be the unluckiest driver in the races

[Ry44]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Hunter was usually mega in qualifying, albeit on zero ballest admittedly but seemed to be the unluckiest driver in the races

Very true i would love to see them retain Hunter albeit i dont see it happening with Newsham alongside. I wonder if Handy will reunite Abbott and Austin in which case I suspect someone new and quick along side Newsham much like when the introduced Cook into the championship

[S griffin]

It would be a smart move to get Newsham back, he usually gets a car up higher than perhaps it should be IMHO

[luckn002]

Moffat tests for Subaru at Donington today.

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by luckn002

Moffat tests for Subaru at Donington today.

Saw that Bob Moffat said they'd weight up all options ahead if next year! Obviously that's one of them. Could mean there is a spare Merc for someone next year, plus Ciceley were looking at building more. Wonder if it Jordan fancies seeing a Pirtek liveried A class?

[850Estate]

Originally Posted by luckn002

Moffat tests for Subaru at Donington today.

Would be a good move for him, although I assume his Laser sponsorship is now finished as surely that would be competition to Silverline?

Either way I'm looking forward to see what he gets up to, quick driver with all the time in the world ahead of him to get better.

[BLiTZ]

Originally Posted by luckn002

Moffat tests for Subaru at Donington today.

Can't see it working in the long run, not enough 'teammate' experience, he still drives all out for himself and seemed to clash a fair bit with Morgan this year and it's those sorts of antics that'll wind up Mr P!

[Ry44]

Originally Posted by luckn002

Moffat tests for Subaru at Donington today.

taken from his social media


"Enjoyed testing the RWD BTCC Subaru today, which has caused a frenzy of stories to circulate on the Internet, some of them a little inaccurate! Don't worry, Laser Tools Racing fans, we are only assessing car options for Laser Tools Racing, and me and the team are really looking forward to 2017"

[Moneyseeker]

Originally Posted by Ry44

taken from his social media


"Enjoyed testing the RWD BTCC Subaru today, which has caused a frenzy of stories to circulate on the Internet, some of them a little inaccurate! Don't worry, Laser Tools Racing fans, we are only assessing car options for Laser Tools Racing, and me and the team are really looking forward to 2017"

Do we draw from this that the Levorg's will be sold and a new BMR Subaru next year, which would add to thoughts we've had on the forum the BKR might get two Levorg's next year?

[Ry44]

Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

Do we draw from this that the Levorg's will be sold and a new BMR Subaru next year, which would add to thoughts we've had on the forum the BKR might get two Levorg's next year?

either that or BMR could build the car and not run it to avoid the conflicting sponsorship or it could be the Moffat Moves to BKR to provide some sponsorship but i would say its way too early into silly season to tell

[Craner Curves]

Perhaps they're just joining the car constructors like motorbase and dynamics who sell cars to customers.

[BLiTZ]

Then half the bloody field will be in JP's pocket!

Wild thought though... maybe Moffat's getting some RWD testing in because Cicely have suggested they may be building a new RWD car for next year?!

[BertMk2]

Moffat will also be testing GT4 and GT3 machinery so he's obviously having a good look around to see what the best option is for next season.

[S griffin]

It would be a good move for the rising star Moffat to go with a Scooby, the car is suddenly becoming the car to have

[antnee]

I know Cicely have been touting some other drivers recently too.

It would be interesting to see what Wix do, their sponsorship was around £200k per year but required a lot of hospitality.