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Old 18 Jan 2010, 20:47 (Ref:2615321)   #551
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only odd if its a works entry. Doesnt matter to a team if the car is available or not. - although would be a little strange given its so bland .

My first evidence, I'll submit the Honda Integra/Acura RSX which Team Dyanamics built (off of Arena Civic hidden bits IIRC)..even though never sold officially.

Since then with the new 2011 rules, Rules may have changed though saying it has to be available in certain markets.
Yes that rule was introduced after 2006, much to Steve Neal's annoyance.
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Old 18 Jan 2010, 21:45 (Ref:2615360)   #552
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And the Linea meets the length, and just needs widening a tad to be legal.
The difference between the road car width and the minimum width is for fitting in the huge wheel arches.
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Old 20 Jan 2010, 18:07 (Ref:2616447)   #553
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Onslow-Cole hopeful of a seat at Aon - linky - no surprise there really, deal still to be finalised though.

And since I'm bored, let's have a look at where we are so far... Likelihood is purely my opinion based on what I've read around the web

TeamCarDriverLikelihood
Team DynamicsHonda Civic Type-SMatt NealProbable
Team DynamicsHonda Civic Type-SJohnny HerbertPossible
Team Sunshine.co.ukHonda IntegraPaul O'NeillConfirmed
Team Sunshine.co.ukHonda Integra?? - Martyn Bell?Possible
Team Sunshine.co.ukHonda Integra??Unlikely
Team AonFord FocusTom ChiltonConfirmed
Team AonFord FocusTom Onslow-ColePossible
Pinkney MotorsportVauxhall VectraDave PinkneyProbable
Pirtek RacingVauxhall VectraAndrew JordanConfirmed
West Surrey RacingBMW 320siColin TurkingtonProbable
West Surrey RacingBMW 320siStephen JelleyPossible
West Surrey RacingBMW 320si??Unlikely
MotorbaseBMW 320si??Possible
MotorbaseBMW 320si??Possible
Forster MotorsportBMW 320siArthur ForsterProbable
Forster MotorsportBMW 320siMartin DepperProbable
RMLChevrolet Lacetti or CruzeJason PlatoProbable
RMLChevrolet Lacetti or Cruze?? - Mat Jackson?Possible
RMLChevrolet Lacetti or Cruze?? - Alex MacDowall? James Nash?Possible
Bamboo EngineeringChevrolet LacettiHarry VaulkhardProbable
Bamboo EngineeringChevrolet Lacetti??Unlikely
AmD TechnikVW GolfShaun Hollamby, Simon ShawProbable
Team WoodHonda IntegraLea WoodPossible
????Phil GlewPossible
If Motorsport????Hmmm...

Any that I've missed? I haven't included John George simply because nothing has been heard.
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Old 20 Jan 2010, 18:21 (Ref:2616459)   #554
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Isn't Pinkney confirmed?
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Old 20 Jan 2010, 18:24 (Ref:2616462)   #555
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I wasn't sure about that one - he was supposed to have the car at Autosport "subject to finalising sponsorship", and it wasn't there. Just enough to sow a seed of doubt...
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Old 20 Jan 2010, 18:51 (Ref:2616484)   #556
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ok i understand
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Old 20 Jan 2010, 19:15 (Ref:2616501)   #557
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Isn't Pinkney confirmed?
He hasn't registered yet!

So technically NO, he is not confirmed!
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Old 20 Jan 2010, 22:56 (Ref:2616621)   #558
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He hasn't registered yet!

So technically NO, he is not confirmed!
How do you know he hasn't registered yet?
Have you seen the registration forms that TOCA have received from teams? No.
Nobody knows who has registered until the entry list is published by them.
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Old 20 Jan 2010, 23:02 (Ref:2616623)   #559
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How do you know he hasn't registered yet?
Simple really... David Pinkney told me!
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Old 21 Jan 2010, 09:25 (Ref:2616802)   #560
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Simple really... David Pinkney told me!
Uhuh....
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Old 21 Jan 2010, 09:58 (Ref:2616820)   #561
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Simple really... David Pinkney told me!
Hehe, nothing beats 1st hand info.
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Old 21 Jan 2010, 17:31 (Ref:2617039)   #562
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Hi

Just thought we would keep you guys up to date on our plans.

We had a visit from Peter Riches from TOCA today and ran through our BTCC VW Golf.

Peter completed his visual inspection of the car and confirmed that we are eligible for BTCC and we look forward to the start of the season.

Here is a shot from our race area today with Peter Riches, Chris Tweed (AmD Millteksport Team Manager) and me (The tall one!).



As you can see we have started the areas that need rebuilding and the new aero package starts development next week and will take 2/3 weeks.

We will have a "BTCC Blog" on our website, www.amdessex.com, in the next few days alongside our "Workshop Blog".

Cheers Shaun.

P.S. Just looked out of my office and now the engine and gearbox are out!
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Old 21 Jan 2010, 17:43 (Ref:2617044)   #563
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cool. best of look with the season ahead
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Old 21 Jan 2010, 17:50 (Ref:2617050)   #564
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Looking great Shaun!

Some (non)news from Matt Hamilton's Twitter: ''HamiltonRacing: very exciting news about 2010 today....trouble is, its a secret!!''

BTCC confirmation I bet.
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Old 21 Jan 2010, 17:51 (Ref:2617051)   #565
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Good stuff, thanks for the update Shaun. Look forward to the blog
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Old 21 Jan 2010, 20:11 (Ref:2617146)   #566
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A nice view of behind the scenes there Shaun, thanks for the update.
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Old 22 Jan 2010, 03:41 (Ref:2617302)   #567
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Just thought we would keep you guys up to date on our plans.
Can't see if this has been mentioned yet (apologies if it has), are you planning on fielding two cars, or just the one? Or not sure yet lol

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Old 22 Jan 2010, 04:05 (Ref:2617309)   #568
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Not suprisingly IF Motorsport's plan to enter the BTCC with the Abarth has been shot down by Gow:
http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=4334
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Old 22 Jan 2010, 08:13 (Ref:2617337)   #569
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Meanwhile, there was a headline on daily sports car recently "Chad Racing to pro'ceeding into 2010-a three strong KIA BTCS entry" does this mean Kias in the BTCC? I'm not a subscriber of the site so couldn't read what it said, but if anyone is, can you tell us what the article says?
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Old 22 Jan 2010, 08:20 (Ref:2617338)   #570
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Meanwhile, there was a headline on daily sports car recently "Chad Racing to pro'ceeding into 2010-a three strong KIA BTCS entry" does this mean Kias in the BTCC?
BTCS is the Belgium touring car series, cars are nothing like BTCC.
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Old 22 Jan 2010, 08:51 (Ref:2617346)   #571
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It's unfortunate, because Chad Racing are a British team, and are obviously well staffed with good guys who know what they're doing.

How much modding would it take to get their Kias to BTCC spec, does anyone know?
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Old 22 Jan 2010, 09:21 (Ref:2617356)   #572
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What this?



Hmm....... they are space framed rwd super cars on about GT3ish pace.

So er rather a lot of work!

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Old 22 Jan 2010, 09:42 (Ref:2617369)   #573
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The Kia's use the chassis of the old Megane Trophy car.
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Old 22 Jan 2010, 12:21 (Ref:2617442)   #574
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Actually they are based on Chad's Peugeot 406/7s from the old French Supertourisme... someone from the team posted that info on here last year.
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Old 22 Jan 2010, 13:28 (Ref:2617488)   #575
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Let's hope the driver of that car gets his drive back in the BTCC!
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