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All this talk about club-level races is fine, but there is one big problem, and it's the usual question of who is paying for it. On the odd occasions we've had a one-off club race on the program they had to buy their slot on the timetable and contribute towards the TV costs. We are talking about a not insignificant amount of money, which means convincing your series sponsor (if you have one), or finding a one-off sponsor, to stump up the cash. Unlikely you will find a non-manufacturer backed series prepared to make that sort of season-long investment.
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the replacement for clio cup has obviously already been decided because according to autosport.com the replacement will be announced at the autosport show:
“BTCC boss Alan Gow said a replacement category for the Renault series would be announced at the Autosport International Show (January 10-13).” |
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Ok back to the topic. I believe someone mentioned the MG3 series? This is a feeder series for the MG Car Club. Not expected to be a Clio or Fiesta type championship. |
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I wonder if M-Sport could put together a fleet of Fiesta ST's?
Or given Toyota's recent backing of Speedworks, could they follow it up with a Yaris GRMN series? |
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Tordoff and Butcher in the Amd Civics.
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dissapointed for them that they couldn't get Jack Goff in the Civic
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That's a fine lineup. A proven BTCC winner and a young man with obvious talent; if AmD don't chalk up a win it won't be for lack of investment in motors or driver skills.
So as Sam is running in a car with one of AmDs TBLs does that mean he has loaned his to ex-teammate JP? 🙄🤣 |
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at last we are spared the eye cancer indusing Focus
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19 Dec 2018, 08:25 (Ref:3871325) | #2390 | |
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https://www.touringcartimes.com/2018...9-btcc-assault
AmD are really upping their game this year. No, I don't mean the drivers, I'm referring to the double-handed 'shake with Shaun' |
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19 Dec 2018, 08:33 (Ref:3871326) | #2391 | |
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Glad Tordoff has got a drive, feel he's made a good choice there. And Butcher, glad to see him get another season with the team
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looking at BTCC.NET they are going for the blue half/orange half same as they did this year with the MG, but of course thats just a pre season mock up... could be pink yet
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and the 2 team we have absolutly no clue or rumor are PMR and BTC Norlin
only that JP in a FWD thing , other than that nothing |
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But actually the livery shown (the mockup, at least) looks really nice and kudos to Shaun for putting together such a strong driver lineup. Surprised Tordoff left Motorbase though, as they really seemed to be on top of things after the summer break and he had either the highest or second highest qualifying average across the whole season. If Cole is out then we have a Focus going spare.... Goff? Coates? Epps? Hamilton? Plato..? |
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I’m a bit disappointed Goff isn’t in one of the Civics but I guess money talks.
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