BTCC BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 63

thetool · 2 Dec 2019, 15:26 (Ref:3944311)

People tend to hype up the prospect of announcements at Autosport, but very little is actually unveiled there. January 2019's edition only had Motorbase driver announcements and a few liveries if I remember correctly.

Jay87 · 2 Dec 2019, 16:54 (Ref:3944330)

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Originally Posted by RS67

Motorbase to run Austin in the alfa? Just a guess but you never know 😂

Matt K · 2 Dec 2019, 17:00 (Ref:3944331)

So I'm not the only one disappointed with a single Corolla... unfortunately prospect of a two-car Toyota team seemed realistic only late in 2018 when they announced the programme. Now I don't think it'll happen in close future. Shame. It shows how 'factory' this team really is...

Minicross424 · 2 Dec 2019, 17:26 (Ref:3944336)

I reckon Shedden to BTC

jsmee · 2 Dec 2019, 17:44 (Ref:3944339)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

So I'm not the only one disappointed with a single Corolla... unfortunately prospect of a two-car Toyota team seemed realistic only late in 2018 when they announced the programme. Now I don't think it'll happen in close future. Shame. It shows how 'factory' this team really is...

Theres a bit of me thinking Toyota are setting up to do this properly when they switch to hybrids. Announcement today that Corollas are 100% hybrid now, no petrol versions.

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porsche962fan · 2 Dec 2019, 17:44 (Ref:3944340)

or rather Rory Butcher at BTC ?

redshoes · 2 Dec 2019, 18:17 (Ref:3944346)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

Tweet from AJ to WSR...

https://twitter.com/AndrewJordan77/s...221015040?s=19

"You know my terms..." ?

WSR will need someone to bring money to run the car, surely they are the ones dictating terms.

Pdh · 2 Dec 2019, 18:22 (Ref:3944347)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

or rather Rory Butcher at BTC ?

Thought butcher was at motorbase according to some people a few pages back

JDMROB · 2 Dec 2019, 19:03 (Ref:3944357)

Shedden and Butcher were up to something together I thought was mentioned a few pages back. Could they both be going to BTC?

RS67 · 2 Dec 2019, 19:26 (Ref:3944361)

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Originally Posted by Jay87

Motorbase to run Austin in the alfa? Just a guess but you never know 😂

I know. And that would be a no.

Jay87 · 2 Dec 2019, 19:34 (Ref:3944363)

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Originally Posted by RS67

I know. And that would be a no.

Haha always a long shot but it did make a bit of sense 😂

mark_l · 2 Dec 2019, 20:09 (Ref:3944372)

Aidan Moffat Racing sold their Mercedes and TBL to BTC Racing.

Have Aidan Moffat Racing definitetly bought their new TBL from Team BMR or is it loaned?

Has the HMR Racing TBL been bought by Motorbase Performance, after it was previously on loan to them?

Mike Harte · 2 Dec 2019, 20:24 (Ref:3944374)

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Originally Posted by mark_l

Aidan Moffat Racing sold their Mercedes and TBL to BTC Racing.

Have Aidan Moffat Racing definitetly bought their new TBL from Team BMR or is it loaned?

Has the HMR Racing TBL been bought by Motorbase Performance, after it was previously on loan to them?

Well, if one goes by last year's press release from TOCA, then it would appear that Motorbase now owns the TBL, as that press release stated that the TBL was on lease from HMS last year. And this year's press release states that Moffat and BMR have one licence each.

Pickles · 2 Dec 2019, 21:01 (Ref:3944379)

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Originally Posted by mark_l

Aidan Moffat Racing sold their Mercedes and TBL to BTC Racing.

Have Aidan Moffat Racing definitetly bought their new TBL from Team BMR or is it loaned?

Has the HMR Racing TBL been bought by Motorbase Performance, after it was previously on loan to them?

Moffat still owns the same TBL he always had. One of the BMR licences was sold to BTC, and Ash is using the other.

mark_l · 2 Dec 2019, 21:18 (Ref:3944381)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

Moffat still owns the same TBL he always had. One of the BMR licences was sold to BTC, and Ash is using the other.

Did Moffat sell the Mercedes and not the TBL that went with it to BTC?

Pickles · 2 Dec 2019, 21:21 (Ref:3944383)

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Originally Posted by mark_l

Did Moffat sell the Mercedes and not the TBL that went with it to BTC?

Moffat sold the Mercedes and one of BMRs TBLs to BTC.

Pickles · 2 Dec 2019, 21:27 (Ref:3944385)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Maybe an announcement at The Autosport show next month?

I think he has a deal on the table elsewhere and has given WSR this deadline, presumably secured enough funding for a 'cheaper' team and seeing if they'll make the move to keep him.

billy bleach · 2 Dec 2019, 21:27 (Ref:3944386)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

Moffat sold the Mercedes and one of BMRs TBLs to BTC.

So will the Mercedes be stripped to recreate 1 of the FK2’s ? Can imaging Dynamics would be happy about building an FK8 with used running gear?

Pickles · 2 Dec 2019, 21:35 (Ref:3944388)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

So will the Mercedes be stripped to recreate 1 of the FK2’s ? Can imaging Dynamics would be happy about building an FK8 with used running gear?

Don't know, the deal was probably more about getting hold of the licence, with the benefit of also having a few spares in case they need them (or possibly to sell on)

mark_l · 2 Dec 2019, 21:38 (Ref:3944389)

By my reckoning and based on what has been posted on social media,

If Crees and Boardley sign with Team Hard that will leave Bobby Thompson looking elsewhere.

Shaun Hollamby has already said it is all change at AmD/Cobra so Rory Butcher is seat less (at the moment).

Senna Proctor is having to look elsewhere with Team BMR not entering any cars (in its own name).

Nic Hamilton & Mark Blundell I cannot see returning in 2020, along with I suspect Sam Tordoff, which is understandable in the circumstance.

Tom Chilton must be due a change of team, as he doesn't seem to stick around with one team for too long.

Evantra · 2 Dec 2019, 21:51 (Ref:3944393)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

I think he has a deal on the table elsewhere and has given WSR this deadline, presumably secured enough funding for a 'cheaper' team and seeing if they'll make the move to keep him.

A tweet this evening seemed to indicate he would be doing Carrera Cup if not WSR.

Evantra · 2 Dec 2019, 21:53 (Ref:3944394)

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Originally Posted by mark_l

If Crees and Boardley sign with Team Hard that will leave Bobby Thompson looking elsewhere.

Shaun Hollamby has already said it is all change at AmD/Cobra so Rory Butcher is seat less (at the moment).

Reckon (hope) Jake Hill will be in an AmD Honda. Would love to see Thompson in the other one too, but suspect Proctor will bring more cash.

Matt K · 2 Dec 2019, 22:01 (Ref:3944395)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

Theres a bit of me thinking Toyota are setting up to do this properly when they switch to hybrids. Announcement today that Corollas are 100% hybrid now, no petrol versions.

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This sounds very reasonable but hell knows if it's anywhere near being possible.

Alfisti · 2 Dec 2019, 22:04 (Ref:3944396)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

Theres a bit of me thinking Toyota are setting up to do this properly when they switch to hybrids. Announcement today that Corollas are 100% hybrid now, no petrol versions.

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They're all petrol and always were. Yeah yeah hybrid my arse. You won't get very bloody far if there's no petrol in the tank. They've just dumped the cheapo entry level one that didn't have the hybrid bits.

From a green friendly baby kissing marketing point of view = super duper.

Especially as the world is full of people who will believe any old crap if presented to them correctly.

But it was done for the most obvious reason - money. The petrol wasn't commercially viable as it sold in virtually non-existent quantities. The upsell to the bit more pricey but uses less juice hybrid is one the sales chaps are very good at.

Doubt Speedworks will expand either, they seem very happy as a one car unit. Pretty much the exact opposite of Tony Gilhams philosophy!

Now need to see if there is a new build FK8 in Dynamics shed paid for by Mr Bert... time for a parcel courier disguise

S griffin · 2 Dec 2019, 22:20 (Ref:3944401)

Wonder if BTC have any plans to run those Mercs?

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