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Old 15 Jul 2018, 16:58 (Ref:3836811)   #876
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couldn't they give Dan the title already ?
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Old 15 Jul 2018, 17:02 (Ref:3836812)   #877
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Finlay Crocker is not pleased with driving stanards. Who would dare invest £100k in a car to potentially be written off within 50kms?

Unfortunately somebody decided that again they would use the car in front as a brake to slow down at the corner and play on the ‘oh it’s the first lap melee/racing incident’ ******** which is failing now to cut it with me I’m afraid,” said Finlay.

“We’re all guilty of driving badly you could say from time to time, but when it happens three or four rounds on the trot with the same person it starts to get a little bit tedious.

“It’s about time that something was done about it. Unfortunately I’m now in a situation where I’ve got a car that more probably than possibly going to need a re-shell, so I’m not best pleased and I won’t be out in the second race.”
Interesting - didn't look like too bad a hit from the stream coverage.
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Old 15 Jul 2018, 17:51 (Ref:3836818)   #878
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couldn't they give Dan the title already ?
Hey, he lost one race!
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Old 15 Jul 2018, 18:12 (Ref:3836819)   #879
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Hey, he lost one race!
Think they appealed so perhaps not!

Personally I don't think he should've been penalised, though it's quite hard to judge from the camera angle given. They should expect moves like that when they race at a narrow track with few overtaking points...
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Old 15 Jul 2018, 18:13 (Ref:3836820)   #880
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Amazed that they restarted the race with the barrier in that state.
Agreed, perhaps should've been red flagged since there were about 5 cars left anyway!
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Old 19 Jul 2018, 09:59 (Ref:3837461)   #881
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Oulton Park next, seeing how the place can make a 32 car BTCC grid look dull with single file follow the leader racing, is anybody else worried about how deathly dull it'll make a 7 car TCR UK grid look?
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Old 19 Jul 2018, 12:56 (Ref:3837496)   #882
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TCR UK lacking entries, acceptable to a certain degree for a 1st season but if it is to last...
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Old 19 Jul 2018, 17:49 (Ref:3837552)   #883
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...then it has to increase to mid teens as a minimum.

Given some BTCC rides (HARD in particular) are not massively more expensive than TCR (from what I understand, which could be wide of the mark) then I think TCR has it's work cutout: the sell of BTCC exposure to a sponsor is easier than the fledgling TCR series.

Now if the BTCC grid does shrink as Mr Gow would like, that could push some drivers and teams toward TCR: I personally think both series could benefit if this were to happen.

If I were running toward the back of the BTCC grid then the chance to potentiality be closer to the sharp end of the TCR grid may appeal.

I still feel the 30ish car grid of BTCC is OK - but a bit too busy at say Brands Indy, but think they're missing a trick by not awarding points all the way back ala NASCAR. For many finishing a BTCC campaign on 0 points is a distinct possibility, and that has to be demoralising.
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Old 19 Jul 2018, 18:44 (Ref:3837559)   #884
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The issue TCR UK has faced from day one still exists 10 months down the line. To trundle around around at the back of the "main event grid (BTCC) or do reasonably well in one of the support categories give better return on Investment than TCR UK. the extra cost to get the foot in the door is balanced out by live TV coverage and vastly better media backing proved by TOCA.

I struggle to see those things changing for next year. It d be interesting asking the drivers and teams who have done at least one round this year if they'll be back or move on for 2019.
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Old 20 Jul 2018, 08:53 (Ref:3837657)   #885
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I was hoping to see some increase in grid numbers by now, but now serious questions must be asked
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Old 30 Jul 2018, 14:24 (Ref:3840172)   #886
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Tim Docker stepping up from Britcar to TCR UK for Oulton with his Golf, Maximum running the car. Ex-Motorbase.
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Old 30 Jul 2018, 16:42 (Ref:3840189)   #887
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"Up" from Britcar?
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Old 30 Jul 2018, 18:20 (Ref:3840198)   #888
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"Across" might be more like it. Higher chance of point paying positions in TCR with the smaller field?
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Old 30 Jul 2018, 19:44 (Ref:3840207)   #889
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"Across" might be more like it. Higher chance of point paying positions in TCR with the smaller field?
To be fair, Docker has taken a couple of good class results this year in Britcar, including a class win. As such, if scoring points was the main objective, Britcar would be the better option. Notwithstanding this, TCR does give a better chance of running closer to the front of the field - if only because the cars are all in the same class.
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Old 30 Jul 2018, 23:10 (Ref:3840233)   #890
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Notwithstanding this, TCR does give a better chance of running closer to the front of the field - if only because the cars are all in the same class.
but mainly because there is such a small field..
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Old 31 Jul 2018, 00:35 (Ref:3840245)   #891
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I hadn't read about the Diamond Double. It sounds interesting, although I would have added guest drivers like the Buenos Aires 200 km.

It shows that I barely pay any attention to the BTCC.
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Old 31 Jul 2018, 04:09 (Ref:3840262)   #892
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Old 31 Jul 2018, 06:13 (Ref:3840266)   #893
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Docker has a bit of a 'reputation' in VW Cup, hopefully he won't be the same in TCR as the repair bills are much larger
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Ash Sutton will be at Oulton round
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Ash Sutton will be at Oulton round
I would like to see him in WTCR
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Old 1 Aug 2018, 14:48 (Ref:3840650)   #896
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Things just got interesting, possibly the first credible challenge to the Dan Lloyd steamroller, even with little experience of the car.
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Things just got interesting, possibly the first credible challenge to the Dan Lloyd steamroller, even with little experience of the car.
Yes, Sutton v Lloyd could be very interesting- Pity there won't be any gain in grid size though with him subbing for an absent Finlay Crocker, rather than appearing in an extra car.

Presumably with the absence at Combe of Josh Price in the BMR Honda, and his subsequent split with the team, we've seen the last of him in TCR this year? The Autosport report on Sutton's TCR appearance mentions Warren Scott's proposed expansion into TCR UK, but doesn't give any hint whether that's dead in the water now given the split with Price etc.
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A boost that is needed for the series having Sutton in it. I'd expect Sutton to go well in any tin top series, he is that good
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A boost that is needed for the series having Sutton in it. I'd expect Sutton to go well in any tin top series, he is that good

Indeed good — without owing the bank a dime!
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"Across" might be more like it. Higher chance of point paying positions in TCR with the smaller field?
Goodness, something has a smaller field than Britcar? Which is hardly setting the world alight after a number of seasons. Something else I won't do (other than 24hr which is special).
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