[BTCC] BTCC 2022 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[Craner Curves]

People do realise that's a fake account?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

People do realise that's a fake account?

Which one @BillyStorey6 ?

All of the other RE accounts interact with that one as if it is genuine.

[Millvi]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

I'm hearing that two more drivers (at least) will be confirmed this week.

The announcements were originally lined up for ASI, and now will be straight to media press releases.

One of them Dan Lloyd perhaps? News here from him:
https://twitter.com/daniellloyd23/status/1485682161273475072?s=21

And Creesy had a similar update on his Instagram account today as well, but no clue as to what series his deal was for.
https://instagram.com/stories/creesy777/2758225926773122473?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=copy_link

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by Millvi

And Creesy had a similar update on his Instagram account today as well, but no clue as to what series his deal was for.
https://instagram.com/stories/creesy...dium=copy_link

Cookies and Ginger Nuts in the picture. Is that a hint to his teammate?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Cookies and Ginger Nuts in the picture. Is that a hint to his teammate?

'On route to my new team'

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

'On route to my new team'

BTC Racing ?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

BTC Racing ?

https://www.btcc.net/2021/04/30/btc-racing-and-michael-crees-part-ways/

[porsche962fan]

he implies cookies, it could mean Cook isn't at BTC either !!

BTW was the supposed Jaguar with Ash Sutton real intent or just something from Unicorn land ?


it appears Jade Edwards liked Dan Lloyd's post on twitter which means he goes to BTC

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Which one @BillyStorey6 ?

All of the other RE accounts interact with that one as if it is genuine.

Hmm strange. From the followers and followed people, I presumed it was fake.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

it appears Jade Edwards liked Dan Lloyd's post on twitter which means he goes to BTC

Dan Lloyd's post was also liked by Oly Collins - so one of the Motorbase drivers must have since lost their drive?
Dan Lloyd's post was liked by Cammish - so it must be Sutton out of a drive?
Or could it be Simon Hill who gave away the secret with his like, and Lloyd is at WSR?

It could be:

• Lloyd and Edwards will be team-mates at BTC.
• Lloyd and Edwards at another team.
• Lloyd at BTC and Edwards somewhere else.
• Edwards at BTC and Lloyd somewhere else.

Or maybe, it's just that people in the BTCC 'like' what other people in the BTCC are doing - and there's nothing more to it than that?


To paraphrase - I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I'm sure it will become clear in the end. The drivers know and we'll find out when they tell us. Until then, who knows?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Hmm strange. From the followers and followed people, I presumed it was fake.

I don't think it's clear. Although trying to apply logic to Storey is like trying to knit fog.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Goff and Geddie/Mitchell had some Yazoo logos on their cars last year, Taylor-Smith didn't. The recent promo photos still have the BRDC logo on the door frame, which Goff had last year and ATS didn't.

I think we can assume that Goff will be one of the Yazoo Two.

I was wondering if that might be the cause - but I put it down to them simply using the car that Goff drove last season for the photoshoot.
Taylor-Smith's car wouldn't have a BRDC logo because he's Irish.

It could be Goff in one of the Yazoo cars, but at the moment I think the BRDC logo in the shoot might just be a coincidence.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

If that's the obvious takeaway from the Shedden tweet - then try and understand these:

William Storey tweets from his US-focussed account:
'The superb @Creesy777 is fuelled by @rich_energy #RichEnergyMcLaren'

Crees then responds with:
'We’re back!!!! 2022!!! Il [sic] be calling you tomorrow'


Is Crees in a McLaren in the BTCC for 2022?
Is Crees driving a McLaren in a US-based series for 2022?
Is Crees driving a McLaren in F1 in 2022?
Are Rich Energy sponsoring McLaren in their F1 return, and sponsoring Crees in BTCC?

To confuse (or clarify), Crees responds with reference to BTCC rounds later in the thread.

P962f - I'd love to see how those ?'s pan out in an updated table...

And now Matt Neal is getting involved. He's liked a McLaren F1 tweet, so is there a Neal / Crees / Rich Energy / McLaren connection and we'll see papaya on the BTCC grid?

[S700UBO]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

And now Matt Neal is getting involved. He's liked a McLaren F1 tweet, so is there a Neal / Crees / Rich Energy / McLaren connection and we'll see papaya on the BTCC grid?

Omg i would love to see some Papaya oramge on the grid....

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

If that's the obvious takeaway from the Shedden tweet - then try and understand these:

William Storey tweets from his US-focussed account:
'The superb @Creesy777 is fuelled by @rich_energy #RichEnergyMcLaren'

Crees then responds with:
'We’re back!!!! 2022!!! Il [sic] be calling you tomorrow'


Is Crees in a McLaren in the BTCC for 2022?
Is Crees driving a McLaren in a US-based series for 2022?
Is Crees driving a McLaren in F1 in 2022?
Are Rich Energy sponsoring McLaren in their F1 return, and sponsoring Crees in BTCC?

To confuse (or clarify), Crees responds with reference to BTCC rounds later in the thread.

P962f - I'd love to see how those ?'s pan out in an updated table...

Hmmmm...

Could it be Michael Creesy Crees has been employed by BTC to iron the creases out of their team uniforms and has promise of a big fat salary big enough to pay for a McLaren road car? (But not necessarily the repairs bill as they're so unbloodyreliable they make Aston look like Toyota)

Other daft ideas are available: see Lord Gow for further details

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

I was wondering if that might be the cause - but I put it down to them simply using the car that Goff drove last season for the photoshoot.
Taylor-Smith's car wouldn't have a BRDC logo because he's Irish.

Being Irish doesn't stop you from being a member of the BRDC.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Being Irish doesn't stop you from being a member of the BRDC.

But wouldn't that make it highly unlikely he'd be invited to be a member?

From their own website:
'The British Racing Drivers’ Club is, arguably, the most exclusive club in motor racing. With a membership that numbers only 850, it is home to the most successful racing drivers from Great Britain and the Commonwealth.'
'Full Membership of the Club is confined to ladies and gentlemen of British and Commonwealth nationality whom the Board consider to be eligible'
'Highly prized membership of the British Racing Drivers’ Club is most publically demonstrated by the wearing of the Club badge. Indeed, only Members of the Club are entitled to wear or display the much sought after image which depicts a purposeful single-seater racing car of the 1920s under the Union flag.'

[peebee2]

If you competed three seasons in International level motorsport you are in. BTCC is debateable.

Ireland left the Commonwealth over 80 years ago. A lot of Irish can have UK passports though.

[medius]

Daniel Lloyd
·
So the BTCC deal is done in the background for 2022 ������ And there should be some news very soon.. �� Anyone like to take a guess?? �� No points for saying a Dominos delivery driver!! The pizzas would go cold! ��

[kipper]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Being Irish doesn't stop you from being a member of the BRDC.

Indeed not. However, unless the individual has dual British/Commonwealth and Irish citizenship, the only way that they can have full membership of the BRDC is if they were born before the formation of the Irish Republic in, I think, 1949. This explains, for example, why Eddie Jordan has full BRDC membership as he was born shortly before this date.

As an aside, a number of non-British/Commonwealth drivers are members of the BRDC - albeit not 'full' ones - most F1 world champions are invited regardless of nationality.

[porsche962fan]

are there any benefits being a member ?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

are there any benefits being a member ?

Well I guess the simple answer is - what are the benefits of being a member of any club? If the activities of the club align with your interests, you have a reason to join like-minded individuals in that club.

If you are talking about any specific 'perks':
Access to the BRDC clubhouse, entitlement to wear or display the BRDC badge are a couple.

If you are talking about what you really gain from being a member, the answer is an altruistic one. You will be a member of a club that promotes the interests of motor sport generally; celebrates any specific performance in motor sport; extends hospitality to racing drivers from overseas; and furthers the interests of British drivers competing abroad.


Or, to put it another way. It depends on if you are asking 'how does membership benefit me' or 'how can I benefit others'

[S griffin]

I know Gil de Ferran has been an honourary member of the BRDC despite being Brazilian

[3marinadrive]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Well I guess the simple answer is - what are the benefits of being a member of any club? If the activities of the club align with your interests, you have a reason to join like-minded individuals in that club.

If you are talking about any specific 'perks':
Access to the BRDC clubhouse, entitlement to wear or display the BRDC badge are a couple.

If you are talking about what you really gain from being a member, the answer is an altruistic one. You will be a member of a club that promotes the interests of motor sport generally; celebrates any specific performance in motor sport; extends hospitality to racing drivers from overseas; and furthers the interests of British drivers competing abroad.


Or, to put it another way. It depends on if you are asking 'how does membership benefit me' or 'how can I benefit others'

The 'Rising Stars' and 'Superstars' programmes are viewed very importantly by industry insiders as the drivers on those schemes (aged 16 - 25 on Rising Stars) are aiming to establish themselves as Professional Drivers - being selected for the scheme adds a lot of credibility, and can help when chasing drives and perhaps more importantly, sponsorship.

Being a 'full' BRDC member is viewed as highly prestigious and in most cases members are invited to join based on their results - so for example someone coming up through the TOCA package may have been successful in Ginetta Junior and Supercup, been on the Rising Star programme as a result, then moved into BTCC - then taken podiums or wins regularly...and their scoring 'matrix' would show if that driver was eligible and then they would be invited to join.

There are a number of benefits - not least use of their exclusive clubhouse for meetings (including GP, Moto GP, BTCC etc) and also member schemes and trackways...it's worn with huge pride by the members. And it's a great networking opportunity too...

[porsche962fan]

looks like another week without announcements