[BTCC] BTCC 2023 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by thetool

Plato will be replacing Plato.

you mean Lewis Plato will replace him ?

[aland]

squad of btcc drivers to race f1 stockcars this weekend.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Sm48aEW0g

[Millvi]

Originally Posted by redshoes

You won't see an extra Toyota next year. You might see an extra Honda.

Is there already a 3rd Speedworks Corolla? Or did the car that Andrew Jordan drove, when the hybrid technology was being tested, become one of the race cars for 2022?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Millvi

Is there already a 3rd Speedworks Corolla? Or did the car that Andrew Jordan drove, when the hybrid technology was being tested, become one of the race cars for 2022?

There are 3. The hybrid test car was driven by Collard in the final round of 2022.

[Millvi]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

There are 3. The hybrid test car was driven by Collard in the final round of 2022.

Speedy reply! Thank you. I thought you’d be the one to know :-)

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Michael "Creesy" Crees has offers from Team Hard and PMR and has been talking to Speedworks too apparently.

If Crees is talking to Speedworks, that might be an indication that the rumours of Toyota departing are true, and Speedworks are on the hunt for drivers who will bring more budget or that they are having to downscale their ambitions.

[Steel Wheels]

Interesting BRDC Superstars article in Autosport by Jake Hill, which he basically says he’ll only drive for WSR in BTCC, but sounds like deals pretty close with MB to continue.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by aland

squad of btcc drivers to race f1 stockcars this weekend.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Sm48aEW0g

Looks like Bobby Thompson took the win.

[S griffin]

Doesn't surprise me, seems Bobby is of the tough old school racers

[Millvi]

Anyone got any idea of upcoming driver or new car announcements? The Excelr8 new driver announcement seemed to just appear without any buildup or teasing.

BTC Racing perhaps building towards an announcement? Posts yesterday on their social media channels.

I recall Motorbase were very early with their NAPA sponsorship announcement and new drivers for 2022.

Any clues from those close to drivers/teams that have a hint of news and what’s coming and when?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Millvi

Any clues from those close to drivers/teams that have a hint of news and what’s coming and when

Unfortunately, any indication from someone with information could result in a team changing their release schedule.

Last season was ripe with examples of where a planned announcement was amended because of hints and suggestions being made.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Millvi

BTC Racing perhaps building towards an announcement? Posts yesterday on their social media channels.

Jason Plato in Josh Cook's race suit?

[teabag1993]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Jason Plato in Josh Cook's race suit?

Taken back when BTC hadn't got their livery or kits sorted yet I'd say, it took them a while to get that together.

Plato even had to wear one of his old Subaru suits at the beginning of the year.

[S griffin]

I wonder if we will see a surprise in the BTC team? Wonder if they have got a new car in line?

Plato wearing his old suit says to me the budget might not have been that big at the beginning of the season

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Millvi

Any clues from those close to drivers/teams that have a hint of news and what’s coming and when?

We are in the last few days for registration now, so you can expect the TBL list to be published soon....