Huffy joins Chevvy

**Craig** · 6 Dec 2004, 19:31 (Ref:1172720)

You read it here and now it's official:

http://www.seatcupra.net/huffyjoinschevy_061204.htm

He will join fellow Englishmen Thompson and Priaulx in the exciting WTCC. And I know of at least a couple more Brits who look likely to join them... should be mega!

Mike_Wooshy · 6 Dec 2004, 19:39 (Ref:1172724)

best of luck to him, hope he gets a good shot he has proven he is a good driver.

BillyT · 6 Dec 2004, 19:49 (Ref:1172735)

Sad to see him go but i wish him all the best in the future.

JMeissner · 6 Dec 2004, 21:44 (Ref:1172861)

This is discussed in the WTCC speculations thread.

BootsOntheSide · 7 Dec 2004, 10:10 (Ref:1173255)

Worth bringing it to the attention of BTCC fans who want to know that Rob has gone though. It's a real shame for the series, but it's great that a yougn talent has joined what should bea very strong team. I can see Chevvy taking podiums this year and wins in 2006.

speedy king · 7 Dec 2004, 16:29 (Ref:1173591)

Sad loss to the BTCC but a good catch by the WTCC. Just wish i could watch the series!!

Huff has shown promise right from day one and i'm sure he'll continue to impress in the WTCC and one day be champion either their or in Britain

touringcarnut · 7 Dec 2004, 17:30 (Ref:1173628)

I'm pleased he's got a certain drive for next year. If he couldn't get a BTCC seat for 2005, and this opportunity didn't arise it would've been tragic.

A great driver, I wish him well!

**touringlegend** · 7 Dec 2004, 19:13 (Ref:1173714)

Lucky guy, from scholarship Clio driver to World Touring Car driver in under 4 years - not to take away the fact he has talent in bucket loads obviously.

I've said it before and will say it again - the WTCC is going to be something else next year! DTM may have the F1 boys but the WTCC has the real stars in it!

Les · 7 Dec 2004, 22:59 (Ref:1173939)

Speedy King - the WTCC will be at Silverstone and on the box - we haven't lost him totally.

Silk Cut Jaguar · 8 Dec 2004, 21:22 (Ref:1174744)

Cupras, BTCC, WTCC... not a bad run of seasons for the lad is it?

BSchneiderFan · 9 Dec 2004, 14:29 (Ref:1175337)

Can someone clarify for me, will the Chevys be run as Nubiras or Lacettis?

E46 · 9 Dec 2004, 14:52 (Ref:1175347)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

Can someone clarify for me, will the Chevys be run as Nubiras or Lacettis?

In Chevrolet press releases is named Lacetti.

andy_b · 9 Dec 2004, 18:29 (Ref:1175517)

from Jan 1st, Daewoo and the Nubira cases to exist

chunder · 9 Dec 2004, 20:37 (Ref:1175587)

Think with RML running them the Chevy car will run good, also great news for Huff to be in there is nice to see teams recognising talent in touring cars, is a shame that kind of attitude doesnt seem to rub off on some other formulas, in tourin cars at least our drivers seem to be recognised as the best.
Also big up to the SEAT championship for providing us with a top bit of talent, letds hope Pickford is good aswell

topwelshman · 11 Dec 2004, 17:40 (Ref:1177127)

I think he's been superb this year and for me was the class of the field in only his 1st season in BTCC, it also shows that those who have talent and use their head can also rise the ladder to the professional ranks

MikeHoyer · 12 Dec 2004, 01:15 (Ref:1177351)

Good news for him, I was hoping to see him fighting for the championship in the BTCC in 2005, but it's good for him that he's progressing onwards and upwards.

AlMillion · 17 Dec 2004, 12:50 (Ref:1181815)

Would be nice to see him lose a few pounds, though - he's a professional now!

touringcarnut · 17 Dec 2004, 14:16 (Ref:1181890)

First JPM in the F1 forum, now Huff, there seems to be an obsession with driver's weight today!

N I Tram · 17 Dec 2004, 15:45 (Ref:1181941)

Hey, it is Christmas (nearly), people always obsess over weight at this time of year.

C Elwood · 24 Dec 2004, 17:28 (Ref:1187560)

I think he will suprise Larini and Menu with his speed

but he will need to remain confident when the tougher times come during the season as they always do. imo.

Les · 24 Dec 2004, 19:28 (Ref:1187601)

yeah well it's worse for Rob - he has to contend with Christmas dinner and birthday cake on the same day...

and he is lovely how he is

happy birthday Rob

Andy Metcalf · 28 Dec 2004, 22:01 (Ref:1189069)

Huffy has been given a unique opportunity. Perhaps not being in the shadow of Plato will do him some good. Plato was already established with SEAT before they started competing in the BTCC. A new team and new team-mates may well be the making of him.

Mike_Wooshy · 28 Dec 2004, 22:05 (Ref:1189074)

But Menu and Larini are established. If not more so than plato. Also Plato was Menu's team mate at Renult. (not that it means anything :P)

Kicking-back · 28 Dec 2004, 22:19 (Ref:1189085)

Menu and Larini are not established in the RML Chevvy team though - and Huff has a year working with RML under his belt. Relationships like that can be important.

Hazard · 3 Jan 2005, 22:39 (Ref:1192508)

Surprisingly therefore, I think RML - Chevrolet have one of the best line-ups for 2005. With Menu confirmed so early, I was expecting some Touring Car boys with pocket money to saddle up the other two drives.

With this as a line-up in the first season, I think they would be dissapointed to not get acheive a win at some point - though that will be a tough goal against 6 BMW's, 4 Alfa's and Seat's now in their third season. I hope they pull a win off though.

I think Larini & Menu will lead the team though.

Larini & Huff have similar driving styles, and that should generate some interesting races this year.

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