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

[SSmith]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

From the horses mouth on Plato's future and will he be back next season: https://youtu.be/89ewWC0TpuI?t=3872

Thanks for posting this. How I interpreted that was - this is his last weekend, he has no drive for 2023, and he'll see how things go over the winter as to whether he changes his decision and has a look at next year.

[S griffin]

So does that mean BTC have let him go? Who's going to take him up instead?

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by S griffin

So does that mean BTC have let him go? Who's going to take him up instead?

He would have been on a one year deal. Few drivers have a multi-year agreement, and at the point the deal was done he was intending to retire so little point in doing anything other than a single year.

Next year will depend on what decision he makes over the winter, but also how quickly he makes that decision, how quickly he can put together a sponsorship package after making that decision, and what seats are left at that point. I'm sure BTC would have him back but they can only keep the seat open so long.

[auroan]

Did I read somewhere that Halfords and Dynamics are parting company at the end of this year ?

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

TOCA seeking new junior series for BTCC package

https://www.touringcartimes.com/2022...-btcc-package/

How about using B-SUVs like the Ford Puma, Hyundai Kona, Toyota Yaris Cross and Honda HR-V?

I assume it will be a one make series.
Tocatrucky suggests Toyota GT86. What about the (GR) Yaris?

[S griffin]

Would be a nice change to have something other than a one make series

[porsche962fan]

something like GT Cup ?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by auroan

Did I read somewhere that Halfords and Dynamics are parting company at the end of this year ?

When the Cataclean deal was announced:

"The move to Dynamics for 2021 comes as part of a ‘multi-year partnership’ between long-time team sponsor Halfords, and Rowbottom’s own long-time sponsor Cataclean, with both Honda and Yuasa electing to focus on ‘other challenges’."

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by FIRE

I assume it will be a one make series.
Tocatrucky suggests Toyota GT86. What about the (GR) Yaris?

Those would be far too expensive I think in comparison to the JSCC & Fiestas, especially for junior drivers looking to make the first move into motorsport. Not sure how that would compare to the G40s which must be significantly more pricey.

I struggle to see a junior series utilising brand new cars, unless it's something very small and cheap like superminis - Kia Picantos and Hyundai i10s etc.

[S griffin]

Ginetta junior is going to be a very big hole to fill. If only we could bring back the Clio Cup...

[Millvi]

Chilton confirmed for 2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00063616868766

[S griffin]

That’s good, he’s definitely raised his game after a slow start to the season

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Millvi

Chilton confirmed for 2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00063616868766

Autosport confirms a new build car for him, and also Ingram staying too.

Has had a more positive end to the season, for the most part, though has looked rather amateur at times this year. Hopefully he can carry the momentum into next year.

[antnee]

New chassis being built after just 3 years shows how strong the Exceler8 team is. I wonder if they will build a new one for Ingram too?

As for the a replacement junior championship, it will have to use new cars, as per the rest of the TOCA package. The Ginettas are £40k+vat - that would get you a decent small hatch with some limited upgrades to make a suitable race car for juniors. A Fiesta ST has a slightly better power to weight ratio, but no reason they couldn't be detuned - would be good to see a series with small hatches, Fiesta, i20n, Polo, 208, etc

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by antnee

New chassis being built after just 3 years shows how strong the Exceler8 team is. I wonder if they will build a new one for Ingram too?

I cannot recall Ingram having been involved in any incidents this year - of, my memory could well be failing - and so I expect his car is considerably straighter than Chilton's. And maybe the Chilton's are actually paying for a new build considering how bent his car must have been at times this season!