BTCC 2019 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 67

auroan · 28 Nov 2018, 13:48 (Ref:3866601)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

think that can be ruled out.
2 different sets of body panels to carry around isnt practical to start, especially for a small team

Not sure you can class Speedworks as small anymore. Considering they also run other cars such as an LMP3.

mark_l · 28 Nov 2018, 13:51 (Ref:3866602)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

That was my favourite part of the Speedworks announcement - single car for Ingram, no Plato alongside him. Although with the prospect of a second car in 2020 (where's the 2020 rumours thread?

) doesn't rule him out completely.

I'm sure if JP was anything to do with the deal and it is a one car deal then TIngram would be looking for a new drive and JP would of been in the car.

The announcement is great news for Tom and Speedworks, it will end the rumours about will they/won't they raise the budget.

antnee · 28 Nov 2018, 13:53 (Ref:3866604)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Great news.

With the relaunch of the Corolla it makes sense to enter BTCC.
Still have to see how much their involvement really is.

Even a relatively minor involvement can be a massive help, for example sharing CAD models and being able to get parts directly out of suppliers

btccbloke · 28 Nov 2018, 14:42 (Ref:3866611)

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Originally Posted by auroan

Not sure you can class Speedworks as small anymore. Considering they also run other cars such as an LMP3.

im talking about their 1 car BTCC operation, unless your suggesting there are legs in the idea and they are dropping LMP3 plans and aspirations to cart and old Avensis and any number of spares round the country for Jason Plato to sit in?

S griffin · 28 Nov 2018, 14:50 (Ref:3866612)

Great news for Speedworks and Tingram and well done Toyota for rewarding them for seasons of hard work. They know it makes sense. Obviously running one car means they are not trying to run before they can walk. Running a new car will be tough, but they should be alright. Good luck to them in 2019

Craner Curves · 28 Nov 2018, 15:01 (Ref:3866616)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Great news for Speedworks and Tingram and well done Toyota for rewarding them for seasons of hard work. They know it makes sense. Obviously running one car means they are not trying to run before they can walk. Running a new car will be tough, but they should be alright. Good luck to them in 2019

Totally agree Steve and we will have to see what happens beyond next year.

porsche962fan · 28 Nov 2018, 17:19 (Ref:3866646)

so where do we put the Plato in a FWD car thing next ? BTC Norling maybe ?

touring fan01 · 28 Nov 2018, 17:44 (Ref:3866650)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

so where do we put the Plato in a FWD car thing next ? BTC Norling maybe ?

im predicting all the doors have closed on him and he wont be on the grid.

porsche962fan · 28 Nov 2018, 17:45 (Ref:3866651)

didn't Tim Harvey implied that deal already struck perhaps ?

porsche962fan · 28 Nov 2018, 18:41 (Ref:3866662)

of course forgot the PMR option for him , unless it's some new team out of the blue

MG - Excelr8 Motorsport - ???????
MG - Excelr8 Motorsport - Rob Smith

Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Mike Bushell
Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Bobby Thompson
Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Carl Boardley
Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Michael Crees

Toyota Corolla- Speedworks - Tom Ingram

Honda Civic - Team Dynamics - Matt Neal ??
Honda Civic - Team Dynamics - Dan Cammish

Honda Civic - BTC Norlin - ????
Honda Civic - BTC Norlin - ????

Honda Civic - Simpson Racing - Matt Simpson

Honda Civic - AMD - Jake Hill ????????
Honda Civic - AMD - ????????

Audi S3 - Trade Price Cars Racing - ???????
Audi S3 - Trade Price Cars Racing - ???????

Vauxhall Astra - PMR - ?????
Vauxhall Astra - PMR - ?????

BMW 125 - WSR - ??????
BMW 125 - WSR - ??????
BMW 125 - WSR - ??????

Ford Focus - Motorbase - Tom Chilton ??
Ford Focus - Motorbase - ?????
Ford Focus - Motorbase - ?????

Alfa Romeo Giulietta - HMS - Rob Austin ????

Mercedes A - Ciceley - Adam Morgan
Mercedes A - Ciceley - Dan Rowbottom

Mercedes A - Laser Tools - Aidan Moffat ????

Subaru Levorg - BMR - Ash Sutton ??????
Subaru Levorg - BMR - ?????

Alfisti · 28 Nov 2018, 19:25 (Ref:3866671)

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Originally Posted by RS67

Avensis sales have been dropping over the past few years. Only approx 3400 sold last year in the UK, 1600 units down on the previous year.

Agreed, they have. Production was run down prior to stop earlier this year. They tend to last though - the diesels are good for 300k if looked after. The Auris wagon hybrid and Prius have taken some of the mini cab business too being cleaner.

Alfisti · 28 Nov 2018, 19:27 (Ref:3866674)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

so where do we put the Plato in a FWD car thing next ? BTC Norling maybe ?

Norlin, Motorbase, AmD, PMR, Trade Price, Excelr8, TinkyWinkyRacing... the grid is far from set.

Overboost · 28 Nov 2018, 19:37 (Ref:3866679)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Norlin, Motorbase, AmD, PMR, Trade Price, Excelr8, TinkyWinkyRacing... the grid is far from set.

BTC maybe but ain't cheap, so depends how many of his sponsors he's still got. Motorbase are full unless they get another TBL for a 3rd car, but Bartie has said JP would never drive one of his cars. AmD are close with their 'preferred' drivers and he's not one. So only leaves PMR or the two newest teams or if he's got a new team set up for himself?!? Would Gow 'loan' him a TBL or 2?

touring fan01 · 28 Nov 2018, 19:37 (Ref:3866680)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Norlin, Motorbase, AmD, PMR, Trade Price, Excelr8, TinkyWinkyRacing... the grid is far from set.

just because those drives haven’t been announced yet doesn’t mean they haven’t been set

porsche962fan · 28 Nov 2018, 19:42 (Ref:3866681)

and let's not forget he must be very hungry for 4 extra wins to reach 100 so IMO it has to be PMR or BTC Norlin unless it's a new team

Alfisti · 28 Nov 2018, 19:56 (Ref:3866683)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

just because those drives haven’t been announced yet doesn’t mean they haven’t been set

True, but his deal could be set in stone too.

Doing is one thing, announcing to the unwashed masses another.

btccbloke · 28 Nov 2018, 20:24 (Ref:3866689)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

Motorbase are full unless they get another TBL for a 3rd car, but Bartie has said JP would never drive one of his cars.

Motorbase havent confirmed anything so far, I understand Chilton has made noises suggesting he has a drive but nothing official. I've not heard anything from James Cole and dare I say we haven't heard from Sam Tordoff

Last I saw they were testing all manner of drivers for different things, some as prize winners from other series but also Ollie Jackson of all people, (who has since implied elsewhere he has sponsors to enable him to step up a level) nothing confirmed tho.

Bartie also says a lot

Robin Marriott · 28 Nov 2018, 20:29 (Ref:3866690)

I think Tordoff might be back st WSR, he had a much stronger performance there than at Motorbase. Or maybe he won’t be back at all, I don’t see him as a given.

jsmee · 28 Nov 2018, 23:16 (Ref:3866725)

I would be interested to see if Plato ends up at Excelr8.

They're already making noises about bigger plans in 2020 (new car?) And certainly are no strangers to building a superb racecar from scratch (see MINI Challenge).

Could be Plato's new opportunity to bring in a new manufacturer?

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btccbloke · 28 Nov 2018, 23:27 (Ref:3866727)

tbh ive seen nothing from Exeler8 since the initial press release.
I can see the logic for JP to go there, but at his age/point in his career, after 2 years doing naff all, im thinking now he will want to be straight back at the sharp end.

CroftPilgrim · 29 Nov 2018, 00:38 (Ref:3866734)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

so where do we put the Plato in a FWD car thing next ? BTC Norling maybe ?

I'm still betting on him being in a new car in a new team

Alfisti · 29 Nov 2018, 08:23 (Ref:3866782)

A year running in the MG, passing his breadth of experience to the team and developing a new motor on the side might float the boat. Moulding a team around his way of working and a new car around his way of driving...

S griffin · 29 Nov 2018, 08:48 (Ref:3866784)

Yeah, but he confesses he has no motivation when he is running down in 17th place or whatever. He just wants a car he can win with

BobJones · 29 Nov 2018, 09:04 (Ref:3866793)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

im predicting all the doors have closed on him and he wont be on the grid.

Owch.

cos · 29 Nov 2018, 14:16 (Ref:3866848)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

tbh ive seen nothing from Exeler8 since the initial press release.

They did announce a driver as well!

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