vauxhall third car or even fourth?

Sim_Da_BTCC_Man · 25 Oct 2002, 13:57 (Ref:413218)

With Egg possibly out of the equation in 2003 and Honda in the equation with an extra car, will Vaux have an extra VXmotorsport car or find someone to sponsor to sponsored VXmotorsport cars? Any news on this?

**Craig** · 25 Oct 2002, 15:46 (Ref:413330)

Triple Eight want to run more than two cars and are looking at various options, including Egg. Whether or not this will actually happen I have no idea - I'll tell you when we get to Mondello!

Jimeth · 25 Oct 2002, 15:46 (Ref:413331)

They wouldn't have a problem running a third car i think, cos they managed to do it in 2000 when costs were far more than they are now. However i think it would be more likely they'd look for another egg type sponsor to run two seperate cars.

TheLeader · 25 Oct 2002, 16:55 (Ref:413409)

If they do rin and EGG type operation with a different sponsor, Who would you lot like to see as the drivers??

Steven Gray · 25 Oct 2002, 17:04 (Ref:413416)

Muller Thommo Neal

redshoes · 25 Oct 2002, 17:09 (Ref:413426)

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimeth
They wouldn't have a problem running a third car i think

Of course they wouldn't have a problem, they've been running 4 cars for the last 2 years.

Reido Rules · 25 Oct 2002, 18:03 (Ref:413488)

Vauxhall may instruct that they only want 888 concentratng on the two works cars as they are expecting to be pushed hard by Honda, and maybe MG.

rdjones · 25 Oct 2002, 18:28 (Ref:413507)

Quote:

Originally posted by Steven Gray
Muller Thommo Neal

Thommo Neal O'Neal (Muller to the ETCC)

Reido Rules · 25 Oct 2002, 18:46 (Ref:413522)

I'm not sure Vauxhall will want to keep owy in a works car, I know he'd good on his day and he is a decent guy etc... but the fact is he fell short of the mark set by the other guys at the team, and bennetts mark from 2001. He seemed a bit tamed, he is talented but I'm not sure whether he is the right man for a works Vauxhall.

I'd like to see someone Like Kelvin Burt return, but he did turn down a works seat with Vauxhall recently.

TheLeader · 26 Oct 2002, 09:14 (Ref:413867)

Could Tom Ferrier be tempted back into the BTCC? It would be good to see if the ETCC has made him a more complete driver.

Reido Rules · 26 Oct 2002, 12:43 (Ref:413980)

He could be if the right drive came along but I don't see Vauxhall wanting him after the mess up from last year.

Give Dan Eaves a seat there, he has been impressive over the last 2years and I'm sure he wouldn't fail.

kykiske · 26 Oct 2002, 13:53 (Ref:414010)

Quote:

Originally posted by rdjones
Thommo Neal O'Neal

+ Kaye or Ferrier would be nic in my book

Reido Rules · 26 Oct 2002, 16:35 (Ref:414079)

Goes against the grain but Norman Simon is a hell of a driver, he has all the credentials to be in the Tourers.

Alfa Fan · 26 Oct 2002, 16:37 (Ref:414080)

I hope Ferrier gets a seat next year. Potentially with the Beacon Alfa?

outcast · 26 Oct 2002, 16:39 (Ref:414081)

Quote:

Originally posted by Alfa Fan
I hope Ferrier gets a seat next year. Potentially with the Beacon Alfa?

Beacon Alfa? What Beacon Alfa?

Sim_Da_BTCC_Man · 26 Oct 2002, 18:06 (Ref:414100)

Quote:

Originally posted by Alfa Fan
I hope Ferrier gets a seat next year. Potentially with the Beacon Alfa?

No offence but Get Over Alfa!! they aint coming to BTCC Touring Class!!!! Every forum known BTCC forum u keep talking **** about Alfa Returning! if you want them to return I think they would favor you keeping it closed!

Reido Rules · 26 Oct 2002, 19:45 (Ref:414154)

hmm Beacon,

**touringlegend** · 26 Oct 2002, 23:24 (Ref:414285)

What will Beacon run then?

kmchow · 26 Oct 2002, 23:26 (Ref:414287)

Third or fourth car? Isn't it looking more and more likely there will be SIX cars. And possiby even eight if all the stars aline properly??
There's the 2 official ones, 2 satellite (Egg or Atomic ones), plus the ones sold already privateers and finally one still up for grabs? Does Vauxhall have a 3rd (backup) car?

**touringlegend** · 26 Oct 2002, 23:31 (Ref:414291)

I think what Sim meant was would the actual red and white liviried Vauxhall Motorsport team be running 3 or more cars.

Reido Rules · 27 Oct 2002, 12:42 (Ref:414651)

VMS may have a third car if egg don't run, but otherwisw I think we'll have same format to this year.

Will barwell stick with their Astras? although it indicates they will, there has been no confirmation.

speedy king · 27 Oct 2002, 14:53 (Ref:414714)

I was told Barwell are going to europe however i read in Autosport about two weeks ago that they are hoping to run touring and production car's in the BTCC.

pink69 · 5 Nov 2002, 11:59 (Ref:422098)

Aren't Gary Ayles after the 2002 Astra's. They could be the 3rd and 4th cars.

redshoes · 5 Nov 2002, 12:21 (Ref:422109)

GA have 2 Astra. We are talking about Triple Eight running a 3rd and 4th car, as they did with Egg Sport this year.

Reido Rules · 5 Nov 2002, 19:07 (Ref:422395)

Barwell are considering ditching the Astra's and going for some Mg's so even if egg turn up we may still ahve 6, if they don't 4. But if all vauxhall interest aligns then there will be 8.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Gerald's Fourth Driver?	Joey Jo Jo	ChampCar World Series	65	9 Oct 2002 15:34
Fourth Wallace Brother has been found!!!	Lars	NASCAR & Stock Car Racing	4	11 Sep 2002 13:17
Why was ralf not allowed a fourth run?	z2252314	Formula One	31	24 Jun 2002 12:54
from the pits to fourth !?	Happy Hippo	National & International Single Seaters	4	16 Sep 2001 15:28