[BTCC] BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[S griffin]

I still remember in 08 ITV4 having to trim their coverage of the tin tops in a couple of meetings due to the Tour de France

[Alfisti]

The Giulietta on the left is a road car that was stickered up for early publicity at a time the racecar was nothing more than bits and pieces. With many bits and pieces yet to be made.

[Evantra]

According to Matt James on FP1 commentary, Laser Tools have big plans that aren't far away from being revealed (something along those lines)

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by Evantra

According to Matt James on FP1 commentary, Laser Tools have big plans that aren't far away from being revealed (something along those lines)

Infinity?

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Infinity?

And beyond?

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Infinity?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzy2dgEUOhY

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Infinity?

Given the age, length and lack of development on those cars I'm not sure it'd be a step forwards!

[btccbloke]

well they were prepping them for TCT/TCR/Stewart Lines Cup but there were no takers, they are RWD so theres still the arguable advantage there, if they are actually developed properly they could be a step up from the merc which lets be honest is at the end of its cycle

[redshoes]

I don't think they were ever prepping the cars for TCT, despite what Stewart Lines would have you believe.

The Infinity has never run with RML sub frames, only the original GPRM parts, and arguably never run by a proper team. Think of it as a blank sheet of paper. Whereas with the Merc, they've done everything they can do, there's little or no further improvements to be had.

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Infinity?

Sorry typo. Insignia

[S griffin]

Weren't Moffat thinking of running the Infinity in the TCT series?

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Weren't Moffat thinking of running the Infinity in the TCT series?

That's what I thought but maybe it was just a bluff to show people they had the cars

[Ant25]

Of what I’ve seen shedden isn’t doing to well in WTCR so do you think we will make a return next season or stay there a couple more years?


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[Ant25]

On what I’ve seen of shedden in WTCR he isn’t doing to well so do you think he will return next season to the BTCC or stay at WTCR a bit longer?

[Ant25]

On what I’ve seen shedden isn’t doing to well in WTCR do you think he will call it a day in that and come back to the BTCC next season or stay in the WTCR a bit longer??

[auroan]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Weren't Moffat thinking of running the Infinity in the TCT series?

Yes. But not for Moffat. They were.... and still are available for a paying arrive and drive customer.

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by btccbloke

That's what I thought but maybe it was just a bluff to show people they had the cars

Stewart Lines posted a lot of team names as potential entries. That was really just people who might have a car available for the right price. Didn't mean that any or all of them were actively looking to enter.

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Stewart Lines posted a lot of team names as potential entries. That was really just people who might have a car available for the right price. Didn't mean that any or all of them were actively looking to enter.

The post I refer to was by the Moffats themselves, seem to think Aiden was posting pics of them in a workshop saying they were prepping them for TCT asking people to contact them for drives and talking up how competitive they would be, it was not Stewart Lines, tho I accept he did later add this to his wishlist of entries

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by redshoes

I don't think they were ever prepping the cars for TCT, despite what Stewart Lines would have you believe.

The Infinity has never run with RML sub frames, only the original GPRM parts, and arguably never run by a proper team. Think of it as a blank sheet of paper. Whereas with the Merc, they've done everything they can do, there's little or no further improvements to be had.

Defo the Infiniti was a Mickey Mouse team, with Mickey Mouse budget. With a decent engineer and driver and some money there's no reason it couldn't be competitive. And the Merc is past its peak of the odd win here and there...

[Greem]

Continuity (or same old, same old?) through to 2026:

http://www.btcc.net/2019/07/04/toca-...l-end-of-2026/

(I'm finding it hard to rationalise the fact that will be more than a quarter of the way into the 21st century!)

[Sodemo]

Has there been any news on the hybrid tech that is supposed to be coming in at some point in the future?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

Has there been any news on the hybrid tech that is supposed to be coming in at some point in the future?

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BTCC receives 11 hybrid supply tenders, decision expected in July

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

Has there been any news on the hybrid tech that is supposed to be coming in at some point in the future?

From the article that Grahame linked to:

Originally Posted by Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive

“It’s important for the long-term stability of the BTCC for us to be able to confirm that we will continue to operate this great Championship until at least the end of 2026.

“This enables us to now embark on firm planning and making those extended commitments – including the introduction of hybrid energy – that are vital to ensure the continued growth of this fantastic championship.”

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

From the article that Grahame linked to:

Is there a danger of oversimplyfying this? Surely a hybrid system would require a new gearbox and where would the batteries be stored in current cars? Not the work of morning and maybe not the £20k per car suggested?

[Alfisti]

I don't know of any hybrid road cars with proper manual boxes, they are all full or partial autos. Cue someone about to educate us otherwise...