BTCC 2018 in-season discussion

[RS67]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

AmD have axed Boardman.

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I heard today that seat has been filled by a driver moving from another team.

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by RS67

I heard today that seat has been filled by a driver moving from another team.

I am thinking Jake Hill who doesnt seem as happy under the Team Hard banner this year

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by btccbloke

I am thinking Jake Hill who doesnt seem as happy under the Team Hard banner this year

Links up with HARD testing extra drivers next week, and TOC was specifically mentioned to be in "the #24 car".

Though is the MG really much of a step up?

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Though is the MG really much of a step up?

Possibly, possibly not. Jake has worked with Shaun before and maybe he was more comfortable at AmD than HARD?

Certainly for me the CC has been a disappointment after the superb performances that Jake and Mike Epps managed in the old Avensis.

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by btccbloke

I am thinking Jake Hill who doesnt seem as happy under the Team Hard banner this year

If I were a betting man, that’s where my money would be! Though I’m not gambler.............

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Given the statement made by Tom I am very disappointed that he found out indirectly via social media.

Tom: chin up lad, you're certainly good enough to run competitively at this level.

I do hope for a swift return.

Agree; really doesn't make the team look very good and I would expect better from AmD.

He mentioned he was leading the Forever Forward standings too (and he's not even been the worst finisher in the team) so he's certainly got the ability - though personally I struggle to see him back in the BTCC.

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Links up with HARD testing extra drivers next week, and TOC was specifically mentioned to be in "the #24 car".

Though is the MG really much of a step up?

Car wise the MG and VW are pretty closely matched at the moment, tho it is possibly more the change of environment thats needed for him

[S griffin]

Seems quite a few drivers these days find out via social media that they have lost their drives.

[Juntos]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Seems quite a few drivers these days find out via social media that they have lost their drives.

Humans are social creatures, and we crave belonging. The rise of social media has created space where we can shyly, anonymously and protectively seek external approval for our goals, likes, deepest fears and desires.
However, this validation comes at a price! Our obsession with likes on social media is causing low self esteem, poor body image and negative mental health, racing drivers included.

[Racer65]

Originally Posted by Juntos

However, this validation comes at a price! Our obsession with likes on social media is causing low self esteem, poor body image and negative mental health, racing drivers included.

Expect the likes of Vettel who has nothing to do with social media. Not sure there are that many racing drivers on social media who "crave" likes. A top level driver is rarely the needy, external validation personality type. Yes they generally need to feel wanted and appreciated by the team but that's a different thing to random people liking their instagram posts.

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Racer65

Expect the likes of Vettel who has nothing to do with social media. Not sure there are that many racing drivers on social media who "crave" likes. A top level driver is rarely the needy, external validation personality type. Yes they generally need to feel wanted and appreciated by the team but that's a different thing to random people liking their instagram posts.

You've not seen Tom Coronel then.....

[AmD Tuning]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

AmD have axed Boardman.

Given the statement made by Tom I am very disappointed that he found out indirectly via social media.

Tom: chin up lad, you're certainly good enough to run competitively at this level.

I do hope for a swift return.

It would be disappointing but as with lots of things on the internet its not true.


Phone call followed by an email the day before and then a final email in the morning.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by AmD Tuning

It would be disappointing but as with lots of things on the internet its not true.

Not trying to take any sides here - and I'm sure the truth lies somewhere between the driver's side of events and your own.

But isn't it a bit ironic to use the internet to claim that things on the internet are not true?

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

But isn't it a bit ironic to use the internet to claim that things on the internet are not true?

As Abe Lincoln is purported to have said, not everything that you read on the web can be taken as gospel!

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

As Abe Lincoln is purported to have said, not everything that you read on the web can be taken as gospel!

[Bramzel]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

You've not seen Tom Coronel then.....

He's not the needy, external validation kind of guy either though. Just somebody who knows how to manage his personal marketing, his online presence might be a bigger factor in him still racing than his performance on track.

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by Bramzel

He's not the needy, external validation kind of guy either though. Just somebody who knows how to manage his personal marketing, his online presence might be a bigger factor in him still racing than his performance on track.

If you don't get followed on social media by Tom and Tim Coronel then you're doing something wrong! They seem to follow and un-follow me on Twitter on a regular basis. I'm assuming they've got a bot trawling accounts looking for motorsport related content. But yes - he does put a lot of stuff out there and without it he may well not be racing.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by RS67

I heard today that seat has been filled by a driver moving from another team.

One driver has already exited Team HARD, funny how that's not been in the PR spin from the Team

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Overboost

One driver has already exited Team HARD, funny how that's not been in the PR spin from the Team

Was he only supposed to blow the bloody doors off?

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Was he only supposed to blow the bloody doors off?

Or perhaps they were ensuring that not a lot of people know that

[S griffin]

So uncertain future for Team HARD now

[Londoner]

Originally Posted by BertMk2

If you don't get followed on social media by Tom and Tim Coronel then you're doing something wrong! They seem to follow and un-follow me on Twitter on a regular basis. I'm assuming they've got a bot trawling accounts looking for motorsport related content. But yes - he does put a lot of stuff out there and without it he may well not be racing.

I got so fed up I've blocked both of them, and now I get to watch Motorsport Twitter whinging about the Coronels with a smug look on my face.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by S griffin

So uncertain future for Team HARD now

It's a shame given the amount of work they've put in over the winter. They've shown flashes of speed (Bushell P5 at Brands and 2 cars in the top 10 at Oulton) but other than that have been nowhere. Maybe they've overworked themselves with 4 cars.

Certainly Tony's been very vocal on Twitter about boost so I guess that's where he feels the problem lies.

Hopefully they'll sort it out at the test, and, of the rumours are true, get an experienced driver (like TOC) to replace Hill.

Reckon we'll all be left guessing over the winter as to what the HARD cars will be next year! Personally I'm expecting a new build...

[porsche962fan]

^ don't understand

doesn't HARD have same engine and boost as Tingram and PMR ? if so they are nowhere near close their level

[btccbloke]

Originally Posted by Overboost

One driver has already exited Team HARD, funny how that's not been in the PR spin from the Team

any source on this or hearsay/guessing?