[BTCC] Round Ten, Brands Hatch GP 08-09 Oct, Races 28,29 & 30

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by Jon411

Sutton could be in a vulnerable situation if Colin gets him off the line in Race 2 as I expect Colin to be Jake's rear-gunner, he seemed to let Jake go pretty easily when Jake got back past him.



Think the result of Race 2 is going to pretty much decide if Ingram gets the title or not as I don't think the Ford of BMW have the speed to be able to outscore him by however many points it ends up being if Tom wins Race 2.

Yep, exactly, looking at who is where, it seems it might be more of Ingram v Hill but we'll see ofc

[BTCC frog]

We are going to end up with a situation where they are all really close on points, Ingram slightly ahead, but starting in the lower reaches of the top ten for race three in reverse championship order and having to fight back to the front to win the title. We could even get a situation like 2016 where one driver has to make an overtake on track on his rival to win the title. It could not be set up much better than this. (Hopefully it will not now end up being anticlimatic).

Ash Sutton proved in that race why he is the best driver on the grid right now. It reminded me of Turkington's title-winning performance in 2009 with the damaged BMW. Incredible defensive driving, and for me more evidence that success ballast should return, albeit only for qualifying and race two. But I will still be supporting Ingram in the finale because Sutton has won it three times already!

I was also surprised to hear that it was Turkington's tenth consecutive title decider. After all my raving about Plato doing it from 2006-16, Turkington has had just as long a period of brilliance in the BTCC.

[porsche962fan]

another fine race by Ginettas

this cars remind be of early 90s super tourers

[thetool]

I fear the last Ginetta Junior race is in danger of getting booted given how far behind schedule they've fallen + how early it gets dark now it's mid-October.

[Matt K]

Sutton going nowhere sadly. That's it when it comes to his allegedly divine luck.
Hill will get it I think.

[Robin Marriott]

What a race! Gutted for Ash, whatever is going on with the car I don’t think the team can make a significant enough improvement for race 3 so he’d need Tom and Jake not to finish at all to win this now.

I think it might finally be Tom’s year.

[porsche962fan]

Tingram 383
Hill 372
Sutton 369

Turkington out of chance , guess rear gunner for Hill

[Matt K]

Sutton's fight is almost over I'm afraid. Pretty frustrating. Too many times this season the car looked like a racing brick.
Don't think there are big chances for any turnaround unless some *divine luck* comes into play.

If not Ash, then I hope Tingram will get the championship! Regardless of the outcome, EXCELR8 have gone an incredible journey since running these old MGs around the back of the field.

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Sutton's fight is almost over I'm afraid. Pretty frustrating. Too many times this season the car looked like a racing brick.
Don't think there are big chances for any turnaround unless some *divine luck* comes into play.

don't worry, Tingram and Hill take eachother out and Sutton will win it, if Tingram DNF, Sutton would need 15 points !!

[Robin Marriott]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

don't worry, Tingram and Hill take eachother out and Sutton will win it, if Tingram DNF, Sutton would need 15 points !!

Are you ok?

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

don't worry, Tingram and Hill take eachother out and Sutton will win it

Okay, thanks for your prophecy, I guess accurate as always! :P

[Matt K]

Seems Jason is making fool of everyone with his 'may or may not be' last race but this time it looks like really it is his last race....or maybe not

[porsche962fan]

did he say PAWN star or PORN star ?

could totally imagine him as a pawn star dealing with old items

[porsche962fan]

we can congratulate WSR for winning the manufacturers title

NAPA Racing for wining the teams titles

and Cooky won the indy title

[Evantra]

Already starting to look dark round the GP loop!

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Already starting to look dark round the GP loop!

That's just shadows from the trees. It's still bright sunshine on most of the circuit. Feels like plenty of daylight remaining.

[porsche962fan]

that's real racing!!

[Matt K]

What a drama for Thompson! Pity! Could've been a fantastic result.
Glad the title rivals survived the start of the race.

For the championship's sake, I hope we'll bid farewell to some backmarkers next year but that's probably a wishful thinking...

[thetool]

Tom Ingram would be a very worthy winner if that's how it plays out. Been there or there-abouts for years now, keeps himself out of trouble and his competitors rarely have a bad word to say about him. I was surprised when he made the decision to leave Speedworks (or had the decision made for him due to sponsor clashes?), but linking up with the then unproven Excelr8 has certainly paid dividends.

[thetool]

Ash Sutton takes second in the championship on the very last lap, for what it's worth.

[porsche962fan]

congrats to Tingram for finally won it !!

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by thetool

Ash Sutton takes second in the championship on the very last lap, for what it's worth.

the 3 in a row curse was stronger than his luck but he was damn close

[Matt K]

A well-deserved championship title for Tingram, at last! A long time coming, but absolutely deserved.
Sutton's racecraft is a masterclass, no idea how he could defend so long with such an inferior car.
Hope he'll come back stronger next year but I'm very happy for Tingram.

[Robin Marriott]

Watched that from behind the sofa, especially that dive into paddock.

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by Robin Marriott

Watched that from behind the sofa, especially that dive into paddock.

Haha relatable!