Who's in for BTCC 2001 ?

[fatbloke]

Vauxhall have apparently confirmed a couple of Astras, and Peugeot are said to be 'keen' to enter a works team. Who else do you see entering ? Will Ford and Honda stick around ? Will Nissan or Renault return ? Will Rover see the benefits and enter some 200's ?

[kmchow]

Fatbloke wrote:

>Who else do you see entering ? Will Ford and Honda stick >around?
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I'm not sure about Works teams, but at least one privateer Focus should race.

>Will Nissan or Renault return ?
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I suspect one, but not both? Out of the two, I would bet on Nissan first?

>Will Rover see the benefits and enter some 200's ?
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Rover?? Considering the company is in trouble, I don't think they will be racing. Unless they are betting and using their BTCC racing teams as a marketing gimmick? But even that sounds pretty risky... But it could be good for them?

I hope Volvo will return. Hopefully, the rest of the unannounced manufacturers will race their sedans???

[ganda123]

I might be wrong, but I've heard that Volvo will race C70 coupes in the DTM, and not enter the BTCC next year. Shame In this week's Autosprout Honda have said they are undecided.

[Andy H]

I think there's no doubt Rover have bigger priorities for their cash than motorsport!