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Old 29 Mar 2013, 16:15 (Ref:3226416)   #1
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Brands Hatch Indy 2013 rounds 1-2-3

the BTCC boys will have to forgot the easter eggs until later as it is race time. last year there was a car on its roof in which ITV cameras missed it but not youtubers. also 7 cars in one gravel trap last year caused by M. Jackson with his engine going bang (at least ITV cameras got that one). and for the 2nd year running we have a different man in the ITV4 box.

so last year race winners were Collard, Neal and Plato

time of the three races will be in BST (reason clocks go forward this easter) are (and i have just checked the timetable) 11.47am for race 1, race 2 is at 2.17pm and the last BTCC race is at its normal time of 5.05pm.

all races are due for 24 laps but as we know when the safety car comes out laps normally get added
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 17:03 (Ref:3226450)   #2
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the BTCC boys will have to forgot the easter eggs until later as it is race time. last year there was a car on its roof in which ITV cameras missed it but not youtubers. also 7 cars in one gravel trap last year caused by M. Jackson with his engine going bang (at least ITV cameras got that one). and for the 2nd year running we have a different man in the ITV4 box.

so last year race winners were Collard, Neal and Plato

time of the three races will be in BST (reason clocks go forward this easter) are (and i have just checked the timetable) 11.47am for race 1, race 2 is at 2.17pm and the last BTCC race is at its normal time of 5.05pm.

all races are due for 24 laps but as we know when the safety car comes out laps normally get added

Support grids are looking good-great. Cold weather, possibly a bit of rain. Excited doesn't quite cut it, can't wait...
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 18:58 (Ref:3226538)   #3
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Support grids are looking good-great. Cold weather, possibly a bit of rain. Excited doesn't quite cut it, can't wait...

Perhaps you could advise how many cars in each of the support races as I have heard that some of the support races would not fill half the grid at Lydden!
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 19:21 (Ref:3226550)   #4
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maybe they were allowed to shakedown today because they didn't were at mediaday ?
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 19:26 (Ref:3226551)   #5
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Quick Comparison of last years and this years HARD cars lots of visible changes to the body work which should make it stronger compared with last years car.
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 20:00 (Ref:3226562)   #6
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yes, I notice instead of using VXR front/rear bumpers, they've gone for a standard insignia look...

anyone else think the Cole car looks like it's ride hight is far too high particularly at the front?
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 20:45 (Ref:3226588)   #7
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maybe they were allowed to shakedown today because they didn't were at mediaday ?
As with last year I believe all teams were allowed to carry out a very brief shakedown at the end of support practice today. Certainly was the case last year.
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 21:16 (Ref:3226599)   #8
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 22:08 (Ref:3226633)   #9
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No sign of the VW. Turning a wheel for the first time in free practice is always an ominous sign.
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 22:19 (Ref:3226638)   #10
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Perhaps you could advise how many cars in each of the support races as I have heard that some of the support races would not fill half the grid at Lydden!
Grids should be as follows:

BTCC = 26 Cars

Ginetta Supercup = 17 Cars

Ginetta Juniors = 14 Cars

Renault Clio Cup = 23 Cars

Porsche Carrera GB = 13 Cars

Formula Ford = 14 Cars
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Old 29 Mar 2013, 22:44 (Ref:3226648)   #11
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Thanks for the support race figures.

If the figures are correct the Clios are strong, but as for the rest that,s an average of 14 cars for four championships.

Hopefully it can only get better, because it will be a poor advert for our premier motorsport series.
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 00:26 (Ref:3226671)   #12
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Grids should be as follows:

BTCC = 26 Cars

Ginetta Supercup = 17 Cars

Ginetta Juniors = 14 Cars

Renault Clio Cup = 23 Cars

Porsche Carrera GB = 13 Cars

Formula Ford = 14 Cars
It should be noted these are conservative estimates too, (Not like 10-10ths to be negative towards the BTCC? SHOCKING! )

Hoping FFord is decent racing, want this series to take off to stand up to Palmer's latest vanity project, plus the history of FFord must be protected even if they stupidly decided to put slicks and wings on it....

BTCC should be great as ever, bumper grid for this year once we get the season underway.
Not convinced on Addison yet but lets give him the benefit of the doubt for a few meetings until we decide on if he's any good or not.
I assume Porche money means he'll have to fill time during their processions too, hope he's up to THAT task.
(Tho I heard an interview with him really saying he loves all forms of motorsport, except for Caterham racing? What's with the random slagging of one of the best examples of racing there is? )
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 01:02 (Ref:3226681)   #13
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Still Team Hard delivers to the first race.
Impressive to say the least!

Hope for them to quiet the most of the haters.

Its a helty staring grid for beeing the first race.
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 01:44 (Ref:3226690)   #14
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Anyone got all the old TTT's, send us a PM.
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 07:38 (Ref:3226741)   #15
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When did their field desintigrate like that? Didn't they have twice as many cars last year?
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 07:51 (Ref:3226743)   #16
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Does anybody know if it's BTCC live on the internet ?
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 09:02 (Ref:3226752)   #17
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 09:27 (Ref:3226770)   #18
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When did their field desintigrate like that? Didn't they have twice as many cars last year?
I think last year there were around 18 cars. This year many of last years entrants have moved to GT cup racing. Im guessing due to cost.
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 09:51 (Ref:3226777)   #19
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That's a pretty decent looking machine, hope it goes as well as it looks.
Anyhow time to set off to Brands now.
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I think last year there were around 18 cars. This year many of last years entrants have moved to GT cup racing. Im guessing due to cost.
And the year before was in the mid 20s. But the years before that the grids were similar to now. Maybe proper GT racing is more accessible now reflected in the strength of Brit GT.
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Old 30 Mar 2013, 09:56 (Ref:3226779)   #21
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A bit disapointed about Formula Ford only aving 12 cars for Brands :/
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Good looking beast, can't wait to see it in action. Hopefully not too many gremlins when it has it's first run.

Brands here I come, this weekend's been too long coming
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Some of you may know already but you can follow the practice times on the BTCC mobile app. Don't know what the (S2) next to Tordoff's name means though
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Qualifying is due to be streamed live here later this afternoon. Between now and then you can see the TSL timings.
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