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Silverstone National, 23/24 September, Rds. 25/26/27
Its time for the penultimate meeting of the 2023 season!
Not the most interesting (in terms of layout) or aesthetically pleasing of circuits, but Silverstone's National Circuit can produce some good racing. Timetable BARC Noticeboard Qualifying Livestream [Scheduled to start at 15:30] TV Times: ITV4 - 11:00 - 18:10 Key BTCC Times: Race 1: 11:30 Race 2: 14:25 Race 3: 17:10 Support Series in Action: Porsche Carrera Cup GB, Porsche Sprint Challenge GB, MINI Challenge JCW, and a warm welcome to the Caterham Seven Championship UK |
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Track limits at T1 could be interesting…
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I wouldn't be surprised if we see 30+ lap times deleted in qualifying.
Does anyone know how many corners are being monitored for track limits this weekend? Obviously Copse, but there's also been problems in previous years as they turn on to the Wellington Straight (the exit as they use the cut-through between Maggots/Becketts and Aintree), and the apex and exit of Brooklands. Luffield has the gravel deterrent. I vaguely remember someone (Boardley?) getting pinged for regularly cutting Woodcote a few years ago. |
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What would be the latest that Team HARD could enter Huff for the last two rounds?
I know all the rumours and suggestions (and some would say confirmed) talk is that he will be there, but as far as the regs go, is there a cut-off before the meeting where it has to be confirmed? |
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I must admit that , with just 3 days before the teams arrive at Silverstone, that there is no entry list published, even if it said that it was subject to amendment. |
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'Any subsequent change to an Entrant's registered car, or driver, during the course of the Championship is by application to and approval of the Administrator.' |
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I had wondered if there was an extra fee. But I think I'm getting myself mixed up with the deadline for the season entries? I'm sure there was something (I can't find it now) about Jade Edwards being a late addition beyond the entry date for this season. |
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'Drivers who are accepted into the Championship after Friday, March 24th, 2023, will be classified as Late Registrations and may incur a 20% entry fee surcharge at the Administrator’s discretion.' however: 'BTCC teams may nominate a substitute driver in exceptional circumstances. [...] No extra registration fee is payable.' At a guess - Huff's first appearance may have been accepted as a substitute, but if he appears again, it is likely as a change to the registered driver (and so might have to pay a surcharge. |
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Spin the HARD driver wheel of (mis)fortune and it lands on ....
https://www.btcc.net/2023/09/19/thom...season-climax/ Bobby Thompson |
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Can’t complain!! Hope he can end the year on a high
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Entry List Its an early list so there is a chance of a few changes before Friday.
Confirms Bobby Thompson at Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown MINI JCWs - 19 entries Debut of Spencer Russell at Graves Motorsport. Scheduled return of Sam Smith at Hybrid Tune. Of the full-time entries, Cordell and both Petters are absent. The declining size of the grid may be behind the addition of a scholarship and a new sub-class for 2024. Porsche Carrera Cup GB - 21 entries No Am class - Sherwood is already champion and was the last remaining Am entry. No Richardson Racing. Return of Gus Burton to JTR. Theo Edgerton is listed as returning to the championship, now competing for Toro Verde [I believe this entry was originally earmarked for Tio Ellinas]. Porsche Sprint Challenge GB - 18 entries Appears to be the same entry as Donington, minus John White. Caterham Seven Championship UK- 24 entries I know very little about this series, but 24 entries makes this the largest support series this weekend. Last edited by SSmith; 19 Sep 2023 at 14:27. |
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More on the Thompson story, and it sounds like Huff is seriously considering a full return next year. “It was great for Tony [Gilham, Hard boss] to get me in the car at Knockhill, but unfortunately the stars haven’t aligned for the rest of the season,” Huff told Autosport. “I will be attending Silverstone on Saturday to speak to teams about potential opportunities for next year for sure. “We’ve moved back to the UK [from Huff’s former residence in Dubai] and the BTCC is something I’d love to do. “It’s on my doorstep, it’s where I grew up, and it’s where I’d love to finish my career off.” |
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Not that I begrudge a single element of that. He's a world champion and has more right than most to expect to earn a living from his racing. Last edited by thetool; 19 Sep 2023 at 15:21. |
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Very sorry to see that Dan Kirby has passed away.
I'd imagine that WSR/MB/Jake Hill will be running a sticker on their car (along with a couple of others with Trade Price links.) Very sad indeed when we lose people who are young. |
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I don't know if this refers to an American Dan Kirby who passed away recently.
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I know that, but as 'thetool' says above there doesn't seem to be any social media announcements, that I can see, about his passing. However, a man of the same name in the USA, although older than this Dan, has recently passed away and that is all over social media. |
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https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00087128476062
Seeing some other posts, it appears to be a tragic moment that speculation should be avoided in terms of the circumstances. |
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