[BTCC] BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[Sodemo]

I recall Colin had a failure at Snetterton in the 1-series, which might well have cost him the title, (prop shaft if I recall?).

[Spanner monkey]

Now if its no spectators still in 2021 would it be a good idea for the BTCC to visit Anglsey?
Its's a great track

[S griffin]

It's in a very remote location which would mean you would unlikely to get fans anyway. Not sure how good the facilities are there? The track seems to be up to standard though

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by Spanner monkey

Now if its no spectators still in 2021 would it be a good idea for the BTCC to visit Anglsey?

https://brscc.co.uk/important-announ...22-23-meeting/
BRSCC have had to cancel a club meeting due to not being able to meet Welsh Government guidelines, and that was for a very small meeting where they had already culled races from the timetable to reduce the number of competitors.

Chances of BTCC racing there even without spectators is nil.

[auroan]

Originally Posted by redshoes

https://brscc.co.uk/important-announ...22-23-meeting/
BRSCC have had to cancel a club meeting due to not being able to meet Welsh Government guidelines, and that was for a very small meeting where they had already culled races from the timetable to reduce the number of competitors.

Chances of BTCC racing there even without spectators is nil.

The chances of BTCC racing at Anglesey have always been nil. Just getting into the circuit is a nightmare as its a long single track access road with limited passing spots. Then the paddock area is far to small for TOCA

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by auroan

The chances of BTCC racing at Anglesey have always been nil. Just getting into the circuit is a nightmare as its a long single track access road with limited passing spots. Then the paddock area is far to small for TOCA

I understand the access issues - and accept they are likely a show-stopper.

Is the available paddock space any worse than Knockhill or Croft?

[S griffin]

At least Croft and Knockhill have a full set of garages. Not sure how many Anglesey have if at all

[thetool]

Originally Posted by S griffin

At least Croft and Knockhill have a full set of garages. Not sure how many Anglesey have if at all

https://www.angleseycircuit.com/trac...usive-testing/

22 with capacity for 44 cars.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by S griffin

At least Croft and Knockhill have a full set of garages. Not sure how many Anglesey have if at all

Both Croft and Knockhill don't have enough garages to accommodate the BTCC grid.

[peebee2]

Originally Posted by S griffin

At least Croft and Knockhill have a full set of garages. Not sure how many Anglesey have if at all

Anglesey have a fine and modern row of garages.

If you are judging circuits by garages, you’d never want to go to the Thruxton ****hole ever again!

[S griffin]

I wouldn’t have known about Anglesey, as it doesn’t host any major races. It’s probably best known for being the Fifth Gear test track

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by S griffin

I wouldn’t have known about Anglesey, as it doesn’t host any major races. It’s probably best known for being the Fifth Gear test track

The Truxton garages have a British history blue plaque Are they listed?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

The Truxton garages have a British history blue plaque Are they listed?

The only 'official' blue plaques in the UK are in London.
Lots of other schemes exist where organisations have erected plaques, but these are always informal.

The blue plaque at Thruxton is fake. It was a joke gift given to BARC by Alan Gow on 2010, and is fixed to the race control building.

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Both Croft and Knockhill don't have enough garages to accommodate the BTCC grid.

Nor Thruxton or Snetterton when there is a full grid, though they should fit this year.

But Anglesey's issue isn't garage space rather the space for a support race paddock and the lack of local infrastructure.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Nor Thruxton or Snetterton when there is a full grid, though they should fit this year.

But Anglesey's issue isn't garage space rather the space for a support race paddock and the lack of local infrastructure.

This is my question. How much less paddock space is there compared to knockhill?

[Daverb]

Talking of Knockhill

No news on their request to be a test event with the Scottish government

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

This is my question. How much less paddock space is there compared to knockhill?

Just done some very crude measurements using Google Maps, and Anglesey is approx 12,000m2

Croft is approx 35,000m2 and Knockhill and Thruxton both around 20,000m2.

Donington Park is approx 48,000m2

[bella]

not sure if you’re including the overflow space at knockhill in that calculation outside the main gate to the left, but if not that’s used sometimes as well. my rusty memory says that if they’re using the long circuit anglesey don’t really have any space of that kind. not sure the sheep will share either

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by bella

not sure if you’re including the overflow space at knockhill in that calculation outside the main gate to the left, but if not that’s used sometimes as well. my rusty memory says that if they’re using the long circuit anglesey don’t really have any space of that kind. not sure the sheep will share either

I was, as BTCC usually uses that.

I didn't include any of the grass at Thruxton though, even though it often holds hospitality units which are in the paddock at other locations

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by Daverb

Talking of Knockhill

No news on their request to be a test event with the Scottish government

Next govt review is not until Thurs 20th, 2 days before the event, so whatever is decided will be very last minute.

[auroan]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Just done some very crude measurements using Google Maps, and Anglesey is approx 12,000m2

Croft is approx 35,000m2 and Knockhill and Thruxton both around 20,000m2.

Donington Park is approx 48,000m2

Yup. I've raced at Anglesey. We could only just get a BRSCC club meeting into the paddock.

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Next govt review is not until Thurs 20th, 2 days before the event, so whatever is decided will be very last minute.

That date is 9 days before Knockhill, 2 days before Oulton 😉

[Moneyseeker]

Mountune seeing sale or investor....

Mountune, the specialists in Ford products for the road and track, is currently seeking a potential sale or investment partner for its UK business. The company has engaged KPMG to help them find an investor to recapitalise the business and to unlock management’s growth aspirations for this iconic automotive performance brand. With 40 years heritage, the business has provided race engines globally to professional trophy winning race teams and developed a robust aftermarket performance parts business, with a loyal and affluent customer base, selling globally through their online platform and dealers.

[RS67]

Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

Mountune seeing sale or investor....

Mountune, the specialists in Ford products for the road and track, is currently seeking a potential sale or investment partner for its UK business. The company has engaged KPMG to help them find an investor to recapitalise the business and to unlock management’s growth aspirations for this iconic automotive performance brand. With 40 years heritage, the business has provided race engines globally to professional trophy winning race teams and developed a robust aftermarket performance parts business, with a loyal and affluent customer base, selling globally through their online platform and dealers.

This was already an existing plan for 2020.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by RS67

This was already an existing plan for 2020.

Yes, but that deal fell through, and the firm has now appointed KPMG as a result of COVID-19 impacts.

'The 40-year-old Essex firm, famed for its engineering expertise on road and track, was due to receive an injection of cash from a new investor earlier this year, but Covid-19 interrupted the deal. It's now back on the market, with hopes for a quick turnaround so it can return to pre-lockdown form.'

Their press release (which was quoted by Moneyseeker) regarding the appointment of KPMG is dated 17 Aug 2020.

Andrew Williams: "We are owned by a venture capital business who have decided to realise their part of their investment in the group. We have appointed KPMG to find the right new investor to assist management in realising our current plans."