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Old 27 Sep 2022, 12:15 (Ref:4127658)   #126
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The lack of exposure of the British GT package means those who rely on real sponsorship (as opposed to wealthy parents) won't see Juniors as an attractive option any more.
Presumably the cost of entry will become a lot cheaper as part of the British GT package rather than TOCA so that may offset that?

Are there are any juniors who rely on "real" sponsorship rather than family connections?
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Old 27 Sep 2022, 13:35 (Ref:4127663)   #127
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Agreed - I though that drivers were not meant to be afraid of telling us how they really feel? You can't tell me that he genuinely is positive about the BTCC?
Exactly. Apart from any stresses of securing funding these drivers have one of the best jobs in the world. Ingram has good reason to be cheerful and optimistic. When he's had bad luck he's good at making a joke out of it as well.

It doesn't come across as "kid's TV" to me (though I get how it could and now we'll all be thinking about it next time he's interviewed ) - I find the optimism refreshing and even a little inspiring.

He showed some self-awareness in an interview on Sunday referencing his "glass half full" attitude. Maybe he's learnt to craft a character to play, a bit like JP's supposed pantomime villain persona (I can't say I really noticed it but then I grew up as a JP fan).

Anyway, bring on Brands!

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Old 27 Sep 2022, 13:56 (Ref:4127668)   #128
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It doesn't come across as "kid's TV" to me (though I get how it could and now we'll all be thinking about it next time he's interviewed ) - I find the optimism refreshing and even a little inspiring.
Wait until Ting-A-Ling-A-Loo gets played on the Brands Podium at the end of the season. Kids TV it might not be, but it is harmless immaturity that raises a smile.
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Old 27 Sep 2022, 14:04 (Ref:4127670)   #129
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Wait until Ting-A-Ling-A-Loo gets played on the Brands Podium at the end of the season. Kids TV it might not be, but it is harmless immaturity that raises a smile.
you imagine him doing something like this ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFFykQIrPCk
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you imagine him doing something like this ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFFykQIrPCk
I was more thinking that he will be sticking his finger in his ear.
In fact, he's already promised that he will if he gets the right results.

What's the reference to that video?
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Old 27 Sep 2022, 14:47 (Ref:4127674)   #131
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He showed some self-awareness in an interview on Sunday referencing his "glass half full" attitude. Maybe he's learnt to craft a character to play, a bit like JP's supposed pantomime villain persona (I can't say I really noticed it but then I grew up as a JP fan).
Tingram was in Platos KX Academy, so he almost certainly learnt a lot of promotional tricks there. Plato has never made any bones about it being important for a driver to stand out from the crowd.
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Old 27 Sep 2022, 15:05 (Ref:4127676)   #132
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Presumably the cost of entry will become a lot cheaper as part of the British GT package rather than TOCA so that may offset that?
It's unlikely. I don't believe that entry fees are significantly different. For example, F4 entry fees are (on a per round basis) not much higher than GB3 entry fees. Also, F4 includes Friday testing. Other entrants pay several hundred pounds less to race on the GT package rather than TOCA. However, given the costs of competing (and the number of rounds) such differences don't amount to a huge proportion of drivers' budgets.
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Old 27 Sep 2022, 23:57 (Ref:4127704)   #133
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Presumably the cost of entry will become a lot cheaper as part of the British GT package rather than TOCA so that may offset that?

Are there are any juniors who rely on "real" sponsorship rather than family connections?
I think the cost will be perhaps £300 lower per weekend. But a set of tyres is £900, and you'll get through at least two of them.

When you're spending well over £120,000 of someone else's money, and extra £300 a week is nothing.
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I am not up to speed on exactly what testing restrictions are in place for BTCC teams, however if I were WSR I would be doing as much testing as possible at Silverstone National circuit as it seems the car never goes well there.
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Old 6 Oct 2022, 09:47 (Ref:4128866)   #135
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however if I were WSR I would be doing as much testing as possible at Silverstone National circuit as it seems the car never goes well there.
Jake Hill disagrees!
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Jake Hill disagrees!
Hah, I knew someone would bring up the Jake Hill element!

It does raise the question though, why could Jake drag a laptime out of the car, but Turks and Jelly couldn't? I guess there isn't any setup data sharing taking place? I don't even know if that would be of a benefit anyway if the drivers have different driving styles etc.
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Old 6 Oct 2022, 13:11 (Ref:4128893)   #137
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I think that some of the difference between Hill and Turkington is all about mindset. Turkington is going for points and trying to keep out of trouble, whilst Hill, much like Sutton in earlier years, is currently going for hell or bust. Jelley has neither the speed of Hill or the finesse of Turkington.
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Turkington is probably wise in his old year, especially with 4 titles behind him, whilst Hill is still young and will be wanting his first title
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Old 7 Oct 2022, 14:32 (Ref:4129017)   #139
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maybe Turkington will have to be rear gunner for Hill ? cos near 30 points gap on Sutton he has no chance
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Only when it's mathematically impossible for Turks to win. Why would they sacrifice Colin when anything could happen to Jake?
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