BTCC 2019 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 144

Overboost · 11 Feb 2019, 15:28 (Ref:3883274)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

how do you know the TBL is held by a compnay and not the person?
you dont know what the contract is between toca and the licence holder.

I believe the question has been asked regarding 'a sale' don't know what the response from Gow was. So there are rumblings that might fit the rumour.

redshoes · 11 Feb 2019, 15:37 (Ref:3883277)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

'Nicolas Hamilton will re-join the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in 2019, for his first full assault on the series at the wheel of a ROKiT-sponsored Motorbase Performance Ford Focus RS.'

I was going to ask who the hell ROKiT are, but just seen they were also announced today as sponsors of Williams F1

850Estate · 11 Feb 2019, 15:45 (Ref:3883279)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Oof that livery is mess... but at least it's not white...

You'd think that creating an impressive black and red livery would be a relatively easy thing to do. They're two excellent racing colours to work with.

But nope...

btccbloke · 11 Feb 2019, 15:48 (Ref:3883281)

Well despite what some think of my views on him and his place in BTCC, I am being honest when I say I wish him well and look forward to being surprised by Nic

Robin Marriott · 11 Feb 2019, 16:57 (Ref:3883293)

That’s not a great livery, is it?!

Edit - looking closer it’s almost like the layout of it was already decided prior to Rokit being on board, their logo is on a black square rather than being integrated into the design.

Evantra · 11 Feb 2019, 17:06 (Ref:3883295)

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Originally Posted by Robin Marriott

That’s not a great livery, is it?!

Edit - looking closer it’s almost like the layout of it was already decided prior to Rokit being on board, their logo is on a black square rather than being integrated into the design.

Someone on Twitter desribing the livery as 'sick'. Looking at the Duo logo on the side, it is quite literally sick...

Either way, it's nice to see Nic bringing big brands into the BTCC... and despite not having a great track record so far, it is very admirable to see him back in the BTCC after what must've been a discouraging previous attempt and obviously because of his disablities. As always I wish him the best of luck!

schanche · 11 Feb 2019, 17:22 (Ref:3883297)

I actually like the livery to be honest, Been looking forward to this season after having watched many years ago and loosing interest, with the TV coverage over the past couple of years it has aroused my interest again along with a couple of drivers who I hope will surprise there critics this year.

jsmee · 11 Feb 2019, 17:24 (Ref:3883298)

I like it too. Its daring! And dual bonnet stripes on a Ford are always amazing.

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schanche · 11 Feb 2019, 17:29 (Ref:3883300)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

I like it too. Its daring! And dual bonnet stripes on a Ford are always amazing.

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Coming from my previous motorsport interest this is actually quite tame, time will tell but this will look good on track I’m sure

Csaba · 11 Feb 2019, 17:37 (Ref:3883302)

I also love the livery. Yes it is sick, but in a good way.
Everyone complains about plain white cars, or not lazy designs- like in F1, and when something impressive comes around the corner, they complain again- internet in a sentence

As for Nic, I wish all the best, but to be honest, I think Motorbase will have a 2017 like year all over again with this trio.

porsche962fan · 11 Feb 2019, 17:54 (Ref:3883304)

8 seats left then

MG - Excelr8 Motorsport - ???????
MG - Excelr8 Motorsport - Rob Smith

Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Mike Bushell
Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Bobby Thompson
Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Carl Boardley
Volkswagen CC - Team HARD - Michael Crees

Toyota Corolla - Speedworks - Tom Ingram

Mercedes A - Ciceley - Adam Morgan
Mercedes A - Ciceley - Dan Rowbottom

Mercedes A - Laser Tools - Aidan Moffat

Ford Focus - Motorbase - Tom Chilton
Ford Focus - Motorbase - Ollie Jackson
Ford Focus - Motorbase - Nicolas Hamilton

BMW 125 - WSR - Tom Oliphant
BMW 125 - WSR - Colin Turkington
BMW 125 - WSR - Andrew Jordan

BMW 125 - Team Parker - Stephen Jelley ????

Honda Civic - Team Dynamics - Matt Neal
Honda Civic - Team Dynamics - Dan Cammish

Honda Civic - BTC Racing - Chris Smiley
Honda Civic - BTC Racing - ????

Honda Civic - Simpson Racing - Matt Simpson

Honda Civic - AMD - Sam Tordoff
Honda Civic - AMD - Rory Butcher

Audi S3 - Trade Price Cars Racing - Jake Hill
Audi S3 - Trade Price Cars Racing - ???????

Vauxhall Astra - PMR - Josh Cook ?????
Vauxhall Astra - PMR - Jason Plato ?????

Subaru Levorg - BMR - Ash Sutton ???
Subaru Levorg - BMR - ???

porsche962fan · 11 Feb 2019, 17:57 (Ref:3883305)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

I like it too. Its daring! And dual bonnet stripes on a Ford are always amazing.

well it should be daring to be visible at the back of grid

thetool · 11 Feb 2019, 17:58 (Ref:3883308)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

He's been linked with the BTCC before, a decade ago, but that deal never came off.

Colin White who was rumoured to be entering an Integra under the CWS Racing banner mid 2007 after ASCAR imploded? Malcolm Klien was rumoured to be joining him in the old Peugeot 307 at the same time.

Evantra · 11 Feb 2019, 18:59 (Ref:3883315)

Chances of Lewis showing up one round to support his brother? Not sure if I should've said that sarcastically or not...

Alfisti · 11 Feb 2019, 19:22 (Ref:3883319)

Unless all of the rounds clash with F1 I would pretty much guarantee big bro will show up at least once.

aland · 11 Feb 2019, 19:41 (Ref:3883324)

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Originally Posted by thetool

Colin White who was rumoured to be entering an Integra under the CWS Racing banner mid 2007 after ASCAR imploded? Malcolm Klien was rumoured to be joining him in the old Peugeot 307 at the same time.

that was then, colin is happy with ginetta as a gentleman driver

sceptic · 11 Feb 2019, 19:47 (Ref:3883328)

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Originally Posted by thetool

Colin White who was rumoured to be entering an Integra under the CWS Racing banner mid 2007 after ASCAR imploded? Malcolm Klien was rumoured to be joining him in the old Peugeot 307 at the same time.

Clearly haven't given enough clues...

This person hasn't raced for a while
The last race he did was in a sportscar championship
He was born in London
He's done some TV work
He's old enough to be Jake Hill's dad

That must give it away

peebee2 · 11 Feb 2019, 19:48 (Ref:3883332)

Tom Chilton? Lol

btccbloke · 11 Feb 2019, 19:51 (Ref:3883335)

So for the 7 remaining:

TPC - I am unsure on this one, I had thought this would be a random but from today's clues im goinging with the wildcard Johnny Herbert, still all will be revealed in 48 hours.

BTC- James Cole, I said at the start of silly season and I still think this now, James Ticketmaster sponsorships are the perfect tie in for BTC's 2018 sponsors to continue

XLR8 - I still think Ant Whorton Eals, he drove the car, has reasonable experience and im sure he would have got to know some of the guys in the team last year in Mini Challenge

PMR - Plato, I have again thought this for a while, as for the teammate, I still think Proctor, he has decent family money, gets on with the team and will be slightly easier meat for JP to beat rather than have him shown up by Cook as he has been by Sutton for the last few years.

BMR - If they show up it will be Sutton and whatever random has the biggest chequebook, im quite surprised Hamilton wasnt attracted there but I think he probably knows better than to jump onto a sinking ship. Maybe in light of recent rumors Andreas Backmann if there arent too many clashes?

Alfaholic · 11 Feb 2019, 19:53 (Ref:3883336)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

Clearly haven't given enough clues...

This person hasn't raced for a while
The last race he did was in a sportscar championship
He was born in London
He's done some TV work
He's old enough to be Jake Hill's dad

That must give it away

Bugger - rules out Nigel Mansell! and (thankfully) Tiff Needell

btccbloke · 11 Feb 2019, 19:58 (Ref:3883339)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

He's old enough to be Jake Hill's dad

this is a red herring, is it Jake's actual dad?? lol

LeonardBernstein · 11 Feb 2019, 20:00 (Ref:3883341)

I think Wednesday’s announcement will add plenty of weight to the championship...

crmalcolm · 11 Feb 2019, 20:01 (Ref:3883342)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceptic

Clearly haven't given enough clues...

This person hasn't raced for a while
The last race he did was in a sportscar championship
He was born in London
He's done some TV work
He's old enough to be Jake Hill's dad

That must give it away

Is the Scirocco R-Cup considered sportscar?

Or should I be looking at the British GT Championship?

sceptic · 11 Feb 2019, 20:02 (Ref:3883343)

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Originally Posted by btccbloke

this is a red herring, is it Jake's actual dad?? lol

If the clues all fit...

redshoes · 11 Feb 2019, 20:10 (Ref:3883346)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Unless all of the rounds clash with F1 I would pretty much guarantee big bro will show up at least once.

Question is, will he be allowed in the garage this time?

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