BTCC 2019 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 184

JDMROB · 5 Mar 2019, 22:34 (Ref:3888508)

Was watching some mid to late 00's races on YouTube the other night. Compared to them grids we must think ourselves very lucky with the talent we have this season.

It's not a bad grid this year in my opinion. There's not really any amateurs, everyone's done a fair bit of racing, mostly on the toca package.

Norwichsam · 5 Mar 2019, 22:38 (Ref:3888509)

As a 30 year plus BTCC fan I have to say that this years line up despite being ok, doesn’t excite me much, maybe it’s too much similarity year on year. I don’t doubt the racing will be as good as ever and once the season starts i’ll get right into it again but seeing the British GT grid announced today just brought it home a bit of what, to me, is missing from current BTCC. Top teams with international factory backed drivers, new cars that aren’t silhouettes with body shells and that also sound amazing, and a variety of different events over the years calendar. I know GT has traditionally been seen as a gentleman’s series but with the number of pro drivers now in the field who attack each position like it was a touring car race I would argue that it’s close to being able to claim the title of best domestic series.

porsche962fan · 5 Mar 2019, 23:06 (Ref:3888515)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfisti

So which Honda driver for the title? My heart says Rory Butcher.

why so sure that a Honda will get the title ?

as Lord Gow can cut their boost again at any time and last season they never really could mount a title challange

Jiiiiiiim · 6 Mar 2019, 00:08 (Ref:3888524)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

It's not a name that's on my high street.

I’m sure Plato will ensure maximum exposure for the new backer whoever it may be.

If the BTC news isn’t announcing the FK8’s I’ll eat my hat.

Sodemo · 6 Mar 2019, 06:24 (Ref:3888556)

Any ideas when the WSR 3 series gets its first roll out?

crmalcolm · 6 Mar 2019, 06:39 (Ref:3888561)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Any ideas when the WSR 3 series gets its first roll out?

First public outing is media day.

DB said - "We aren't sure when the car will hit the track yet but I hope we will be able to get some mileage before the first meeting."

Racing Harz · 6 Mar 2019, 08:01 (Ref:3888571)

BTC with FK8.
https://www.facebook.com/BTCRacing1/...type=3&theater

Alfisti · 6 Mar 2019, 08:46 (Ref:3888578)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

why so sure that a Honda will get the title ?

as Lord Gow can cut their boost again at any time and last season they never really could mount a title challange

I feel the FK2 was (possibly still is) the best developed car on the grid, I'd accept an argument about the 1 series mind you!

Given Dynamics brilliance and a year of the FK8, plus WSR and Speedworks changes I see Dynamics as the squad to beat.

However I also see the well proven FK2s at AmD as being up to the job; Butcher is very fast and promising and Tordoff is a big talent if he has his mojo.

One of these 4 for me, and I'd like it to be Rory following in Flashs footsteps.

Don't see BTC as far up the grid as the other Honda outfits, weaker drivers IMO and lots of car learning.

Robin Marriott · 6 Mar 2019, 08:50 (Ref:3888580)

Good for them, they had some big improvements with the FK2, they’ve left it a year before getting involved with the FK8 so it’s not a new new car anymore, the teething problems should be ironed out. Good call from them, hope they do well with it.

S griffin · 6 Mar 2019, 09:11 (Ref:3888584)

Great to hear BTC Racing have the latest gen Civic. Should help push them up the grid even further

Csaba · 6 Mar 2019, 09:25 (Ref:3888585)

So Sterling Insurance is the new title sponsor for PMR. Collard will complete a shakedown today at Brands Hatch and proper testing will began next week.

What a mess of a livery though

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https://www.touringcartimes.com/2019...title-sponsor/

VXDave · 6 Mar 2019, 09:53 (Ref:3888595)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Csaba

So Sterling Insurance is the new title sponsor for PMR. Collard will complete a shakedown today at Brands Hatch and proper testing will began next week.

What a mess of a livery though

)
https://www.touringcartimes.com/2019...title-sponsor/

Not very nice - too much white. Interestingly, on PMR's Facebook there's a big Vauxhall logo on the side, but not on the artist impressions on btcc.net or TCT

Evantra · 6 Mar 2019, 10:20 (Ref:3888599)

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Originally Posted by VXDave

Not very nice - too much white.

Yep, agree. Really boring, it seems PMR's liveries get worse every year.

CM388 · 6 Mar 2019, 11:27 (Ref:3888608)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Yep, agree. Really boring, it seems PMR's liveries get worse every year.

btcc.net article seems to indicate that it's an interim livery, final one to be revealed at the launch day so hopefully it's a bit more impressive.

Evantra · 6 Mar 2019, 11:41 (Ref:3888613)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CM388

btcc.net article seems to indicate that it's an interim livery, final one to be revealed at the launch day so hopefully it's a bit more impressive.

🤞🏼

MagicBoy · 6 Mar 2019, 11:57 (Ref:3888615)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Don't see BTC as far up the grid as the other Honda outfits, weaker drivers IMO and lots of car learning.

*Cough* Josh Cook *Cough*

porsche962fan · 6 Mar 2019, 12:21 (Ref:3888622)

so what happens to the old Civics of BTC Racing ?

rabussa · 6 Mar 2019, 12:32 (Ref:3888624)

the new Honda livery

http://www.btcc.net/2019/03/06/halfo...-civic-type-r/

Robin Marriott · 6 Mar 2019, 12:35 (Ref:3888625)

http://www.btcc.net/2019/03/06/halfo...-civic-type-r/

That’s a no from me.

Racing Harz · 6 Mar 2019, 12:37 (Ref:3888627)

Looks fantastic!

**BertMk2** · 6 Mar 2019, 12:44 (Ref:3888628)

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Originally Posted by Robin Marriott

That’s a no from me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racing Harz

Looks fantastic!

Call that a split decision!

FWIW I think it's awful.

Evantra · 6 Mar 2019, 12:45 (Ref:3888629)

I quite like it - at least more so the two stripes they stuck on it last year!

Note the complete lack of Honda branding (unless you're in a helicopter!)... How much longer are we going to have Honda as a manufacturer entry?

Mike Harte · 6 Mar 2019, 12:47 (Ref:3888632)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evantra

I quite like it - at least more so the two stripes they stuck on it last year!

Note the complete lack of Honda branding (unless you're in a helicopter!)... How much longer are we going to have Honda as a manufacturer entry?

Are you overlooking the massive Honda logo on the roof, or the badge on the front grill?

touring fan01 · 6 Mar 2019, 12:59 (Ref:3888635)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evantra

I quite like it - at least more so the two stripes they stuck on it last year!

Note the complete lack of Honda branding (unless you're in a helicopter!)... How much longer are we going to have Honda as a manufacturer entry?

what?
it’s exactly the same branding honda have had on their cars for the last few years!

touring fan01 · 6 Mar 2019, 13:02 (Ref:3888637)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Are you overlooking the massive Honda logo on the roof, or the badge on the front grill?

and the type r across the windscreen.

it’s the same Honda branding they’ve had for the last few years

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