[BTCC] BTCC 2023 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by S griffin

I wouldn’t be surprised if Shedden moves onto another series again. Neal is doing his own thing now and looks like Henry has decided against racing anymore, although he may pop up again

I have heard this morning that Team Dynamics has closed down...
(Not the actual words used and only from one source, but that's what I've been told).

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I have heard this morning that Team Dynamics has closed down...
(Not the actual words used and only from one source, but that's what I've been told).

Were still posting things in their Twitter this morning which is hopefully a good sign!

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I have heard this morning that Team Dynamics has closed down.

I'm assuming that was only in relation to the BTCC part of their operation?

Recently they have announced their Lotus Cortina historic plans for 2023, and just over an hour ago (at the time of writing) they have published some of their work on an Audi RS3 LMS TCR.

[tocatrucky]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I have heard this morning that Team Dynamics has closed down...
(Not the actual words used and only from one source, but that's what I've been told).

Talking to some of their seasonal and full time staff this is untrue.

[mphplastering]

With dynamics not mentioning anything on there socials yet could be putting a deal together with a certain driver that was said to be retiring at end of last season. Certain driver likes to leave his announcements late in the off season

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Recently they have announced their Lotus Cortina historic plans for 2023, and just over an hour ago (at the time of writing) they have published some of their work on an Audi RS3 LMS TCR.

And have recently been re-tweeting a lot of posts by Halfords and Reis, so probably a good assumption that those 2 are still team sponsors

[S griffin]

I'm sure rumours of Dynamics' demise are greatly exaggerated. But we'll see what they do this year with regards to drivers and sponsors

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I have heard this morning that Team Dynamics has closed down...
(Not the actual words used and only from one source, but that's what I've been told).

Sign of the times if true - would be a shame

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Were still posting things in their Twitter this morning which is hopefully a good sign!

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

I'm assuming that was only in relation to the BTCC part of their operation?

Recently they have announced their Lotus Cortina historic plans for 2023, and just over an hour ago (at the time of writing) they have published some of their work on an Audi RS3 LMS TCR.

Originally Posted by tocatrucky

Talking to some of their seasonal and full time staff this is untrue.

Originally Posted by S griffin

I'm sure rumours of Dynamics' demise are greatly exaggerated. But we'll see what they do this year with regards to drivers and sponsors

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Sign of the times if true - would be a shame

I genuinely hope that what I was told is not true and although the original source of my information is well connected, as I said in my comment it was only from one source (and they could have been miss-informed).

[BtccLee]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I genuinely hope that what I was told is not true and although the original source of my information is well connected, as I said in my comment it was only from one source (and they could have been miss-informed).

Be a massive loss to the grid if so. Take us down to 26 entries (I believe) unless Mr Gow has interested parties and is willing to redistribute the TBLs. Quality does seem slightly up this year, so there is a positive there.

From the top of my head 26 was the grid number he was aiming for a couple of years back. Although with the support paddock slightly reduced for this year maybe the grid size impact on the paddock won't be so large.

Edit: There it is (On grid numbers from 2018)

https://www.autosport.com/btcc/news/...20361/5320361/

[hen henths]

Originally Posted by mphplastering

With dynamics not mentioning anything on there socials yet could be putting a deal together with a certain driver that was said to be retiring at end of last season. Certain driver likes to leave his announcements late in the off season

Would be a wonderful surprise to see, erm, said driver in a Dynamics Honda racing against Matt Neal or Shedden in the same machine. On the other hand, Dynamics leaving the BTCC would be awful.

Either way, these rumours have certainly made the silly season more interesting.

[Daverb]

Originally Posted by hen henths

Would be a wonderful surprise to see, erm, said driver in a Dynamics Honda racing against Matt Neal or Shedden in the same machine.

How would this be any different to having Cook as a team mate last year?

Hopefully he sticks to his word and what he told people last year who celebrated his last year.

[hen henths]

Originally Posted by Daverb

How would this be any different to having Cook as a team mate last year?

After the big rivalries he had with Neal and to some extent Shedden in previous years with some close fought titles, I just think it would be interesting to see them racing one another in identical machinery. Obviously it would have been a lot more interesting years ago when the drivers were at their peak but it would still be great to see.

I always enjoy watching him race and would love to see him continue in the BTCC a little longer.

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by hen henths

I just think it would be interesting to see them racing one another in identical machinery.

Maybe Gow can find a couple of not quite identical rally cars for an end-of-season shootout.

[tocatrucky]

I wondering if everyone is forgetting there is a Media Day coming up? With every team and his dog announcing liveries/cars/driver weeks/months beforehand then waiting for said Media Day will leave the path open for all the sponsor-pleasing headlines for themselves. Remember that the whole reason for smaller teams announcing early on their own was to avoid their news being overshadowed by the likes of Dynamics/WSR/888 etc. No news yet doesn't mean no news.

[Matt K]

PMR have secured a third TBL for this season. Wonder who the driver might be?

[mphplastering]

https://www.facebook.com/16567075014...S4uHyfrCYi1Ql/

Sticking with the current astra and 3rd driver announcement next week

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Matt K

PMR have secured a third TBL for this season. Wonder who the driver might be?

Very interesting, nice to see some growth. Hopefully Hand is line for the third seat but suppose buying a TBL might command a pay driver (TCT state it’s not him or Crees).

Team Hard TBL (Boardley?) according to TCT.

[Jamie Brown]

Official BTCC says TBL is from Team Hard

https://www.btcc.net/2023/03/03/cars...2023-campaign/


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[peebee2]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Very interesting, nice to see some growth. Hopefully Hand is line for the third seat but suppose buying a TBL might command a pay driver (TCT state it’s not him or Crees).

Nonsense. Who, exactly, in BTCC doesn't bring money to pay?

[coffinpilot]

Was at Croft for a trackday today - Excelr8 will be there on the 28th of March, with at least one other team.

[flatapex]

Originally Posted by tocatrucky

I wondering if everyone is forgetting there is a Media Day coming up? With every team and his dog announcing liveries/cars/driver weeks/months beforehand then waiting for said Media Day will leave the path open for all the sponsor-pleasing headlines for themselves. Remember that the whole reason for smaller teams announcing early on their own was to avoid their news being overshadowed by the likes of Dynamics/WSR/888 etc. No news yet doesn't mean no news.

I reckon that’s when we will see who is behind the wheel of the Toyotas for example

[CroftPilgrim]

Originally Posted by Matt K

PMR have secured a third TBL for this season. Wonder who the driver might be?

Nic Hamilton?

[S griffin]

Does Nic want to continue racing?

[SSmith]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Does Nic want to continue racing?

He shared his latest racing licence on Instagram a month ago - talking about how the process of acquiring it is more disability-inclusive than it has been in previous years.

This week he also became a full member of the BRDC (unrelated but proves he's still involved in the motorsport community)

I would guess he will race something. If he is in the BTCC this year, I reckon Speedworks Toyota is the most likely, but the 3rd PMR seat may work for him and would be a reunion with his Yazoo/Safuu Team HARD 2021-2022 teammate ATS.