BTCC BTCC 2017 Rumours & Silly Season - Page 31

PeterY · 22 Nov 2016, 16:30 (Ref:3690251)

I'm going to guess at Will Moore joining the grid in some form, he put on twitter yesterday his plans for next year were going to be announced today but nothing has come out yet.

that was wrong then just racing a lambo next week.......

The SpeCTator · 22 Nov 2016, 16:50 (Ref:3690255)

Jordan testing at Brands today, Gardx on the car, not Pirtek.
Not had time for a change of colour scheme or Pirtek days over?

Ry44 · 22 Nov 2016, 16:50 (Ref:3690256)

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Originally Posted by PeterY

I'm going to guess at Will Moore joining the grid in some form, he put on twitter yesterday his plans for next year were going to be announced today but nothing has come out yet.

that was wrong then just racing a lambo next week.......

was just about to say thats different and non BTCC related

VIVA GT · 22 Nov 2016, 16:58 (Ref:3690261)

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Originally Posted by The SpeCTator

Jordan testing at Brands today, Gardx on the car, not Pirtek.
Not had time for a change of colour scheme or Pirtek days over?

I would think it's not time to change the colour scheme. AJ's move to WSR was announced on the Pirtek Racing Team website!

ExplodeTheApex · 22 Nov 2016, 17:08 (Ref:3690267)

Just a suggestion: Adam Morgan missed Macau last weekend in order to concentrate on his 2017 BTCC programme. Could tonight's news be manufacturer backing of some kind for Ciceley?

Matt K · 22 Nov 2016, 17:34 (Ref:3690274)

Disappointing to see Tordoff go, personally I can't understand his decision and it'll be quite a big loss for BTCC and WSR. I'd like to see Jordan, Goff and some young gun in the squad, however, as JCT and IHG are going, I think it'll be hard for the team to fund to more cars. And I don't believe in Turkington switching to BMW, as I doubt he has that rich sponsors behind him.

Hopefully, the announcement which we will see in half an hour's time means something big for BTCC.

luckn002 · 22 Nov 2016, 17:39 (Ref:3690276)

Calling it now... Jenson Button.

850Estate · 22 Nov 2016, 17:46 (Ref:3690280)

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Originally Posted by The SpeCTator

Jordan testing at Brands today, Gardx on the car, not Pirtek.
Not had time for a change of colour scheme or Pirtek days over?

It had some Pirtek logos on it (sunstrip and rear wing), the Pirtek deal runs until the end of next season and GardX are Tordoff's sponsors. The car he was driving is getting stripped down and rebuilt in the next few weeks, so I'd imagine it'll get its new livery at that point.

crmalcolm · 22 Nov 2016, 17:56 (Ref:3690284)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The SpeCTator

Jordan testing at Brands today, Gardx on the car, not Pirtek.
Not had time for a change of colour scheme or Pirtek days over?

WSR has announced an exciting new partnership with Pirtek Racing and Andrew Jordan for the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

Ry44 · 22 Nov 2016, 18:01 (Ref:3690286)

http://www.btcc.net/2016/11/22/power...tcc-from-2017/

so there we have it PMR to run Vauxhall Astras

850Estate · 22 Nov 2016, 18:04 (Ref:3690288)

Another manufacturer entry - fantastic news. The car should be an absolute cracker as well - looking forward to seeing who they get signed up to drive them.

porsche962fan · 22 Nov 2016, 18:05 (Ref:3690289)

so PMR in Vauxhall which means the Chevies must have found a new home

but if they not get proper drivers it will be a wasted effort

Team Dynamics - Honda Civic - Matt Neal
Team Dynamics - Honda Civic - Gordon Shedden

Simpson Racing - Honda Civic - Mat Simpson

Eurotech - Honda Civic - Jeff Smith ???
Eurotech - Honda Civic - ????

Speedworks - Toyota Avensis - Tom Ingram

Handy Motorsport - Toyota Avensis - Rob Austin ?

PMR - Vauxhall Astra - Dave Newsham ??
PMR - vauxhall Astra - ???

BMR - Subaru Levorg - Jason Plato
BMR - Subaru Levorg - Colin Turkington
BMR - Subaru Levorg - Warren Scott ???
BMR - Subaru Levorg - James Cole

BKR - ???? - Aron Smith
BKR - ???? - ????

888 - MG - Ash Sutton ??
888 - MG - ???

WSR - BMW 125 - Andrew Jordan
WSR - BMW 125 - Rob Collard ????
WSR - BMW 125 - ????

Motorbase - Ford Focus - Mat Jackson ?
Motorbase - Ford Focus - ?????

Cicely Racing - Mercedes A-Class - Adam Morgan ?

Laser Tools - Mercedes A-Class - Aidan Moffat

AMD - Audi S3 - Ollie Jackson ?
AMD - Audi S3 - ????????

HARD - VW CC - Will Burns
HARD - VW CC - Mike Epps ?
HARD - VW CC - ?????

Welch - Proton ?? - Dan Welch ????

Dextra - Ford Focus - Alex Martin ?????

Maximum - Ford Focus - Stewart Lines ???

BTC Racing - Chevrolet Cruze - Chris Smiley ???

850Estate · 22 Nov 2016, 18:05 (Ref:3690290)

Moneyseeker · 22 Nov 2016, 18:05 (Ref:3690292)

Interesting deal as clearly PMR have gone to Vauxhall with a business opportunity and fleet purchase of vehicles for Automotive Brands as the leverage.

JDMROB · 22 Nov 2016, 18:15 (Ref:3690293)

Let's just hope they can get decent drivers in it! Be an absolute waste of a car if they keep Shunter and Fletcher!

redshoes · 22 Nov 2016, 18:15 (Ref:3690294)

I know it's only a mock-up livery but interesting to note that other than the badge on the grill there is zero Vauxhall branding on the car. I would expect more from manufacturer-backed programme.

Steel Wheels · 22 Nov 2016, 18:19 (Ref:3690295)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

I know it's only a mock-up livery but interesting to note that other than the badge on the grill there is zero Vauxhall branding on the car. I would expect more from manufacturer-backed programme.

Makes me think that apart from the shells & manufacturers entry fee they might not be putting much £££ into the team. I'm sure who they pick as drivers will reflect that somewhat!

JDMROB · 22 Nov 2016, 18:23 (Ref:3690297)

Nothing on any of vauxhalls social media accounts either. Subaru went mad last year when they were announced. I have a feeling there isn't a massive vauxhall input. But hopefully I'm wrong

CM388 · 22 Nov 2016, 18:23 (Ref:3690298)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

Interesting that the mock up has the number 17 on the window - hint at a driver who has regularly run it, perhaps?

Also, assuming MG don't find a way of ending their contract early, I think this is the first time we'll have seen 4 manufacturer entries in the BTCC since 2004

Moneyseeker · 22 Nov 2016, 18:31 (Ref:3690300)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

I know it's only a mock-up livery but interesting to note that other than the badge on the grill there is zero Vauxhall branding on the car. I would expect more from manufacturer-backed programme.

No quote from Vauxhall either, I guess this is a nominal Vauxhall entry and they are paying the entry fee and supplying shells. I thought it might have a Vauxhall sunstrip or leading roof edge, maybe the final version will.

antnee · 22 Nov 2016, 18:34 (Ref:3690301)

The Dynamics cars only had Honda on the back this year.
Only the Subaru and MG had manufacturer names/logos on

porsche962fan · 22 Nov 2016, 18:34 (Ref:3690302)

regarding the Chevies one supposedly goes to Smiley , any idea on the other ? maybe to Dan Welch ? or a returning Houseman Racing ?

Moneyseeker · 22 Nov 2016, 18:43 (Ref:3690303)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

Makes me think that apart from the shells & manufacturers entry fee they might not be putting much £££ into the team. I'm sure who they pick as drivers will reflect that somewhat!

I doubt Vauxhall will put any money in. If they do get behind it though, it will be very cheap motorsport, they were spending millions per year before!

Matt K · 22 Nov 2016, 18:49 (Ref:3690304)

No doubt, there isn't much Vauxhall's involvement in this programme as well as not much money from them (yeah, probably only a manufacturer fee) but still it's great to have another manufacturer- backed team in the BTCC. And to see Vauxhall in the field again will be amazing. Hopefully, PMR will get some good drivers - otherwise, Vauxhall backing could end quickly.
BTW - any guesses about line-up?

ExplodeTheApex · 22 Nov 2016, 18:53 (Ref:3690305)

Similar to what other people are saying, it's positive to have another manufacturer entry in the BTCC, but unfortunately it seems like the entry is there as a supporting role to the commercial vehicles deal instead of vice versa

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