[BTCC] BTCC 2022 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Looks really, really good!

Except the number placement is going to annoy me so much!

Are you referring to the side numbers?

Either:
A) The regulations have changed for 2022.
B) WSR have been given dispensation.
C) The numbers will revert to their normal position for testing.

I think WSR have not attached the numbers correctly for their livery launch, when you compare them to NAPA and EXCELR8 (for example).

Previously the side numbers had to be centrally placed above the driver's surname, and other liveries revealed so far have continued this. 'The race numbers are to be placed on each rear side window. These shall be a minimum of 20 cm high with a stroke width of at least 40 mm, coloured fluorescent yellow and positioned above the driver name.'

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Almost - there are a few (very minor) differences.

The main difference I see is that the rear stripes are inverted in sequence and the front stripes are moved from the arches to the bonnet.

Try comparing with the 2018 livery, not the 2017 livery in your picture. I said 2018 for a reason

[Craner Curves]

If you look at some of the photos close up, there are vents on the rear side windows. Rather similar to Supercars and the appearance of their rear door windows. The number had to be biased towards the front of the door last year due to them.

[FIRE]

Looks better than the black livery.

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Try comparing with the 2018 livery, not the 2017 livery in your picture. I said 2018 for a reason

From these 3 the 2017 one looks the best.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by FIRE

From these 3 the 2017 one looks the best.

Agreed.
IMO, 2017 was the best white livery they have run recently.
The 2018 and 2022 liveries look a bit 'blocky' in the application of the accents, particularly around the rear quarters.
If I had to rank them, since they reverted to the BMW stripes:

2021 - black
2017 - white
2019 - white
2020 - black
2018 - white
2022 - white

[S griffin]

Originally Posted by 3marinadrive

Love the look of this - classic BMW Motorsport style livery....if Jake's car ends up being close to the render they released when they announced the Rokit deal it will appease those who preferred the matt black livery - at least we won't get Colin & Jake confused on track!

Yes, one thing I do hope is we get more variety of livery colours on the grid. Too many dark liveried cars, it was hard to differentiate at times

[porsche962fan]

now let's hope cicely will be anything else but white

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by coffinpilot

Was at Croft today to watch some Ginetta testing, found out they're charging on the door for the April BTCC test. Fiver a shot. Won't hit me, I'm off on me holidays to Alicante!
Surprised they taking dough though.

It's been confirmed that it's a £5 donation to Sir Jackie Stewart's charity Race Against Dementia.

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

It's been confirmed that it's a £5 donation to Sir Jackie Stewart's charity Race Against Dementia.

Well, how silly do the keyboard warriors feel now? Anyone man enough to retract the previous comments?

[cameronpoe]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Well, how silly do the keyboard warriors feel now? Anyone man enough to retract the previous comments?

Hoping to get to that one , not seen Dan in the Focus yet, don’t post much on here but know there is interest in the Hybrid , so Dan tells me the Focus will have its first run with it active at some point tomorrow at Snetterton and I think Rowbo has already said same for TD

[Pdh]

Originally Posted by cameronpoe

Hoping to get to that one , not seen Dan in the Focus yet, don’t post much on here but know there is interest in the Hybrid , so Dan tells me the Focus will have its first run with it active at some point tomorrow at Snetterton and I think Rowbo has already said same for TD

Dan tested the focus 2 weeks ago at brands

[cameronpoe]

Originally Posted by Pdh

Dan tested the focus 2 weeks ago at brands

I know , but without the Hybrid..

[Evantra]

https://twitter.com/dancammish/statu...171932678?s=21

So... red Focus in the garage with 'Cahorne' or something in the window?


Edit - two seconds later I realised that quite obviously says Osborne! The red threw me off!

[S griffin]

Wonder why they've gone for Red? I guess Osbornue likes that colour. I am predicting a good year for him. Although I would have preferred his car in Blue like his team mates!

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Wonder why they've gone for Red? I guess Osbornue likes that colour. I am predicting a good year for him. Although I would have preferred his car in Blue like his team mates!

Osbourne/Jackson will be entered as a separate team to Sutton/Cammish, so won't be in the same blue (NAPA) livery. Motorbase have run mostly red Focus a number of times in the past; perhaps they are doing the same this year.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Evantra

https://twitter.com/dancammish/statu...171932678?s=21

So... red Focus in the garage with 'Cahorne' or something in the window?


Edit - two seconds later I realised that quite obviously says Osborne! The red threw me off!

Is it sporting the number 77 yet?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Wonder why they've gone for Red? I guess Osbornue likes that colour. I am predicting a good year for him. Although I would have preferred his car in Blue like his team mates!

I think that is probably because Osborne and Jackson are running under a different team to the NAPA cars, and so wouldn't have NAPA livery on their cars.

Red was the base colour used by Motorbase previously before certain sponsors came on board (they even used the name 'Racing Red' at one point). The choice for red will likely either be a neutral decision ahead of full livery, or connected to sponsorship of the Osborne / Jackson cars.

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Is it sporting the number 77 yet?

When Osborne was out testing he was sporting #77 on last years liveried car.

[Daverb]

Interesting few gaps and ommisions with a month to go isn't there?


Surely by this stage you would want everything announced and doing some testing.


Far from ideal.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Jiiiiiiim

When Osborne was out testing he was sporting #77 on last years liveried car.

Thanks -

[Racing Harz]

Originally Posted by Daverb

Surely by this stage you would want everything announced and doing some testing.

Far from ideal.

Just because it hasn't been announced doesn't mean it hasn't been decided yet.

[S griffin]

It is taking a while though, I would have thought every seat would have been confirmed by now. I am sure most, if not all seats have been decided and I have my own theories of who goes where, but I think we’ve all had enough of waiting quite frankly

[antnee]

Has there been clarification on the performance 'ballast' system of hybrid power restriction is going to work yet?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by S griffin

It is taking a while though, I would have thought every seat would have been confirmed by now. I am sure most, if not all seats have been decided and I have my own theories of who goes where, but I think we’ve all had enough of waiting quite frankly

In the main, the teams / drivers will schedule the announcements around when it suits them, as opposed to wishes of the fans.

They have to consider what works for the sponsors primarily, and tailor the announcements to fit in with best impact and availability.
The desire of the fans to get an announcement is low down on the priority list.

For example:
Yazoo backing of HARD. was scheduled to align with a theme park promotion being run by the brand.
Bristol Street Motors headline sponsor of EXCELR8 was timetabled with a showroom and driver availability.