BTCC 2006 provisional calendar

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by wensleydale

originally posted here: http://www.btcc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2427

So thats Anglesey out

Does anyone know what the minimum standards are for a track?

And on a slightly :: note. Does anyone know what's happening with the Pembrey Pitlane. I've heard that it's going ahead - but I don't actually know what it is which is going ahead - is the lane being extended or are we getting garages or what?

[Craig]

Why not ask Mr Gow himself at the btcc.net forum?

[ascarmarshal]

Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

I'd wait and see which series has more competitive cars before deciding as well Simon.

A fairly predictable calendar really, and hopefully the second brands meeting will be on the GP circuit, and maybe Anglesey will come along for 2007 to add a 4th country of sorts to the series.

I doubt if the BTCC will be on the GP circuit next year as there won't be enough noisy days for the meeting and testing to go ahead. Next year there is A1GP (3 days), WTCC (probably 3 days) DTM ( probably 3 days), WSB (TBC) (3 days), BSB (3 days), Britcar (3 days including the testing), Bemsee ( 3 days), GP Masters (TBC) (3 days). That leaves just 4 days left on the GP circuit and there will probably be more test days.

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by Craig

Why not ask Mr Gow himself at the btcc.net forum?

1. I would like an unbiased answer
2. I'm having problems registering with it.

[wensleydale]

Originally Posted by The STIG

I would like an unbiased answer

Sorry, but if you want to know specifically why the circuits aren't up to the standard expected by the BTCC, Alan is really the man you have to ask.

[Rob29]

Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

I'd wait and see which series has more competitive cars before deciding as well Simon.

A fairly predictable calendar really, and hopefully the second brands meeting will be on the GP circuit, and maybe Anglesey will come along for 2007 to add a 4th country of sorts to the series.

Is the BTCC in fact going to be the support event to A1GP?

[ascarmarshal]

Originally Posted by Rob29

Is the BTCC in fact going to be the support event to A1GP?

British GT and F3 are part of the support package for A1 GP on 3rd September at Brands and I would also suspect that TGP and FPA will also be on the bill. I don't think that there in enough room on the programme for TOCA

[Rob29]

Originally Posted by ascarmarshal

British GT and F3 are part of the support package for A1 GP on 3rd September at Brands and I would also suspect that TGP and FPA will also be on the bill. I don't think that there in enough room on the programme for TOCA

Thanks,did not know A1GP had issued any dates
for 2nd season.

[ascarmarshal]

Originally Posted by Rob29

Thanks,did not know A1GP had issued any dates
for 2nd season.

The 3rd September date is for A1 is going by the GT/F3 calender as Tag Huere 250 is aprt of the British GT championship and the only weekend that BGT are at Brands in 2006 is 3rd September

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by wensleydale

Sorry, but if you want to know specifically why the circuits aren't up to the standard expected by the BTCC, Alan is really the man you have to ask.

very well, but I strongly suspect that he'll come back singing Brands, Snetterton and Oulton Park's praises

[cos]

Motorsport News says both Brands layouts will be used, as well as Silverstone National like this year.

[Craig]

Originally Posted by The STIG

very well, but I strongly suspect that he'll come back singing Brands, Snetterton and Oulton Park's praises

As has been stated numerous times... oh I just cba!

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by Craig

As has been stated numerous times... oh I just cba!

That's really helpful, Thanks.

[Craig]

No problem.

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by ascarmarshal

The 3rd September date is for A1 is going by the GT/F3 calender as Tag Huere 250 is aprt of the British GT championship and the only weekend that BGT are at Brands in 2006 is 3rd September

I suspect that date is going to change, and A1/F3/GT will move to September 24th, with F3 at Thruxton subsequently moving to August bank holiday weekend.

There is no way they will be able to keep September 3rd if both BTCC and Goodwood Revival are taking place that weekend.

[Belly13]

Is there likely to be any more teams joining to boost competitor numbers in '06? Will they join the BTCC with Production again?

[sceptic]

There are three new teams already confirmed for 2006 - although two of those look like they are only going to enter one car each.

Overall the number of cars on the grid should be around the 20-22 level.

[Rob29]

Originally Posted by ascarmarshal

The 3rd September date is for A1 is going by the GT/F3 calender as Tag Huere 250 is aprt of the British GT championship and the only weekend that BGT are at Brands in 2006 is 3rd September

No mention of this on F3 calendar thread? Think there wil be complaints if A1GP brings the start of its season forward by 3 weeks,further encroaching on the F1 season for what is supposed to be winter series?

[Alfa Fan]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Overall the number of cars on the grid should be around the 20-22 level.

You are right more often than wrong from my experience here, so that is good news.

[wensleydale]

Originally Posted by The STIG

very well, but I strongly suspect that he'll come back singing Brands, Snetterton and Oulton Park's praises

Not the most detailed reply from Mr Gow, I think what he's trying to get at is that the circuits need good access routes, plenty of paddock space, and decent media facilities as well as a decent track length and layout.

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by wensleydale

Not the most detailed reply from Mr Gow, I think what he's trying to get at is that the circuits need good access routes, plenty of paddock space, and decent media facilities as well as a decent track length and layout.

From the horses mouth:

In essence;

The necessary FIA international-standard circuit approval/permit, the required infrastructure throughout the whole venue and the physical capacity to handle the size of the package that we bring.

what he doesn't mention is what the required infrastructure is! interesting that it needs an international standard circuit though.

[ascarmarshal]

Originally Posted by The STIG

From the horses mouth:


what he doesn't mention is what the required infrastructure is! interesting that it needs an international standard circuit though.

It depends on the FIA grade of circuit. I am not sure how many grades there are but the highest is 1 for GP circuits, Brands GP had a 4 until the upgrades were done over last winter

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by The STIG

what he doesn't mention is what the required infrastructure is! interesting that it needs an international standard circuit though.

Does it really matter what the actual requirements are?

Aside from the FIA licence it will need:
- enough paddock space to accomodate all the teams and equipment
- enough ofice space to accomodate race officials and media
- enough access roads to cope with the volume of traffic
- enough local facilities (hotels) to accomodate the teams
- enough spectator areas to accomodate the number of spectators

From what I know of Anglesey I think it falls down on a number of those criteria. Can you really imagine it ever holding 20,000+ spectators.

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Does it really matter what the actual requirements are?

Aside from the FIA licence it will need:
- enough paddock space to accomodate all the teams and equipment
- enough ofice space to accomodate race officials and media
- enough access roads to cope with the volume of traffic
- enough local facilities (hotels) to accomodate the teams
- enough spectator areas to accomodate the number of spectators

From what I know of Anglesey I think it falls down on a number of those criteria. Can you really imagine it ever holding 20,000+ spectators.

I can't imagine it holding 300+ trucks, which is what the BTCC package comprises.

[EUROCARS]

It's all down to just a case of snobbery.