[BTCC] Round Six, Thruxton 28-29 Aug, Races 16,17&18

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Just the three layouts to consider?

Ha ha Thruxton then - or Santa Pod

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Ha ha Thruxton then

Such a good layout, they're back again this weekend

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

I'd personally love to see Oulton Park Fosters used, purely for a change.

It produced such dull races last time it was used though.

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/aston-martin-use-silverstone%E2%80%99s-stowe-circuit-high-speed-testing

21 June 2018

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by redshoes

21 June 2018

https://www.silverstone.co.uk/drive/formula-single-seater-experience

23 Aug 2021

[tux]

Originally Posted by AnnoyedMoose

It's Silverstone that keeps turning down the 2nd round there from what I've read elsewhere.

TBH they dont seen to want much anymore. WEC/ELMS gone, GT Open gone, GTWC gone

[Greem]

Originally Posted by tux

TBH they dont seen to want much anymore. WEC/ELMS gone, GT Open gone, GTWC gone

I read somewhere about the WEC no longer racing there that someone linked to WEC commented Silverstone was the most expensive of all the circuits they go to, excepting Le Mans. I have nothing to back that up though, so take it with a pinch of salt!

It's definitely not as simple as "not wanting to".

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by sceptic

It produced such dull races last time it was used though.

When was the last time it was used?

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

When was the last time it was used?

2015 If remember

avery shitty race , just procession with no passings

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

2015 If remember

avery shitty race , just procession with no passings

You're thinking of the full circuit used in 2014. Fosters is the short one.

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by Greem

I read somewhere about the WEC no longer racing there that someone linked to WEC commented Silverstone was the most expensive of all the circuits they go to, excepting Le Mans. I have nothing to back that up though, so take it with a pinch of salt!

It's definitely not as simple as "not wanting to".

You'll find that lots of international championships where the majority of teams are based in the EU will stop racing in the UK. It's suddenly become far too expensive for them to travel here.

[thetool]

The UK was already more hassle for most European series than other countries. Now it's absolutely not worth it. I wouldn't expect to see many medium level foreign/international series in the future. Of course for the likes of F1/Moto GP it's not really an issue. But even something like the WRC will be affected.

[Alfaholic]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Does the Stowe circuit still exist? I thought it had been converted to the rallycross track, or was that just temporary.

I don't think the Stowe circuit is used for racing any more, but it was certainly in use a couple of weekends ago for the driving experience days when I was there for the GT Cup on the Grand Prix circuit.


Although the thought of the BTCC on the rallycross circuit...

[aland]

have another round at knockhill but use the anti-clockwise layout, 28 touring cars or minis into the hairpin at the start, what could go wrong, be like la source at spa

forgot chairman gow drove the track, didnt like it so wont happen

[S griffin]

If only Mondello or Pembrey were up to scratch

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by S griffin

If only Mondello or Pembrey were up to scratch

Exactly! Or both actually.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

When was the last time it was used?

1999 I think.

[crmalcolm]

If only there was a way to avoid racing on the same circuit twice - then everyone would be happy?

Maybe drop to a 9 round championship to avoid the problem?

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

1999 I think.

To be honest it was a pretty rubbish race then too. I was sat at Knickerbrook and we had about 4-5 cars wiped out at the first corner. It was one of the few races where the order never really changed.

[S griffin]

That meeting in 99 was quite a tough weekend. First there was Spence's crash in qualifying when he went through the debris fencing and then Neil Shannon's fatal crash in the FFord race

[BTCC frog]

Given the form that he has been on recently, and the fact that Thruxton is traditionally a good circuit for Honda Civics, I think Senna Proctor could take pole and the first race on Sunday, although he will be pushed hard by teammate Cook and the Dynamics Hondas. I think race two will then go to Shedden or Rowbottom, although Ingram and Sutton could both be a serious threat given their pace in May. I would love for Jason Plato to take race three and think he will be up there, but that race will most likely go to Sutton or Ingram. Meanwhile, I think Jack Goff could take three good points finishes, and Smiley too, but I think all the BMWs could struggle.

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

If only there was a way to avoid racing on the same circuit twice - then everyone would be happy?

Maybe drop to a 9 round championship to avoid the problem?

I think everyone would choose a repeated track in the calendar over fewer rounds. 10 rounds is fine although I wouldn't mind 12 rounds with two races instead of three - making the second of them a bit longer than the first one. But it's out of question maybe one day when I'll replace Lord Gow at the helm, I'll try to introduce it

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by S griffin

That meeting in 99 was quite a tough weekend. First there was Spence's crash in qualifying when he went through the debris fencing and then Neil Shannon's fatal crash in the FFord race

Yea it was a bad weekend. I still remember when TOCA radio announced Neil had passed away. When we saw the crash we knew it didn't look good.

[S griffin]

Originally Posted by Matt K

I think everyone would choose a repeated track in the calendar over fewer rounds. 10 rounds is fine although I wouldn't mind 12 rounds with two races instead of three - making the second of them a bit longer than the first one. But it's out of question maybe one day when I'll replace Lord Gow at the helm, I'll try to introduce it

I think the opposite. I think more would accept 2 or 3 repeat tracks if there are more rounds

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by S griffin

I think the opposite. I think more would accept 2 or 3 repeat tracks if there are more rounds

This is exactly what I said