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11 Sep 2008, 14:01 (Ref:2287190)
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Seat pulling out of BTCC
So, where now for Jason Plato. Btcc left with only one constructor and becomes rather hollow.
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11 Sep 2008, 14:20 (Ref:2287199)
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...and the SEAT Cupra cup is gone as well. Surprised as Plato kept going on about how the team were looking to next year now that he'd basically conceded to Gio this season.
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11 Sep 2008, 14:20 (Ref:2287200)
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11 Sep 2008, 14:23 (Ref:2287201)
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11 Sep 2008, 14:25 (Ref:2287204)
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I see this as the end of the good times for BTCC. I am really surprised though as I didn't see it coming. I also wonder if Vauxhall will continue seeing as their main competition has gone? Seeing as to continue they'll need to be building a new car, will they see that it's worth the money?
I do find it odd though that SEAT have pulled out when BTCC has become so popular. This is a sad day for the BTCC... http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/70472 |
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11 Sep 2008, 14:53 (Ref:2287224)
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11 Sep 2008, 15:00 (Ref:2287227)
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maybe now is a good time to ban any more diesels from running in BTCC
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11 Sep 2008, 16:23 (Ref:2287299)
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  Didn't see this coming. In my opinion the BTCC was returning a bit to the success of the late 90s and now SEAT is leaving. Strange decision.  I hope Northern South can find sponsorship to run a couple of cars next season and some SEAT Supercopa drivers will move to SEAT Euro Cup. Last edited by FIRE; 11 Sep 2008 at 16:31. |
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11 Sep 2008, 16:37 (Ref:2287304)
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Plato signed a 3-year deal with SEAT at the end of last season.
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11 Sep 2008, 16:39 (Ref:2287305)
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BTCC is strong enough to survive without Seat. Plenty of BMW's, Vauxhalls and Honda's to keep up a good show I'd reckon. Its sad to see Seat leave, but its not the end of the world. I just wonder where the Holiday Inn bag of money will go next season...
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11 Sep 2008, 17:33 (Ref:2287346)
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I have to say I am shocked by this news and that it has come really out of the blue. What now for Mr Plato?
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11 Sep 2008, 17:56 (Ref:2287359)
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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/70477
Turner looking at sportscar racing. Would be great to see him in ALMS in the Drayson-Barwell Aston with Johnny Cocker (who is very quick), he's been contracted to Prodrive for a while, since when they ran Ferrari 550s I think. |
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11 Sep 2008, 17:56 (Ref:2287358)
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I'm gutted. My favourite team leaving and favourite driver (Plato) possibly having no drive.
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11 Sep 2008, 18:05 (Ref:2287366)
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Darren Tuner is out in Aston at Silverstone this weekend in the LMS and he is going to drive the Drayson-Barwell car at Petit Le Mans next month.
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11 Sep 2008, 18:12 (Ref:2287371)
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Can't Plato move to one of Seat's WTCC cars?
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11 Sep 2008, 18:20 (Ref:2287375)
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11 Sep 2008, 18:29 (Ref:2287384)
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Can't they just add another car to there team in the WTCC, Seat's team seams to be getting bigger all the time
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11 Sep 2008, 18:35 (Ref:2287388)
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I'm not sure i'd wish Plato on the WTCC. And given that he and Yvan Muller don't get on, i think SEAT would have reservations on putting him in the team, as it could cause a rift within.
If Northern South can get Holiday Inn to stay on, we may see Jason in hte same car with the same team, but under a different name. |
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11 Sep 2008, 18:35 (Ref:2287390)
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How is this a bad thing?
Nothing stopping people running Seats in the series. Just cause the works team is gone, doesn't mean the series will die. A heathy series is based on the indy teams, not the works teams. |
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11 Sep 2008, 18:39 (Ref:2287395)
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Was Plato's contract with SEAT Group or SEAT UK? This would dictate to some extent what's available to him now.
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11 Sep 2008, 18:41 (Ref:2287397)
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I know what your saying as they're Spanish and Portugese, but so does Plato in a way as the SEAT WTCC team don't have a British driver. (and their press release highlights that the UK is an important market with 30% of Leon sales a Cupra or FR model) I however don't think Jason will end up there. I'd like to see him stay on in the BTCC but with whom. Vauxhall is sorted for drivers - where does a paid pro like him go? Last edited by touringlegend; 11 Sep 2008 at 18:50. |
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11 Sep 2008, 18:44 (Ref:2287402)
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It would be good to see two british drivers in the WTCC though, however unlikely it is
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11 Sep 2008, 18:55 (Ref:2287409)
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Northern South running SEATs with Holliday Inn and additional sponsors with Plato driving and SEAT UK paying his salary? |
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11 Sep 2008, 19:03 (Ref:2287415)
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OMG, this has caught everyone out, Seat are not the lifeline of the BTCC but there absence as a works team will question other manufactuers partcipating. Indie teams are fine if they are in it for the right reasons rather than a jolly out on a Sunday afternoon due to having money to burn.
Dan Eaves and Co are running two Leons next year which does fill a void however you would hope someone picks up the TDi's I do wonder if the fact Northern South and Plato have failed to take the title has been a reason for this decision. As for Plato, Vauxhall won't take him and thats the only paying team (exception Turkington with WSR/RAC). If anything they may go back to two cars dropping Neal and retaining OC who pays for the drive with GIO Neal back to Honda, Chilton to WSR replacing Jelley |
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