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30 Aug 2008, 14:38 (Ref:2278110) | #1 | |
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[BTCC] Round 9 - Silverstone, 31st Aug 2008
Interesting qualifying session just finished; Plato heads a SEAT 1-2 but Giovanardi's down in 11th, so there may be hope for spicing up the title race yet. Kane, Jelley and Vaulkhard get their best qualifying results in 6th, 7th and 8th respectively.
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It looks very interesting in the middle of the pack. Some (usually) very quick drivers outside the top ten, watch for who can make the most of overtaking.
I hope the TV coverage concentrates here rather than on the bore-fest that is SEAT at present. 11 1 Fabrizio Giovanardi Vauxhall Vectra 1m01.200s 18 +0.873s 96.41mph 12 21 I Adam Jones SEAT Leon 1m01.280s 21 +0.953s 96.28mph 13 77 I Mike Jordan Honda Integra 1m01.354s 22 +1m027s 96.16mph 14 7 I Mat Jackson BMW 320si E90 1m01.361s 21 +1m034s 96.15mph 15 52 Gordon Shedden Honda Civic 1m01.378s 14 +1m051s 96.13mph 16 25 I Robert Collard BMW 320si E90 1m01.389s 18 +1m062s 96.11mph |
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Having Fab-Gio starting in 11th is going to give a cracking first race to see him try and charge up the top ten.
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30 Aug 2008, 17:57 (Ref:2278208) | #4 | |
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Interesting qualiy, good job by turkington who should lead into turn 1 and nice to see Jelley able to help his team mate for the first time in holding back Jackson when he catches him.
Gio though will play it save and whilst his team mates are ahead expect them to drop back if required to protect him. Good job by Kane as well, Collard really up against it back at the rough end. |
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30 Aug 2008, 20:40 (Ref:2278318) | #5 | ||
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Collard is well-suited to the 'rough end' of the grid. Things are usually rough where he is anyway. Nice to see Jelley and Kane on the pace though. Great run for Vaulkhard - if only Allison was there too.
I don't think Plato can save the championship now, but hopefully he can at least take it to the final round. It feels too early for such a big championship to be finishing, and unfortunately most of the big championships are a bit one-sided this year. |
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Looks lovely and wet
Giovanardi was a touch forceful in the second race |
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I don't think Gio did anything out of the ordinary that others wouldn't dish out. He just needs to watch for Turner coming from the back in Race 3 where he starts 10th.
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I agree, strangely we now have the prospect if Gio outscores Plato by 10 pts in Race 3 he is champion. Even if Gio DNF's now and Plato win's it's going to be 27 pts which will be unrealistic to claw back at Brands. A bit of an anti-climax to this year I feel. |
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31 Aug 2008, 16:14 (Ref:2278812) | #9 | ||
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Are the Seats to hard on there tyres for 22 laps of the Silverstone National circuit
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How does Turner keep any seat in BTCC, let alone one of the best?
Does he pay or is he paid for by Vauxhall? |
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He has proven his quality in GT racing, repeating his success this year at Le Mans. He has also shown his pace on many occasions in BTCC, but he will always appear to be 'off the pace' in a team that is geared so much towards the other driver. Turner has spent the whole season acting as rear-gunner for Plato. Given the prime seat for SEAT, I feel that he would be challenging for the title himself. |
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31 Aug 2008, 18:38 (Ref:2278881) | #13 | |
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Jones in for Turner next year with a paid drive is what I reckon. Or perhaps Seat run 3 cars? Great drive by Jones in race 3. Lets hope Seat do something with there car for next year though. Go back to the petrol is what I say.
Gio was a bit out of order in my opinion, with both Turner and Jackson. Micky Doyle drove well yet again, to finish 8th in race 3. All in all, a good days racing. P.S Anyone know how Stephen Jelley dislocated his shoulder? |
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I only saw Jelley's retirement from race 2 briefly, but it just looked like he beached his car in the gravel. edit: he was pushed off into the gravel, and the contact jarred the steering wheel suddenly , injuring his wrist and shoulder. Last edited by cos; 31 Aug 2008 at 18:48. |
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I was there, but didn't see much else on that incedent. I didn't even know it was a dislocation unitl I came to this thread. the TV obviously didn't get much else.
At least Jackson got something good out of Race 3 for his troubles He did very well, and the loudest cheers from Woodcote A and B at the end of races 2 and 3 were for him, and him alone. I agree that Gio was a little harsh |
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How many spectators were at the Track ???
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Jelly went into the gravel at Luffield, he didn't hit the wall. I didn't see if he was pushed or just ran straight on. The two doctors' cars were called out and came on track at Brooklands just as the field was approaching the bridge. Inevitable not everyone saw the flags and backed off in time, Collard and Vaulkhard in particular were still fighting for position. In the confusion Doyle was tagged and got sideways and Turner was left with no where to go. |
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The TV mentioned several times about Jelleys dislocated shoulder
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A decent day's racing, although it's disappointing that Gio is essentially already champion. Northern South have done an amazing job of failing to take advantage of the best touring car in the world - they seem to have a different problem every weekend. Much as Gio is a great driver and a good bloke, it seems like Plato is doing most things right only to keep missing out. Jones and Turner would both be excellent support for him; Darren is the unluckiest man in motor racing right now.
Great weekend from Jelley, I'm impressed that he continued despite injury. A shame the weather counted against he and Vaulkhard after their great grid positions. Jackson was impressive too. |
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