BTCC BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 278

redshoes · 14 Jul 2020, 18:43 (Ref:3988270)

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Originally Posted by bella

what's the usual crowd figure at knockhill?

I thought most circuits were getting something in the region of 30,000. Don't know about Knockhill specifically

thetool · 14 Jul 2020, 19:26 (Ref:3988277)

Donington Park seem to be operating as if there will be no restrictions whatsoever. https://doningtonpark.msv.com/DP-20-BTCC#

Hospitality and lounges open, promise of fairground rides and trade stalls. Not even a single reference to coronavirus restrictions from what I can see.

And yes, it's specifically for the rescheduled August meeting, not a reference to the original March weekend.

porsche962fan · 14 Jul 2020, 19:50 (Ref:3988281)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Why is it sad?

Dynamics was a bit like team HARD that year

S griffin · 14 Jul 2020, 20:17 (Ref:3988291)

Yeah, like the season a two time champion won three races for HARD. Hang on a minute...

crmalcolm · 14 Jul 2020, 20:21 (Ref:3988293)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Dynamics was a bit like team HARD that year

By which you mean competing in every round, and running a 2x champion and a former F1 driver during the season?

They can't win every season.

porsche962fan · 14 Jul 2020, 20:27 (Ref:3988294)

Pinkney was purelly for the budget he brought

the first car Shedden was fired after 1st meeting then given to Pinkney

2nd car was split between Thomo and Herbert during season

so in essence none of the driver they started with finished the season

Craner Curves · 14 Jul 2020, 21:00 (Ref:3988300)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

I thought most circuits were getting something in the region of 30,000. Don't know about Knockhill specifically

30k is about right. I think the Scottish government are expected to allow crowds of around 2000 for events once restrictions are eased further.

S griffin · 14 Jul 2020, 21:05 (Ref:3988301)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Pinkney was purelly for the budget he brought

the first car Shedden was fired after 1st meeting then given to Pinkney

2nd car was split between Thomo and Herbert during season

so in essence none of the driver they started with finished the season

Shedden was fired and his seat was given to Pinkney? Bit hard since Pinkney was already with the team. It also gives lie to the claim that none of the drivers they started with finished the season

crmalcolm · 14 Jul 2020, 21:46 (Ref:3988315)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Pinkney was purelly for the budget he brought

the first car Shedden was fired after 1st meeting then given to Pinkney

2nd car was split between Thomo and Herbert during season

so in essence none of the driver they started with finished the season

Pinkney's new build (TD-09-005) was not ready for media day, so he used a chassis that was end of life (TD-07-003).

Pinkney used the same car in every round during the season. And whilst he was there for budget, that's true of most of the grid.

**touringlegend** · 14 Jul 2020, 21:50 (Ref:3988316)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

I realise the danger in quoting 'some bloke on Facebook', but saw a post earlier from someone who had phoned Knockhill ticket office. He was told the current plan is to limit the event to just 2000 spectators, although that might change 'if things don't get worse'

Knockhill’s making an announcement in the morning regarding their 2020 event calendar.

They’ve already sent season pass holders options and one of them does include still attending events this year subject to limitations.

850Estate · 15 Jul 2020, 07:21 (Ref:3988473)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

30k is about right. I think the Scottish government are expected to allow crowds of around 2000 for events once restrictions are eased further.

I could be wrong on this, but I'm sure I remember reading that Knockhill's BTCC attendance was in the teen thousands. I may have totally made that up, mind you. The old mind isn't what it once was.

S griffin · 15 Jul 2020, 08:32 (Ref:3988478)

Knockhill usually attracts a big crowd, they are very passionate about the BTCC up there or so I hear

Daverb · 15 Jul 2020, 12:22 (Ref:3988520)

Wee nippy is hell bent on damaging Scottish companys as much as possible so I don't suppose Knockhill will be any exception to this.

BobJones · 15 Jul 2020, 13:02 (Ref:3988531)

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Originally Posted by Daverb

Wee nippy is hell bent on damaging Scottish companys as much as possible so I don't suppose Knockhill will be any exception to this.

Less people dead is the first priority.

BobJones · 15 Jul 2020, 13:02 (Ref:3988532)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

I could be wrong on this, but I'm sure I remember reading that Knockhill's BTCC attendance was in the teen thousands. I may have totally made that up, mind you. The old mind isn't what it once was.

30-40k dependant on weather.

GT6 · 15 Jul 2020, 13:30 (Ref:3988535)

well there is not much else to do up there

redshoes · 15 Jul 2020, 14:30 (Ref:3988543)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Knockhill usually attracts a big crowd, they are very passionate about the BTCC up there or so I hear

I hear that the crowd at Croft are very knowledgeable as well

**touringlegend** · 15 Jul 2020, 14:42 (Ref:3988546)

Every circuit has the best fans. Or maybe not..

S griffin · 15 Jul 2020, 15:03 (Ref:3988553)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

I hear that the crowd at Croft are very knowledgeable as well

That’s what I heard too. Unfortunately I don’t have the knowledge to get to Yorkshire

Moneyseeker · 16 Jul 2020, 06:51 (Ref:3988647)

In Motorsport News, Dick Bennetts confirmed only two cars for this year, adding that whilst lots of people had been in touch he was only interested in a driver who could sign for this year and next year and without that being forthcoming they will stick with two cars for 2020.

850Estate · 16 Jul 2020, 07:14 (Ref:3988649)

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Originally Posted by BobJones

30-40k dependant on weather.

Is that over the course of the weekend, or a total on a race day?

redshoes · 16 Jul 2020, 07:21 (Ref:3988650)

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Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

In Motorsport News, Dick Bennetts confirmed only two cars for this year, adding that whilst lots of people had been in touch he was only interested in a driver who could sign for this year and next year and without that being forthcoming they will stick with two cars for 2020.

According to the quote, he's looking for "someone who isn’t a numpty and has the relevant budget". No wonder he hasn't found anyone.

crmalcolm · 16 Jul 2020, 07:38 (Ref:3988651)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

According to the quote, he's looking for "someone who isn’t a numpty and has the relevant budget". No wonder he hasn't found anyone.

Is it a sliding scale - the more budget the greater your numptiness can be?

**touringlegend** · 16 Jul 2020, 07:44 (Ref:3988653)

Spotted some comments on Facebook groups that perhaps BMW could put a junior driver in the seat. Do people really not understand the economics of motor racing at all??

**touringlegend** · 16 Jul 2020, 07:46 (Ref:3988654)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

Is that over the course of the weekend, or a total on a race day?

I am sure the record BTCC race day crowd at knockhill was about 27k back in 1997. I think it’s a bit lower these days.

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