[BTCC] BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[sceptic]

We're nearly half way through 2019, and I hear that the 2020 calendar is due to be released later today, so how about a new rumours thread...

[Robin Marriott]

Rounds 1-3 28/29 March Donington Park (National)
Rounds 4-6 11/12 April Brands Hatch (Indy)
Rounds 7-9 25/26 April Silverstone (National)
Rounds 10-12 16/17 May Thruxton
Rounds 13-15 13/14 June Oulton Park (Island)
Rounds 16-18 25/26 July Snetterton (300)
Rounds 19-21 15/16 August Croft
Rounds 22-24 29/30 August Knockhill
Rounds 25-27 26/27 September Silverstone (International)
Rounds 28-30 10/11 October Brands Hatch (Grand Prix)


That’s more like it. Big changes from this year, I think Donington will be a better first round, I’m not a fan of Brands Indy anyway.

Glad there’s not two Thruxton rounds and I’m very happy it’s Silverstone joining the calendar as it’s a totally different circuit.

[RS67]

Originally Posted by Robin Marriott

Rounds 1-3 28/29 March Donington Park (National)
Rounds 4-6 11/12 April Brands Hatch (Indy)
Rounds 7-9 25/26 April Silverstone (National)
Rounds 10-12 16/17 May Thruxton
Rounds 13-15 13/14 June Oulton Park (Island)
Rounds 16-18 25/26 July Snetterton (300)
Rounds 19-21 15/16 August Croft
Rounds 22-24 29/30 August Knockhill
Rounds 25-27 26/27 September Silverstone (International)
Rounds 28-30 10/11 October Brands Hatch (Grand Prix)


That’s more like it. Big changes from this year, I think Donington will be a better first round, I’m not a fan of Brands Indy anyway.

Glad there’s not two Thruxton rounds and I’m very happy it’s Silverstone joining the calendar as it’s a totally different circuit.

There wasn't going to be a 2nd Thruxton round. It will change each year.

[mattcanary]

Originally Posted by Robin Marriott

Rounds 1-3 28/29 March Donington Park (National)
Rounds 4-6 11/12 April Brands Hatch (Indy)
Rounds 7-9 25/26 April Silverstone (National)
Rounds 10-12 16/17 May Thruxton
Rounds 13-15 13/14 June Oulton Park (Island)
Rounds 16-18 25/26 July Snetterton (300)
Rounds 19-21 15/16 August Croft
Rounds 22-24 29/30 August Knockhill
Rounds 25-27 26/27 September Silverstone (International)
Rounds 28-30 10/11 October Brands Hatch (Grand Prix)


That’s more like it. Big changes from this year, I think Donington will be a better first round, I’m not a fan of Brands Indy anyway.

Glad there’s not two Thruxton rounds and I’m very happy it’s Silverstone joining the calendar as it’s a totally different circuit.

Too many rounds in the spring for my liking when it is likely to be cold. Not enough in the summer.

Donington in March promises to be cold, cold, cold.
Donington always seems to be cold even in the middle of April.

Why only one round in May and June, whilst there are three mettings in March/APril? Doesn;t make sense to me.

I assume it is because next year there are the Euros in the summer, and Alan Gow thinks that will put people off attending/watching the BTCC in the middle of summer. However, I have said it many times and I will say it again - circuit racing to me is a summer sport.

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by mattcanary

I assume it is because next year there are the Euros in the summer, and Alan Gow thinks that will put people off attending/watching the BTCC in the middle of summer. However, I have said it many times and I will say it again - circuit racing to me is a summer sport.

no. he explained that itv have commitments for euros and tour de france in June and July and dont have enough broadcasting time available in those months

no point putting btcc events on that cant be televised live!

[Matt K]

For me two Silverstones should stay for the time being, until Lake Torrent is finished I'm joking, it'll never happen but at least having Silverstone National and International there is a bigger variety than two Thruxton visits or anything else. And opener at Donington is a good choice.

[Evantra]

Pleased with those changes! Will be great to see a new track (or layout at least!) featured. Should be a good silly season too with quite a few cars due an upgrade...

[Alfisti]

Donington in March. Must get some new shorts, sandals and stock up on sun cream!

Apart from the above it looks good to me.

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Donington in March. Must get some new shorts, sandals and stock up on sun cream!

Apart from the above it looks good to me.

I'm still thawing out from 2005!

Pleased with the extra Silverstone date. Basically a different venue.

[CroftPilgrim]

Croft in August. Might actually be dry....

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by CroftPilgrim

Croft in August. Might actually be dry....

I’d prefer to see them use the Snetterton 200 layout.

[S griffin]

Nice to see they’ve mixed it around a bit, so it’s not the same every season. And having two Silverstone circuits, one in Northants, the other in Buckinghamshire is better than two Thruxton rounds

[mark_l]

Who will have TBL's in 2020?

I would like to see the 2 spare TOCA TBL's go to a new team.

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by mark_l

Who will have TBL's in 2020?

I would like to see the 2 spare TOCA TBL's go to a new team.

cant see that happening
toca said they want to reduce the grid size not increase it.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by mark_l

Who will have TBL's in 2020?

I would like to see the 2 spare TOCA TBL's go to a new team.

Thinking aloud...

3x WSR
2x PMR
2x Dynamics
2x BTC
2x Ciceley
1x LTR
2x Speedworks (+1)
2x Motorbase (-1)
2x Excelr8
2x HARD (-2)
2x AMD
2x TPC
2x TPR (+1)
1x HMS
2x BMR?? How long is the Subaru deal for?

-1 Simpson?? Will he stick around at the rate this season is going, and with an older car?

By my count that's 29, so room for another - though guaranteed to be completely wrong!