BTCC BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 317

Alfisti · 7 Oct 2020, 07:01 (Ref:4008950)

Paul Rivett! Awesome sauce!

Pickles · 7 Oct 2020, 07:04 (Ref:4008952)

Only for the last 2 rounds though, so a lone Audi for Thompson at Croft

Evantra · 7 Oct 2020, 07:04 (Ref:4008953)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Thompson has posted on Instagram that he is ready for Croft this weekend, so I think we can assume it's not about him.

Gornall's posts this year have made several references to mechanical issues, especially engine/gearbox. Wouldn't be surprised if he has had enough.

Bang on. Don't blame him really, it's been a disappointing season that I'm sure hasn't reflected his ability. Hope to see him back next year in something more competitive.

redshoes · 7 Oct 2020, 07:33 (Ref:4008959)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Paul Rivett! Awesome sauce!

Good to see another up and coming youngster get his chance.

AnnoyedMoose · 7 Oct 2020, 08:02 (Ref:4008960)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Thompson has posted on Instagram that he is ready for Croft this weekend, so I think we can assume it's not about him.

Gornall's posts this year have made several references to mechanical issues, especially engine/gearbox. Wouldn't be surprised if he has had enough.

According to Autosport he's run out of money with the repair bill from Silverstone being 10k.

billy bleach · 7 Oct 2020, 08:08 (Ref:4008962)

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Originally Posted by AnnoyedMoose

According to Autosport he's run out of money with the repair bill from Silverstone being 10k.

All because an idiot drove into him on the warm up lap for Qualifying!

S griffin · 7 Oct 2020, 09:32 (Ref:4008969)

Shame for Gornall to lose his seat like that, but it shows how costly repair bills can be

Still good to see Rivett in the series, he's done more than enough to deserve the chance

Nononsensecapeesh · 7 Oct 2020, 10:14 (Ref:4008973)

At long last for Paul Rivett! Yes, I still exist.

Pickles · 10 Oct 2020, 19:51 (Ref:4009543)

Interesting tweet from Andrew Jordan this evening...
'Edit and crop recent interviews all you want, I’ve never signed a contract with free speech restrictions. I have many ways of getting my thoughts out there. I’ll say what I want, when I want'

🤔

peebee2 · 10 Oct 2020, 20:07 (Ref:4009550)

Still a first class ego ****** then.

**touringlegend** · 10 Oct 2020, 20:09 (Ref:4009552)

Hes had a few interesting tweets in recent days.

Makes me wonder if there’s more to him leaving wsr.

crmalcolm · 10 Oct 2020, 20:13 (Ref:4009555)

Maybe this tweet will put and end to the nonsense of clamouring for AJ to be back at WSR...

https://twitter.com/AndrewJordan77/s...403334144?s=19

thetool · 10 Oct 2020, 20:47 (Ref:4009566)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

Makes me wonder if there’s more to him leaving wsr.

He really does come over as a spoilt little boy at times, who has never really had to do a proper job because his daddy is successful.

No denying he is a talanted driver, but I think he could do with some experience of the real world to make him appreciate how privileged he is.

Craner Curves · 10 Oct 2020, 20:52 (Ref:4009569)

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Originally Posted by thetool

He really does come over as a spoilt little boy at times, who has never really had to do a proper job because his daddy is successful.

No denying he is a talanted driver, but I think he could do with some experience of the real world to make him appreciate how privileged he is.

I really want to like him. His ability, his appreciation of the history of motorsport, the presentation of his cars etc. But I can't.

Evantra · 10 Oct 2020, 21:23 (Ref:4009572)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

I really want to like him. His ability, his appreciation of the history of motorsport, the presentation of his cars etc. But I can't.

Yes, exactly this! His historic stuff is amazing. Just needs to keep his mouth shut...

peebee2 · 10 Oct 2020, 21:25 (Ref:4009573)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Maybe this tweet will put and end to the nonsense of clamouring for AJ to be back at WSR...

https://twitter.com/AndrewJordan77/s...403334144?s=19

If they want someone to help the team rather than himself, he’d be the last person to ask.

porsche962fan · 11 Oct 2020, 08:25 (Ref:4009710)

the last time WSR added a 3rd car late season was 2009 with Anthony Reid but him not familiar with RWD plus late entry ballast made him rather useless for the cause

out of current crop drivers available unless they can secure some superstar like Priaux, Huff etc I would go with Rob Austin

Evantra · 11 Oct 2020, 08:29 (Ref:4009712)

Andrew's latest tweet...

"The last call we had was all good terms. Then out of the blue that ball **** letter arrives. Making stupid threats which as we know couldn’t be enforced. Try a stunt like that again I’ll publish the whole thing on social media so people see what weasels you really are. I’m out 👍🏻"

S griffin · 11 Oct 2020, 09:28 (Ref:4009720)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evantra

Andrew's latest tweet...

"The last call we had was all good terms. Then out of the blue that ball **** letter arrives. Making stupid threats which as we know couldn’t be enforced. Try a stunt like that again I’ll publish the whole thing on social media so people see what weasels you really are. I’m out

"

Who is AJ directing this tweet at?

porsche962fan · 11 Oct 2020, 09:30 (Ref:4009721)

maybe has something to do with him not driving that hybrid Toyota ?

Matt K · 11 Oct 2020, 09:52 (Ref:4009722)

Well, it all seems that something ugly was happening behind the scenes...

Pringles · 11 Oct 2020, 09:56 (Ref:4009723)

Some recent tweets from Jordan. Reading between the lines but could be 2+2=5

Impressive interview from Ben Taylor

@OfficialBARCHQ

! In such tough times it’s great to see the majority of UK Motorsport working together and thinking bigger picture with contracts. Hard to imagine people going legal in such a horrible year. Suppose some will try though

Edit and crop recent interviews all you want

. I’ve never signed a contract with free speech restrictions. I have many ways of getting my thoughts out there. I’ll say what I want, when I want

The last call we had was all good terms. Then out of the blue that ball **** letter arrives. Making stupid threats which as we know couldn’t be enforced. Try a stunt like that again I’ll publish the whole thing on social media so people see what weasels you really are. I’m out

Comes across as a spoilt little brat tbh, regardless of what may or may not have happened behind the scenes it is better to deal with it behind closed doors rather than airing your laundry in public.

Sadly these days people are all to happy to jump on social media to fight a battle.

Pringles · 11 Oct 2020, 10:02 (Ref:4009724)

Seems to have all started here

Ahh come on guys..... I know we’ve fallen out but you can still tag me in posts regarding a weekend I dominated for you last year.... Be a lover not a hater

He has rather a big ego tbh and I can't say I've been much of a Jordan fan tbh. Always blames everyone else for everything nothing ever seems to be his fault.

Pringles · 11 Oct 2020, 10:03 (Ref:4009725)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Who is AJ directing this tweet at?

Reading the tweets and between the lines it seems its all directed at WSR.

Pringles · 11 Oct 2020, 10:13 (Ref:4009726)

I'm guessing here he was contracted to drive for WSR this year but he decided to pull out. He doesn't like the fact he's not been made the centre of attention in a recent article and as such WSR have hit with some sort of gagging order and he doesn't like it. Speculation of course.

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