BTCC 2010 rumour mill - Page 28

**touringlegend** · 4 Feb 2010, 20:07 (Ref:2626787)

Well, one would guess with RML if they are back it could be with Cruze's as the Lacetti's are for sale in Autosport.

Twitter seems to be a minefield at the moment. Although it's the same with a lot on the internet, once it's been published there is no going back. It would be a shame if this puts drivers, teams off twitter as there's a lot of potential there for them.

As for the Turkington to Bamboo rumours, I can't see that happening. I would be a bit apprehensive jumping to such a young team, but you never know.

Hazard · 4 Feb 2010, 20:31 (Ref:2626806)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

Well, one would guess with RML if they are back it could be with Cruze's as the Lacetti's are for sale in Autosport.

Twitter seems to be a minefield at the moment. Although it's the same with a lot on the internet, once it's been published there is no going back. It would be a shame if this puts drivers, teams off twitter as there's a lot of potential there for them.

As for the Turkington to Bamboo rumours, I can't see that happening. I would be a bit apprehensive jumping to such a young team, but you never know.

You'd think they'd have spare Cruze's

At the very least, they may even be able to secure a bit of GM backing/support for their BTCC programme now that Vauxhall are gone - also, plugging the Lacetti's nearly pointless now it's so near the end of the line.

Aren't even Top Gear phasing it out!

davyboy · 4 Feb 2010, 20:55 (Ref:2626823)

This week's Autosport Mag mentions that Rob Collard's on the verge of signing with Motorbase after having had discussions with WSR.

PDS · 4 Feb 2010, 21:31 (Ref:2626842)

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Originally Posted by davyboy

This week's Autosport Mag mentions that Rob Collard's on the verge of signing with Motorbase after having had discussions with WSR.

I love that statement davyboy!!!

Nothing technically wrong with it, totally true, it's just my sense of humour...

Collard's on the verge of signing with Motorbase after having had discussions with WSR.

WHAT did WSR say to Collard for him now to be on verge of signing for Motorbase?????

**touringlegend** · 4 Feb 2010, 22:08 (Ref:2626869)

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Originally Posted by PDS

I love that statement davyboy!!!

Nothing technically wrong with it, totally true, it's just my sense of humour...

Collard's on the verge of signing with Motorbase after having had discussions with WSR.

WHAT did WSR say to Collard for him now to be on verge of signing for Motorbase?????

Two words, 3 f's ?

mickeyc · 6 Feb 2010, 17:27 (Ref:2627948)

Just had a couple of messages from Neil Hudson (writer on toruingcartimes) on Twitter, in his words:

"Big #BTCC news soon. Changes the championship dramatically."

News could come today or the next couple of days, when I asked whether it was good or bad news:

"supposed it depends on your point of view, but for most I reckon it'll be good."

Pretty ambiguous I know but thought it might make life a little more exciting.

ps. also a good interview with Steve Neal on btccpages, again telling us everything whilst saying nothing!

trebor901 · 6 Feb 2010, 17:59 (Ref:2627961)

Volvo with TD? or maybe TD pulling out which would be sad, there are so many possibilties to this, i guess it will be Monday before we find out

**FIRE** · 6 Feb 2010, 18:29 (Ref:2627970)

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Originally Posted by mickeyc

Just had a couple of messages from Neil Hudson (writer on toruingcartimes) on Twitter, in his words:

"Big #BTCC news soon. Changes the championship dramatically."

News could come today or the next couple of days, when I asked whether it was good or bad news:

"supposed it depends on your point of view, but for most I reckon it'll be good."

Changes championship dramatically, good/bad depends on you pov. Hmmm, let me think. Punting off other cars will be punished from now on?

Speed-King · 6 Feb 2010, 18:34 (Ref:2627973)

24 hours at Silverstone will become a championship round?

Obviously just kidding here, but I really envy the Aussies for their enduros, every touring car series should have one or two of those.

mickeyc · 6 Feb 2010, 18:38 (Ref:2627974)

Glad to see that has injected some much needed fun into this thread, although I have just had a worrying thought.

If nothing comes of what Neil said, I'm gonna look a right plank aren't I

Jamesy-18 · 6 Feb 2010, 18:38 (Ref:2627976)

Looking forward to hearing what it could be, but I'm not confident if it'll be anything big coming from TcT!

davyboy · 6 Feb 2010, 18:39 (Ref:2627977)

Maybe its a move to the WTCC/WRC 1.6 litre turbo motor ?

redshoes · 6 Feb 2010, 18:51 (Ref:2627982)

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Originally Posted by mickeyc

If nothing comes of what Neil said, I'm gonna look a right plank aren't I

You or Neil, one of the two

mickeyc · 6 Feb 2010, 18:53 (Ref:2627983)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

You or Neil, one of the two

Thanks Redshoes (I think

)

duke_toaster · 6 Feb 2010, 19:12 (Ref:2627992)

It's probably not 1600cc engines bearing in mind NGTC coming in.

trebor901 · 6 Feb 2010, 19:21 (Ref:2627997)

plus no 1600cc turbo road cars will meet the length regs etc for NGTC so i cant see it being that either

**FIRE** · 6 Feb 2010, 19:22 (Ref:2627999)

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Originally Posted by duke_toaster

It's probably not 1600cc engines bearing in mind NGTC coming in.

Agree but for example RML Chevrolet factory team entering BTCC isn't changing the series dramatically.

Different race format?

I am afraid this news will be a disappointment.

Hazard · 6 Feb 2010, 19:22 (Ref:2628000)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Changes championship dramatically, good/bad depends on you pov. Hmmm, let me think. Punting off other cars will be punished from now on?

There's no good to that perspective at all now is there!

Touring Cars without contact is like F1 with overtaking

duke_toaster · 6 Feb 2010, 19:23 (Ref:2628001)

I think it may well be a race format change - sprint and feature?

stedevil · 6 Feb 2010, 19:36 (Ref:2628007)

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Originally Posted by Hazard

There's no good to that perspective at all now is there!

Touring Cars without contact is like F1 with overtaking

"No contact" and "punished for putting others off track" is not exactly equivalent...

trebor901 · 6 Feb 2010, 19:41 (Ref:2628012)

it better not be back to 2 races cos that will suck, because you can bet your life it will be 2 shorter races to cut costs

maybe return of pitstops? one lap shootout for qualifying?

like i said earlier its absolutely endless as to the possibilities

Jamesy-18 · 6 Feb 2010, 19:49 (Ref:2628017)

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Originally Posted by trebor901

it better not be back to 2 races cos that will suck, because you can bet your life it will be 2 shorter races to cut costs

maybe return of pitstops? one lap shootout for qualifying?

like i said earlier its absolutely endless as to the possibilities

Why would it be when ITV4 recently announced they'd be expanding from 6 hours of live coverage to 6 and a half? Surely Mr Gow would have told ITV the changes (if there were any) before they'd come to that deal?

**FIRE** · 6 Feb 2010, 20:12 (Ref:2628027)

Maybe increase to 4 races

trebor901 · 6 Feb 2010, 20:53 (Ref:2628050)

4 races would be cool but would make the series look desperate for coverage

Hazard · 6 Feb 2010, 20:56 (Ref:2628054)

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Originally Posted by trebor901

4 races would be cool but would make the series look desperate for coverage

I think it'd be over the top. I think the BTCC's three race a day package is the perfect balance, especially amidst it's previous support packages.

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