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Old 23 Sep 2019, 08:36 (Ref:3929604)   #1
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Silverstone National

The countdown has begun. We head to the self-proclaimed "Home of British Motorsport" for the penultimate weekend of racing. Or semifinal if you are American.

Will the slippery BMWs slipstream their way to pole position?

Can Dan Cammish break through and beat the Beemers?

Will book salesman Jason Plato get a win at last?

Can the Team Hard drivers refrain from crashing into each other?

Are we due a freak ballast-free maximum boost win from someone?
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Old 23 Sep 2019, 08:56 (Ref:3929606)   #2
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Indeed, exciting times. Three races at Silverstone in one day. Hope everyone tunes in for this one.

I wonder if the BMWs will be a bit behind this time. Watch out for Cammish, he is sure to be up there. Question marks still remain over Plato. Watch for plenty of scraps in the midfield from different cars. I reckon we could be in for a shock or two come raceday
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Old 23 Sep 2019, 10:06 (Ref:3929624)   #3
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I think the BMWs should be stronger here than at Knockhill, however their straight line speed has been eroded to very middle of the road levels, they are not top of the speed traps in virtually any sector, certainly not in the last few rounds, and tyre life isn't really a factor at Silverstone since its such a low deg circuit. My money would be on a Honda pole of some sort.
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Old 23 Sep 2019, 10:08 (Ref:3929625)   #4
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I think the works BMWs could be midfield, unlike Knockhill. They are a bit down atm. I reckon we could see the Hondas and Toyota up there and watch out for Jelley’s BMW
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Old 23 Sep 2019, 11:36 (Ref:3929648)   #5
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Will book salesman Jason Plato get a win at last?
And if he does, will it be his 97th or 98th?
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Old 23 Sep 2019, 11:51 (Ref:3929652)   #6
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And if he does, will it be his 97th or 98th?
His book says he's on 96, I think he just hasn't got round to correcting his Twitter bio yet.
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Old 23 Sep 2019, 15:44 (Ref:3929677)   #9
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Not really a surprise from Tordoff. Wasn't expecting to see him back next year, be interesting to see whether he does now or not. More surprised by Nic's announcement, and good to see that it was his decision rather than to do with losing sponsorship...
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not a big loss

Hamilton was the only driver along Rob Smith who didn't score any point

anyone noticed at Knockhil he nearly slammed into the leftover wheel, when they all were running slow and that wheel was visible quite early
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so any rumors on who will replace him ?
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not a big loss

Hamilton was the only driver along Rob Smith who didn't score any point

anyone noticed at Knockhill he nearly slammed into the leftover wheel, when they all were running slow and that wheel was visible quite early
Yes, funnily enough I could see the wheel very clearly on my TV scree, especially as the cameras had been trained on it for quite a while. It possibly wasn't so easy to see from the drivers seat when happened upon all of a sudden however...
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More surprised by Nic's announcement, and good to see that it was his decision rather than to do with losing sponsorship...
Actually reading the TCT article if does seem like it's down to sponsorship. Replacement to be announced in a couple of days, and assuming the Shredded Wheat moeny is just for the other Focii, I imagine it'll be a pay driver...?

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Old 23 Sep 2019, 16:16 (Ref:3929690)   #14
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every other driver managed to take a wide line and by the time the backmarkers came it was already saferty car and they all slowed down yet Hamilton somehow nearly collected it despite not having view blocked



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Actually reading the TCT article if does seem like it's down to sponsorship.
Looks like my sarcasm was a little too subtle Yea it's going to be a pay driver, honestly have no clue who it could be. Wonder if this is anything to do with the Mat Jackson news...? How does Motorbase stand with the TBL as Hamiltons was on loan from HMS, if they don't run the 3rd car they can't lose the licence?

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so any rumors on who will replace him ?
My money is on Rob Austin, as it's his TBL. With a change of car from Focus to Alfa as well.


But then, I never was good with money
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anyone noticed at Knockhil he nearly slammed into the leftover wheel,
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every other driver managed to take a wide line
If we're going to criticise drivers for nearly hitting the stranded wheel - how about throwing some towards Oliphant and Neal for nearly hitting the same wheel?
Or being factual and recognising that some drivers took a wide line, some took a narrow line, and some were driving centrally?
Or does that not suit the narrative?
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Mate, that wheel is easily hit. It's black. It's low down. The sun was low in the sky. Their are elevation changes. Your brain is programmed to look for cars, not wheels!

Go and watch NASCAR highlights of Kyle Busch at Vegas running into the back of a slower car. Even big objects can be difficult!
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Right. Jackson Mat in for Sam Tordoff. Bushy ain't got the cash and AmD need him engineering Rory.

Nic H... anyone of several drivers, but I can see Rob Austin getting some race practice if he is serious about returning.
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If we're going to criticise drivers for nearly hitting the stranded wheel - how about throwing some towards Oliphant and Neal for nearly hitting the same wheel?
Or being factual and recognising that some drivers took a wide line, some took a narrow line, and some were driving centrally?
Or does that not suit the narrative?
the difference is the ones at back already slowed down as safety car was annoucned as they came to the wheel , this drivers look to still race


and there was nothing in front of Hamilton to block his view
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the difference is the ones at back already slowed down as safety car was annoucned as they came to the wheel , this drivers look to still race


and there was nothing in front of Hamilton to block his view
Just bang another drum will you please?
Have you seen how difficult young Nic finds walking around, never mind driving a Touring Car (which, let's face it are not known for their excellent visibility (even the mighty Jason Plato has been known to not see something simple like his grid position). I bet that you (or I) couldn't get close to the time that Nic Hamilton has done despite all of this. Instead of being negative, just look at what the guy has achieved.
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Instead of being negative, just look at what the guy has achieved.
even guys like Simon Blanckley got better results
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Right. Jackson Mat in for Sam Tordoff. Bushy ain't got the cash and AmD need him engineering Rory.

Nic H... anyone of several drivers, but I can see Rob Austin getting some race practice if he is serious about returning.
Jackson will definitely be in one of the cars... He was pictured at AmD a while ago, maybe discussing next year and circumstances have brought him in a bit early?
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