BTCC BTCC 2021 - Page 54

Evantra · 6 Jan 2021, 20:46 (Ref:4027284)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Fixed that for you

😂😂

Jiiiiiiim · 6 Jan 2021, 20:55 (Ref:4027286)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Fixed that for you

Watch this space

Lee TinTop · 6 Jan 2021, 21:12 (Ref:4027289)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Indeed, however the actual interview could have been done several days prior to that. This feels like where we were back in March last year - the situation is rapidly evolving. It's all very well TOCA staying that they are planning to start the season as normal with spectators and hospitality, but too many people will get fooled into thinking that will definitely happen. I don't think anyone can accurately predict where we will be in 3 weeks time let alone 3 months time.

It's a bit like the comments in this thread from people quoting the govt website about what you can and can't do in terms of race meetings and getting marshals. Those are the rules as at today, which were different from the rules a week ago, and may well be different again in a week from now.

Sorry if I'm being overly negative.

The interview was on 4th January at 10am

touring fan01 · 6 Jan 2021, 21:42 (Ref:4027292)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Shame, end of an era, Bartrum and Motorbase has been a big part of the BTCC in the last decade or so.

Wonder whether they'll be running under the Motorbase name, or AmD, or MB? Let's not combine them into another stupidly long team name... AmD Tuning with MB Motorsport with Motorbase Performance accelerated by Blue Square accelerated by Green Group accelerated by the Andy Neate Fan Club

article says team will stay with motorbase name.

porsche962fan · 6 Jan 2021, 21:48 (Ref:4027293)

could it be the lack of main sponsor ? they were mainly plain red this season

S griffin · 6 Jan 2021, 22:06 (Ref:4027300)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

article says team will stay with motorbase name.

That’s good to hear. No offence to AMD, but Motorbase have been great stalwarts of the championship and deserve to stay

Evantra · 7 Jan 2021, 08:15 (Ref:4027353)

Interesting that the articles (I've read) don't seem to confirm Hill as first driver?

Matt K · 7 Jan 2021, 08:35 (Ref:4027358)

It's quite sad, I wonder what is behind Bartrum's decision to sell the team. If I were him I'd feel as if I was selling my own child... but quite possibly it's about the money.

Does it mean it'll be now four-car Motorbase team and no AMD/Blundell team? Or is MB going to be a seperate entity?

redshoes · 7 Jan 2021, 08:44 (Ref:4027359)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Interesting that the articles (I've read) don't seem to confirm Hill as first driver?

From Autosport mag
"With Motorbase’s 2020 team leader Rory Butcher linked heavily with replacing Tom Ingram at the Speedworks Toyota squad, it appears that Jake Hill – already confirmed as remaining in the AmD/MB stable for 2021 – will spearhead the Ford attack. Osborne Jr is a logical pick considering his father’s role. Motorbase’s two-time 2020 race winner Ollie Jackson already has an AmD history, while the other member of the Ford squad last season was Andy Neate – none of this trio have confirmed their 2021 programmes to date."

Evantra · 7 Jan 2021, 08:44 (Ref:4027360)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Interesting that the articles (I've read) don't seem to confirm Hill as first driver?

Never mind, Autosport has more details and confirms Jake

"It means that four of the fourth-generation Ford Focuses, built and developed by Motorbase prior to the 2020 season, will compete in 2021 – two will run under the Motorbase banner, and two as MB Motorsport, named in recognition of AmD commercial partner Mark Blundell. They will all be fielded out of Motorbase’s premises in Wrotham, Kent."

crmalcolm · 7 Jan 2021, 08:56 (Ref:4027363)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Interesting that the articles (I've read) don't seem to confirm Hill as first driver?

He was confirmed back in November - along with the name of (at least part) of the team for 2021:

https://www.btcc.net/2020/11/13/jake...uare-for-2021/

crmalcolm · 7 Jan 2021, 09:13 (Ref:4027367)

Team	Car	Driver	Notes

Confirmed Entries
Power Maxed	Vauxhall Astra	Plato	Confirmed in press release
Power Maxed	Vauxhall Astra	???	Confirmed in press release
Team Dynamics	Honda Civic FK8	Cammish	Confirmed in press release
Team Dynamics	Honda Civic FK8	Shedden?	Confirmed in press release, Neal talked about options away from racing and trying to get a deal for Flash
Autobrite (HARD./BMR)	Cupra Leon	Goff	Confirmed in press release
Autobrite (HARD./BMR)	Cupra Leon	Geddie	Confirmed in press release
HARD./BMR	Cupra Leon	Taylor-Smith	Confirmed in press release
HARD./BMR	Cupra Leon	???	Confirmed in press release
Laser Tools (HARD./BMR)	Infiniti Q50	Moffat	Confirmed in press release
Laser Tools (HARD./BMR)	Infiniti Q50	Sutton	Confirmed in press release
Laser Tools (HARD./BMR)	Infiniti Q50	Boardley	Confirmed in press release
Ciceley Motorsport	BMW 330i	Morgan	Confirmed in press release
Ciceley Motorsport	BMW 330i	???	Confirmed in press release
EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars	Hyundai i30	Smiley?	Strongly suggest in Bert Taylor social media
EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars	Hyundai i30	Butel	Confirmed in press release
EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars (Ginsters?)	Hyundai i30	Ingram?	Confirmed in press release - Ingram rumoured in press
EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars (Ginsters?)	Hyundai i30	???	Confirmed in press release
MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square	Ford Focus	Hill	Confirmed in press release
MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square	Ford Focus	O.Jackson?	Rumours of car/driver connected to Motorbase/Hollamby
Motorbase (AmD)	Ford Focus	Neate?	Confirmed in press release
Motorbase (AmD)	Ford Focus	Osborne?	Confirmed in press release – Osborne family involved with purchase of team
WSR	BMW 330i	Jelley?	Reported as considering a move away from Parker
WSR	BMW 330i	Oliphant?	Reported in motorsport.com as a confirmed 3-car entry
WSR	BMW 330i	???	Reported in motorsport.com as a confirmed 3-car entry
BTC Racing	Honda Civic FK8	Cook	Confirmed in press release
BTC Racing	Honda Civic FK8	Crees	Confirmed in press release
BTC Racing	Honda Civic FK8	???	Confirmed in press release
Speedworks	Toyota Corolla	Butcher?	Confirmed in press article
Speedworks	Toyota Corolla	???	Confirmed in press article

Likely Entries
???	???	Chilton	Not mentioned in connection to BTC entry
???	???	Rowbottom	In this very thread from the driver!

Possible Entries
???	???	Parfitt Jr	Publicising an attempt to be on the grid
Team Dynamics	Honda Civic FK8	???	Intention for 3rd car reported in MN - depending on TBL

Entries with doubt
Parker	???	???	Rumoured to have left BTCC

All entries could be marked '*' due to COVID

crmalcolm · 7 Jan 2021, 09:14 (Ref:4027368)

Having heard years of comments that Speedworks will struggle to develop their car as fast as others due to only having one entry. Are we now entering an era where we will continually hear comments that Speedworks will struggle to develop their car as fast others due to only having two entries?

AnnoyedMoose · 7 Jan 2021, 09:17 (Ref:4027369)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

It's quite sad, I wonder what is behind Bartrum's decision to sell the team. If I were him I'd feel as if I was selling my own child... but quite possibly it's about the money.

Does it mean it'll be now four-car Motorbase team and no AMD/Blundell team? Or is MB going to be a seperate entity?

He's not getting any younger. At some point we all want to enjoy the fruits of our labours. Being able to sell the team with the name and staff staying the same (other than top guy) is about as good as it gets for slow down plans.

medius · 7 Jan 2021, 10:38 (Ref:4027385)

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Originally Posted by AnnoyedMoose

He's not getting any younger. At some point we all want to enjoy the fruits of our labours. Being able to sell the team with the name and staff staying the same (other than top guy) is about as good as it gets for slow down plans.

More to do with the fact he was running the team largely out of his own pocket in 2020 the same as he did in 2015 and money isn't infinite, and a global pandemic hasn't made sponsors more likely to fund motorsport. The time was right to call it a day.

Alfisti · 7 Jan 2021, 10:53 (Ref:4027387)

Dave isn't getting any younger, money isn't growing on trees and he can obviously see the commitment and professionalism Blundell and Hollamby have. He's given the organisation he built and all of the workforce a future. Good on him.

I do hope that in the future when covid is a distant memory he'll be at events bantering with all and sundry. Great character is Dave.

Alfisti · 7 Jan 2021, 10:56 (Ref:4027388)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Having heard years of comments that Speedworks will struggle to develop their car as fast as others due to only having one entry. Are we now entering an era where we will continually hear comments that Speedworks will struggle to develop their car as fast others due to only having two entries?

We'll enter that era in 2022

Millvi · 7 Jan 2021, 10:59 (Ref:4027389)

The Autosport article on the Motorbase takeover also mentions Senna Proctor a possible driver at Cicely as well as Chilton. Quotes from Norman Burgess.

Overboost · 7 Jan 2021, 12:24 (Ref:4027404)

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Originally Posted by Millvi

The Autosport article on the Motorbase takeover also mentions Senna Proctor a possible driver at Cicely as well as Chilton. Quotes from Norman Burgess.

Chilton was looking at WSR too but if they are full as rumoured there aren't many seats left up for grabs. The question at WSR woukd be if they can keep Turk's if BMW bail out as rumoured.

Dynamic's 2nd seat, as Neal was quoted may need to be financially viable, points to Honda possibly exiting, though they could still run 3 cars if the deals are right and they can get a TBL.

Add another name to the returning drivers we could see as well as Rowbo, add Sam Smelt.

Personally I'd prefer to see Proctor in at Ciceley,but have heard him linked to the remaining BTC Honda. Talking of BTC, I see they are switching to the Swindon engine for this season.

crmalcolm · 7 Jan 2021, 13:22 (Ref:4027410)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

Dynamic's 2nd seat, as Neal was quoted may need to be financially viable, points to Honda possibly exiting, though they could still run 3 cars if the deals are right and they can get a TBL.

IIRC, Neal's reference to being financially viable was more about the return on giving his son the drive, rather than the team being able to enter. Their main financial backers are signed on for a few years yet having extended the contracts.

BTCC frog · 7 Jan 2021, 13:42 (Ref:4027416)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

Chilton was looking at WSR too but if they are full as rumoured there aren't many seats left up for grabs. The question at WSR woukd be if they can keep Turk's if BMW bail out as rumoured.

Dynamic's 2nd seat, as Neal was quoted may need to be financially viable, points to Honda possibly exiting, though they could still run 3 cars if the deals are right and they can get a TBL.

Add another name to the returning drivers we could see as well as Rowbo, add Sam Smelt.

Personally I'd prefer to see Proctor in at Ciceley,but have heard him linked to the remaining BTC Honda. Talking of BTC, I see they are switching to the Swindon engine for this season.

I've seen some of these rumours on the reddit silly season site, so I'm guessing that that is where you got them from.
https://www.reddit.com/r/btcc/commen..._silly_season/
If the Senna Proctor to BTC link is derived from pigeon445's comment on the site, that is my reddit account, and it was just a guess. If it is derived from a more trustworthy source, then maybe my guess was correct!

Matt K · 7 Jan 2021, 14:25 (Ref:4027424)

In my opinion it'd be a bit of a shame if Proctor was to leave Exclr8 after just a single season. He was quite impressive in that Hyundai and possibly new year could mean even better results.

Millvi · 7 Jan 2021, 14:34 (Ref:4027428)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

In my opinion it'd be a bit of a shame if Proctor was to leave Exclr8 after just a single season. He was quite impressive in that Hyundai and possibly new year could mean even better results.

Might be trying to escape Smiley. I understand he’s got something of a reputation as a team mate as well as out on the track and being somewhat *difficult* to get along with.

billy bleach · 7 Jan 2021, 14:47 (Ref:4027434)

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Originally Posted by Overboost

Chilton was looking at WSR too but if they are full as rumoured there aren't many seats left up for grabs. The question at WSR woukd be if they can keep Turk's if BMW bail out as rumoured.

Dynamic's 2nd seat, as Neal was quoted may need to be financially viable, points to Honda possibly exiting, though they could still run 3 cars if the deals are right and they can get a TBL.

Add another name to the returning drivers we could see as well as Rowbo, add Sam Smelt.

Personally I'd prefer to see Proctor in at Ciceley,but have heard him linked to the remaining BTC Honda. Talking of BTC, I see they are switching to the Swindon engine for this season.

I bet Chilton wakes up at night in a cold sweat thinking about the Focus.....

Overboost · 7 Jan 2021, 15:35 (Ref:4027442)

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Originally Posted by BTCC frog

I've seen some of these rumours on the reddit silly season site, so I'm guessing that that is where you got them from.
https://www.reddit.com/r/btcc/commen..._silly_season/
If the Senna Proctor to BTC link is derived from pigeon445's comment on the site, that is my reddit account, and it was just a guess. If it is derived from a more trustworthy source, then maybe my guess was correct!

I'm not on Reddit, this comes from a BTCC source, now hearing Proctor's deal is done but missing the key info of who with

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