BTCC BTCC Brands Hatch indy rounds 1,2 & 3 2012 - Page 3

Piglet · 31 Mar 2012, 20:41 (Ref:3051409)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Agreed

Neate and Plato had times disallowed twice, Shedden 3 times. Also 12 Clios, 6 Juniors and 4 Porsches lost times in their qualifying sessions. Lets see if drivers start to get the message for the rest of the year.

The MSA have issued new instuctions for this year and are requiring Clerks to take action in respect of 4 wheels off and requiring MSA Stewards to advise whether Clerks are complying so hopefully we will see all clubs being consistent.

Burp · 31 Mar 2012, 20:51 (Ref:3051412)

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Originally Posted by markreeves

If anyone hasnt seen it yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiw3uYXbnk

Shocking,

trebor901 · 31 Mar 2012, 23:01 (Ref:3051468)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Indeed, however they have also said "£4k that's my whole parts budget done in one hit", so lets hope nothing else happens tomorrow.

this is btcc of course more will be done tomorrow haha, in all seriousness though the cars look great and it looks like it could be a very unpredictable season

Greem · 31 Mar 2012, 23:07 (Ref:3051472)

Exceeding Track Limits is something the MSA have asked Observers/Post Chiefs to call in at all levels of National motorsport. The excuse "But the Touring Car drivers get away with it all the time" has been rendered invalid. Finally!

ascarracinguk · 31 Mar 2012, 23:32 (Ref:3051484)

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Originally Posted by Greem

Exceeding Track Limits is something the MSA have asked Observers/Post Chiefs to call in at all levels of National motorsport. The excuse "But the Touring Car drivers get away with it all the time" has been rendered invalid. Finally!

Indeed. I remember a few years back at donington, I was on the last corner, we were asked to call in any 4 wheel off incident s they would be disallowed that lap or penalised, after qualifying we asked what had been done as most drivers had done something wrong, toca's answer was oh just leave it, it makes good tv!

Pretty much sums it up really

SteveLevin · 1 Apr 2012, 00:05 (Ref:3051499)

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Originally Posted by BillWiskins

And yes - I feared we might be in for a bit of a pit-lane brouhaha, a la Rockingham last year. I guess he assumed that everyone was on an in-lap like himself, but no excuse really...

Welcome!

I just want to know what size box of candy comes with a BTCC competition license in it as a prize? Because Chris James certainly didn't drive like he'd earned one...

Steve

BillWiskins · 1 Apr 2012, 00:25 (Ref:3051505)

Thank you as well!

I'm sad to see a few 'protect the team-mate' conspiracy theories showing up already - I'm pretty sure it was just a case of not paying attention. Would still love to have been able to hear any words that might have been exchanged afterwards, though.

Piglet · 1 Apr 2012, 11:18 (Ref:3051680)

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Originally Posted by Greem

Exceeding Track Limits is something the MSA have asked Observers/Post Chiefs to call in at all levels of National motorsport. The excuse "But the Touring Car drivers get away with it all the time" has been rendered invalid. Finally!

Normal BTCC service appears to be resumed today...

markreeves · 1 Apr 2012, 11:37 (Ref:3051688)

So pleased for West Surrey

Thaw Daggerslash · 1 Apr 2012, 11:40 (Ref:3051689)

Well that was a chaotic encounter...

Feel sorry for Newsham - that wasn't his fault at all imo.

MarkG · 1 Apr 2012, 11:44 (Ref:3051695)

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Originally Posted by Thaw Daggerslash

Well that was a chaotic encounter...

Feel sorry for Newsham - that wasn't his fault at all imo.

Typical Jason (I love myself) Plato rock-ape driving.

BillWiskins · 1 Apr 2012, 11:45 (Ref:3051697)

Well. I had a bad feeling when I heard that several teams were short on spares. I guess we'll lose a few cars for race two, then.

Very impressed with Plato's performance in the largely untested MG - up until he got a little greedy and punted Newsham. I usually have no problem with him, and if the car has as many issues still to resolve as he says. then I still think he did a pretty solid job - but I think he could have just followed through to second in that situation rather than lunging for a space that was always going to disappear.
Really disappointing for Dave Newsham.

Hubble · 1 Apr 2012, 11:50 (Ref:3051699)

And as for those fools trying to pull the Redstone car out forwards at Druids and pulling the front of the car off...way to go to make it a bigger repair bill...

brands · 1 Apr 2012, 12:00 (Ref:3051704)

Same old same....Gow must be proud

awrb · 1 Apr 2012, 12:26 (Ref:3051710)

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Originally Posted by MarkG

Typical Jason (I love myself) Plato rock-ape driving.

I think the move was a bit over optimistic by Plato. And as for your nickname for him, he really gave that impression in the pre-race build up. He is so far up his own backside!

That was a pretty crazy race though, really hope it calms down for the rest of the day or a few teams won't be making past this round.

BillWiskins · 1 Apr 2012, 12:47 (Ref:3051716)

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Originally Posted by Hubble

And as for those fools trying to pull the Redstone car out forwards at Druids and pulling the front of the car off...way to go to make it a bigger repair bill...

Out of interest, is any damage sustained in that way covered by insurance, or paid for by the track folks, or would it just be counted as part of the accident damage?

Just trying to take advantage of the collected wisdom that seems to be present here

CTD · 1 Apr 2012, 13:14 (Ref:3051722)

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Thaw Daggerslash · 1 Apr 2012, 13:20 (Ref:3051724)

Race 2 about to start...

BillWiskins · 1 Apr 2012, 13:54 (Ref:3051736)

A much more civilised race, all in all - but what on earth happened to Nick Foster? Upside-down, and in such a peculiar place.

An excellent few laps of Plato vs. Neal in there as well. The MG seemed to drop off a little towards the end, but nice to see Mr Jordan take advantage.

medius · 1 Apr 2012, 13:59 (Ref:3051737)

Plato really needs to wind his neck in and watch a replay before moaning about Newsham. He had no-where to move when the MG came up the inside. Jason should have thought more with his head than let excitement get the better of him.

Owy did the grid draw and its such a shame that he's not a part of proceedings. He's a proper class act and a fan favourite. Basically a sponsor's dream.

Thaw Daggerslash · 1 Apr 2012, 14:11 (Ref:3051740)

Ollie Jackson on pole in the Golf, with Jeff Smith alongside for the final race. Collard and Austin on row two.

Urgentemente · 1 Apr 2012, 14:14 (Ref:3051742)

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Originally Posted by medius

Owy did the grid draw and its such a shame that he's not a part of proceedings. He's a proper class act and a fan favourite. Basically a sponsor's dream.

Yeh, was great to see Owy, hopefully someone somewhere watching will realise what a good advertising opportunity he'd be, especially if , as he said, the cars are basically sitting there ready to run.

Tim Wilkinson · 1 Apr 2012, 14:21 (Ref:3051744)

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Originally Posted by medius

Plato really needs to wind his neck in and watch a replay before moaning about Newsham. He had no-where to move when the MG came up the inside. Jason should have thought more with his head than let excitement get the better of him.

Owy did the grid draw and its such a shame that he's not a part of proceedings. He's a proper class act and a fan favourite. Basically a sponsor's dream.

Was Plato moaning about the race 1 "incident"? (by incident, I mean assault). How the hell can he blame Newsham when Plato had his whole car in the pitlane entrance and most of it on the grass?

I'd take one Owy over a dozen Platos.

ascarracinguk · 1 Apr 2012, 14:30 (Ref:3051750)

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Originally Posted by Hubble

And as for those fools trying to pull the Redstone car out forwards at Druids and pulling the front of the car off...way to go to make it a bigger repair bill...

You're welcome to give up 18 hours of you day, and about 30 weekends of your year to volenteering at your own expense to give us all a hand if you like!

But I agree not the smartest bit of marshalling I've seen, I did cringe quite a bit!

brands · 1 Apr 2012, 14:46 (Ref:3051757)

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Originally Posted by Greem

Exceeding Track Limits is something the MSA have asked Observers/Post Chiefs to call in at all levels of National motorsport. The excuse "But the Touring Car drivers get away with it all the time" has been rendered invalid. Finally!

Looking at the race results on TSL the only 2 races, so far, with no exceeding track limit penalies are the 2 BTCC ones.

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