Who'll win Thruxton?

O'Schumacher · 30 Apr 2002, 19:31 (Ref:274703)

Who'll win Thruxton? I'd love to see my new favourite Paul O'Neil take a double, but with maximum ballast on the biggest tyre eater on the calendar, he's likely to qualify behind his vauxhall team-mates.

So I'll go for Neal again for the sprint (he's clearly been the quickest driver this season, and he'll have a light car). But with the weight he'll gain for winning, he won't even make the top 5 in race 2. I'll go for Tommo, but the MG's have been quick in testing.

It's game on.

BootsOntheSide · 1 May 2002, 01:54 (Ref:275003)

I just hope whoever it is isn't driving a Vauxhall, because domination by one car gets boring so easily. MG look well placed, but I bet Warren Hugehes outpacing Anthony Reid wasn't the MG plan. VLR have a well developed car though, and the new-to-racing Proton and Honda cars look quick.

pink69 · 1 May 2002, 08:15 (Ref:275150)

MG looked good in tests. I hope that they finally stop the Vauxhall domination. I think Reid will win one race and Muller the other.

soperman · 1 May 2002, 10:58 (Ref:275365)

Hi, I'm new here, but here's my prediction.

I think Vauxhall will be unbeatable at Thruxton, and see wins for Neal and Muller.

I would love to see MG win, and see Reid as most likely as he's not carrying much (if any) ballast. Hughes will be on max ballast due to his Oulton Park results, but ould be strong in the feature. Unfortunately, due to the ballast he'll probably have to come from a relatively lowly grid position.

So, Vauxhall to win, but I'll be cheering for MG!!!!!

OVERSTEER · 1 May 2002, 11:29 (Ref:275415)

I hope Neal wins race one, and Reid wins race two. I also hope for a win For Boardman in the production class, but that won't happen unless Kaye has a problem with his Civic.

racing4real · 1 May 2002, 12:00 (Ref:275467)

Quote:

Originally posted by OVERSTEER
I also hope for a win For Boardman in the production class, but that won't happen unless Kaye has a problem with his Civic.

Can't see that happening whether Kaye has a problem or not...they have barriers at Thruxton just like at Oulton although I admit they are a bit further away from the track

king_rico · 1 May 2002, 12:06 (Ref:275478)

I think we could see an unusual podium at thruxton this year. I think tyre problems will pay a part in the proceedings and a possible podium for honda due to their tyre cooling front wing. All if its hot of course. If its not then im sure it will be same old same old.Vauxhall all the way!!!!!!

Speedworx · 2 May 2002, 18:25 (Ref:276617)

Sprint race: Matt Neal

Feature race: Dan Eaves

Kelvin · 3 May 2002, 13:36 (Ref:277518)

First car to past the chequred flag usually wins! :-)
I will take a guess at Matt Neal to take the Sprint and Reid the feature race. Both Cato & Edwards jnr will make it to the podium also!

KYTouringCarFan · 3 May 2002, 17:48 (Ref:277751)

I'm going to go crazy and say that the crafty veterans will get it done this weekend. So I think David Leslie will win one for Proton, and my man Tim Harve will score big for Peugeot.

**touringlegend** · 3 May 2002, 21:38 (Ref:277934)

I'll be dissapointed if there's not an MG win soon. Watch out for the Proton's, remember they are the fastest through speed traps.

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