Paul O'Neil

The Darkness · 21 Jan 2004, 17:20 (Ref:845634)

does anyone know wot on earth is happing with Paul O'Neil? There hasn't been any updates of wot he's doing on his website. so does anyone know if he's staying on at the BTCC. And wot team he could be driving for?

**Craig** · 21 Jan 2004, 18:15 (Ref:845700)

No idea but the opportunities are looking slimmer by the day which is a tragic shame. If he can't get himself in the second TD seat, or maybe even an MG if they run, I wouldn't be surprised if he showed up in SCV8 along with a few other BTCC refugees such as Tom Boardman - if the series gets off the ground.

redshoes · 21 Jan 2004, 18:22 (Ref:845704)

Tom B in a powerfull rear-wheel drive car

Have you put the marshal's forum on alert?

racingdad · 21 Jan 2004, 18:50 (Ref:845734)

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Originally posted by Craig Antill
No idea but the opportunities are looking slimmer by the day which is a tragic shame. If he can't get himself in the second TD seat, or maybe even an MG if they run, I wouldn't be surprised if he showed up in SCV8 along with a few other BTCC refugees such as Tom Boardman - if the series gets off the ground.

Craig - what second Seat - two cars, Plato & Huff...

The Darkness · 21 Jan 2004, 18:54 (Ref:845743)

that is such a waste of a really good talent. Paul could go a long way in the BTCC if he was given the chance. he proved he could do it last year.

redshoes · 21 Jan 2004, 19:01 (Ref:845756)

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Originally posted by racingdad
Craig - what second Seat - two cars, Plato & Huff...

Quote:

second TD seat

The Darkness · 21 Jan 2004, 19:18 (Ref:845780)

i didn't think there was a second second in TD. there isn't i'm sure of it? i could be wrong of course?

racingdad · 21 Jan 2004, 19:20 (Ref:845782)

OH - you mean Team Dynamics - sorry, I thought SEAT Turbo Diesel! By heck lad this is getting all too complicated for an old git like me!

**touringlegend** · 21 Jan 2004, 19:27 (Ref:845792)

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Originally posted by The Darkness
i didn't think there was a second second in TD. there isn't i'm sure of it? i could be wrong of course?

They have two Civic's, but only funding for one so far.

The Darkness · 21 Jan 2004, 19:28 (Ref:845793)

hahahaha i'm sure your not. i just thought that Matt Neal was just driving for TD. they have never had a two car team. not that i remember anyway.

The Darkness · 21 Jan 2004, 19:43 (Ref:845803)

are there any other teams that Paul could drive for? i don't think there will be many seats available?

racingdad · 21 Jan 2004, 19:47 (Ref:845806)

Well, no works teams as such - although MG have yet to show their hand, and there is still the possibility of a second seat at Proton, assuming they haven't filled that yet. But there are still some privateer teams - example the Kartworld team did buy two MG's and only have one declared driver so far...

**Stephen Green** · 22 Jan 2004, 08:54 (Ref:846510)

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Originally posted by redshoes
Tom B in a powerfull rear-wheel drive car Have you put the marshal's forum on alert?

Duly noted Redshoes. Armour plating now ordered along with new armco barriers etc etc

Claire · 22 Jan 2004, 09:00 (Ref:846517)

I spoke to Matt at the Autosport Show and he hoped to have a team mate he said that things were looking positive but couldn't say who it would be. They do have 2 cars available.

BootsOntheSide · 22 Jan 2004, 12:26 (Ref:846727)

Gareth Howell would be my first choice for the second Dynamics car - he's familiar with the team and seems like a better driver than Paul. There are a few options lingering - Kartworld, Edenbridge, the other BMW team that has just announced (not Carly), but lots of other drivers hnting for those, with or without sponsorship.

cos · 22 Jan 2004, 13:06 (Ref:846768)

Which new BMW team is this?

Jonny Apex · 22 Jan 2004, 13:09 (Ref:846774)

What other BMW team? Edenbridge and Carly are the only two BMW teams, I thought. O'Neill won't be in a Kartworld car - Jason Hughes, the team boss, will drive that car.

Neil Adams · 22 Jan 2004, 13:14 (Ref:846780)

Yeah what BMW team other than Carly and edenbridge?

Johnny Apex > as mentioned above Kartworld do have two cars, so unless you have inside info they could run two cars.

Driver TBAs where O'Neill could go

Edenbridge - Bmw 320i
Team PSP - Proton Impian
Team Dynamics - Honda Civic Type R
MG Sport & Racing - MGZS
Kartworld Racing - MGZS
<satellite> Team - MGZS (could be that Kartworld is this team)
Team Halfords - Peugeot 307
Barwell Motorsport - Honda Civic Type R
Honda Racing (arena) - Honda Civic Type R

i know there are likely drivers for most of these seats but there was rumours of a third Team Halfords car and edenbridge originally said they could run three cars, so i dont think alls lost for O'Neill yet.

Jonny Apex · 22 Jan 2004, 14:43 (Ref:846872)

I thought Jason Hughes/Kartworld had bought only one MG.

**Stephen Green** · 22 Jan 2004, 15:08 (Ref:846906)

Autosport says Pro-Motorsport might switch their two Civic Type-R's from the EETC to BTCC which would give two more drives?

racingdad · 22 Jan 2004, 15:28 (Ref:846930)

If all of these teams appear and all have two cars then this is going to be a bumper year for the BTCC

peter briggs · 22 Jan 2004, 15:40 (Ref:846940)

Many teams say they will be competing however the reality is that if the budget is not in place then you cannot compete.I think it unlikely that the Carly team will be seen and as yet we also do not have the funding required to run in the BTCC.This means that no BMW will compete.The situation is the same with many of the other Independents as well.

racingdad · 22 Jan 2004, 16:00 (Ref:846989)

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Originally posted by peter briggs
Many teams say they will be competing however the reality is that if the budget is not in place then you cannot compete.I think it unlikely that the Carly team will be seen and as yet we also do not have the funding required to run in the BTCC.This means that no BMW will compete.The situation is the same with many of the other Independents as well.

I though that the Carly team was pretty secure, in fact, with the exception of GA who definately do have paid up drivers, I thought they were about the only 'privateers' who were!

racingdad · 22 Jan 2004, 16:09 (Ref:847005)

Having just said that, I notice that the schnitzersportscars.com website appears to have disappeared... Oh dear!

Neil Adams · 22 Jan 2004, 16:12 (Ref:847010)

Peter, whats happened to the 3yr Mezzanine sponsorship? is it not enough funding?

Shouldnt toca and / or the government provide some kind of finincial support to teams to keep one of the key british championships in its prime?

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