BTCC 2007 News, Rumours, Entries... - Page 22

Craner Curves · 26 Feb 2007, 21:37 (Ref:1852315)

That'll keep Alfa Fan happy knowing the car number.

Aunt Sally · 26 Feb 2007, 21:50 (Ref:1852322)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerm5

For those who are interested i got my number today 17 it was i had on my m5 in 2003 and 2004.Were now sorting the colour scheme but ive always raced in yellow....what do you think...cheers rick

when can we expect to see pictures of your car rick?

Joest956 · 27 Feb 2007, 08:57 (Ref:1852608)

If it looks anything like the Schubert run car in the VLN then i'm sure it'll look stunning.

Chris Y · 27 Feb 2007, 09:17 (Ref:1852630)

Rick, have you ever raced a 2CV?

cos · 27 Feb 2007, 14:03 (Ref:1852856)

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Originally Posted by Aunt Sally

when can we expect to see pictures of your car rick?

Latest pics of it in build are here - note also it'll be run on diesel (the first BTCC car to do so?)

Joest956 · 27 Feb 2007, 14:43 (Ref:1852884)

Does anyone know what the regulations are like concerning the tuning of the diesel engine?
Are they regulated on boost pressure? any type of restrictor on the turbo inlet? etc etc..

The car that ran in the VLN was supposed to be pushing 240bhp, not sure on the torque figures but when it ran at Dubai 2006 it was putting in quicker times than the M3's with Stuck in the chair.

Definately interested in how it will perform in a sprint race.

**touringlegend** · 27 Feb 2007, 15:11 (Ref:1852907)

The FIA WTCC site has the Diesel S2000 regs available.

racerm5 · 27 Feb 2007, 16:21 (Ref:1852946)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Y

Rick, have you ever raced a 2CV?

OH NO should i admit to that!!!!!!

Matt · 27 Feb 2007, 18:16 (Ref:1853047)

Wow, that 120d looks amazing right now, those fenders seem a bit wider than most S2000 cars though. However, the most important question must be asked, is the BMW going to keep those trick taillights, that only half the light illuminates when part brake is applied, and all is illuminated when full brake?

Chris Y · 28 Feb 2007, 09:53 (Ref:1853603)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerm5

OH NO should i admit to that!!!!!!

Too late mate

But you do join a host of other touring car drivers who've done it in the past. Fancy it again this year?

werner · 28 Feb 2007, 13:17 (Ref:1853773)

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Originally Posted by cos

It wasn't really a claim for 3 cars though was it? It was more a case of being willing to run suitable budgeted drivers if they came knocking on GSR's door...

I don't know if there's a thread for the Clios, but I see there's a whopping 43 cars on the entry list!

Whith the performance Bell showed in his BMW, I cannot imagine that lots of drivers fancied a drive in that car. It seemed that they dind't get the set-up right. They promised it would be better this year though

Joest956 · 28 Feb 2007, 13:48 (Ref:1853799)

You would have thought that a lot of the set up depends on how well the driver communicates with his engineer though surely?

BTW, That's not meant as a **** on Mr Bell in any way.

Chris Y · 28 Feb 2007, 13:51 (Ref:1853802)

Or a slur, even

racerm5 · 28 Feb 2007, 13:57 (Ref:1853805)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Y

Too late mate

But you do join a host of other touring car drivers who've done it in the past. Fancy it again this year?

If time would permit i would like to do it again.It was a scream and the best fun racing ive ever had....

Alfa Fan · 28 Feb 2007, 14:22 (Ref:1853815)

28 cars officially entered with more to come! According to MN today.

Craner Curves · 28 Feb 2007, 14:25 (Ref:1853816)

Any names mentioned?

Alfa Fan · 28 Feb 2007, 15:08 (Ref:1853839)

Matt Neal Team Dynamics Honda Civic
Gordon Shedden Team Dynamics Honda Civic
Jason Plato Northern South SEAT Leon
Darren Turner Northern South SEAT Leon
Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Race Engineering Vauxhall Vectra
Tom Chilton Triple Eight Race Engineering Vauxhall Vectra
Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320is E90
Tom Onslow-Cole West Surrey Racing BMW 320is E90
Mike Jordan Team Eurotech Honda Integra DC05
Matt Jackson Jackson Motorsport BMW 320is E90
Matt Allison Motorbase Performance SEAT Toledo Cupra
Gareth Howell Motorbase Performance SEAT Toledo Cupra
Erkut Kizilirmak Arkas Racing Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch
TBA Arkas Racing Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch
Rick Kerry Team AFM BMW 120d
Martyn Bell Geoff Steel Racing BMW 320i E46
TBA Geoff Steel Racing BMW 320i E46
David Pinkney Team Griffin Racing Alfa Romeo 156
TBA Team Griffin Racing Alfa Romeo 156
Chris Stockton BTC Racing Lexus IS200
Jason Hughes Kartworld Racing MG ZS
TBA Xero Competition Lexus IS200
John George TH Motorsport Honda Integra DC05
Simon Blanckley Graham Hathaway Engineering Honda Integra DC05
Nick Leason NJL Racing with Daniels Motorsport Vauxhall Astra Coupe
TBA Encke Sport Vauxhall Astra Coupe
TBA Encke Sport Vauxhall Astra Coupe
Jim Pocklington J Team Motorsport BMW 320i E46

With a story about a couple of addition entries expected, including CWS Motorsport.

Matt_S · 28 Feb 2007, 15:57 (Ref:1853865)

That list is optimistic but will be good if they all come off

Craner Curves · 28 Feb 2007, 16:17 (Ref:1853874)

Alan Gow expects around 25 to start according to his forum.

Joest956 · 28 Feb 2007, 21:41 (Ref:1854103)

ooh that was a nasty typo wasn't it

redshoes · 1 Mar 2007, 18:36 (Ref:1854789)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cos

It has all gone quiet on the Encke front. They've bought the cars, don't know whether they submitted their entry (the deadline was today).

There's a story on BTCC website today - Encke pushes on with plans

Quote:

While we are already talking to people, we are still interested to hear from anyone who is looking to make the move into the BTCC

So several days after the entry deadline they not only don't have anyone signed but they are still actively looking for new drivers to speak to. Doesn't exactly inspire you with any confidence that we will actually see them this year.

Aren't these the ex-GA Motorsport cars - maybe the cars are fated. After all we spent much of the last 2 years being repeatedly told that "they really will be in the BTCC soon, honest".

Matt_S · 1 Mar 2007, 19:02 (Ref:1854823)

Entries can always be lodged without drivers signed though - I'm sure there are teams that will have been in that position in the past (and are in the same one this time around).

redshoes · 1 Mar 2007, 19:09 (Ref:1854831)

I'm sure there are other teams still in negotiations, it's the fact that they are still looking for drivers to be in negotiation with that's worrying.

Aunt Sally · 1 Mar 2007, 19:13 (Ref:1854834)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cos

It has all gone quiet on the Encke front. They've bought the cars, don't know whether they submitted their entry (the deadline was today).

They haven't got any drivers to register!

kmchow · 1 Mar 2007, 22:41 (Ref:1854980)

It simple comes down to $$ again? They want a paying/talented driver, but that's rarely seen these days.

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