BTCC 2014 BTCC speculation, rumours and news - Page 44

awrb · 5 Dec 2013, 18:30 (Ref:3340556)

It's funny, Chris James ran a two car team, with the same drivers for the entire season, last time he ran. Which is what everyone has been moaning about recently. He may be a loud personality, but that isn't necessarily bad for the sport. And all the "noise" that he and other teams making could equally be seen as promotion for the series.

You may not agree with some of the things he's said in the past, but Yvan Muller assaulted Anthony Reid and no one called for him to not return. So I hope James can pull this off.

As for the sponsor, they're new to btcc and it's not just a small company run by one of the gentlemen drivers (I don't think), so good news for the series. And as for the appropriateness of the sponsor, it's legal in the UK so no problem. The best way to educate kids about this kind of thing is not through ignoring it, it's through educating them. Same with drinking, drugs, smoking etc.

jimothy84 · 5 Dec 2013, 19:22 (Ref:3340572)

The promo blurb doesn't name the BTCC as the intended target, and I sincerely hope it isn't. Calling him a 'loud personality' is like saying Harold Shipman was a bit naughty, James is a bad omen for any series.

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 5 Dec 2013, 20:05 (Ref:3340586)

Loud personality: Rob Austin

Annoying eccentric shouty bloke: Chris James

That's the difference. But as long as ES Rhino Racing can act professionally, use their mirrors and give a talented driver a chance to shine, then what's bad? James may not even drive!

CarsCarsCars · 5 Dec 2013, 22:09 (Ref:3340618)

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Originally Posted by awrb

It's funny, Chris James ran a two car team, with the same drivers for the entire season, last time he ran. Which is what everyone has been moaning about recently. He may be a loud personality, but that isn't necessarily bad for the sport. And all the "noise" that he and other teams making could equally be seen as promotion for the series.

You may not agree with some of the things he's said in the past, but Yvan Muller assaulted Anthony Reid and no one called for him to not return. So I hope James can pull this off.

As for the sponsor, they're new to btcc and it's not just a small company run by one of the gentlemen drivers (I don't think), so good news for the series. And as for the appropriateness of the sponsor, it's legal in the UK so no problem. The best way to educate kids about this kind of thing is not through ignoring it, it's through educating them. Same with drinking, drugs, smoking etc.

Asking people to meet him in the pitlane to "settle things" is not in any way good for the series.

PandaKing · 5 Dec 2013, 22:20 (Ref:3340625)

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Asking people to meet him in the pitlane to "settle things" is not in any way good for the series.

I'm sure he just wanted to exchange insurance details... :P

Apex Predator · 5 Dec 2013, 23:45 (Ref:3340643)

Team Dynamics believed to be cutting costs with their new motorhome

CarsCarsCars · 5 Dec 2013, 23:54 (Ref:3340649)

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Team Dynamics believed to be cutting costs with their new motorhome

SEND IT ROUND A TRACK !!!

Jiiiiiiim · 6 Dec 2013, 09:29 (Ref:3340726)

Should be a bit of news from AmD later & it does not involve Rhino's!

From the press release from ES Donkey Racing I would think they want to do BTCC but are still looking for more £££ & a TBL so it depends if anyone will let them have one & Mr Gows team approve!

Bramzel · 6 Dec 2013, 10:03 (Ref:3340732)

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Originally Posted by Apex Predator

Team Dynamics believed to be cutting costs with their new motorhome

Brilliant

Apex Predator · 6 Dec 2013, 10:53 (Ref:3340743)

AmD have nabbed themselves a Motorbase Focus

VXDave · 6 Dec 2013, 10:54 (Ref:3340744)

Just seen this on Facebook... I wonder if that means only two cars for Motorbase? Either way, I'm no longer bothered because the grid will be to capacity anyway

Bramzel · 6 Dec 2013, 11:13 (Ref:3340752)

Great news, congratulations to Shaun and the guys for pulling this off! I hope they can find a suitable driver for the car!

porsche962fan · 6 Dec 2013, 11:23 (Ref:3340753)

from the quote

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front-running BTCC driver

maybe Tom Onslow-Cole again

or Sam Tordoff ?

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 6 Dec 2013, 16:51 (Ref:3340865)

Or maybe Lea Wood

porsche962fan · 6 Dec 2013, 17:12 (Ref:3340871)

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Or maybe Lea Wood

wouldn't Lea run that Focus in his own team if he was it

crmalcolm · 6 Dec 2013, 17:16 (Ref:3340873)

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Originally Posted by CarsCarsCars

Asking people to meet him in the pitlane to "settle things" is not in any way good for the series.

Not condoning it, but when we see this from two of the biggest stars in BTCC, is it any surprise that others follow their example? If Chris James is not welcome because of his behaviour, then we'll end up with a lot smaller grid!

psq43 · 6 Dec 2013, 17:25 (Ref:3340879)

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Not condoning it, but when we see this from two of the biggest stars in BTCC, is it any surprise that others follow their example? If Chris James is not welcome because of his behaviour, then we'll end up with a lot smaller grid!

I agree with you, to a degree, however a flash bang heat of the moment incident, is hardly the same as a daily barrage of semi drunken rants which often include threats of physical violence.

CM388 · 6 Dec 2013, 18:13 (Ref:3340899)

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wouldn't Lea run that Focus in his own team if he was it

Not necessarily, remember he was in the running for Speedworks drive before the start of this season.

davyboy · 6 Dec 2013, 18:28 (Ref:3340908)

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Not necessarily, remember he was in the running for Speedworks drive before the start of this season.

All of this is down to money... nothing else. Lea, or anyone else for that matter, will only be 'in the running' for any of these seats if they have the walla to underwrite a full season's racing.

**FIRE** · 6 Dec 2013, 19:07 (Ref:3340926)

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Originally Posted by CarsCarsCars

SEND IT ROUND A TRACK !!!

http://youtu.be/S7ipFApsFec?t=3m28s

rich07 · 6 Dec 2013, 20:20 (Ref:3340950)

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Originally Posted by Biscuits In A Red Bull

I thought McDowell was go off and do average things in Ginetta's factory Japanese Super GT effort...

...maybe not...

Slightly OT but Ginetta entering Super GT? Got any more details please?

As far as Spearmint Rhino goes, we've had cars sponsored by a brothel in V8 Supercars and no one raised an eyebrow......

Could be worse too as followers of a certain BMW entered in the Nurburgring 24hrs for the last few years would know about

Thaw Daggerslash · 6 Dec 2013, 20:39 (Ref:3340966)

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Originally Posted by psq43

Whilst my comment is mainly tongue in cheek, i could understand if some parents were slightly concerned, having 3 young impressionable girls in my group at race meetings.

So this sponsor is a concern, but the scantily clad grid girls you see posing outside garages during the pit lane walkabout - open to all ages - isn't?

What's the bigger issue? A logo of a company they probably haven't heard of on the side of one of the cars, or that?

Just playing devil's advocate.

Craner Curves · 6 Dec 2013, 20:51 (Ref:3340976)

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Originally Posted by psq43

Whilst my comment is mainly tongue in cheek, i could understand if some parents were slightly concerned, having 3 young impressionable girls in my group at race meetings.

You are Helen Lovejoy and I claim my five pounds.

I'm a bit young to remember, but was there an outcry at the sponsor on the rear quarter of this BTCC race-winning car?

Apex Predator · 6 Dec 2013, 20:51 (Ref:3340977)

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Originally Posted by rich07

As far as Spearmint Rhino goes, we've had cars sponsored by a brothel in V8 Supercars and no one raised an eyebrow......

And Markus Pommer did a season of F2 sponsored by a live webcam site, the organisers didn't seem to have a problem with that

davyboy · 6 Dec 2013, 21:54 (Ref:3341025)

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Originally Posted by rich07

As far as Spearmint Rhino goes, we've had cars sponsored by a brothel in V8 Supercars and no one raised an eyebrow......

Probably too busy trying to raise something else

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