Formula BMW UK 2006 Silly Season - 10-Tenths Motorsport Forum

jondownunder · 20 Jan 2006, 00:57

Might as well start this as well as the Renault thread...

Confirmed:
Carlin Motorsport - Oliver Oakes (GB)
Carlin Motorsport - Niall Quinn (IRL)
Team Filsell - Daniel Murray
Mackie Motorsport - Chris Holmes (GB)
Motaworld - Michael Patrizi (AUS) (team should run 3 cars)
Team SWR Pioneer - Leo Mansell (GB)
Team SWR Pioneer - Greg Mansell (GB)
Team SWR Pioneer - Lars Viljoen (GB)

Any more news?

**MikeHoyer** · 20 Jan 2006, 01:07

Hmm, saw Oakes in a FRenault the other day.

jondownunder · 20 Jan 2006, 01:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHoyer

Hmm, saw Oakes in a FRenault the other day.

Well, it seems the deal was done only a few days ago (I spotted it today) -
http://www.carlin.co.uk/news.php?id=212

hotwheels · 20 Jan 2006, 12:19

Oakes is definitely driving BMW this year and will be backed by Red Bull.

Mackmot · 20 Jan 2006, 22:49

I'm just out in Valencia with our BMW's, Chris is doing really well with our comparison data to Danny Watts and Tim Sugden. They are all really pushing each other to get faster and faster. We are also doing a lot of constructive set up testing with more advanced data.

Back on Monday then we fit in 2 days at Brands and 2 at Mondello (where there will be about 12 FBMW's) before the ban on 1st Feb.

**MikeHoyer** · 22 Jan 2006, 01:27

I've found out it wasn't Oli Oakes in the Renault after all, it was his brother.

Emma · 25 Jan 2006, 11:23

I really need to start taking more interest in this year's BMW lot cuz I don't have a clue who anyone is, lol.

**bella** · 25 Jan 2006, 11:39

nah, that's one of the joys of fbmw. noone knows who anyone is. you just have to keep a very close eye on it all so you can call everyone's bluff and declare you think x is the best driver

John Smith · 25 Jan 2006, 13:04

2006 marks the return of Rowan Racing who have purchased an ex Pegasus Motorsport car. It is great to have Ray back in frontline motor racing.

jondownunder · 22 Feb 2006, 12:43

Test dates and calendar:

Official testing:
Silverstone - 1st and 2nd March
Brands Hatch - 8th and 9th March
Oulton Park -21st and 22nd March

Calendar:
08/09 April Brands Hatch – Indy Circuit
21/22 April Mondello Park
13/14 May Oulton Park
20/21 May Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
03/04 June Thruxton
15/16 July Croft
26/30 July Donington
12/13 August Snetterton
02/03 September Knockhill
14/15 October Silverstone

source: http://www.formula3.cc/content/view/7579/258/

rdjones · 26 Mar 2006, 13:43

It seems that Mackie Motorsport and Chris Holmes are being backed my local BMW dealership, in fact the car is on display in there showroom at the moment. So popped down this morning. A few photos can be found here, I have to that black paint job really looks the business.

Mackmot · 26 Mar 2006, 19:14

Cool, thanks Rob, I didn't realise it was your local

rdjones · 26 Mar 2006, 19:55

Yep, in fact it is that local if I stand at the end of my road I can just about see there front door !!!

ukkartace · 4 Apr 2006, 11:16

hey mackmot what was up with chris at brands yesterday i exspected to see him a lot higher up.

Mackmot · 4 Apr 2006, 20:14

There was a problem with the gearbox that meant the rear thrust washer rubbed against the bearing. Ended up costing a lot of speed and 1 1/2 hours in the pits sorting it out.

You did bloody well, to be honest I wasnt expecting you to be this quick this soon. Well done.

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