BTCC 2012 Rumours

[Alfa Fan]

Time to start this one up I think, with quite a few stories emerging for next year.

What's confirmed....



Dynamics to switch to NGTC with two Honda Civics for Matt Neal & Gordon Shedden[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Welch Motorsport to continue with their Proton, possibly with a second car[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Thorney Motorsport to enter a pair of Vauxhall Insignia NGTCs[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
TH Motorsport to run an NGTC Skoda Octavia for Matt Hamilton[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Triple Eight building and running an as yet unspecified NGTC spec car next season[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Eurotech Racing returning with Andy Jordan in yet another unspecified NGTC car.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
The only non-NGTC entry to be announced so far, Special Tuning Racing intend to continue running a two car SEAT Leon team next season, with the possibility of also running a single car WTCC entry.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
What's highly likely....



Rob Austin Racing continuing with the Audis for next season, possibly with a third car.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Dynojet returning with the Avensis for Wrathall, possibly with some Toyota backing, and the team are aiming to run a second car next season.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
WSR switching to a, as yet, unnamed NGTC package.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
I believe Motorbase aren't quite as tied to the S2000 Focus as it might seem. The money to buy them came from Griffin and things appear to be slightly uncertain as to what he and the team will be doing next season. They'll be on the grid one way or another though.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
RML are set to develop an NGTC Cruze for next season.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Techspeed have stated they hope to have NGTC engines in their Cruze next season.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Geoff Steel Racing is hoping to run a pair of turbo-charged BMW 320si's next season.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]
Who might be leaving....



Arena have talked about switching to the WTCC for next season, although this has gone slightly cold of late. They seem unwilling to do so without Ford backing, which hasn't been forthcoming yet. Have stated they are opposed to NGTC cars.[/*:m:3ehojx6p]

[VkmSpouge]

Plus whoever wins the Ginetta GT Supercup will get a full season drive in an NGTC-spec car.

[AndyRAC]

Plus whoever wins the Ginetta GT Supercup will get a full season drive in an NGTC-spec car.

Hmm, that seems a strange one. From a RWD GT-lite car, into a brick of a FWD Touring car.....surely you'd want to progress into GT/Sportscar racing, not crash-bang-wallop tin tops??

[focusfan]

Hmm, that seems a strange one. From a RWD GT-lite car, into a brick of a FWD Touring car.....surely you'd want to progress into GT/Sportscar racing, not crash-bang-wallop tin tops??

it is part of the prize for winning the ginnetta super cup. thats how frank wratthall got there.

[Alfa Fan]

it is part of the prize for winning the ginnetta super cup. thats how frank wratthall got there.

No its not. That wasn't the prize last year.

[focusfan]

No its not. That wasn't the prize last year.
pretty sure it was part of the prize last year and it definately is this year

[Alfa Fan]

It wasn't last year, but it is this year.

[Eurotech]

I'm guessing they'll drive the second Dynojet car when the winner is crowned. Just out of interest what happened to Tony Hughes and are Speedworks planning to return next year?

[Allyc85]

Apparently in quali today Giovinardi said he is looking at a return to the BTCC in an NGTC car :)

[RMLCruzeing82]

MG will be in the btcc in 2013. how do i know this. myself and the wife were designing the livery's for was going to be a 2012 entry by Ash Shuttlewood but MG announced they are going to waiting till 2013.

Drivers you ask?

Ash Shuttlewood & Rob Hedley

[VkmSpouge]

Chris James in the e-magazine Inside BTCC saying he wants to be back in the BTCC 2012 but not in the Chevrolet Lacetti, he wants to switch to an S2000 with a turbo engine or an NGTC-spec car.
Inside BTCC - British Touring Car Championship (http://www.insidebtcc.com/)

[VkmSpouge]

TGR Motorsport are advertising for sponsorship for Ash Shuttlewood and Rob Hedley for BTCC 2012:
Sponsorship : Sponsorship : Marketing Opportunity 2012 (http://www.motorsportads.com/sponsorship-opportunities/22313.html)

[RMLCruzeing82]

Chris James in the e-magazine Inside BTCC saying he wants to be back in the BTCC 2012 but not in the Chevrolet Lacetti, he wants to switch to an S2000 with a turbo engine or an NGTC-spec car.
Inside BTCC - British Touring Car Championship (http://www.insidebtcc.com/)

I hope he does get an NGTC car. hes a top bloke

[Alfa Fan]

TGR Motorsport are advertising for sponsorship for Ash Shuttlewood and Rob Hedley for BTCC 2012:
Sponsorship : Sponsorship : Marketing Opportunity 2012 (http://www.motorsportads.com/sponsorship-opportunities/22313.html)

Running an MG NGTC as well I believe.. will be interesting! There was talk that they'd put it back to 2013, but that ad suggests otherwise!

[PDS]

Apparently in quali today Giovinardi said he is looking at a return to the BTCC in an NGTC car :)

It's a shame his proposed BTCC drive for this year never happened.

it would be great to see him back, he will be a major asset to any team he drives for.

[Drumracer]

Running an MG NGTC as well I believe.. will be interesting! There was talk that they'd put it back to 2013, but that ad suggests otherwise!

Sounds like it's a precursor for a works effort rather

[Alfa Fan]

Sounds like it's a precursor for a works effort rather

No disrespect intended to those involved, but it couldn't be further from looking like a works entry!

[I am evil Homer]

So now confirmed that Eurotech will be racing some Dynamics-built NGTC Civics.

[AndySpeed]

So now confirmed that Eurotech will be racing some Dynamics-built NGTC Civics.

Perhaps, therefore, it's time for a confirmed thread! ;) Traditionally that's Alfa Fan's job too, I'll let him do the honours.

[Allyc85]

So now confirmed that Eurotech will be racing some Dynamics-built NGTC Civics.

That is great news!

Shame the road car is so ugly though!

Pirtek to run Civics for 2012 | BTCC News | Oct 2011 | Crash.Net (http://www.crash.net/btcc/news/173714/1/pirtek_to_run_civics_for_2012.html)

[Eurotech]

So now confirmed that Eurotech will be racing some Dynamics-built NGTC Civics.

Will I??? Ohhhh right, Eurotech Racing.... sorry :L

[Allyc85]

Looks like Turkington will be staying abroad to use the knowledge gained from this year to have another go at the title.

[Captain VXR]

Facebook gallery of Thorney Motorsport Insignia Launch (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=258476790860445&set=a.258476574193800.61742.165670750141050&type=3&theater)
It looks amazing :D

[Captain VXR]

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[AndySpeed]

Facebook gallery of Thorney Motorsport Insignia Launch (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=258476790860445&set=a.258476574193800.61742.165670750141050&type=3&theater)
It looks amazing :D

Amazing is a strong word that I would not yet use to describe this car...

It doesn't look bad though.

[Allyc85]

Thats unique, I like it!

[I am evil Homer]

I'd call it interesting...looks flabby with those weird wheels on it though.

[Robinho]

why is Batman sponsoring the car, wouldn't it make more sense for Wayne Enterprises to be the title sponsor?

[VkmSpouge]

Adam Morgan won the Ginetta Supercup so he has a drive in the BTCC next year (assuming he wants it of course).

[Tixy54]

No its not. That wasn't the prize last year.

Hey this is like panto, "Oh yes it is, Oh no it's not". I said Panto not Plato.

[Tixy54]

why is Batman sponsoring the car, wouldn't it make more sense for Wayne Enterprises to be the title sponsor?

Is Batgirl or Catwoman going to be his Grid-Girl, I can't wait to see that rubber suit.....!

[Torg22]

Thumbs up for the new team and the new car but by god its ugly. And im not even talking about its livery.

These NGTC cars are looking so plasticy and cheap its unreal. Horrible bodykits that look fit for boy racers and wheel arches the size of the london eye! Why cant they make them look aeththetically pleasing like an old super tourer or something.

[BDunnell]

Thumbs up for the new team and the new car but by god its ugly. And im not even talking about its livery.

These NGTC cars are looking so plasticy and cheap its unreal. Horrible bodykits that look fit for boy racers and wheel arches the size of the london eye! Why cant they make them look aeththetically pleasing like an old super tourer or something.

I don't think the wings and spoilers of the Super Tourers exactly made them look classy.

[Captain VXR]

Classy:
http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Dino%20Dalle%20Carbonare/2011/OCT2011/HJ-P2/IMG_0360.jpg
Not classy:
http://pix.crash.net/motorsport/360/4803.jpg

[BDunnell]

The phrase that springs to mind, I suppose, is 'Each to their own'.

[Robinho]

"those" wheels and lowered suspension on a Roller. really not classy at all in any way

[Tixy54]

With the "Batman" themed car from THMotorsport does that mean that Louise Goodman is going to be wearing a "Catwoman" outfit? Now that's got to be worth watching.

[VkmSpouge]

Team ES Racing planning to run two NGTC-spec cars in 2012
BTCC :: Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2739)

[Captain VXR]

Team ES Racing planning to run two NGTC-spec cars in 2012
BTCC :: Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2739)

I'm guessing this years Avensises (is that the correct plural form?)

[tisme]

I'm guessing this years Avensises (is that the correct plural form?)

The word is that he will be runing the unyet biult NGTC Cruze alongside RML????

You know.. the car that RML have not decided to build yet... LOL

[VkmSpouge]

I guess that's why James didn't officially say what car they are running. Heck if I was Chris James I would hope to be using RML built NGTC Cruzes too because those cars would be exceedingly good if RML got the funding to build them.

[RMLCruzeing82]

No disrespect intended to those involved, but it couldn't be further from looking like a works entry!


watch this space :) . that's all im going to say

[tisme]

Any other year during the close season you don't hear anything.

This year we have so many 'stories' about teams that are doing great things for next year.

ES Racing, Thorney Motorsport and this proposed MG team.

Please don't let us see a repetition of TEAM 48!

My dad won't like it!

[RMLCruzeing82]

Any other year during the close season you don't hear anything.

This year we have so many 'stories' about teams that are doing great things for next year.

ES Racing, Thorney Motorsport and this proposed MG team.

Please don't let us see a repetition of TEAM 48!

My dad won't like it!

what happened to TEAM 48 by the way. two bright green alfas at media day then nothing.

[tisme]

Any other year during the close season you don't hear anything.

This year we have so many 'stories' about teams that are doing great things for next year.

ES Racing, Thorney Motorsport and this proposed MG team.

Please don't let us see a repetition of TEAM 48!

My dad won't like it!

Well! There goes the MG theory out the window..

TGR Motorsport LTD | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/TGR-Motorsport-LTD/223453794337083)

Just need to keep an eye on the other two.

[Alfa Fan]

watch this space :) . that's all im going to say

Where's this works programme with MG then?

[VkmSpouge]

Good luck to TGR with those Vectras, they'll be decent cars for Ash Shuttlewood and Rob Hedley to make the step up to the BTCC.

[Allyc85]

Team AON were seen at Brands today testing the Focus with Yokohama tyres ;)

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[tisme]

Good luck to TGR with those Vectras, they'll be decent cars for Ash Shuttlewood and Rob Hedley to make the step up to the BTCC.

Vectra's?? They haven't bought them yet!

According to another forum they have posted they haven't the money to buy them yet either!

[VkmSpouge]

Yes, I read that yesterday too. They really should have worded it better on their Facebook page. Still I hope they get the money to buy the Vectras.

[Captain VXR]

https://s-hphotos-iad1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/210844_277581095616681_165670750141050_735890_4916 38705_o.jpg
I still maintain that it looks fantastic

[Allyc85]

That looks a million times better with a proper paint job and ride height!!

[Alfa Fan]

OK, time for an update as to where we are for 2012. It's really not that positive so far sadly:

Committed/Likely

Honda: Fully signed up and building NGTC cars.
Dynojet: Set to be back, probably with 2 cars running GT Supercup winner.
Rob Austin: Returning with their A4s.
Welch: Will return with Proton.
Pirtek: Two Honda Civic NGTCs confirmed.
Thorney: Pair of Insiginia NGTCs confirmed.

Uncertain

Chevrolet: No concrete news, hard to tell which way this one will go.
WSR: No news whatsoever regarding their 2012 plans.
Triple Eight: Have announced NGTC intention but its gone rather quiet.
STR: Have talked about NGTC, but also possible WTCC plans.
Techspeed: New cars this year, don't want to continue without NGTC engines minimum, likely to be partly dependent on what Chevrolet do.
Speedworks: Hughes dipped in and out this season and was not competitive. Not seen the car up for sale however.
ES: Said they were going to run 2x NGTC cars; but have failed to make further announcements they said they would be making.
AmD: Not committed to next season yet.

Leaving

Arena: Switching to WTCC
Motorbase: Off to GTs (allegedly)
GSR: BMWs up for sale.
Central Group: Said they don't want to run Integra again, can't afford NGTC car as it stands

[jtsmee]

STR have confirmed that they WILL be in the BTCC with two S2000/NGTC Leons, as well as 2 S2000/1.6T Leons in the WTCC.

[Alfa Fan]

Where? No where have they made any commitment to running anything yet! The last report I read about them said they wanted full NGTC cars..

[jtsmee]

Where? No where have they made any commitment to running anything yet! The last report I read about them said they wanted full NGTC cars..

Errr.... Yes they have!

STR announce plans for 2 car SEAT line-up 2012 WTCC Season | Special Tuning Racing (http://www.specialtuningracing.co.uk/str-announce-plans-for-2-car-seat-line-up-2012-wtcc-season)

[Alfa Fan]

"are working towards competing in"

Currently, the plan is to run two cars in the WTCC where they last raced in 2009, and two in the British Touring Car Championship

We have nothing firmed up at the moment but this is a great opportunity for the right driver.”

Are we reading the same story?

[jtsmee]

C'mon, Special Tuning has never been tight for sponsors. They've got a long term deal from Houseman Dry Lining for a start. They've got the cars ready to race. This sounds like a committment.... I've heard many bigger and more dodgy rumours that's for sure....

[Alfa Fan]

Are you serious? STR has been one of the biggest bull****ters of recent years. Confirmed two cars in 2010, said three cars minimum in 2011, entered one. Beyond running Tom Boardman in the series he chooses, I don't see any additional entries by STR as even likely! Only reason they got two cars up and running this year is because Dave was desperate for a drive after GSR didn't work out. From reading what he had to say about the experience, he will NOT be going back!

[Allyc85]

MN reporting that MG will be on the grid next year in a 3 year deal, with a yet to be confirmed team!

[BTCC2]

MN reporting that MG will be on the grid next year in a 3 year deal, with a yet to be confirmed team!

Reckon that will be 888.

[PDS]

OK, time for an update as to where we are for 2012. It's really not that positive so far sadly:

Committed/Likely

Honda: Fully signed up and building NGTC cars.
Dynojet: Set to be back, probably with 2 cars running GT Supercup winner.
Rob Austin: Returning with their A4s.
Welch: Will return with Proton.
Pirtek: Two Honda Civic NGTCs confirmed.
Thorney: Pair of Insiginia NGTCs confirmed.

Uncertain

Chevrolet: No concrete news, hard to tell which way this one will go.
WSR: No news whatsoever regarding their 2012 plans.
Triple Eight: Have announced NGTC intention but its gone rather quiet.
STR: Have talked about NGTC, but also possible WTCC plans.
Techspeed: New cars this year, don't want to continue without NGTC engines minimum, likely to be partly dependent on what Chevrolet do.
Speedworks: Hughes dipped in and out this season and was not competitive. Not seen the car up for sale however.
ES: Said they were going to run 2x NGTC cars; but have failed to make further announcements they said they would be making.
AmD: Not committed to next season yet.

Leaving

Arena: Switching to WTCC
Motorbase: Off to GTs (allegedly)
GSR: BMWs up for sale.
Central Group: Said they don't want to run Integra again, can't afford NGTC car as it stands

I would put Motorbase in the 'Uncertain' section. They have a few options open to them for 2012. The BTCC is one of them. As someone has posted on another forum, they hope to be back, but nothing decided.

If WSR and Chevrolet are too return (and that is pretty much certain) they will have to use a turbo at the very least.

[BTCC2]

OK, time for an update as to where we are for 2012. It's really not that positive so far sadly:

Committed/Likely

Honda: Fully signed up and building NGTC cars.
Dynojet: Set to be back, probably with 2 cars running GT Supercup winner.
Rob Austin: Returning with their A4s.
Welch: Will return with Proton.
Pirtek: Two Honda Civic NGTCs confirmed.
Thorney: Pair of Insiginia NGTCs confirmed.

Uncertain

Chevrolet: No concrete news, hard to tell which way this one will go.
WSR: No news whatsoever regarding their 2012 plans.
Triple Eight: Have announced NGTC intention but its gone rather quiet.
STR: Have talked about NGTC, but also possible WTCC plans.
Techspeed: New cars this year, don't want to continue without NGTC engines minimum, likely to be partly dependent on what Chevrolet do.
Speedworks: Hughes dipped in and out this season and was not competitive. Not seen the car up for sale however.
ES: Said they were going to run 2x NGTC cars; but have failed to make further announcements they said they would be making.
AmD: Not committed to next season yet.

Leaving

Arena: Switching to WTCC
Motorbase: Off to GTs (allegedly)
GSR: BMWs up for sale.
Central Group: Said they don't want to run Integra again, can't afford NGTC car as it stands

Matt Hamilton in the Skoda? At the very least i'd have put him as uncertain.

[BTCC2]

Reckon that will be 888.

OK scratch that seems it's WSR with O'Neill in one of the seats

[Alfa Fan]

Some people can't seem to tell when people are joking!

@GarethHowell25 (https://twitter.com/#%21/GarethHowell25) He hates me! I'm signing an MG deal with them tomorrow hopefully with Jessie J putting some money in.

It's a joke regarding the fact Gareth raced for MG under the Team Atomic Kitten banner in 2002.

[PDS]

OK scratch that seems it's WSR with O'Neill in one of the seats

You really believe that do you??

[norwichsam1]

You really believe that do you??
No! Lots of wishful thinking going on methinks.

[Allyc85]

STR now to remain in the BTCC along with a WTCC programme!

Special Tuning Racing to remain in BTCC in 2012 with two SEAT Leons - BTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96704)

[tisme]

Wasn't it about this time last year that they said they were looking to run 4 cars in the 2011 BTCC???

[Allyc85]

Its very common for BTCC teams to announce their intentions and possibilities theses days and end up not matching them. It dosnt bother me tbh!

[Allyc85]

James Thompson will test Speedworks Motorsport's Toyota Avensis British Touring Car at Donington Park on Thursday.

James Thompson to test Toyota for BTCC squad Speedworks at Donington - BTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96724)

[VkmSpouge]

A good move for Speedworks to bring in Thompson to assess their car. I'm glad Tony Hughes is considering coming back for next year.

[PDS]

Glad to see no-one here is taking the Volvo NGTC rumours seriously?

[Alfa Fan]

That's a curious post Peter. Mat Jackson has said today in an article on BTCC.net that the team are looking to do NGTC next year, but if they do, the programme will be "very late".

I'm still predicting that NO serious contenders next season will run S2000 chassis!

[Allyc85]

Jackson has been testing trucks hasnt he, with Volvo being one of his sponsors ;)

[PDS]

That's a curious post Peter. Mat Jackson has said today in an article on BTCC.net that the team are looking to do NGTC next year, but if they do, the programme will be "very late".
That's right. NGTC is what they want to do. It won't be with a Volvo.


I'm still predicting that NO serious contenders next season will run S2000 chassis!
I think you will see fewer NGTC cars than expected now that the price of these things have reached £200k without an engine!
And you could double that price for teams that have to build and develop them.

So you could still see a few 'serious contenders' using S2000 cars but with NGTC power.

[PDS]

Jackson has been testing trucks hasnt he, with Volvo being one of his sponsors ;)

Yep! Centre pages in todays Motorsport News..

I had a drive of it after the boys finished with it. Fantastic bit of kit!

[VkmSpouge]

Dave Newsham has signed for Team ES Racing...yes, I did a double-take when reading that too. It certainly is a good move for the team to sign up Newsham. It'll be interesting to see what car they have bought.

BTCC :: Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2800)

[RMLCruzeing82]

Im guessing either 2 ex motorbase Ford Focuses or 2 ex RML Chevy Cruzes. I hope its the cruze.

[Allyc85]

Blimey, looking forward to seeing what cars they have!

In MN WSR have said they will be in the BTCC next year but havnt confirmed what car with and it could be a turbo charged BMW.

[PDS]

Im guessing either 2 ex motorbase Ford Focuses or 2 ex RML Chevy Cruzes. I hope its the cruze.

I think you will be disappointed.

[Alfa Fan]

I'm thinking some SEAT Leons most likely.

[VkmSpouge]

I was thinking along those lines too. Tom Boardman won in one last year, Newsham has experience with them, Lehmann produce a decent turbo engine for them and there should be a fair number of Leons to buy if ES Racing dream of running three or four cars (I can only see them running two but I'll be happy to be proven wrong).

[the fixer]

Plato has left rml and signed for 888

[Allyc85]

What a first post! Any more info and whats your source?

[PDS]

Plato has left rml and signed for 888

But is that only half of the story???

[Allyc85]

Is it that RML wont be staying in the BTCC, or is it that 888 have the MG deal ;)

[PDS]

Is it that RML wont be staying in the BTCC, or is it that 888 have the MG deal ;)

Dunno... That's what I am asking? One must be true?

[RMLCruzeing82]

i hope the Plato to 888 ruomer isn't true. i couldn't bear to have to support 888 again.

[Captain VXR]

i hope the Plato to 888 rumor isn't true. i couldn't bear to have to support 888 again.

Why? They're just a motorsport engineering company?

[the fixer]

Ally85 is on the money, Thursday is the day

[RMLCruzeing82]

Why? They're just a motorsport engineering company?

i don't know to be honest, something to do with there Vauxhall background i guess. i find them a little. i don't know, slimmy after what they did at the end of 2009. im being silly i know but yeah most likely to do with there Vauxhall background as i was never a Vauxhall fan after Plato left. if RML /Chevy have pulled out and the Plato thing did end up coming true then i mite support 888 purely because Plato was driving for them. I just hope its not true after investing in Chevy for the past 2 yrs. hell i even bought a bloody Cruze last year.

[PDS]

This is totally unconnected to the current 888 MG rumour..

Did you know the floor pan of the proposed MG racer is the same as the Vauxhall Insignia floor pan??

Not a lot of people know that!

[the fixer]

Who said rml were pulling out........far from it, this years cruze is an ngtc hatch, 888 deal was done between christmas and new year more to follow

[Tracsmart]

Correction, the floor pan of the MG6 is not the same as the Insignia, the replacement for the MG7 (ala Rover75 and MG ZT) however,will be based on the common platform of the Buick (Insignia) built in China.

[PDS]

Correction, the floor pan of the MG6 is not the same as the Insignia, the replacement for the MG7 (ala Rover75 and MG ZT) however,will be based on the common platform of the Buick (Insignia) built in China.

I bow to your superior technical knowledge. Just what I was told.

So they are building the MG6 not the MG7 then?

[tisme]

So, anyone know what Motorbase are doing this year.. there have been many guesses on other forums. Many to the extreme.

I just wondered if any 'in-the-know' knows???

[the fixer]

888 announcement due tomorrow, cancelled until next week. RML livid over Plato, I mean seriously ticked off. The chassis of the mg features the floor pan of the rover75 and that my friends is a fact. its first car was started on Tuesday .Motorbase have lost a couple of sponsors but are pressing ahead with there ngtc car probably a focus made by themselves,

[RMLCruzeing82]

888 announcement due tomorrow, cancelled until next week. RML livid over Plato, I mean seriously ticked off. The chassis of the mg features the floor pan of the rover75 and that my friends is a fact. its first car was started on Tuesday .Motorbase have lost a couple of sponsors but are pressing ahead with there ngtc car probably a focus made by themselves,

Why would Chevy be "Ticked off" with Plato?

[VkmSpouge]

Ollie Jackson confirmed at AmD: BTCC :: Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2802)
Adam Morgan to drive a second Speedworks Toyota: BTCC :: Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2803)

[Allyc85]

Ollie Jackson is on PH and has said that..


As for big news, there is indeed some fairly ground breaking news about to appear in the TOCA paddock although I'm told it won't surface this weekend!

Looking forward to hearing what it is!

[tisme]

Sounds like Chris James will be getting his Vectra's late next week.

[RMLCruzeing82]

Jason Plato & Andy Neate to MG? can anyone conferm this going to happen becuase ive also heard that Plato ment to be at Oulton Park in the next week testing a Turbo Engine in the Cruze s2000

[paulpainton67]

Ive heard Tom Onslow Cole has been linked with 888 and Matt Jackson and James Nash with Motorbase.

[PDS]

Jason Plato & Andy Neate to MG? can anyone conferm this going to happen becuase ive also heard that Plato ment to be at Oulton Park in the next week testing a Turbo Engine in the Cruze s2000
Until he has signed any contract, he can drive anything he is asked too!

Tim Harvey tested the Motorbase BMW a couple of seasons ago. It was just a test!

As for James Nash, It's certain that he has spoken to a few other teams down the pit lane for a drive in 2012.

[Allyc85]

Jackson and Nash would be a very good team, I felt James drove very well in 2011 and matured alot.

[mattie007]

TOC and Plato to MG would be an awesome lineup.

[tisme]

TOC and Plato to MG would be an awesome lineup.

I heard TOC has no money for a drive and his best option is to stay at Arena?

[paulpainton67]

If TOC has no money why stay with Arena ? as he pays for the drive !!!!

[tisme]

If TOC has no money why stay with Arena ? as he pays for the drive !!!!

He didn't at Arena! Tom Chiltons dad paid for him!!

[Allyc85]

Sounds like Chris James will be getting his Vectra's late next week.

He is :)

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[daisy101]

My guess, Jason Plato and Tom Onslow Cole in MG,s for 888, and Matt Jackson and James Nash in Ford Focus,s for Motorbase

[paulpainton67]

Matt jackson and james Nash have what ive been told have put pen to paper on a deal with Motorbase, jason Plato with 888 Tom Onslowcole Cole trying to put a deal together to join him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VkmSpouge]

A team line-up of Jacskon and Nash would be very good. All Motorbase have said so far (in an interview (http://www.motorbaseperformance.co.uk/press-releases/2012/oly-collins-interview-jan-2012.html) with Olly Collins) is that they plan to on the grid with three Ford Focuses.

[peewhee]

Matt jackson and james Nash have what ive been told have put pen to paper on a deal with Motorbase, jason Plato with 888 Tom Onslowcole Cole trying to put a deal together to join him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Both wrong! 888 news is out. It's always been Plato and Neate.

Nash at Motorbase? I don't expect to see Nash in the BTCC in 2012!

[Allyc85]

Where can we expect to see Nash, British GTs?

[peewhee]

Where can we expect to see Nash, British GTs?

No, not on British tracks.

[Allyc85]

Hmm interesting! WTCC, FIA GT? Any clues!? ;)

[peewhee]

Hmm interesting! WTCC, FIA GT? Any clues!? ;)
I heard he will be driving a Ford Focus.

[tisme]

I heard he will be driving a Ford Focus.

Alongside Chilton??

That would be a great match.

[Iain]

Chilton and Nash. Is there enough room for both those egos in one team? ;)

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[Eurotech]

Maybe he's just having a year off and hiring a Ford Focus while on holiday??

[peewhee]

Maybe he's just having a year off and hiring a Ford Focus while on holiday??

That's one way of looking at it!

I supposed he had to pay for his seat at Arena?

And on holiday driving around the world. :D

[Allyc85]

Lea Wood has Andy Jordan's Vectra from last year :)

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[VkmSpouge]

Good news to have Lea Wood back, I hope he does a few more races this season than in 2010 and 2011 but I guess that'll depend on his budget.

[peewhee]

Jason Plato & Andy Neate to MG? can anyone conferm this going to happen becuase ive also heard that Plato ment to be at Oulton Park in the next week testing a Turbo Engine in the Cruze s2000
Did this happen??

Just heard RML won't be out in the BTCC this year??

[Allyc85]

http://www.motorsportforums.com/touringcars/150297-plato-neate-confirmed-drive-mgs.html

[Captain VXR]

http://www.motorsportforums.com/touringcars/150297-plato-neate-confirmed-drive-mgs.html

Not a rumour, I think a confirmed thread is a good idea

[peewhee]

Just heard RML won't be out in the BTCC this year??

That was a quick announcement!

TouringCarTimes - BTCC: Chevrolet withdraw from the BTCC (http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7159)

[Allyc85]

Adam Morgan's livery has been unveiled.

Speedworks releases images of Adam Morgan's BTCC Toyota Avensis - BTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97272)

While Thompson is going back to the WTCC with Lada :(

James Thompson to make WTCC comeback with Lada - WTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97270)

[peewhee]

Does anyone know when Onslow-Cole will announce his drive?

[VkmSpouge]

While Thompson is going back to the WTCC with Lada :(

James Thompson to make WTCC comeback with Lada - WTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97270)

No need to be sad since neither of the two races LADA are racing in clash with any round in the BTCC, so that possibility is as open as it ever was.

[RMLCruzeing82]

theres a buzz going around Facebook and looks like we could see a turbo Cruze and another new face and team on the BTCC grid if he can get the sponsorship and funding. that being multi euro saloons champion Richard Hawken and his team Richspeed Racing, who for the last couple of year has been racing an ex RML ex David Leslie Nissan Primera.

Look at the name of the account name:
BTCC 2012 Team Sponsorship Opportunities Available **PLEASE READ** | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BTCC-2012-Team-Sponsorship-Opportunities-Available-PLEASE-READ-/140694549872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20c20c7570#ht_1118wt_1265)

then read this:
http://www.richardhawken.com/New%20Website%20Mar%2004/Next%20race.htm

[Mp3 Astra]

theres a buzz going around Facebook and looks like we could see a turbo Cruze and another new face and team on the BTCC grid if he can get the sponsorship and funding. that being multi euro saloons champion Richard Hawken and his team Richspeed Racing, who for the last couple of year has been racing an ex RML ex David Leslie Nissan Primera.

Look at the name of the account name:
BTCC 2012 Team Sponsorship Opportunities Available **PLEASE READ** | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BTCC-2012-Team-Sponsorship-Opportunities-Available-PLEASE-READ-/140694549872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20c20c7570#ht_1118wt_1265)

then read this:
http://www.richardhawken.com/New%20Website%20Mar%2004/Next%20race.htm

While I wish him all the luck in the world and while I like to see new faces on the grid, some of the points made on the eBay page are ludicrous. Here are my edited highlights:

The Silverstone Classic is going to be the largest event ever in motorsport history.
The BTCC has a global audience reach of 11bn people.
20 million people watched EACH race last year (that would make the BTCC the top 10 most-watched broadcasts of last year in the UK, beating the Royal Wedding by 7 million viewers for EVERY round!)
BTCC is more popular than Premiership Football.
Attracts more spectators than the British GP (strictly true but not in the sense that is being implied)

I know these are tough times, but if I were a potential sponsor, I'd be really pissed off about being mislead.

EDIT: After a Google search it seems the forums over at Ten-Tenths also found these stats to be a little alarming. http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3021119

[RMLCruzeing82]

While I wish him all the luck in the world and while I like to see new faces on the grid, some of the points made on the eBay page are ludicrous. Here are my edited highlights:

The Silverstone Classic is going to be the largest event ever in motorsport history.
The BTCC has a global audience reach of 11bn people.
20 million people watched EACH race last year (that would make the BTCC the top 10 most-watched broadcasts of last year in the UK, beating the Royal Wedding by 7 million viewers for EVERY round!)
BTCC is more popular than Premiership Football.
Attracts more spectators than the British GP (strictly true but not in the sense that is being implied)

I know these are tough times, but if I were a potential sponsor, I'd be really pissed off about being mislead.

EDIT: After a Google search it seems the forums over at Ten-Tenths also found these stats to be a little alarming. BTCC 2012 rumour mill - Page 54 - 10-Tenths Motorsport Forum (http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3021119)


very true mate and it is worrying that he would put such stats on there

[VkmSpouge]

I would guess in marketing terms those stats are accurate.

[Allyc85]

James Nash has joined Arena in the WTCC

James Nash joins the WTCC with Arena Motorsport - WTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97409)

I thought Nash drove well last year and look forward to seeing how he stacks up against Chilton!

[Tixy54]

We still haven't got a list of teams and drivers - does anyone know if RML are putting a team out and who will be their drivers - I thought Mr Moany would've stayed with them

[peewhee]

We still haven't got a list of teams and drivers - does anyone know if RML are putting a team out and who will be their drivers - I thought Mr Moany would've stayed with them

Keep up Tixy54.

RML have announced they are not coming back to the BTCC. TouringCarTimes - BTCC: Chevrolet withdraw from the BTCC (http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7159)
Apparently MacDowell has a test with Motorbase lined-up as their possible third driver alongside Jackson and Griffin. TouringCarTimes - BTCC: Alex MacDowall to test for Motorbase (http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7180)


Onslow-Cole should announce soon that he is coming back in a RWD car.
And Gilham is due to announce he is returning in a FWD car.

[BTCC2]

We still haven't got a list of teams and drivers - does anyone know if RML are putting a team out and who will be their drivers - I thought Mr Moany would've stayed with them

And to give you a rough idea, pretty much what we have atm in terms of DRIVERS

Matt Neal - Honda Civic - Honda Racing
Gordon Shedden - Honda Civic - Honda Racing
Jason Plato - MG6 - MG KX Momentum Racing
Andy Neate - MG6 -MG KX Momentum Racing
Andrew Jordan - Honda Civic - Pirtek Racing
Jeff Smith - Honda Civic - Pirtek Racing
Frank Wrathall - Toyota Avensis - Dynojet
Rob Austin - Audi A4 - Rob Austin Racing
Tony Hughes - Toyota Avensis - Speedworks
Adam Morgan - Toyota Avensis - Speedworks
Chris James - Vauxhall Vectra - ES Racing
Dave Newsham - Vauxhall Vectra - ES Racing
Ollie Jackson - Volkswagen Golf - AMD Tuning
Lea Wood - Vauxhall Vectra - Central Group Racing
Daniel Welch - Proton Gen 2 - Welch Automotive
Matt Hamilton - Skoda Octavia - TH Motorsport (Originally confirmed but now looking doubtful)

[BDunnell]

And to give you a rough idea, pretty much what we have atm in terms of DRIVERS

Matt Neal - Honda Civic - Honda Racing
Gordon Shedden - Honda Civic - Honda Racing
Jason Plato - MG6 - MG KX Momentum Racing
Andy Neate - MG6 -MG KX Momentum Racing
Andrew Jordan - Honda Civic - Pirtek Racing
Jeff Smith - Honda Civic - Pirtek Racing
Frank Wrathall - Toyota Avensis - Dynojet
Rob Austin - Audi A4 - Rob Austin Racing
Tony Hughes - Toyota Avensis - Speedworks
Adam Morgan - Toyota Avensis - Speedworks
Chris James - Vauxhall Vectra - ES Racing
Dave Newsham - Vauxhall Vectra - ES Racing
Ollie Jackson - Volkswagen Golf - AMD Tuning
Lea Wood - Vauxhall Vectra - Central Group Racing
Daniel Welch - Proton Gen 2 - Welch Automotive
Matt Hamilton - Skoda Octavia - TH Motorsport (Originally confirmed but now looking doubtful)

As stated elsewhere, neither Rob Austin (as a driver) nor Frank Wrathall have confirmed their participation.

[BTCC2]

As stated elsewhere, neither Rob Austin (as a driver) nor Frank Wrathall have confirmed their participation.

No they haven't, but they will be.

[peewhee]

And we are still waiting confirmation on:

3 at Motorbase.
3 at WSR.
2 at Techspeed.
1 or 2 at Thorney.

So we could easily start with a 25 car grid.

[VkmSpouge]

Thorney Motorsport did tweet that they should be announcing their drivers in the next week. Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/ThorneyMS/status/170046185036460035)
They were at Silverstone testing their Insignia on Friday.

[Allyc85]

So what do we all think of the new Civic then? It does have a very fat arse but from the front I think it looks the bollocks!

TouringCarTimes - BTCC: First pictures of the new NGTC Honda Civic (http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7218)

[Captain VXR]

I love the look of the race one but I'm still unsure about the road going model, the first of which I saw on Saturday

[PDS]

So what do we all think of the new Civic then? It does have a very fat arse but from the front I think it looks the bollocks!

It looks even better when you walk round it!

[VkmSpouge]

I really like the front of the car, it looks great from that angle. Not a very pretty rear end though.

[HondaRacingFan]

like they say, big bottom girls make the world go round lol. i love the NGTC Civic. being a former Plato and RML fan im looking forward to seeing my new choice in works teams do well in that Civic. Just hope flash can do something this year and win that title finally

[peewhee]

It's sounds as it almost certain that STR won't be out this season... Shame.

[Eurotech]

Tony Gilham Returns To VW Racing Cup With Own Team - VW Racing Cup - The Checkered Flag (http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2012/03/tony-gilham-returns-to-vw-racing-cup-with-own-team/) If Gilham's running hos own VWs does that mean he's also going to be running his own BTCC Civic?

[BTCC2]

Tony Gilham Returns To VW Racing Cup With Own Team - VW Racing Cup - The Checkered Flag (http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2012/03/tony-gilham-returns-to-vw-racing-cup-with-own-team/) If Gilham's running hos own VWs does that mean he's also going to be running his own BTCC Civic?

I expect so.

[BDunnell]

I seem to detect a distinct lack of enthusiasm on here for the 2012 BTCC. I'm sure I'll enjoy it once it's started, but must confess to being less than thrilled by large parts of the driver line-up.

[Eurotech]

Judging on this week's Autosport we won't be seeing Paul O'Neill back in the BTCC, shame that, I think he suited Touring Cars. Always a favorite with the Mums etc... Btw whats going on with the second RAR Audi? I've heard two stories, one saying Rob's going to drive it and another saying everyone's favorite 18 year old Chris Swanwick will be driving it... Anyone have any ideas?

[VkmSpouge]

I guess that Swanwick will drive the second Audi if he has the money, if not then Austin will be in it.

[F1boat]

I seem to detect a distinct lack of enthusiasm on here for the 2012 BTCC. I'm sure I'll enjoy it once it's started, but must confess to being less than thrilled by large parts of the driver line-up.

The fear is that with the RML cars missing, Honda will annihilate its rivals and the series will become as predictable as the WTCC.

[Alfa Fan]

Harry Vaulkhard has tweeted he is announcing a drive for the 2012 season tomorrow.

Vaulkhard + George + Techspeed + Chevrolet Cruze + NGTC motors anyone?

[Dave B]

I seem to detect a distinct lack of enthusiasm on here for the 2012 BTCC. I'm sure I'll enjoy it once it's started, but must confess to being less than thrilled by large parts of the driver line-up.
I haven't even put it in my Sky+ yet. Probably won't bother. If I'm around and bored I'll watch it but I'm not going to any effort.

[Tixy54]

Keep up Tixy54.

RML have announced they are not coming back to the BTCC. TouringCarTimes - BTCC: Chevrolet withdraw from the BTCC (http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7159)
Apparently MacDowell has a test with Motorbase lined-up as their possible third driver alongside Jackson and Griffin. TouringCarTimes - BTCC: Alex MacDowall to test for Motorbase (http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7180)


Onslow-Cole should announce soon that he is coming back in a RWD car.
And Gilham is due to announce he is returning in a FWD car.

Hi, PeeWhee,

Sorry for not keeping up with you lot. I get quite busy, duckin' 'n' diving - bobbin' 'n' weaving, I only visit occasionally, happy now I've list of runners and riders ready for Sunday 1 April 2012. April fools day - who's gonna be the first of the 'fool' guys?

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