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4th July 2012, 19:00 #1
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Chevrolet to quit WTCC
From Chevrolet announces it will leave the WTCC at the end of the 2012 season - WTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com
Chevrolet will leave the World Touring Car Championship at the end of the 2012 season, the manufacturer said on Wednesday.Chevrolet said the decision comes after a strategic review of its motorsport and marketing programmes.
The American car maker joined the WTCC in 2005, and its eight-year programme has resulted in two drivers' and constructors' championships in 2010 and 2011, including 59 race wins.
Frenchman Yvan Muller is currently leading the standings this season.
Chevrolet said it announced its decision mid-season in order to allow its race drivers and race partner RML to plan for the future.
Chevrolet is the only full manufacturer entry in this year's WTCC.
"We are extremely proud of the two double world titles we have won in the series and of the 59 victories over the last eight years," said Susan Docherty, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe.
"The WTCC has been a powerful brand platform and showcase for Chevrolet in Europe and markets throughout the world. Chevrolet and RML now aim to go out on a high, by securing our third world title together."
Eric Neve, Chevrolet Motorsport Manager added: "Naturally, making this announcement comes with very mixed emotions. This has been an amazing journey from our first season through to the double championship wins with the Cruze.
"We are extremely proud of the success we have achieved, including giving GM its first FIA World Champion titles, and would like to thank and pay tribute to the WTCC, RML, our drivers, partners and fans. We are now all focused on the remainder of season and bringing home the third double championship titles for Chevrolet."
Whats a uni?
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4th July 2012, 20:52 #2
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Shame really, just as Honda were about to join in 2013. Maybe they are scared of the competition?
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4th July 2012, 21:34 #3
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they've been racing themeslves for the last 3 years so not a huge suprise really
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6th July 2012, 00:41 #4
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That's a big loss, the team was very professional and contributed heavily to the series, imo. I guess RML and it's drivers may head to the Superstars series, which would probably boost the popularity of the series.
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:champion: 1997 BTCC-Total Cup for Privateer's CHAMPION :burnout:
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11th July 2012, 22:39 #5
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I personally hope to see RML return to the BTCC but dunno if thats just wishful thinking....
Please ignore ALL of the above....
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13th July 2012, 01:57 #6
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Originally Posted by Eurotech:champion: 1990 BTCC-CHAMPION w/ 207 points and 9 race wins :burnout:
:champion: 1997 BTCC-Total Cup for Privateer's CHAMPION :burnout:
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18th July 2012, 20:54 #7
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Does RML have the right stuff to do the DTM?
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18th July 2012, 23:11 #8
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Originally Posted by EurotechThe world according to Taki Inoue: https://mobile.twitter.com/takiinoue/st ... 7249326080
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23rd July 2012, 10:05 #9
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