BTCC 2012 Rumours

[Captain VXR]

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

[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!