BTCC 2012 Rumours

**BTCC2** · 13th Feb 12, 10:49

Originally Posted by BDunnell

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** · 13th Feb 12, 16:51

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** · 18th Feb 12, 20:54

Thorney Motorsport did tweet that they should be announcing their drivers in the next week. Twitter
They were at Silverstone testing their Insignia on Friday.

**Allyc85** · 21st Feb 12, 19:23

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

**Captain VXR** · 21st Feb 12, 19:27

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** · 21st Feb 12, 20:09

Originally Posted by 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!

It looks even better when you walk round it!

**VkmSpouge** · 21st Feb 12, 20:11

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

**HondaRacingFan** · 22nd Feb 12, 00:31

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** · 6th Mar 12, 19:43

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

**Eurotech** · 10th Mar 12, 08:17

Tony Gilham Returns To VW Racing Cup With Own Team - VW Racing Cup - The Checkered Flag If Gilham's running hos own VWs does that mean he's also going to be running his own BTCC Civic?

**BTCC2** · 11th Mar 12, 18:08

Originally Posted by Eurotech

Tony Gilham Returns To VW Racing Cup With Own Team - VW Racing Cup - The Checkered Flag 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** · 22nd Mar 12, 19:33

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** · 22nd Mar 12, 22:39

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** · 23rd Mar 12, 18:25

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

**F1boat** · 29th Mar 12, 10:05

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 29th Mar 12, 12:16

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

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

**Dave B** · 29th Mar 12, 12:50

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 29th Mar 12, 19:26

Originally Posted by peewhee

Keep up Tixy54.

RML have announced they are not coming back to the BTCC. TouringCarTimes - BTCC: Chevrolet withdraw from the BTCC
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

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?