BTCC 2009 Confirmed Thread

[Alfa Fan]

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Andy Jordan Team Eurotech Vauxhall Vectra
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195

So 7 fully confirmed entries so far, with a number of others set to be unveiled at the Autosport show.

[VkmSpouge]

What about Jason Hughes?
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1220&month=0&year=2009&form=&searchterm=

[Alfa Fan]

It was more of a statement of intent rather than announcement of entry, although with Jason Hughes thats all we'll probabily get until media day.

[peewhee]

What about Vauxhall?

Although not 'officially confirmed' or Front Page news on BTCC.net!

what about.. ? http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1218

Harrison believes his VXR crew will face one of its biggest tests yet in 2009 as Vauxhall’s BTCC campaign with its Vectra enters a third season.
But he added: “I think we could be in a bit of trouble next year, we may struggle. We’re coming to end of the Vectra’s life in 2009 and running out of things to do with it. But that doesn’t mean to say we won’t be trying…”

Sounds like they are coming out to me!

[DazzlaF1]

What about Vauxhall?

Although not 'officially confirmed' or Front Page news on BTCC.net!

what about.. ? http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1218

Harrison believes his VXR crew will face one of its biggest tests yet in 2009 as Vauxhall’s BTCC campaign with its Vectra enters a third season.
But he added: “I think we could be in a bit of trouble next year, we may struggle. We’re coming to end of the Vectra’s life in 2009 and running out of things to do with it. But that doesn’t mean to say we won’t be trying…”

Sounds like they are coming out to me!

Odd reading that, wondere what'll happen to Onslow-Cole, also, Mat Jackson's without a drive as it looks unlikely his family team will be back after his main sponsor left.

Anyway heres how i see it at the moment

--- CONFIRMED ---
VAUXHALL: Fabrizio Giovanardi, Matt Neal
WEST SURREY BMW: Colin Turkington, ???
DYNAMICS HONDA: ???, ???
ARENA FORD: Tom Chilton, ???
MOTORBASE BMW: Rob Collard, Steven Kane
CLYDE VALLEY SEAT: Dan Eaves, Phiroze Billmoria
TECHSPEED HONDA: Martyn Bell, Paul O'Neill
TEMPUS CHEVROLET: Harry Vaulkhard, ???
BTC SEAT: Chris Stockton (Possible 2 cars)
EUROTECH VAUXHALL: Andrew Jordan
SCOTTISH SUN HONDA: Michael Doyle

--- POSSIBLE ---
AFM RACING BMW: Rick Kerry, Nick Leason
KARTWORLD MG: Jason Hughes, ???

[VkmSpouge]

Mat Jackson's without a drive as it looks unlikely his family team will be back after his main sponsor left.

Really? Because they were saying exactly the opposite.

[Eurotech]

There must be a team somewhere that wants to sign up Jackson., the man has pure talent.

[AndySpeed]

There must be a team somewhere that wants to sign up Jackson., the man has pure talent.

I think his own team wants to keep him since they intend to be out next year! They raced in 2007 without significant backing remember.

[DazzlaF1]

Really? Because they were saying exactly the opposite.

oh right i see

[Northern Monkey]

Not all those drivers on your list are confirmed Dazzla - this isn't the rumours thread.

[Eurotech]

I think his own team wants to keep him since they intend to be out next year! They raced in 2007 without significant backing remember.
What I meant was that IF Jackson's M-Sport could not afford to run a car next year then someone must want to give him a drive in their team.

[BTCC2]

What I meant was that IF Jackson's M-Sport could not afford to run a car next year then someone must want to give him a drive in their team.

Without a doubt he deserves it. I wouldn't be shocked to see him at Vauxhall if he can't make it out in his family team.

[mattie007]

This is a CONFIRMED thread, not a 'they are more than likely to be out' thread!

[Eurotech]

does anyone have any information on what the Arena Focuses will look like?

[VX_Rules]

We'll know once they've announced their sponsor (probably at the Autosport show).

But I bet you our economy its not Woolworths :P

[mattie007]

Ford Dealers UK?

[thompp]

We'll know once they've announced their sponsor (probably at the Autosport show).

But I bet you our economy its not Woolworths :P

You're not a huge gambler then are you....?

[VX_Rules]

You dont think its a sure bet then :P

Serious though I have no idea who the sponsor could be but they better be blue focus's!!!

[mattie007]

Or chav orange ;-)

[VkmSpouge]

I never I would have to say this but we have enough orange cars on the grid.

[LiamM]

Andrew Jordan will race for VX next season not Team Eurotech

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/btcc/news/173044-0/jordan_completes_vauxhall_line-up.html

[KILOHMUNNS]

Fantastic news for Andrew but gutted for Tom though, would have rather have seem Matt dumped!

[VkmSpouge]

Excellent for Andrew Jordan to secure such a prize drive, I hope he makes a most of this fantastic opportunity.
A real shame for Tom Onslow-Cole not to get the drive, he had a good season in 2008 and I hope he finds a berth in another team for the coming year.
It also appears that we've lost Team Eurotech from the grid :(

[Alfa Fan]

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Andy Jordan Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251 (http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195)

Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Stephen Jelley West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

So 11 fully confirmed entries so far.

[BDunnell]

Good news about RAC.

[VkmSpouge]

I really want Colin Turkington to win the championship this season, figners crossed. Stephen Jelley showed some promise in 2008 and is probably worth another go but he needs to show a big improvement.

Just leaves Team Dynamics as the last of the big three teams to announce their driver line-up.

[LiamM]

And hopefully TD will announce 2 cars taking the grid to 13 cars, not bad for this time of year. We probably not see a grid the size of 26 this year, a few surprises at Media Day could take it to 15 cars which isn't bad.

The economic climate seems to have cut the wheat from the chaff where the better drivers are staying and towards the back have lost their funding - with the exception of SEAT of course!

[Alfa Fan]

I'd say a grid of 22-26 isn't at all unrealistic for this season still. There's quite a few teams waiting to be added to that list in due course.

[PDS]

Just leaves Team Dynamics as the last of the big three teams to announce their driver line-up.

Up until now!

[peewhee]

I'd say a grid of 22-26 isn't at all unrealistic for this season still. There's quite a few teams waiting to be added to that list in due course.
Dare I say it? I think you will see less teams than last year, but better quality!

[VkmSpouge]

And hopefully TD will announce 2 cars taking the grid to 13 cars, not bad for this time of year. We probably not see a grid the size of 26 this year, a few surprises at Media Day could take it to 15 cars which isn't bad.

15 cars sounds a rather depressing total. I would be hopeful we can breach the 20 mark.


Up until now!

Well yes the statement was only inclusive up to the present time as my abilities of seeing into the future are unfortunately diminished right now as my crystal ball was broken while dusting.

[Allyc85]

Il be happy if we get near 20 if im honest the way motor sport is goign at the moment.

[peewhee]

Well yes the statement was only inclusive up to the present time as my abilities of seeing into the future are unfortunately diminished right now as my crystal ball was broken while dusting.
You dust yours?

Unless TD come up with something pretty soon, I think they will settle for second best!

[Alfa Fan]

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Andy Jordan Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251 (http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195)

Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Stephen Jelley West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Liam MacMillan Maxtreme SEAT Toledo Cupra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1264

So 12 fully confirmed entries so far.

[Eurotech]

It also appears that we've lost Team Eurotech from the grid :(
for god's sake - I've got to change my name as well!

[VX_Rules]

ExEurotech?

[Eurotech]

Eurotech woz ere '08...

[VkmSpouge]

I really hope Liam McMillan has a good season in his venerable SEAT Toledo.

[DazzlaF1]

I really hope Liam McMillan has a good season in his venerable SEAT Toledo.

On its day, the Toledo is a decent midfield runner, hope McMillan does well in it.

[Chrism]

Where is the car from is it ex BTC Racing or is it the on Jones used in 2007?

[LiamM]

Its and ex Seat Sport UK car which was sold to BTC Racing

[MattL]

Its and ex Seat Sport UK car which was sold to BTC Racing

Via Motorbase Performance.

[LiamM]

Via Motorbase Performance.

Ah yes, I forgot about that

[Eurotech]

Via Motorbase Performance.
And more crashes in one season than any other car on the grid (exept for Alan Taylors Integra!)

[WSRfan82]

so whos most likely to be a driver for TD then you think? Gordon sheddon being one i hope

[tisme]

The closer we get to the Media day, I would say you will be right!

[Alfa Fan]

Didn't think I'd ever get to do this, but I can now add CVR to a "Confirmed" list!

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Andy Jordan Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251 (http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195)

Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Stephen Jelley West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Liam MacMillan Maxtreme SEAT Toledo Cupra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1264

Dan Eaves Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Adam Jones Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

So 14 fully confirmed entries so far.

[Allyc85]

Looking good so far. Clyde Valley should be pretty strong with that driver line up :D

[thompp]

Fantastic news about CVR - I will be cheering Dan along, even if he is driving a SEAT!!!! Dan has been out of the BTCC for far too long, and Adam is a front-leading Independent driver. I just hope the Leons are competitive with the front of the field.

I certainly hope to see the team challenging for the Independent drivers (fingers crossed!), and also in the running in the main competitions.

[BTCC2]

I get the feeling that Adam Jones first win wont be too far away.

[Eurotech]

we could be looking at a 18+ car grid for this year - Great!

[VX_Rules]

Woo so after the first corner we'll have at least 10 cars still racing! :D

[DazzlaF1]

we could be looking at a 18+ car grid for this year - Great!

Might be more, This weeks autosport are saying that WSR still want to run a 3rd car.

All in all a grid of between 18-20 cars is probably about right but if you were thinking at a possible high, then at best i dont think we'll see more than 22 which would still be great.

[Alfa Fan]

I'd say we're going to get at least 22.

[Eurotech]

Woo so after the first corner we'll have at least 10 cars still racing! :D
I wouldn't quite say that...

[thetrooper_uk]

I read that Rick Kerry and Nick Leason are racing this year in two BMW 120D. They seem hopeful now after taking a year out to develop the car. So we'll still have 2 quiet cars racing. It's good that Rick will be back on the grid this year. :)

[Bezza]

I'm still waiting for official confirmation on an all female team for 2009:

Female driver, female crew members.

I'm not joking either!

[Alfa Fan]

I read that Rick Kerry and Nick Leason are racing this year in two BMW 120D. They seem hopeful now after taking a year out to develop the car. So we'll still have 2 quiet cars racing. It's good that Rick will be back on the grid this year. :)



I'm still waiting for official confirmation on an all female team for 2009:

Female driver, female crew members.

I'm not joking either!

Belong in the rumours thread...

[tisme]

Belong in the rumours thread...
Don't you mean the comedy thead!

Seriously, did anyone see the female Tempus mechanic shown in the bottom picture here? http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=3081

[Marc W]

I'm still waiting for official confirmation on an all female team for 2009:

Female driver, female crew members.

I'm not joking either!

Except that it's more likely to be in British GT's now rather than BTCC. Assuming we're talking about the same one!

[tisme]

One confirmation for 2009. Unfortunatley not for an entry, but confirmation of not returning... is BTC Racing!

Not coming out to play this year! http://www.btcracing.co.uk/

Sold their cars to Liam McMillan and have no new toys to play with.

[LiamM]

One confirmation for 2009. Unfortunatley not for an entry, but confirmation of not returning... is BTC Racing!

Not coming out to play this year! http://www.btcracing.co.uk/

Sold their cars to Liam McMillan and have no new toys to play with.

Am I reading too much into this, but BTC has/d 2 Toledos, Liam McMillan has 1, and that website definately says cars.

And before anyone says yes, I no this isn't the rumours thread

[Alfa Fan]

Liam MacMillan took all 3.

[LiamM]

Wow thats some family team then........

[Eurotech]

All 3? don't you mean two or am I missing somthing here?

And what is Team AFM's excuse for not entering yet?

[Allyc85]

Sad to here this, I thought Stockton did a pretty good job when the cars were running right :(

[LiamM]

All 3? don't you mean two or am I missing somthing here?

And what is Team AFM's excuse for not entering yet?

Yeah BTC had two, they are listed on the website as for sale (£29,500 each)

[Marc W]

There was a 3rd, that was sold as a rolling shell only (No mechanical parts.)

[Eurotech]

Ah, Right cheers - Why does it take 3 Toldeos to run one guy?

ONE WORD - MOTORBASE....

[KKS]

any news about Jason Plato?

[VkmSpouge]

We have our first picture of the Arena Ford Focus

http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1273

I think it looks pretty good!

[LiamM]

The article says that they have 14 days of testing planned before the season opener! That's a busy schedule!

[tisme]

Can't afford to buy enough paint to do the whole car!

[tdb]

looks alot like the original works focus saloon design.
good to see it on track a last.

[Eurotech]

It somehow doesn't look right though. maybe its just the paint job but I could swear the front looks wrong.

[mattie007]

Its the lower splitter, looks like an aftermarket add-on.
Apart from that, they've done a great job.
Anyone got any pictures of the works Focus?
Have they copied parts from the factory version?

[Allyc85]

The car looks great, just hope they come up with a better paint job lol :p

[Eurotech]

its also a shame the the wheels look a bit small on it and its in the same paint job that ford used to release the Focus WRC in 2005/06

[VX_Rules]

No indication this way to who their sponsor is...

[cos]

No indication this way to who their sponsor is...

There's some sponsor logos on TC's helmet and race overalls. Nothing that unexpected though.

[speedy king]

Wheels do look tiny on the Focus! :o

[VX_Rules]

Sorry but this made me lol:

I had been through the same section of the track two laps before and had a bit of a moment, mainly because the track had not been swept before we used it and it was quite dirty. However this time I couldn't catch the car. When it went, it went like something had broken; except nothing was broken until I hit the barrier."

Harry Vaulkhard after the second crash, in testing at Thruxton.

If he is causing this much damage on his own, I'm dreading the season opener...

[Eurotech]

good to see that he's already giving Tempus some work to do!

[VX_Rules]

Giving them a taster of what work they will have to do for 10 weekend in the coming months...

[VkmSpouge]

Giving them a taster of what work they will have to do for 10 weekend in the coming months...

Well it is touring cars :p :

[MattL]

Collard confirmed back at Motorbase.

[cpearson]

Collard confirmed back at Motorbase.

well happy !!! :)

[VkmSpouge]

Very good news indeed. I wish Rob Collard all the best. I hope Motorbase also re-sign Steven Kane.

[Alfa Fan]

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Andy Jordan Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251 (http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195)

Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Stephen Jelley West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Liam MacMillan Maxtreme SEAT Toledo Cupra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1264

Dan Eaves Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Adam Jones Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Rob Collard Motorbase Performance BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1280

[MG2004]

Collard confirmed back at Motorbase.

Brilliant news :)

[LiamM]

Hughes has good enough confirmed his participation this in the ZS

http://www.crash.net/BTCC/News/143708/1/hughes_confident_of_strong_campaign.html

[mattie007]

Thats good, hope he gets a teammate aswell.

I wonder how the ZS will do this year?
Last year it was ok, but with a 55kg weight loss and 15bhp gain, it could be back in the top 10 if Hughes is a bit more aggressive with it.

[LiamM]

No offence to Jason, but I think there is also some more room for weight loss!

[Eurotech]

err, he mentioned a driver with previous MG Experience....

I can see Mr Reid coming on here.....

[LiamM]

If Reid is coming back he'll want to be in a current spec car when MG existed they had a lot of other motorsport programmes, meaning there's probably more people then you think with 'some MG experience'

[VkmSpouge]

err, he mentioned a driver with previous MG Experience....

I can see Mr Reid coming on here.....

"Previous MG experience" could mean they once had a test drive of a road car. There are plenty of MG racing series in the UK, so I think the net is very wide for that.

[Alfa Fan]

Paul Luti perhaps?

[tdb]

my guess would be paul lutti aswell.

Won't be Anthony Reid due to all the clashes with his Gt commitments.
And Jason is looking for a paying driver!

[Les]

Fiona?

[LiamM]

Wasn't Lutti about entering way back at the end of last season, then everything just fell silent?

[tdb]

Fiona?

Last time i spoke to Fiona, A. the baby comes first B, Danny's racing get's priority C. She said there was no money for any BTCC racing. and D. The car is for sale.

[reidy_fan]

yeah Paul Luti was planning to enter a car with help from WSR but a sponsor pulled out on him, the team and company (Dreadnaught) have a lot of MG experience being main dealers and they built Paul's awesome ZT (the one with the V8 that little sis claire built)

He is a fast driver, young, ambitious and could give jason a run for his money in that ZS

[Eurotech]

well if it is an ex BTCC driver it won't be Collard or Turkington, thats for sure Reid is unlikely as is Warren Hughes

[MG2004]

Errrrm? Don't most of the latest posts belong in the rumours or fantasy thread, rather than the CONFIRMED thread?

Jason Hughes is confirmed, but the second MG is pure speculation at this point.

[mattie007]

Lol, true!
Am I in the hotseat? I have a wealth of MG experience!

To see Reidy back in the ZS would be awesome though!

[Eurotech]

my mum had an MG in the 70's so well, just watch this space...

[LiamM]

http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1291

[Alfa Fan]

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Andy Jordan Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251 (http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195)

Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Stephen Jelley West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Liam MacMillan Maxtreme SEAT Toledo Cupra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1264

Dan Eaves Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Adam Jones Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Rob Collard Motorbase Performance BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1280

Jonathan Adam Motorbase Performance BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1291

[Dave Clark]

Jason Hughes is 100% confirmed for this season!

[LiamM]

Jason Hughes is 100% confirmed for this season!

Alfa Fans confirmed list only goes off who's been confirmed on the BTCC.net news website tho

[tdb]

BTCCnet ran the story on 12th Feb.
jason stated he will definately be at media day and hopes to run 2 cars.

[Allyc85]

Brilliant news for Adam, just hope Kane can be confirmed now :)

[Eurotech]

16 cars now - this is looking guuurrd!

[VkmSpouge]

Great news that Jonathan Adam will be racing in touring cars, he deserves the chance and I'm sure he'll take it with both hands. I just hope Steven Kane can find a drive for this season.


BTCCnet ran the story on 12th Feb.
jason stated he will definately be at media day and hopes to run 2 cars.

Not to mention one back in October.

[MattL]

...just hope Kane can be confirmed now :)

I don't think it will be at Motorbase - two cars is the plan at the moment.

[mattie007]

Unless theres a secret team somwhere, Plato and Thompson are looking unlikely for 09.

[VX_Rules]

Dare I say Volvo?

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Dare I say Volvo?

I wouldn't dare

[VX_Rules]

:P Seems a shame though, there really needs to be another big manufacturer to back the both of them.

[Eurotech]

well we now only have tempus and aon-arena to confirm their second drivers so Plaot and Thompson and one each?

[tisme]

John George is on his way back...

http://www.teamjag.co.uk/news.aspx

Hopefully he will keep it on the ground this time..

[LiamM]

That's good, I didn't expect to see him this year, a lot of the JAG shops which opened up round her only a few years ago have shut up recently

[VX_Rules]

I want Onslow-Cole back :'(

[PDS]

Someone has finally bought Dave Pinkney's Integra. Yipee!

[VkmSpouge]

I'm sure Pinkney is happy that someone finally took it off his hands. I hope George has a good season without any rolls.

[mattie007]

I want Onslow-Cole back :'(

Ive got a feeling he will end up at Team Dynamics.

[DazzlaF1]

Ive got a feeling he will end up at Team Dynamics.

I think so too, he's too good a driver to be left out in the cold, I think it'll be him and Shedden there in 09

[Alfa Fan]

What about Pinkney's whose been testing for them over the winter and is pretty much a certainty?

[DazzlaF1]

What about Pinkney's whose been testing for them over the winter and is pretty much a certainty?

I thought he was wanting to purchase one of the Civics to race himself in 09

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I'd prefer to see a younger driver given the chance with Dynamics rather than an old timer like Pinkney.

[Alfa Fan]

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Andy Jordan Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251 (http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195)

Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Stephen Jelley West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Liam MacMillan Maxtreme SEAT Toledo Cupra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1264

Dan Eaves Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Adam Jones Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Rob Collard Motorbase Performance BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1280

Jonathan Adam Motorbase Performance BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1291

John George TH Motorsport Honda Integra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1292

17 confirmed entries. Awaiting official confirmation of Jason Hughes

[Robinho]

i'll be gutted if we don't see The OC, Matt Jackson or Steven Kane this year, all championship contending quality drivers IMO, but without drives at the moment

[LiamM]

There is still 4 unconfirmed seats available for this year 1x Tempus, 1x Arena 2x TD, all I'm sure are race winning seats so it could be possible the The OC, Jackson, Kane and Shedden will slip into these drives

[Robinho]

i'd like to see Kane and Jackson in a 2 car BMW team (the jacksons have 2 cars do they not?) Shedden at Dynamics and The OC in the 2nd Arena Focus.

That'll leave Pinkney a Dynamics drive and 1 to fill at Tempus (James Thompson please)

[Eurotech]

I have a feeling that Team Sunshine.co.uk will be quite a popular team this year!

[DazzlaF1]

I have a feeling that Team Sunshine.co.uk will be quite a popular team this year!

Well they will be with Paul O'Neill there(maybe the BTCC version of Dale Earnhardt jr in the popularity stakes). Great to see him back.

[71minus2]

Well they will be with Paul O'Neill there(maybe the BTCC version of Dale Earnhardt jr in the popularity stakes). Great to see him back.

I agree, its always good to get drivers back to a series but be a tad careful if you google "Team Sunshine" as its also the name of a group of women from California who ride in the Gay Rodeo.

[VX_Rules]

Lesson from your mistakes there 71minus2? :P

[BTCC2]

Fingers crossed on Thursday for something on the Jason Plato/James Thompson situation!

[#1JamesThompsonFan]

Fingers crossed on Thursday for something on the Jason Plato/James Thompson situation!

Ditto

[LiamM]

http://www.crash.net/BTCC/News/144120/1/doyle_im_still_hoping_to_be_back_in_the_btcc.html

[DazzlaF1]

Fingers crossed on Thursday for something on the Jason Plato/James Thompson situation!

Plato has got to be there, maybe in the 2nd Arena Ford or maybe even a works Volvo attack (i can dream)

[Chrism]

I think plato in the Focus as no rumours have surrounded that drive

[Alfa Fan]

Well we have our first leak, Liam MacMillan has been inadvertantly been confirmed as being registered for this years championship. Check out the points standings on btcc.net and you'll see what I mean!

[Crustyfur]

Just a note to say that Bell & O'Neill are not racing for Techspeed, they are racing for sunshine.co.uk. Sunshine own the cars/team, Techspeed are however race preparing them.

[tdb]

I think plato in the Focus as no rumours have surrounded that drive

PMSL!

There is no way on this earth Tom's dad would fund the whole Arena/AON/ Focus programme and then put plato in the second car!

[Alfa Fan]

Confirmed entries according only to press releases on the official btcc.net website.

Martyn Bell Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Paul O'Neill Techspeed Racing Honda Integra DC05
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1244

Harry Vaulkhard Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

TBA Tempus Sport Chevrolet Lacetti
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1229

Tom Chilton Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

TBA Arena International Ford Focus
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1222

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251

Andy Jordan Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1251 (http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1195)

Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Stephen Jelley West Surrey Racing BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1259

Liam MacMillan Maxtreme SEAT Toledo Cupra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1264

Dan Eaves Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Adam Jones Clyde Valley Racing SEAT Leon
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1266

Rob Collard Motorbase Performance BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1280

Jonathan Adam Motorbase Performance BMW 320SI
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1291

John George TH Motorsport Honda Integra
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1292

17 confirmed entries. Awaiting official confirmation of Jason Hughes, David Pinkney and Gordon Shedden tomorrow.

[MattL]

Pic of the Shedden TD Civic on btcc.net.

[VkmSpouge]

The Team Dynamics Civic looks great in black :D

[MattL]

17 confirmed entries. Awaiting official confirmation of Jason Hughes, David Pinkney and Gordon Shedden tomorrow.


Not expecting a second Tempus driver to be named tomorrow, but the rest looks about right (although Hughes won't be there). There will be one more that's not on your list though...

[VkmSpouge]

There will be one more that's not on your list though...

Anything to do with this? http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=3246

[Alfa Fan]

Nope more likely the rumour I've read about Martin Johnson entering I would have thought! As the 2nd Aon focus is already listed.

[BTCC2]

Michael Doyle?

[Alfa Fan]

He's not racing this year, beyond possible one-offs in his Civic.

[cos]

So we should be expecting...

1 Gio
4 Turks
5 Neal
9 Jones
10 Chilton
11 Adam
12 Collard
15 Bell
17 Vaulkhard
27 McMillan
28 Hughes
29 Owy
44 Jelly
50 George
52 Shedden
55 Pinkney
63 Johnson
77 Jordan
85 Eaves
## Aon TBA
## Tempus TBA

[Alfa Fan]

I suspect Jones will retain #21, I expect Morrison to run #99 for Aon.

[Alfa Fan]

I wonder if there's anything embargoed thats about to come out in 3 minutes?

[tintin]

I wonder if there's anything embargoed thats about to come out in 3 minutes?

That'll be a no, then.

[Alfa Fan]

Yep, seems that way. (Why has forum time fallen 8 minutes behind?)

[Alfa Fan]

Martin Johnson is to race a Vauxhall Astra Coupe for Boulevard Team Racing it would seem.

[cos]

Official entry list: 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring car Championship

No. Driver (NAT), Team/Car, Spec
1. Fabrizio Giovanardi (ITA), VX Racing/Vauxhall Vectra, S2000 *
4. Colin Turkington (GBR), Team RAC/BMW 320si E90, S2000
5. Matt Neal (GBR), VX Racing/Vauxhall Vectra, S2000 *
9. Adam Jones (GBR), Cartridge World Carbon Zero Racing/SEAT Leon S2000
10. Tom Chilton (GBR), Team Aon/Ford Focus ST, S2000 *
11. Robert Collard (GBR), Airwaves BMW/BMW 320si E90, S2000
12 Jonathan Adam (GBR), Airwaves BMW/BMW 320si E90, S2000
15. Martyn Bell (GBR), Sunshine.co.uk with Tech-Speed Motorsport/Honda Integra, BTC
17. Harry Vaulkhard (GBR), Tempus Sport/Chevrolet Lacetti, S2000
18. TBC, Tempus Sport/Chevrolet Lacetti, S2000
20. TBC, Team Aon/Ford Focus ST, S2000 *
27. Liam McMillan (GBR), Maxtreme/SEAT Toledo, S2000
28. Jason Hughes (GBR), KWR Sport/MG ZS, BTC
29. Paul O’Neill (GBR), Sunshine.co.uk with Tech-Speed
Motorsport/Honda Integra, BTC
44. Stephen Jelley (GBR), Team RAC/BMW 320si E90, S2000
50. John George (GBR), TH Motorsport Racing with JAG/Honda Integra, BTC
52. Gordon Shedden (GBR), Team Dynamics/Honda Civic, S2000 *
55. Dave Pinkney (GBR), Team Dynamics/Honda Civic, S2000 *
63. Martin Johnson (GBR), Boulevard Team Racing/Vauxhall Astra Coupe, BTC
77. Andrew Jordan (GBR), VX Racing/Vauxhall Vectra, S2000 *
85. Dan Eaves (GBR), Cartridge World Carbon Zero Racing/SEAT Leon, S2000

Key
* Eligible for Manufacturers’/Constructors’ Championship
S2000 = Super 2000 (2004-present)
BTC = British Touring Car (2001-06)

[norwichsam1]

So no plato, jackson, kane. A bunch of 2004 era cars (astra coupes, seat toledo's and mg's). After the last two seasons and the mega crowds/tv coverage we've seen I would have thought the btcc was heading back to the big time but with one or two notable exceptions its not looking
too different to some decent club series.

[MG2004]

No Mat Jackson???? That's an absolute disaster.

[c8nay]

Interesting that the Fords and the Hondas are 'Eligible for Manufacturers’/Constructors’ Championship' along with the Vauxhalls.

[LiamM]

Interesting that the Fords and the Hondas are 'Eligible for Manufacturers’/Constructors’ Championship' along with the Vauxhalls.

Teams who build their own cars, are now eligible

[BTCC2]

So no plato, jackson, kane. A bunch of 2004 era cars (astra coupes, seat toledo's and mg's). After the last two seasons and the mega crowds/tv coverage we've seen I would have thought the btcc was heading back to the big time but with one or two notable exceptions its not looking
too different to some decent club series.

A club series wouldn't have some of the worlds finest touring car drivers in Fabrizio Giovanardi, Matt Neal, Colin Turkington and Gordon Shedden. It wouldn't have some of the most proffesional racing teams preparing the cars in VX Racing, Arena Motorsport and Team Dynamics and it wouldn't have over 100 hours of coverage on ITV. The current economic situation was always going to affect the championship this year, however personally I think we have still come out of it with a fantastic season to look forward to again.

[BDunnell]

A club series wouldn't have some of the worlds finest touring car drivers in Fabrizio Giovanardi, Matt Neal, Colin Turkington and Gordon Shedden. It wouldn't have some of the most proffesional racing teams preparing the cars in VX Racing, Arena Motorsport and Team Dynamics and it wouldn't have over 100 hours of coverage on ITV. The current economic situation was always going to affect the championship this year, however personally I think we have still come out of it with a fantastic season to look forward to again.

I agree, though it is a shame that certain drivers — Thompson, Plato, Jackson — are absent not just from the BTCC, but touring car series generally.

[Chris2k6]

Gutted that Mat Jackson wont be in it this year, especially after such a strong season last year

[Eurotech]

This weeks Autosport says that Plato is wanting to lead a 3-car charge for Tempus Sport...

[mattie007]

Im not a fan of his, but that would be great news for the BTCC.

I see that KWR hasn't registered a second car, I take it thats the end of a two car team?

[LiamM]

I guess that with a team like KWR money is tight, and wasting money on what is only a possible entry isnt worth it. They can still enter the second car later on if needs be

[VkmSpouge]

Considering we're going through what might well be a once in a life time economic crash I have to say that 19 entries and 2 TBCs is pretty good.

A real shame that we have no Mat Jackson, Jason Plato, James Thompson, Tom Onslow-Cole and Steven Kane. Losing two of the three top placed drivers from last year is a bitter blow.

I hope Tempus and Arena can get those two seats filled.

Nice surprise to see Martin Johnson in the Opel Astra coupé, I always liked the car.

[Dave Clark]

I see that KWR hasn't registered a second car, I take it thats the end of a two car team?

No, KWR are still very intent on running a two car team, but it hinges on whether a driver shows enough interest with the right amount of money to support them. Unfortunately with the budgets of a smaller team we cannot have the outlay on a second cars entry fees if there - at present - is not a driver who has the funds to back them for all 10 races. However, we may see a driver do a part season but just not from the season opener!

As this so called "Credit Crunch" has shown, even top drivers such as Jackson, Onslow-Cole and Kane have found difficulty securing enough interest from businesses to part with advertising money.