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BTCC2
23rd March 2011, 18:04
Thorney Motorsport? Well they have been quiet on the forums this off-season so never had any indication of what they may or may not be doing. Does it say what model? Have they been allowed to use those Astra Sports afterall?

Doesn't specify a model. Initially it entered my head that it could be with Astra Coupe's?
speedy king
23rd March 2011, 18:46
TMS are the VXR specialist tuners approved by Vauxhall and approved servicers...have been racing VXR Astra's for a few seasons...would say they would be quite possibly closer to a modern day 'Works' Vauxhall team that Tripple 8 if they do enter...Maybe Insignia even??
Alfa Fan
25th March 2011, 13:28
Rob Austin is saying he's going to have "someone better than Tom Onslow-Cole" in the 2nd Audi.
BTCC2
25th March 2011, 13:46
Rob Austin is saying he's going to have "someone better than Tom Onslow-Cole" in the 2nd Audi.

anything to do with this we reckon? http://www.fourmation.net/

Now that would be interesting!
MrJan
25th March 2011, 14:00
Rob Austin is saying he's going to have "someone better than Tom Onslow-Cole" in the 2nd Audi.

John Cleland *taps nose*
UltimateDanGTR
25th March 2011, 16:54
anything to do with this we reckon? http://www.fourmation.net/

Now that would be interesting!

my immediate thought was that a certain northern irishman could compete in scandinavia and britain in two series in 2011, but maybe I'm dreaming.

And surely Gio will be at the Porsche team in ISSS again no?
AndySpeed
25th March 2011, 18:18
anything to do with this we reckon? http://www.fourmation.net/

Now that would be interesting!

"Fabrizio Giovanardi and the British Touring Car Championships 2011".

Now THAT's interesting!
Eurotech
25th March 2011, 21:21
Giovanardi driving a Thorney Motorsport Vectra this year or something? Just putting it out there, stranger things have happened!
DazzlaF1
26th March 2011, 16:17
"Fabrizio Giovanardi and the British Touring Car Championships 2011".

Now THAT's interesting!

Interesting? that would be a mega coup for Rob Austin if that were true, even bigger than Hollamby convincing TOC to drive the VW Golf
UltimateDanGTR
27th March 2011, 20:22
my immediate thought was that a certain northern irishman could compete in scandinavia and britain in two series in 2011, but maybe I'm dreaming.

And surely Gio will be at the Porsche team in ISSS again no?

just like to point out that I posted this before clicking on the link.

*facepalm*
Alfa Fan
27th March 2011, 21:21
Update from them on twitter, still working on a deal, hope to be out at start of season. Very interesting :D
Alfa Fan
27th March 2011, 21:22
If I had to put money on where he'll end up I'd say it might be a FORD!!
BTCC2
27th March 2011, 22:59
If I had to put money on where he'll end up I'd say it might be a FORD!!

How would Mr Chilton cope with being trounced by Giovanardi again I wonder :p
Alfa Fan
29th March 2011, 01:59
Alan Gow has said he expects some entries not on the current list to join during the season.
BTCC2
29th March 2011, 14:23
Alan Gow has said he expects some entries not on the current list to join during the season.

Heard that aswell, always the case really isn't it.
Bruce-1980
29th March 2011, 17:02
Robs dad will be racing the second RAR Audi! You mark my words! ;)
Bruce-1980
29th March 2011, 17:05
Robs dad will be driving the second RAR A4! You mark my words! ;)
Eurotech
29th March 2011, 19:32
Apparently RAR have said they'll only run a single A4 for the first round, with the second joining later.... Translated from Touringcarteammanagerish into English this usually means "We'll just run one car for this season and probably leave before the end" I hope I'm wrong.
Alfa Fan
29th March 2011, 21:55
The second one joining at Donington Park due to extreme delays at GPR (possibly due to delays in finalising NGTC) meaning their cars are already 4 weeks behind schedule, as were the Toyotas. Why people are blaming the teams for this I don't know? Are you directing the same criticism at Speedworks and Dynojet? They just happened to make their orders before RAR, but all the cars SHOULD have been finished late February/early March!
Torg22
30th March 2011, 10:34
Quote from Fourmation - :)

"Thanks for your interest in Fabrizio. We are working with him to secure sponsorship, which is challenging in the time frame we have. We are looking at getting him racing this year, but might not be for the start of the season. I will update you once we are confirmed!"


I went back and asked about the Team he would be driving for if he did end up getting a drive at some point but as of yet had no response lol.
Alfa Fan
1st April 2011, 23:41
There is a new blank driver profile on BTCC.Net tonight :)
jtsmee
1st April 2011, 23:50
What do you mean? Link? :)
Alfa Fan
2nd April 2011, 00:18
http://btcc.net/html/driver_detail.php?id=183
http://btcc.net/html/driver_detail.php?id=184

Contrast them with other ones where there is no details.

These both say new item whereas others do not.
jtsmee
2nd April 2011, 00:19
Very, very well spotted! Looks like a whole team... Bamboo perhaps?
Alfa Fan
2nd April 2011, 00:28
Potentially. Harry has said on twitter he won't be out until Round 3 at the earliest, but when asked today about being at Brands (not necessarly racing) he replied "potentially!! ;) " a bit too excited just to be a spectator? Who knows?
m0rk
2nd April 2011, 07:35
Well free practice starts in under an hour, so if it's not up on BTCC.net, it'll be on TSL Timing :)
BTCC2
2nd April 2011, 08:09
Well free practice starts in under an hour, so if it's not up on BTCC.net, it'll be on TSL Timing :)

10am m0rk not 9 :D
Allyc85
2nd April 2011, 09:53
Rumour on PH is that Nigel Mansell will be in the second Audi seat from the next round onwards, but will be at Brands to sign autographs in the pits!
Chris2k6
2nd April 2011, 09:58
Rumour on PH is that Nigel Mansell will be in the second Audi seat from the next round onwards, but will be at Brands to sign autographs in the pits!

PH? What's that? lol
That would be great to see! I still remember his drive at Donnington in the wet, one of the greatest touring car races of all time!
Allyc85
2nd April 2011, 10:04
Pistonheads. Come on I though everyone knew that :p ;)
Chris2k6
2nd April 2011, 10:52
Pistonheads. Come on I though everyone knew that :p ;)

not me lol i rely on the this n the official forum for news most of the time lol
AndySpeed
2nd April 2011, 10:58
Rumour on PH is that Nigel Mansell will be in the second Audi seat from the next round onwards, but will be at Brands to sign autographs in the pits!

Come on, you don't believe that do you? Sounds like the perfect April Fools to me!
BTCC2
2nd April 2011, 11:23
It even says it was an April Fools later in the thread. Come on!
Allyc85
2nd April 2011, 11:26
Alright, alright lol *hides*
Chris2k6
2nd April 2011, 11:31
Come on, you don't believe that do you? Sounds like the perfect April Fools to me!


That's what i was just thinking when i went on their website
Allyc85
9th April 2011, 21:38
Rob Austin to drive at Donington.

http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2340

It would appear :rolleyes: :D
Allyc85
27th April 2011, 21:54
Dave Newsham has joined STR, but will miss Thruxton!

http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2382
robee1328
2nd May 2011, 06:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSdLIho21ss
Alfa Fan
6th June 2011, 12:38
Phil Glew is my bet for AmD come Croft!! Let's wait and see....
MrJan
6th June 2011, 13:33
Phil Glew is my bet for AmD come Croft!! Let's wait and see....

I hope so, thought he did well when he had a shot in the Vectra. I'd really love it for him to step in and be on a similar pace to Onslow-Cole within a few rounds.
Allyc85
6th June 2011, 16:40
Phil Glew is a good shout, other people have said Jake Hill as he is already part of the team!
Eurotech
6th June 2011, 23:50
I think Jake Hill is probably still a bit too young... I know this cos I'm the same age and I don't think I would want to get into a touring car quite yet....... would be fun though if anyones offering ;)
Andrew Webster
13th June 2011, 10:07
Phil Glew is a good shout, other people have said Jake Hill as he is already part of the team!

I would love to see Phil Glew get that drive and he has sponsorship backing already. It's been quite disappointing not to have seen him on the grid.
Sarah
1st August 2011, 19:30
Here's someone available...

TouringCarTimes - STCC: James Thompson and Polestar Racing part ways (http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=6522)
JasonPotato
1st August 2011, 20:56
It would be great to see Thompson back in the BTCC.
Allyc85
4th August 2011, 16:02
Looks like an MG return is getting closer!

MG could return to British Touring Cars with NGTC machine - BTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93632)
Captain VXR
4th August 2011, 16:28
We can only hope
The more varied the grid, the better it is
Jaume_LeVolant
4th August 2011, 16:40
This is good news! Definitely, NGTC rules seems the future of Touring Cars, not the S2000's with 1.6T engines. Why FIA never take example from the other championships for his own benefit?
I am evil Homer
5th August 2011, 09:46
Marketing Director claims teams are interested. Yeah i'll believe it when I see the car on the grid...
mattie007
6th August 2011, 16:39
Well they are entering Le Mans as a semi works outfit and are getting involved in the MG Trophy series so MG are definatly interested in racing again!
Allyc85
12th August 2011, 17:33
Team Dynamics could enter the WTCC in 2013!

Honda planning World Touring Car entry with Team Dynamics for 2013 - WTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93719)
RMLCruzeing82
3rd October 2011, 03:15
Well they are entering Le Mans as a semi works outfit and are getting involved in the MG Trophy series so MG are definatly interested in racing again!

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
mattie007
7th October 2011, 09:35
Wow, interesting news!
Please tell me it's black with green stripes!
Shame I have to wait another year though.
Allyc85
1st November 2011, 17:01
I see the Pirtek Vectras are for sale at £65,000 each, I want one!
Jimmy Magnusson
1st December 2011, 20:00
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

Sounds like a pair of clubbers with big dreams and little money.