BTCC Brands Hatch - The grand Finale!

[Allyc85]

Plato fastest in FP1 while Collins was slowest 4 seconds off the pace.

The new Avensis NGTC was 24th just behind Hollamby.

1. Jason Plato Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 49.022secs
2. Gordon Shedden Team Honda Honda Civic 49.104secs
3. Rob Collard West Surrey Racing BMW 320si 49.267secs
4. Tom Onslow-Cole Team Aon Ford Focus ST 49.270secs
5. Mat Jackson Airwaves BMW BMW 320si 49.274secs
6. Steven Kane Airwaves BMW BMW 320si 49.274secs
7. Tom Boardman Special Tuning (UK) SEAT Leon 49.296secs
8. Alex MacDowall Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 49.353secs
9. Tom Chilton Team Aon Ford Focus ST 49.380secs
10. Matt Neal Team Honda Honda Civic 49.382secs

11. Andrew Jordan Pirtek Racing Vauxhall Vectra 49.397secs
12. Paul O'Neill sunshine.co.uk with Tech-Speed Honda Integra 49.410secs
13. James Nash Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra 49.458secs
14. Andy Neate West Surrey Racing BMW 320si 49.500secs
15. Sam Tordoff Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra 49.877secs
16. James Kaye WRC Developments with Barwell Honda Integra 49.903secs
17. John George sunshine.co.uk with Tech-Speed Honda Integra 49.919secs
18. Martin Johnson Boulevard Team Racing Vauxhall Astra 50.158secs
19. Arthur Forster Forster Motorsport BMW 320si 50.289secs
20. Lea Wood Central Group Racing Honda Integra 50.300secs

21. Martin Depper Forster Motorsport BMW 320si 50.373secs
22. Dave Pinkney Pinkney Motorsport Vauxhall Vectra 50.600secs
23. Shaun Hollamby AmDMilltekRacing.com Volkswagen Golf 50.658secs
24. James Thompson GPR/TOCA Toyota Avensis 51.871secs
25. Ben Collins Airwaves BMW BMW 320si 53.356secs

[VkmSpouge]

The Chevrolets are looking very good today, good news for Jason Plato. The BMWs are going well.
Problems for Ben Collins and David Pinkney in both sessions.
James Thompson improving the GPR Motorsport Toyota Avensis. Not doing too badly for a car that is only turning a wheel for the first time today. It took the Arena Motorsport an entire season to make their Fords capable of challenging for victory, so fairly encouraging.

[Robinho]

2nd practice Thommo within a second in the NGTC car (49.6) so it seems its about there already

[Robinho]

is the Toyota just taking place in practice sessions or actually racing this weekend

[VkmSpouge]

I believe it is just the practice sessions.


2nd practice Thommo within a second in the NGTC car (49.6) so it seems its about there already

Though it has to be noted that getting within a second of the lead pace around Brands Hatch Indy circuit is easier than on any other track in the country since the lap time is so short. Still getting themselves onto the back of the midfield after just a few laps is pretty good.

[VkmSpouge]

Qualifying:
1 Jason Plato 48.647
2 Matt Neal 48.780
3 Gordon Shedden 48.791
4 Alex MacDowall 48.830
5 Tom Chilton 48.871
6 Mat Jackson 48.885
7 James Nash 48.902
8 Sam Tordoff 48.947
9 Paul o'Neill 49.100
10 Tom Onslow-Cole 49.110
11 Andrew Jordan 49.171
12 Tom Boardman 49.173
13 Rob Collard 49.190
14 Steven Kane 49.249
15 Andy Neate 49.540
16 Arthur Forster 49.788
17 Lea Wood 49.841
18 Martin Depper 49.960
19 Martin Johnson 50.010
20 John George 50.116
21 Shaun Hollamby 50.129
22 Ben Collins -
23 James Kaye -
24 Dave Pinkney -

Looking pretty onmious for tomorrow. Jason Plato with maximum ballast takes pole with a pretty convincing margain over the chasing pack. If no one can get ahead of Plato early on then he'll be on for the championship.
Good laps by the two Triple Eight Vauxhalls, Sam Tordoff impressing on his debut.
Motorbase unable to fix Ben Collins car yet, a real shame he hasn't had a shot this weekend. Shame to hear that Pinkney's season looks to be over.

[UltimateDanGTR]

well well well....Jason Plato seems to be on fire so far this weekend. shame that he is leading the championship because I want it to be as close as possible....so if the Hondas can get in front in races one and two but jason win it and the championship in race three after a thriller, I'll be happy.

[Allyc85]

Plato must have the opposition more than a bit worried after getting pole with all that ballast! But with the two Hondas right on his tale its going to be an very tense start and I just hope that the driving standards dont get too stupid.

And credit to Tordoff! Only a few tenths off in 8th place is a great first effort!

[RMLCruzeing82]

o god im nervous about the first race with neal behind plato...o you just now something going to happen and i bet its going to be neal that does it

[Allyc85]

o god im nervous about the first race with neal behind plato...o you just now something going to happen and i bet its going to be neal that does it

The odds would be very short on that bet ;)

[alfa155btcc]

I know im late to this thread and a little ff subject but whats happened to Giovanardi ???

[RMLCruzeing82]

I know im late to this thread and a little ff subject but whats happened to Giovanardi ???

he only did the first three races of the year

hes in the Superstars Series racing for N.Technology in this Porsche Panamera S

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3057/m07gh30271.th.png (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/m07gh30271.png/)

[Captain VXR]

he only did the first three races of the year

hes in the Superstars Series racing for N.Technology in this Porsche Panamera S

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3057/m07gh30271.th.png (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/m07gh30271.png/)

Hang on a second, something's not right...





...a nice looking Panamera :eek:

[RMLCruzeing82]

Hang on a second, something's not right...





...a nice looking Panamera :eek:

i know right stunner and you should hear it as well

[RMLCruzeing82]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \O/ 1 down 1 to go jason

[Allyc85]

Great win for Plato though im gutted for TOC, he dosnt derserve that after the way hes driven this year :(

[VkmSpouge]

Despite having full success ballast on that Chevrolet is incredible, Jason Plato will wrap the title up easily next race as long as he can make one more decent start.
Mat Jackson threw away third place in that spin, he has not really had a good year by the standards of previous seasons.
Sam Tordoff made a horrible start and never really recovered. Nice to see Ben Collins actually getting some laps in for once this weekend.

[RMLCruzeing82]

Great win for Plato though im gutted for TOC, he dosnt derserve that after the way hes driven this year :(


i agree hes does a stunning job this year

[Allyc85]

The race 1 result..

1. Jason Plato Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 19mins 56.707secs
2. Gordon Shedden Team Honda Honda Civic +2.154secs
3. Matt Neal Team Honda Honda Civic +2.750secs
4. Alex MacDowall Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze +4.626secs
5. Rob Collard West Surrey Racing BMW 320si +4.886secs
6. Paul O'Neill sunshine.co.uk with Tech-Speed Honda Integra +11.276secs
7. Tom Chilton Team Aon Ford Focus ST +11.871secs
8. James Nash Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra +13.002secs
9. Andrew Jordan Pirtek Racing Vauxhall Vectra +14.268secs
10. Tom Boardman Special Tuning (UK) SEAT Leon +16.139secs

11. Steven Kane Airwaves BMW BMW 320si +16.248secs
12. Andy Neate West Surrey Racing BMW 320si +16.789secs
13. Mat Jackson Airwaves BMW BMW 320si +19.903secs
14. Ben Collins Airwaves BMW BMW 320si +24.614secs
15. Lea Wood Central Group Racing Honda Integra +27.637secs
16. James Kaye WRC Developments with Barwell Honda Integra +28.734secs
17. Sam Tordoff Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra +36.053secs
18. Martin Johnson Boulevard Team Racing Vauxhall Astra +42.227secs
19. John George sunshine.co.uk with Tech-Speed Honda Integra +42.476secs
20. Arthur Forster Forster Motorsport BMW 320si +44.372secs
21. Shaun Hollamby AmDMilltekRacing.com Volkswagen Golf +1 lap

Did not finish:

22. Tom Onslow-Cole Team Aon Ford Focus ST 8 laps completed
23. Martin Depper Forster Motorsport BMW 320si 6 laps completed
24. Dave Pinkney Pinkney Motorsport Vauxhall Vectra Withdrawn


Fastest lap:

Jason Plato Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 49.021secs

[Captain VXR]

Well done Jason, you totally deserved it :s mokin:, however its a shame you and Fabrizio couldn't have had a year long battle

[Dave B]

Congratulations JP :champion: :up:

A superb season, some hard work on the car, and won the championship in style with two (so far!) lights-to-flag victories.

It was also great to see a good fair fight, all through the season, with the title settled in the correct way on the track.

[Allyc85]

Congratulations JP :champion: :up:

A superb season, some hard work on the car, and won the championship in style with two (so far!) lights-to-flag victories.

It was also great to see a good fair fight, all through the season, with the title settled in the correct way on the track.

Couldnt put it better myself, congrats JP :D

I do get the feeling though that race 3 is going to be chaos after the quietish races weve had so far.

[RMLCruzeing82]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Jp. A 2nd Championship Well Done Mate Well Done Indeed.

[VkmSpouge]

Congratulations to Jason Plato. He deserves this championship.

A shame to see Gordon Shedden's title hopes end in the pitlane before the race even began.
I am glad ITV realised halfway through the race that there was racing happening and showed something other than the procession happening at the front.

Just realised something as James Thompson makes the draw for the reserve grid; doesn't he look a bit like Captain Jack Sparrow? :D

EDIT: Andrew Jordan on pole!

[VkmSpouge]

Andrew Jordan did an excellent job to withstand all that pressure from Steven Kane throughout that race. Steven Kane though was completely asleep on those restarts.
Well done to Sam Tordoff for scoring his first BTCC point.

Congratulations to Honda and Team Dynamics for claiming the Manufacturers-Constructors' Championship and the Teams' Championship. Well done to Tom Chilton and Arena Motorsport for getting the Independent Drivers' Championship and Independent Teams' Championship.

[Eurotech]

Well Done to Jason Plato, Alex MacDowell, Matt Neal, Gordon Shedden, Tom Onslow-Cole, Tom Chilton, Steven Kane, Mat Jackson, Ben Colllins, James Nash, Sam Tordoff, Daniel Lloyd, Fabrizio Giovanardi, Jeff Smith, Phil Glew, Tom Boardman, Paul O'Neill, John George, Lea Wood, James Kaye, Matt Hamilton, Martin Johnson, Rob Collard, Andy Neate, Andy Jordan, Dave Pinkney, Arthur Forster, Martin Depper and of course, Shaun Hollamby for making this years BTCC a good'un :)

(...and breathe)

[Eurotech]

...And Not forgetting Team Dynamics/Honda Racing, RML/Chevrolet, Team Aon/Arena, Airwaves BMW/Motorbase, West Surrey Racing, Uniq Racing with 888, Special Tuning UK, Sunshine.co.uk/Tech Speed, Central Group Racing, WRC Developments/Barwell Motorsport, Boulevard Team Racing, TH Motorsport, Pirtek Racing/Eurotech, Pinkney Motorsport, Forster Motorsport and AMD Milltek :)

[Eurotech]

...Oh yeah, and HiQ, Dunlop, ToCA, Alan Gow and Tim Harvey and Ben Edwards :)

[Captain VXR]

Anyone else laugh when Alan Gow wedged the open Champagne bottle down Plato's back? :D

[MattL]

Congratulations to Jason Plato for an impressive season. Well done also to the other title winners: Honda Racing Team (and Honda/Dynamics), Team Aon and Tom Chilton.

[christophulus]

Didn't get to watch any of it today, but I'm glad Plato won it :up:

Hoping for another great season next year!

[UltimateDanGTR]

what a wonderful BTCC season it's been.

with the setback of no Giovanardi and Turkington, as well as no more RAC sponsorship for WSR, things didnt look great for this season.

How we were wrong! fantastic racing all year, my particular highlight being Donnington. a great championship battle that went all the way between 4 men to brands.....and a very deserved champion in Jason Plato. the man has shown real class year I think. despite moaning about Ford all year... :D

shame the title didnt go to the final race, but on the other hand Plato was masterful this weekend. bad luck for Onslow Cole and Shedden......

Thanks to the teams, drivers, sponsors, track promoters, ITV, fellow fans and of course Alan Gow for a fantastic season. here's to the future; NGTC, ITV4 and all.... :)

[AndySpeed]

Congratulations must go out to Jason Plato - the deserved winner of the 2010 Championship! It's about time, considering how many times he's been in contention!

[RMLCruzeing82]

Anyone else laugh when Alan Gow wedged the open Champagne bottle down Plato's back? :D

Yeah :D :p : :laugh:

[RMLCruzeing82]

Congratulations must go out to Jason Plato - the deserved winner of the 2010 Championship! It's about time, considering how many times he's been in contention!

i agree WOOOOOT!!!!

[motorsportshooters.com]

Hi, i'm new here to this forum. I have visited Brands last weekend from Belgium and what a great experience it was. Some photographs and words on http://www.motorsportshooters.com!

Looking forward to next year already!

[Allyc85]

Welcome to the site, great pics :D

[racingfanatic1234]

Yeah fantastic pics there. :)

Was very pleased with the weather, I was never going to get drenched again like two weeks earlier which was horrific to say the least.