team dynamics would never run a s2000 vauxhall in 2007 would they?
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team dynamics would never run a s2000 vauxhall in 2007 would they?
Chassis 11 is still with 888. Reckon it's the ex chilton astra in addition to the 2 GA chassis they've bought. Chassis 1,3 and 7(I think).
First time back on since 13/12/06 Happy new year all!
Seen as its the Autosport show this weekend, by this weekend should we know?
-what car team dynamics are using
- what car wsr/rac are using
- What the vectra s2000 looks like
- who will be the 2nd seat driver
I reckon the chances of finding all those out this weekend are good!
And possibly something from Jason Hughes or David Pinkney???
Post on the btcc.net forum
WSR to run two brand new BMW 320s
Turkington in one
Gavin Smith, Dan Eaves or Gareth Howell in the other
Sounds good to me - Turks for the title!
It will be a tall order for Turks to win the title even in the BM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winchester
My Aunt Sally says it wont be Gareth!
I was expecting them to race BMWs, they have the most development and support. Only success/race wins attract sponsors so you have to buy the car that gives you the best chance. I guess Seats would be next choice followed by the Chevys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winchester
I agree that SEATs would follow BMWs but I think Alfa Romeos would be a better piece of kit than a Chevrolet, but thats just my opinion.
If you could get your hands on a couple of chevies I would presume that you would be able to get some help from chevrolet/rml though, also gaining from the upgrades to the car that happen in the WTCC. With the alfa's no longer factory supported I presume a team running them in the BTCC would have no support watsoever in what is in theory now an outdated car (looking at the standings in the WTCC this season the chevies actually outperformed the alfas if you discount farfus!)
I'd love to see Dan Eaves back! But what will Rob Collard be doing if he's lost his WSR seat?
what its looking like for next year, is that Eaves and Turkington will drive BMW 320si's for Team RAC, with Collard running one of the MGs under the collard racing banner. I would also expect Howell, Neal and possibly shedden in at Team Halfords with Accords.
Shedden is far more likely than Howell at Team Dynamics, on both the money & performance front!
Where would WSR/Team RAC get the 320si's from?
I know Weichers have sold their BMW's from 06 but they were the old i model of 320.
SEATFreak, he used the 's' to denote it was plural, ie, 2 BMW 320's (the apostrope shouldn't be used in this context but I'm trying to illustrate something)
The cars could either be new builds for the 2007 season, straight from Schnitzer Motorsport, or they could be 2006-spec WTCC cars, which could mean they are either the Schnitzer, Ravaglia or RBM cars.
I would guess they are the 2 RBM BMWs that Arena were trying to get.
Shedden brought the Bank sponsorship to TD, so don't expect any change there! Sorry, no pun intended!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa Fan
Anyway, my Aunt Sally says that Gareth is close to sorting a drive out for 2007, and it's not in a rear wheel drive car!
Any idea where? I guess it would be with Neal & Shedden at TD
Yes and NO! :D
Thats an interesting development. Dynamics seemed keen to hold on to Howell at the end of 2006.
I heard he was talking to a team nearer his home!
Where is Gareth from?Quote:
Originally Posted by PDS
Bromley (Kent). I guess there must be teams based around Brands Hatch...Quote:
Originally Posted by tisme
So a team near Kent. Speed Equipe fits, but I doubt its them. However, Motorbase Performance are also in Kent - and that could be a real possibility.
isn't BTC Racing in near Brands?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa Fan
Nah, they're just down the road from me in Malpas, Cheshire.
Chris Stockton is from Malpas. The cars are based in Longfield, just down the road from Brands with Bert!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa Fan
Details/
Team Principal: Chris Stockton
Team Manager: Bert Taylor
Address: Lane End Offices, Shocklach, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 7BN
Tel: 01375 481 260
Is what I was going on.
That is correct!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa Fan
Tisme has assumed that as the cars are in Kent, that's where the team is based. But just to confuse things, the team's HQ is in Cheshire.
If you want to buy a BMW you purchase it from BMW motorsport in Munich in kit form. Schnitzer collect the parts from BMW like everyone else but have a contract to develop cars for BMW and run the factory team.
Same way as Rick Kerry's 1-series then. If anyone wants proof that you can by them [320si] in kit form, look at Luca Ragoni in the WTCC, Den Bla Avis in Denmark, Flash Engineering and Elgh Motorsport in Sweden. All ran new build 320si touring cars and West Coast Racing [Sweden] HAVE new build 2007 spec cars.
Anyone have the contact details for the Kent address?
Yes I did.. I didn't know the Cheshire connection..Quote:
Originally Posted by PDS
So, Going back to the original question. Who has Howell been talking to?
Motorbase Performance is the obvious one. AFAIK no other current/proposed BTCC team meets the criteria.
So that means that any team could have a BMW if they've got the money. Which means that the rumoured shortage of S2000 cars isn't quite the problem it has been made out to beQuote:
Originally Posted by Captain VXR
There isn't a major shortage in Super 2000 cars, just a shortage in variety available.
Alfa Romeo 156 and BMW 3-Series are the only easily available cars. I believe this is because because manufacturers were/are willing to sell the cars as a whole self-sustainble package at a reasonable price.
Also if you go to Denmark or Sweden you can also get Audi A4s and Peugeot 407s. There are 8 potential S2000 manufacturers: SEAT, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Honda, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Audi. So I can't believe there isn't a variety if you keep your eyes peeled.
There will be no Collard Racing in an MG or any other car. As far as I know Rob is still in line for a WSR seat.
bout as much as I can say at the moment.
Rob is not in contention for a drive with the team in 2007.
As has been said elsewhere, WSR have TWO Super 2000 BMWs.
Car 1 will be driven by Colin Turkington
Car 2 will be driven by Dan Eaves, Gavin Smith or Gareth Howell.
:) we shall see.
Check your PMs please.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tisme
a new team run buy a friend of his dad and looks like he be in a chevey