My initial thought was that they would go to Sweden to get some cars for next year Eg. Peugeot 407s or Audi A4s but now I am not so sure.
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My initial thought was that they would go to Sweden to get some cars for next year Eg. Peugeot 407s or Audi A4s but now I am not so sure.
For the development of a new car WSR have surely made some moves by now if they are to be in the BTCC for '07.
But have Vauxhall or Dynamics had any testing yet??Quote:
Originally Posted by AndySpeed
I think the BMW 1-series internals will have arrived by now as I remember RacerM5 saying they would arrive first week December.
The only person to have tested to my knowledge is John George.
WSR may well have already conducted private testswithout anyones knowledge and may well have some new touring cars in RAC colours. I do not remember them testing prior to the 2006 media day - the only teams that did so were VXRacing, Eurotech, Motorbase and Team Dynamics (that I remember).
VX-racing will show off a vectra-based s2000 car at the autosport show, presumably before heading off to Spain for testing. Remember that motorbase kind of tested their 2007 cars by running ferrier at silverstone, as have seat by running leons for the whole of last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain VXR
I remeber that the first everyone knew about wsr's plans last season were when people saw autosport the day that there plans were anounced at the Autosport show. I can see this being quite a BTCC filled event this year...
BTCC and Drift filled -look out for HKS Europe and EDC. If a test can be entering a race or two, how about BTC Racing and Daniels...
I really want to go to Autosport show, the entry price is worth it to see the new S2000 Vectra. A lot of BTCC announcments may be made like this year.
Will Dynamics and WSR be present???
lol a Vectra, like the one in DTM the previous year, the Playboy one !
I would expect Team Rac, Team Halfords, VXRacing and Seat to be there. Last year I think that eurotech were there, and so was Leggate. Its from the Autosport show that a lot of the rumours start turning into facts.
for the 2007 season the BTCC will apply the S2000 regulation, so what about the older cars BTC, could they score points for the championships (drivers and temas) ?? as many privateers couldn't offrod a BMW 320si, an Alfa 156, or a Seat Leon
:cool:
It's already been confirmed (quite some time ago now) that those running BTC-T spec cars will only be eligible to challenge for the teams (outright) championship and also the independent drivers and teams titles. The drivers and manufacturers championships can only be won by a driver or manufacturer using S2000 machinery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Subaru WRX
so if team Hallfords, continue with the Integra, both Matt Neil and Gordon Shedden could not be champions :D
TD will not run BTC-Touring Integras.
TD are too big a title contendor to run btc spec cars. They will be racing S200 spec cars for sure.
Any ideas what though?
honda Civic, Honda Accord, BMW 320si, Alfa Romeo 156 and distant chance of Chevrolet Lacetti. Even lower Leon and Vectra. :up:
I was browsing the net and found colin turkington's mg for £75,000 ono.
Just thought you might like to know.
http://www.motorsportads.co.uk/race-...cars/6842.html
Based upon how difficult the BMW's reportedly are to set up, and the potential availability of them, I doubt TD would use them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain VXR
TD built the Integra's that they used for '05 and '06. Are they building their own cars again or buying cars from other series running the S2000 rules?
I think you may have misunderstood me here. I was referring to the fact that WSR must have made some moves about the car they are going to use for next year, not moves as in general testing etc. However it's likely that we will find out at the earliest at the Autosport show. The period just before Christmas is not very popular for announcing next season's plans. We're really in the 'lull' at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain VXR
Wonder whose bought the second of the WSR MGs that were put up for sale Initially there were two on offer and now theres only one.
This may be a real stab in the dark but the MG could have gone to someone like Mat Jackson or Tom Onslow Cole?
http://www.motorsportads.co.uk/race-...cars/6122.html
Is this out of date?
I don't think so. I don't think anyone wants to buy them because of poor results.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain VXR
But it is for sale from Speed Equipe when BTC Racing have them or did Speed Equipe make more than two?
i think thats the old advert, i believe BTC bought them from Speedequipe (and there were only 2), although they are apparently up for sale again
the speed equipe cars are now the BTC racing cars. the advert on ,motorsportads is out of date.
Also it is actually only one car for sale, but if the advert in autosport is read correctly, you don't have to buy it to drive it in 07.
Presumably that means that BTC Racing aim to enter one of them. Hope its Stockton their planning to run, no offense to Dowling, but of the pair he looked the most promising.
I heard that Rick Kerry's mechanicles are ready for collection and that he cannot wait for 2007
Rick, any news on the proposed second car? :up:Quote:
Originally posted by racerm5 on Ten Tenths
The rest of the car is ready for collection so its off to munich next week.I still cant wait to get my hands on it around the track...
As Stockton owns the cars, then your presumtion is correct!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa Fan
I'm sure BTC would love to continue to run a 2 car squad, but have all the possibles in their advert to ensure both cars are there next season.
Chris Stockon is intending to get at least one Lexus on the grid for the first round at Brands Hatch come April 2007!
Good on him, I wish him best of luck and that he can get both on the grid :up:
Someone on the BTCC.net forum was certain Dynamics would be using Civics:
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Originally posted by vectra5 (BTCC.net forum)
CIVIC. Thats all Im saying!
HOT PRESS HOT PRESS!
http://www.crash.net/news_view~t~Bir...~id~141287.htm
Good news for Kartworld if he can rent a car
i did post about this some time ago, it was on the 22nd of november.
we were there testing the black lexus.
it was then that Jason told me that they were buying 2 S2000 cars for him and Paul to run in 07.
Did he tell you which ones or is it private?
Thanks for posting on here and giving us information. :up:
Proving me wrong about the Danish Chevrolets told me not to assume too.
why Honda did not back the Hallfords effort in the BTCC and JAS in the WTCC ? very strange as the 2 teams are doing very well, even with great competition !
Think its Alfa 156s..Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain VXR
Its cos Honda can take the reflective glory from the teams, the average onlooker will just see Matt Neal winning in a Honda Integra. It does the same job as if Honda was there doing the same job, and if TD do it its free for HondaQuote:
Originally Posted by Subaru WRX
Is that an educated guess, or do you know he has them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa Fan
True to a point, but there's nothing like having the word Honda in big letters down the side of the car or across the windscreen strip (like SEAT and Vauxhall) just to make sure people know. Honda are also unable to profit from/live off TD's success in way of advertising campaigns after the title has been won.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamM
I don't know 100%, but I'm pretty certain their Alfas.Quote:
Originally Posted by PDS
Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamM
So, would you say then guys that the glory of TD's success will be more reflective to Halfords given Halfords was the dominant sponsor name on the Integras's and not Honda? Yes, TD ran Honda's but if it is glory through being evident we are talking about, then Halfords is the name most of us will recall as far as names on the car is concerned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dickie L'Amour
I'd say Halfords have taken far more glory from it as they have been able to exploit their participation in the BTCC to the full, eg. filling its stores with TD/Halfords posters/fliers and a race tracks etc. thus promoting themselves as having a very sporty, professional image to many thousands (millions?) of walk-in customers throughout the year. Most people into motoring will probably know it's a Honda (not guaranteed as it's not a model on sale in the UK) but that bracket of people will only make up a per centage of all Halfords customers. And sorry I don't what per centage!