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19th February 2007, 13:53
speedy king

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funks

It seems to me that many of the posts appearing lately fit into the rumours category.

Why not just wait for the official list and stick to the rumours thread? :dozey:

Exactly what i was just thinking :s
19th February 2007, 14:15
PDS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funks

It seems to me that many of the posts appearing lately fit into the rumours category.

Why not just wait for the official list and stick to the rumours thread? :dozey:

Can you not move these posts to the rumours thread where it can be discussed further?
19th February 2007, 15:07
Pilfp

Crash.net has an article on Jordan confirming his entry for next year
http://www.crash.net/news_view~cid~1...3449~pid~0.htm
19th February 2007, 16:44
Funks

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDS

Can you not move these posts to the rumours thread where it can be discussed further?

I certainly could do, but I hoped I could persuade (remind) people to put rumours and confirmations in the appropriate threads. It's far less button pushing for moderators that way. We like that. :)
19th February 2007, 17:41
100%hondafan

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDunnell

Yes, this is bound to guarantee him a number of early season podiums... ;)

yeah right unless some one spikes every other cars wheels i cant see this happening!

I do not rate nick to be up in points but at the back having fun.
19th February 2007, 17:44
PDS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funks

I certainly could do, but I hoped I could persuade (remind) people to put rumours and confirmations in the appropriate threads. It's far less button pushing for moderators that way. We like that. :)

I just wanted to carry on the discussion on the Scott Racing situation!
20th February 2007, 09:16
Rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilfp

Crash.net has an article on Jordan confirming his entry for next year
http://www.crash.net/news_view~cid~1...3449~pid~0.htm

Do you mean this year mate???
21st February 2007, 09:09
Pilfp

yeah, this year. Still adjusting to 2007 lol.
21st February 2007, 17:09
Alfa Fan

Simon Blanckley will race a Honda Integra DC05 for Graham Hathaway Engineering.
21st February 2007, 17:35
Captain VXR

Good news there
21st February 2007, 20:46
Robinho

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Simon Blanckley will race a Honda Integra DC05 for Graham Hathaway Engineering.

who and who? did a quick google and all i can see is that Simon has raced a Pug 205 in a club saloon series and Graham Hathaway are involved in GT lights, what has brought them together, whose Integra was it, and have you got a link?

all extra entires great, this one well out of the blue if true
21st February 2007, 20:52
captin 1 VXR

john gerorge (spellt wrong i know ) is been run by his old friends mardi gra again
21st February 2007, 20:54
Robinho

by the way, picked up all the info i asked for about Simon Blankley and Hathaway on the rumours thread, apparently all was in Motoring News
21st February 2007, 21:08
Iain

Quote:

Originally Posted by captin 1 VXR

john gerorge (spellt wrong i know ) is been run by his old friends mardi gra again

TH Motorsport are running it I understand?
21st February 2007, 21:14
PDS

Another up-date

Confirmed.
Matt Neal - Team Dynamics - Honda Civic S2000
Gordon Shedden - Team Dynamics - Honda Civic S2000
Jason Plato - Northern South - SEAT Leon
Darren Turner - Northern South - SEAT Leon
Colin Turkington - West Surrey Racing - BMW 320si E90
Tom Onslow-Cole - West Surrey Racing - BMW 320si E90
Fabrizio Giovanardi - Triple Eight - Vauxhall Vectra VXR
Tom Chilton - Triple Eight - Vauxhall Vectra VXR
Gareth Howell - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra
Martyn Bell - Geoff Steel Racing - BMW 320i E46
Rick Kerry - Team AFM - BMW 120d
Matt Jackson - Jackson Motorsport - BMW 320si E90
John George - Mardi Gras - Honda Integra DC5
Mike Jordan - Team Eurotech - Honda Integra DC5
Nick Leason - Daniels Motorsport - Vauxhall Astra Coupe
Chris Stockton - BTC Racing - Lexus IS200
Erkut Kizilirmak - Arkas Racing - Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch
Simon Blanckley - Graham Hathaway Engineering -Honda Integra DC5

Waiting to be officially confirmed are:
The second Motorbase Seat.
Who will partner Erkut Kizilirmak in a Astra Sport Hatch at Arkas.
Jason Hughes at Kartworld.
J Team with Jim Pocklington in a BMW 320is
Dave Pinkney and Richard Marsh with their Alfa Romeo's.
Zero expecting to run Two Lexus.
One Seat Toledo at GR Asia.
Ekne Motorsport with their two Astra Coupe's.
BTC Racing are still trying to fill their second Lexus.
Eoin Murray at Quest in a Alfa 156
Scott racing with their Bio-Diesel powered car
21st February 2007, 21:26
100%hondafan

where did you here this ??

he was th motorsport last time i checked.
21st February 2007, 21:32
PDS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iain

TH Motorsport are running it I understand?

In MN today, it says Mardi Gras!

They could have it wrong, could they?
21st February 2007, 21:36
cos

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDS

In MN today, it says Mardi Gras!

They could have it wrong, could they?

They could be wrong - the headline for the Blankley story claimed he was buying an "ex-Dynamics Accord" after all...
21st February 2007, 21:36
100%hondafan

ok if it says that it sounds wrong as im sure he has his integra.
21st February 2007, 21:39
cos

The article said Integra... the subeditor must have been on his tea break when that headline was posted.

Back on topic though; everything else I've read (and Mr George's forum postings!) say that he'll be run by TH, not Mardi Gras.
21st February 2007, 21:40
Iain

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDS

In MN today, it says Mardi Gras!

They could have it wrong, could they?

Well everything I've read all winter has had it down as being run by TH Motorsport, so that's where I got that from!

Not everyone has access to MN every week.
21st February 2007, 21:53
Alfa Fan

John will be run by TH Motorsport. He has confirmed it on this forum in the past. Mardi Gras will continue to run thier BritCar program, which John will also have an involvement in.
21st February 2007, 21:55
PDS

That's fine then!

Just goes to prove that you can't believe everything you read in the press!
21st February 2007, 22:51
tyreman2

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDS

That's fine then!

Just goes to prove that you can't believe everything you read in the press!

you just realised that P !!!
surely only The Camera Never Lies unless it's been digitaly enhanced eh?
22nd February 2007, 14:21
Captain VXR

http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews...803fd17f9330f4
Bell confirmed :D and has plans for two E90s for 2008. New sponsor and exciting news to come...
22nd February 2007, 16:12
CroftPilgrim

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robinho

who and who? did a quick google and all i can see is that Simon has raced a Pug 205 in a club saloon series and Graham Hathaway are involved in GT lights, what has brought them together, whose Integra was it, and have you got a link?

all extra entires great, this one well out of the blue if true

Any chance this could be the Integra Richard Marsh bought? Given the rumour about him and Pinkey running 2 Alfas, maybe Richard's sold it to Simon.....
22nd February 2007, 19:34
Rover V8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robinho

who and who? did a quick google and all i can see is that Simon has raced a Pug 205 in a club saloon series and Graham Hathaway are involved in GT lights, what has brought them together, whose Integra was it, and have you got a link?

all extra entires great, this one well out of the blue if true

He's also been running a Honda Accord ST in various club series over the last couple of years- I think the Hathaway team might have been involved in running it

http://www.supertouringregister.com/...75e87b0a3635e6
22nd February 2007, 22:58
PDS

Quote:

Originally Posted by CroftPilgrim

Any chance this could be the Integra Richard Marsh bought? Given the rumour about him and Pinkey running 2 Alfas, maybe Richard's sold it to Simon.....

Richard Marsh still has Pinkney's Honda in his possession!
23rd February 2007, 07:28
steve4key

Mark Smith confirmed ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leggate Fan

Mark Smith hasn't confirmed yet. he's stated he wants to run but has not actually entered so far.

Was talking to Mark at Autosport International and have seen the car.
I believe he will be on the grid at Brands in April

:p :
23rd February 2007, 10:13
Marc W

I also spoke to him at Autosport as I know him reasonably well. Him running was on condtition of him getting enough funding, which last I heard he hadn't which is why the car is up for sale. I've not been in contact with him for a few weeks but sadly I don't think the situations changed. It's a massive shame as they made some huge progress during last season and were just starting to get the car competitive.
23rd February 2007, 13:10
Iain

Here we go. Sibsport (Simon Blanckley) car revealed. Ex-Howell machine. http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=409
23rd February 2007, 13:19
Robinho

car looks good in pre-dominantly white, will be intersting if Simon can prove himself by running with the pro's as he states is his aim, good to see another entry.

what happens with the BTC cars in future season, how long will they be allowed to run alongside S2000 for?
23rd February 2007, 13:30
Iain

I'm not sure if they'll be 'banned' eventually or they'll just gradually fall out of the championship because they aren't a competitive proposition anymore.
23rd February 2007, 13:34
Alfa Fan

They can't win the championship - thus no-ones are going to be developed.
23rd February 2007, 13:44
VkmSpouge

Simon Blanckley sold his house to race in the championship? That's commitment. At least he isn't a stranger to touring cars have raced in one in the Euro Saloons.
23rd February 2007, 14:08
Robinho

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

They can't win the championship - thus no-ones are going to be developed.

there was never any danger of any new ones built, in fact i don't think they would be allowed to enter as new builds, but as long as the regs allow them in and they are relatively competitive they will remain a cheaper entry into the championship than S2000 machinery that is eligible for the champ, i was just wondering if the current regs allowed for them to be phased out so that they couldn't be entered in say, 3 years, or if Alan is just assuming they will phase themselves out as new entrants move to S2000 machinery over time.

there is no doubt that this years grid is going to be bolstered by the fact that a lot of relatively competitive BTC spec cars have become available relativley cheaply to entrants who don't harbour ambitions of winning the title but want to be part of the show, whilst the existing teams move to S2000 spec.

My fear is that these guys will find themselves excluded again in a year or 2 if and when BTC cars are outlawed altogether and they have to invest in more expensive S2000 cars. i hope that by then there will be a greater sprerad of competitive second hand machinery available, which should be the case as long as the likes of Vauxhall and Dynamics are building their own cars and moving to new cars and models each season, plus the ex WTCC cars and any new manufacturers.
23rd February 2007, 14:42
thompp

Quote:

Originally Posted by VkmSpouge

Simon Blanckley sold his house to race in the championship? That's commitment. At least he isn't a stranger to touring cars have raced in one in the Euro Saloons.

Is he now going to live in a caravan in Silverstone..?
23rd February 2007, 14:49
Captain VXR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robinho

there was never any danger of any new ones built, in fact i don't think they would be allowed to enter as new builds, but as long as the regs allow them in and they are relatively competitive they will remain a cheaper entry into the championship than S2000 machinery that is eligible for the champ, i was just wondering if the current regs allowed for them to be phased out so that they couldn't be entered in say, 3 years, or if Alan is just assuming they will phase themselves out as new entrants move to S2000 machinery over time.

there is no doubt that this years grid is going to be bolstered by the fact that a lot of relatively competitive BTC spec cars have become available relativley cheaply to entrants who don't harbour ambitions of winning the title but want to be part of the show, whilst the existing teams move to S2000 spec.

My fear is that these guys will find themselves excluded again in a year or 2 if and when BTC cars are outlawed altogether and they have to invest in more expensive S2000 cars. i hope that by then there will be a greater sprerad of competitive second hand machinery available, which should be the case as long as the likes of Vauxhall and Dynamics are building their own cars and moving to new cars and models each season, plus the ex WTCC cars and any new manufacturers.

Yes, but there will be bucket loads of S2000 specification cars by then in the UK.
23rd February 2007, 15:15
Neil Adams

i wish SIBSPORT the best of luck for 2007! welcome to the BTCC

wow, 18 confirmed cars allready!

press release from the team on my site
23rd February 2007, 15:27
Alfa Fan

Its actually 20 confirmed cars now. My guess of 30 may not be too far out at this rate, with numerous programs still to be announced

*Xero
*Pinkney/Marsh/Alfa
*GR Asia

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