BTCC 2008 Rumours

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14th August 2007, 15:34
mikecapener

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Originally Posted by tyreman2

Source? who said you need a source to post on a rumour thread.
I believe their is a rumour going round that Team Air Cool are running 2 cars for the rest of the season. Thats not true.
But I am sure if any potential drivers may be reading this it could be arranged. (maybe not Brands Eh!)

Too late, Gavin Smith has signed to drive a leon for the last three meetings of the season.
14th August 2007, 20:48
peewhee

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Originally Posted by tyreman2

I believe their is a rumour going round that Team Air Cool are running 2 cars for the rest of the season. Thats not true.

I was under the impression you had some connection with the team?!?
15th August 2007, 01:06
tyreman2

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Originally Posted by mikecapener

Too late, Gavin Smith has signed to drive a leon for the last three meetings of the season.

My post was on 9th August and no deal had been done,the team had spoken to many drivers over the last few weeks and we didn't want Gavin to be put of by a rumour that might implie that we already had a driver
15th August 2007, 01:08
tyreman2

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Originally Posted by peewhee

I was under the impression you had some connection with the team?!?

well sussed!!
15th August 2007, 21:36
cos

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Robertshaw Racing are going to graduate to the BTCC next year with a two-car team. They have yet to reveal which car or drivers they will run. The team currently run Michael Doyle, Chris Dymond and Alan Taylor in the Clio Cup UK & David Phillips, James Olden, Keith Issatt and Taylor in Britcar.

They'll be there for Knockhill and Thruxton this year with Alan Taylor, hoping for two cars next year.
15th August 2007, 22:16
tintin

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Originally Posted by cos

They'll be there for Knockhill and Thruxton this year with Alan Taylor, hoping for two cars next year.

In a Honda Integra
17th August 2007, 05:55
VXRDartford

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Originally Posted by tyreman2

Source? who said you need a source to post on a rumour thread.
I believe their is a rumour going round that Team Air Cool are running 2 cars for the rest of the season. Thats not true.
But I am sure if any potential drivers may be reading this it could be arranged. (maybe not Brands Eh!)

Looks like that is true!!! and for Brands!!

Source: btcc.net, crash.net, autosport.com etc.
22nd August 2007, 21:01
peewhee

So quick re-cap..

BTC Racing intend to be out in 2008 with either two brand new Lexus IS220s. Or if Chris Stockton gets his way, two BMW's. Chris will continue to lead the team and will be joined by a new driver in the second car.

Motorbase Performance have announced that they are planning to upgrade to a pair of SEAT Leons (ex-2006 BTCC) for 2008.

Rick Kerry is hoping to return next year in the BMW 120d that he and his team AFM Racing with the help of West Suffolk Racing have been developing during the year.

SEAT have pretty much confirmed they will continue as a works team into 2008, and are considering switching to diesel.

Xero Competition are also looking to return, working on a pair of new shape Lexus IS200s for next years championship.

Martyn Bell is hoping to upgrade to BMW 320sis for next season, running a pair of cars for himself and Kelvin Burt.

A-Tech Racing plan to continue with their current pair of Alfa Romeo 156s in 2008. David Pinkney will continue to drive but Richard Marsh will stand-down making an opening for a new driver in the second car.

Robertshaw racing will enter the BTCC with at least one Honda Integra for 2008. They currently own the ex-Simon Blanckley car and have shown interest in the only other Integra for sale.

The last avaliable Dynamics Integra has been sold recently to take part in the 2008 Championship!

GR Asia is looking at doing a full season with their Seat Leons.

Akas Racing is expecting to continue with the Astra SportHatch. But Erkut has expressed the need for a team-mate to join him in a second car.

James Kaye has been linked with a return to the Championship in an undisclosed car and team.

Rumors continue about a third manufacturer entry.
22nd August 2007, 21:06
Alfa Fan

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Originally Posted by peewhee

The last avaliable Dynamics Integra has been sold recently to take part in the 2008 Championship!

To whom? Or at least a clue?
22nd August 2007, 23:55
tdb

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

To whom? Or at least a clue?

The rumour is out there for all to find.

A father and son team would be my guess.

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