BTCC 2007 - rumours (merged)

I would expect that Paul is in contention for this drive, after all he does seem to have strong links with Techspeed/ Triple 8. Could Smith be inline for this drive as well though? Surely the links he has with VXR ( and the budget he presumably has) give him the seat?

Also, i've just noticed that Xero Competition seem to have updated their website ( http://www.xero-competition.com/cms/...tpage&Itemid=1 ) recently. It says about them entering the BTCC last season, but makes no reference to this season.......could this mean we may not see them returning?

The Xero website is currently undergoing a major revamp.

Only 100% Confirmed stuff is on there at present.

Deals are being done and several tests are coming up which should see both lexus is200's on track this year.

When it becomes official, i'm sure the driver/s will give you all plenty to talk about!

I heard Adam Jones will be driving for Xero again in 2007..

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Originally Posted by PDS

And that exactly the amount of time people on this forum have been talking and arguing about them....

What's the chance of waiting for official confirmation on them entering the BTCC and carrying on by talking about someone else?

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I agree PDS, let's not bicker about them until some NEWS about them happens, not just the same 4 month old of people stupidly speculating them to be the revelation of 2007 even though no cars, money and drivers.

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Originally Posted by tisme

I heard Adam Jones will be driving for Xero again in 2007..

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Sorry to say but your source is incorrect, he won't be driving for Xero in 07 as deals are nearly in place to race in a competitive car and for a team with plenty of "Touring car" experience.

Yeah, Jones did say on an interview with crash.net he was not going to be driving with Xero but hopefully moving up the grid with another team.

Any truth in this?:

On the eve of the latest round of the BTCC at Knockhill, Renault confirmed that Kartworld team boss Jason Hughes was one of the latest batch of potential entrants, having put down a deposit for a single car entry for next season.

Yes, Jason Hughes has a Renault Clio - but it is not for his use AFAIK!

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Originally Posted by tisme

I heard Adam Jones will be driving for Xero again in 2007..

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You definately heard wrong!

Seats open to Adam Jones...

Motorbase Peformance SEAT Toledo Cupra
GR Motorsport SEAT Toledo Cupra
Arkas Racing Techspeed Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

Would be the three realistic drives I guess.