Any rumours for BTCC 2009?

[Micholly]

I've only just started watching the BTCC again. I used to be a big fan in the nineties, with the sprint and feature race, mandatory pit stops, Murray Walker (then Charlie Cox). I even have a bit of John Clellands Vauhall from an off at Knockhill (might have been 1998 or 9).

But i moved away for a few years, and since coming back have only seen bits and pieces. Its still good racing, but the success ballast, reversed grid and lack of works cars are quite irritating. Still, at least they don't have the production cars running at the back anymore.

Are there any plans for more manufacturers to join the series? I'll settle for any rumours though.

Good to see the BTCC getting proper coverage again as well.

[Alfa Fan]

http://btccpages.motorsportforum.com...d.php?t=127170

[Micholly]

sorry, my bad. Should have searched more thoroughly.

[Dave B]

Take most of that thread with a pinch of salt

[Micholly]

so there won't be smart cars and geewhizzes?

Just dissapointed that there are no new manufacturer rumours.

[AndySpeed]

Well unfortunately it's not the best of times to embark on a touring car campaign with the current credit and economic situation...

[SEATFreak]

I did hear a rumour that VXR look set to again win the Drivers Trophy, Manufacturers Trophy and Teams Trophy.

[Iain]

MN Say VXR will run the Vectra again with Giovanardi and Neal in 2009, while Onslow-Cole's seat in the team depends on outside funding.

[AndySpeed]

Vauxhall keep Giovanardi, Vectra for 2009:

http://www.btccaction.co.uk/2008/07/...ctra-for-2009/

Vauxhall are repeating what they did in 2004 then, where they raced the Astra Coupe when it was replaced with the Sport Hatch at the time.

[AndySpeed]

I was wondering, if VX want to continue with the Vectra if they would build any more or stick with the current chassis? There were 11 Astra Coupes of the course of 4 years, admittedly two were for a satellite operation.