Btcc 2013

[BDunnell]

From what I've seen Dave newsham is going to be in a Toyota, (morgan's team?) and Tom O-C is going to be in one of Gillhams Passats

No, Newsham is going to be in a Speedworks Toyota. Morgan, of course, will be driving for his family's Ciceley team in 2013 rather than Speedworks. In addition to those you mention, Jack Goff has been confirmed in one of the Gilham Insignias. It's refreshing to see so many campaigns being firmed up at such an early stage, and so much activity in terms of the building of new cars. Some good drivers confirmed, too.

Meanwhile, some very interesting comments from Rob Huff about the difficulties in looking for a touring car drive these days: WTCC champion Rob Huff would consider BTCC return - BTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com

[Robinho]

Thanks for clearing that up, I must admit I have lost track of some of the teams, especially the Toyotas. Are speedworks new to running the avensis?

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[BDunnell]

Are speedworks new to running the avensis?

No. They ran Hughes in 2011, and then Morgan and O'Neill/Hughes in 2012.

[Tixy54]

I've heard MG are trying to get a better driver to back up Plato for next year, does this mean Neate's gone or a 3 car team next season?

Had you not heard that Neate has left the team. Mr Plato couldn't handle having someone else competitive in the team. If another team member/driver was having more success than him there would be an explosion that none of us could handle.

[JasonPotato]

He has had competitive teammates but most of them have been inconsistent. Only in the most recent seasons i would say his teammates have been poor. Personally i hope Paul O'Neill will be driving the other MG and i'm sure he will give Plato a run for his money.

[BDunnell]

Had you not heard that Neate has left the team.

And, confirmed today, set up his own.

Andy Neate establishes own BTCC team for 2013 season - BTCC news - AUTOSPORT.com

Hmmm.

[Robinho]

interesting stuff, so far we've got a couple of drivers in the Insignias, Neate with a new team, AMD building at least one Astra for use sometime this season, TOC in one of the Passat CC's, more Toyotas and a possible retur for Rob Huff. Next season really could be quite interesting, just in terms of the size of field and variety of cars at the very least

[BDunnell]

interesting stuff, so far we've got a couple of drivers in the Insignias, Neate with a new team, AMD building at least one Astra for use sometime this season, TOC in one of the Passat CC's, more Toyotas and a possible retur for Rob Huff. Next season really could be quite interesting, just in terms of the size of field and variety of cars at the very least

There's a lot of activity, that's for sure, especially in the new car-building department. A good thing.

[I am evil Homer]

Now all we need is some better quality drivers. I like the idea of the car mix (the VW CC choice still puzzles me!) but the mooted driver line ups leave me a little cold.

[BDunnell]

Now all we need is some better quality drivers. I like the idea of the car mix (the VW CC choice still puzzles me!) but the mooted driver line ups leave me a little cold.

Possibly. The return of one or two more of the bigger names would be welcome, but I'm not sure it's realistic.