Thread: 10 Predictions for 2013
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13th January 2013, 22:56 #1
10 Predictions for 2013
1. 50% or less of Tony Gilham's proposed entries will turn up.
2. Andy Neate will not score a single point all season
3. The AmD Astra will be the best "non WSR, non Motorbase" privately built NGTC car
4. Gordon Shedden will be champions again
5. At least 5 entries won't see out the season
6. A Vauxhall Insignia won't be in the top 10.
7. Motorbase will win the Jack Sears Trophy
8. ITV4 won't renew the TV deal for 2014.
9. A new manufacturer will announce a faux-works entry to the series before the conclusion of the season.
10. No team that has extra drives to be filled as of the first race will actually fill them.2nd place in the big quizz challenge!
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13th January 2013, 23:58 #2
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A few predictions from me:
Nick Foster will win a race. So will Rob Austin. Biggest grid of the year: 24 cars. Chris Stockton's NGTC Cruze to outperform Andy Neate's. Just one Passat to be ready for the first round, barely run beforehand. Mat Jackson to be a title contender.
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14th January 2013, 02:36 #3Originally Posted by BDunnell2nd place in the big quizz challenge!
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14th January 2013, 12:26 #4
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"Having broadcast the BTCC since 2002, Britain’s premier commercial television network, ITV, is committed to covering the championship until 2014 at least."
What makes you think that ITV will pull the plug relatively soon though?BTCCCrazy.co.uk
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1. 50% or less of Tony Gilham's proposed entries will turn up.
I disagree - I think a number of the cars will arrive after the season begins, but I think they will be there at some point during the season.
2. Andy Neate will not score a single point all season
Assuming this one is more of a jokey one - it shouldn't be hard for Andy to make it into the top 15 in a few races.
3. The AmD Astra will be the best "non WSR, non Motorbase" privately built NGTC car
Perhaps
4. Gordon Shedden will be champions again
I disagree - I think if 888 have made sufficient progress, this season will be Plato's.
5. At least 5 entries won't see out the season
Perhaps
6. A Vauxhall Insignia won't be in the top 10.
Gilham says the Insignias have potential - the previous owners just didn't have enough resources to improve them.
7. Motorbase will win the Jack Sears Trophy
No S2000 car announced yet - but if they do, yes.
8. ITV4 won't renew the TV deal for 2014.
See above
9. A new manufacturer will announce a faux-works entry to the series before the conclusion of the season.
I'd like to see that happen.
10. No team that has extra drives to be filled as of the first race will actually fill them.
Unlikely. I think at least one will.BTCCCrazy.co.uk
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14th January 2013, 13:56 #6
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Surely, at some point, an Insignia will get into the top 15?
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14th January 2013, 16:38 #8Originally Posted by BDunnell2nd place in the big quizz challenge!
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Originally Posted by BDunnellPlease ignore ALL of the above....
I admire your will Mirek to argue with the windmills here.
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