In fairness it wasnt Morgans fault and I'm sure Jason would take that result on a track they are poor on rather than one they were set to win on, still sad all the same. 

Quite.

I'm a Plato fan too, and was at Thruxton last Sun. Was gutted to see his DNF in the last race but suppose something was gonna happen to him eventually - he's finished all other races so far which is unusual this early on into the season :p

I'm a Plato fan too, and was at Thruxton last Sun. Was gutted to see his DNF in the last race but suppose something was gonna happen to him eventually - he's finished all other races so far which is unusual this early on into the season :p

At least he didn't flip it over the fence in church. Lot easier to repair one corner...

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Church corner really needs looking at - 1 major incident is one thing, but 3 is ridiculous... especially when 2 cars end up OVER the barrier. Time to lay down some deep layers of gravel and introduce some better walls (perhaps even make the run-off longer).

 

Other than that the racing was spot on. Though saying that, Neal and Sheddon bullying Collard on R3 was a bit out of order - I'm not suprised Collard pushed Neal off the track.

Yeah I felt for Collard a bit, glad Neal didnt finish as payback. Karma will do it's job

Yes. ruined his race. What else could it be ?

 

 

In fairness it wasnt Morgans fault and I'm sure Jason would take that result on a track they are poor on rather than one they were set to win on, still sad all the same. 

Er, not everyone is a Jason Plato fan.

Church corner really needs looking at - 1 major incident is one thing, but 3 is ridiculous... especially when 2 cars end up OVER the barrier. Time to lay down some deep layers of gravel and introduce some better walls (perhaps even make the run-off longer).

 

Make the run-off longer at Church!! It already goes 3/4 of the way to Andover!

Very brassed off at ITV.com/btcc for saying they would be showing the super touring race(s) that they couldn't do because of some silly tennis match. Should have been on at 8pm tonight and all I get is flippin' storage wars.     

Er, not everyone is a Jason Plato fan.

 

and? 

Nice to see a result for my fav team in R3. Aron Smith did really well to defend #1 for the whole race.

 

However... I've been saying for a while that Team BMR are running the wrong car... and now I've proved it by producing the "proper" version

 

Looks like Sam and Jason are no longer in MG's.

 

http://www.btcc.net/2014/12/10/mg-to-return-in-2015/

And Turkington doesn't have a drive either. History repeating

And Honda haven't committed to a works team either.

 

Mind you the FIA touring car commission have just approved BTCC rules as 1 of their 2 options for new series around the globe, so there'll be a good market for used NGTC motors now the British grid is maxxed out.

 

 

 

Dynamics should flog those fugly Honda Tourers for a start - I thought the 2011 restyle of the hatch ruined it already - but the estate    

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Andy Priaulx signed for WSR. Didn't see that coming. So that's Turks out again then if JP gets the third seat. 

I can't understand why WSR would out Turkington? Is he wanting too much £££? Or do the team (Wrongly IMO) think that there are better drivers available?

He is the class of the field, I really rate Plato so he is a welcome addition to the team, but Priaulx and Tordof may be a risk......

Andy Jordan signed for 888 MG

I can't understand why WSR would out Turkington? Is he wanting too much £££? Or do the team (Wrongly IMO) think that there are better drivers available?

He is the class of the field, I really rate Plato so he is a welcome addition to the team, but Priaulx and Tordof may be a risk......

 

Money, eBay have pulled the plug and the team need drivers that bring sponsors going from what Turkington has said, which is a shame because he is a top driver imo. No so different to F1.  

Thought as much, I hope he gets a drive at another team, maybe 888 alongside Jordan?

Priaulx is a has been - sacked from DTM 2 years ago.  BMW only send him to lesser competitions now.  Commercially valuable as a 4 times champ but not fast enough these days.

Priaulx is a has been - sacked from DTM 2 years ago.  .

Which just proves that not everyone can drive a currentish DTM car. Even if you can, there are some years when one of the 3 marques has so much advantage that everyone else is racing for 5th place.

Money, eBay have pulled the plug and the team need drivers that bring sponsors going from what Turkington has said, which is a shame because he is a top driver imo. No so different to F1.  

 

Exactly.

 

I know a driver that might be on the grid and the amount of "sponsorship" money they need to bring along as part of their package (even though they are a proven driver) is amazing.

If they can't prove enough funding will be forthcoming to the team they don't even get considered for a place.

Exactly.

 

I know a driver that might be on the grid and the amount of "sponsorship" money they need to bring along as part of their package (even though they are a proven driver) is amazing.

If they can't prove enough funding will be forthcoming to the team they don't even get considered for a place.

 

Paul O'Neil was offered a drive with Team HARD...... he just had to cough up £450k!!!!!

Paul O'Neil was offered a drive with Team HARD...... he just had to cough up £450k!!!!!

 

Yes, that's pretty much the same throughout the teams that are not near the top of the pile.

I guess it's the same all the way through Motorsport, even proven drivers need to bring some financial backing. It's not a cheap business... Its a shame, that talented drivers are being left without drives because they don't have the required funding.

 

I have a friend who is trying to secure a season drive in the UK Mini challenge, even that requires a £32k backing from sponsors or private funding.