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I think Jake is represented by his father Simon - however if an opportunity arose with MB Partnerships to secure more stable funding, it would not be a surprise at all to see a link developed.
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No but I strongly suspect part of his racing return was to do some prospecting among the crop of young drivers on the grid to tie deals up if he can and offer experience to.
I think Jakes dad manages him but I'm sure for a talent like that to have Mark offer to take under his wing with a global brand to back him could please all parties. Im sure Simon knows his stuff, but I'm not sure Jake would have got into the mess he did leaving Team Hard with proper management and guidence |
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The fact that HMS were in the paddock at Thruxton and are to take part in the mid season test suggests they are going to try and make a comeback in 2020. I guess they feel there is more to come from that Alfa if they plan to continue using it
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He wants full season, professional, well-run outfits. How would they fit into that?
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Well Handy have won in the championship, as has Rob Austin, so that shouldn’t be too much of a problem if that was the case
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Remember that HMS still hold a TBL, so if they want back in for 2020 and have everything in place their entry is secured.
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HMS already have one entry in the TCT, and have their Avensis lined up for a second driver if someone comes forward. I wouldn't have thought they intend to run the Alfa there as well.
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The official BTCC publications state: 'The TOCA BTCC Licence (TBL) forms part of the entry requirement process. It is a tangible asset that may – with TOCA approval – be sold, gifted, leased, assigned or loaned between teams. The concept recognises the commitment of existing teams with security of participation and manages the championship’s high popularity.' Maybe guarantee is considered too strong a word - but holding a TBL gives a security of participation. |
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I think there is a fair chance they will be back in the non too distance future then
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Official btcc forum which is still broken shows an article where HMS want to return with 2 cars
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This isn't some chancer arriving with an old avensis, no real credentials or plan. I'm intreagued tho as I think there's something else that stopped them turning out in 2019, the story on them wanting to be running 2 cars is not what I was expecting even if an early day rumor... It will be even stranger if they now have nothing Last edited by btccbloke; 20 Jun 2019 at 16:30. |
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Definitely only one race-ready car in that picture. Would love to see a 2 car team, but can't see it happening if they couldn't make it this year with 1 - especially as all Northgate branding has gone which was a major sponsor last year. Last edited by Evantra; 20 Jun 2019 at 17:35. |
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Donington in March promises to be cold, cold, cold. Donington always seems to be cold even in the middle of April. Why only one round in May and June, whilst there are three mettings in March/APril? Doesn;t make sense to me. I assume it is because next year there are the Euros in the summer, and Alan Gow thinks that will put people off attending/watching the BTCC in the middle of summer. However, I have said it many times and I will say it again - circuit racing to me is a summer sport. Last edited by mattcanary; 28 Jun 2019 at 07:12. |
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