BTCC Silverstone - Rounds 25, 26, 27 - Page 3

thetool · 26 Sep 2013, 16:18 (Ref:3309659)

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Originally Posted by psq43

I see Matt Neal has busted his hand again.

I've told him he's grounded next year between August and finals day.

It does seem crazy he keeps doing this. I've heard that Fabrizio Giovanardi is on standby like last year to race Matt's Honda if he isn't able to.

porsche962fan · 26 Sep 2013, 16:28 (Ref:3309663)

its unclear if Dan Welch will race, wonder why he didn't use this opportunity to do a HARD and find a one off pay driver

Craner Curves · 26 Sep 2013, 16:30 (Ref:3309665)

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Originally Posted by thetool

It does seem crazy he keeps doing this. I've heard that Fabrizio Giovanardi is on standby like last year to race Matt's Honda if he isn't able to.

Worth it for manufacturer points, but not for much else. Gow would cripple his car with max ballast like he did with Thompson in 2011 in the Focus.

porsche962fan · 26 Sep 2013, 16:32 (Ref:3309669)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Worth it for manufacturer points, but not for much else. Gow would cripple his car with max ballast like he did with Thompson in 2011 in the Focus.

but wouldn't the replacement driver not have to endure that because its not a new car, just a different driver ?

and in terms of boost there is hardly any penalties here, the Honda already have lowest boost

Craner Curves · 26 Sep 2013, 16:43 (Ref:3309672)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

but wouldn't the replacement driver not have to endure that because its not a new car, just a different driver ?

and in terms of boost there is hardly any penalties here, the Honda already have lowest boost

The Administrator is allowed to add ballast at his discretion, which he did in the past with Reid in 2009 and Thompson in 2011. Those were additional cars though, so maybe he wouldn't do that with a sub driver.

I very much doubt Neal will miss out, he always manages to race. It's a nice headline from Steve Neal's PR machine.

porsche962fan · 26 Sep 2013, 16:49 (Ref:3309675)

indeed

what you can be sure if Neal has not a superb weekend compared to his rivals he will very likely be forced to be rear gunner for Shedden in the final

thetool · 26 Sep 2013, 16:50 (Ref:3309676)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

I very much doubt Neal will miss out, he always manages to race. It's a nice headline from Steve Neal's PR machine.

My thoughts exactly.

touring fan01 · 26 Sep 2013, 17:53 (Ref:3309704)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

The Administrator is allowed to add ballast at his discretion, which he did in the past with Reid in 2009 and Thompson in 2011. Those were additional cars though, so maybe he wouldn't do that with a sub driver.

Substitute driver takes over the ballast from the driver they are temporarily substituting for. It's additional drivers that get max ballast.

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 26 Sep 2013, 19:24 (Ref:3309729)

Anyone heard any more news of Matt Neal's obligatory late-season finger break? Because he's done it again. At least it isn't a hand...

psq43 · 26 Sep 2013, 19:28 (Ref:3309734)

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Originally Posted by Biscuits In A Red Bull

Anyone heard any more news of Matt Neal's obligatory late-season finger break? Because he's done it again. At least it isn't a hand...

Roll up a few posts.

Ner Ner Na Ner Ner, beat you.

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 26 Sep 2013, 19:29 (Ref:3309736)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110152

For those who don't believe it's happened again...

psq43 · 26 Sep 2013, 19:36 (Ref:3309741)

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Originally Posted by Biscuits In A Red Bull

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110152

For those who don't believe it's happened again...

Yes, I mentioned it earlier, but cheers

TimRTC · 26 Sep 2013, 19:55 (Ref:3309751)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

its unclear if Dan Welch will race, wonder why he didn't use this opportunity to do a HARD and find a one off pay driver

It would be an expensive weekend if they trash the car and since he is not in any championship battles, probably better just to show up and do the VIP guest thing rather than having to spend all the time adapting the car to a new driver.

Craner Curves · 26 Sep 2013, 20:25 (Ref:3309771)

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Originally Posted by Biscuits In A Red Bull

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110152

For those who don't believe it's happened again...

Has anyone heard any news about Andy Rouse developing the new Ford Sierra? I think he could really do well in the BSCC if he goes ahead with it and replaces the Rover.

Dan Welch is racing by the way. With some extra padding on his seat!

Pettersson · 27 Sep 2013, 09:39 (Ref:3309953)

Will there be a replacement driver for Neal this weekend? Maybe Giovanardi?

TimRTC · 27 Sep 2013, 11:05 (Ref:3309990)

I can't see Neal passing on the round for a broken finger when Welch is racing with a fractured pelvis.

Silverstone timetable updated with combined Porsche event, so a slightly later start at 0945.

davyboy · 27 Sep 2013, 13:27 (Ref:3310056)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Dan Welch is racing by the way. With some extra padding on his seat!

Good on Dan ! You have to admire his determination and stoicism. This has been one rotten year for them... and they try so hard. If anyone deserves a bit of good luck it's Welch Motorsport.

porsche962fan · 27 Sep 2013, 14:04 (Ref:3310068)

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Originally Posted by davyboy

Good on Dan ! You have to admire his determination and stoicism. This has been one rotten year for them... and they try so hard. If anyone deserves a bit of good luck it's Welch Motorsport.

probably made even harder seeing Rob Austin with similar small budget having so much success and fan base lately

TimRTC · 27 Sep 2013, 14:47 (Ref:3310084)

Talking of Rob Austin, it has been confirmed that he will be driving his 1976 Surtees F1 car during the lunch break at Silverstone.

He just keeps getting more popular!

Craner Curves · 27 Sep 2013, 15:41 (Ref:3310110)

No David Nye. Will porsche962fan ever get his wish of a 32 car grid?! :what:

TimRTC · 27 Sep 2013, 15:44 (Ref:3310113)

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Originally Posted by Pettersson

Will there be a replacement driver for Neal this weekend? Maybe Giovanardi?

Neal back - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110172

"I've had the brace off and got the all-clear to race but my finger's ****ed" Neal told AUTOSPORT

(although Autosport didn't censor the quote...)

KA · 27 Sep 2013, 18:42 (Ref:3310175)

No AmD either according to https://twitter.com/AmDessex

Seems they plan on being back for Brands- with Shaun Hollamby driving the Golf

porsche962fan · 27 Sep 2013, 18:50 (Ref:3310178)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

No David Nye. Will porsche962fan ever get his wish of a 32 car grid?! :what:

so just 2 S2000 cars Wood and Griffin ??? now its impossible that AG won't bring out the ban hammer on them

davyboy · 27 Sep 2013, 19:24 (Ref:3310188)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

probably made even harder seeing Rob Austin with similar small budget having so much success and fan base lately

The pair of them are good mates... I imagine Dan's thrilled to bits for Rob.

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 28 Sep 2013, 07:10 (Ref:3310331)

I think one of the reasons for RAR being "loved" more than Welch's team is because Rob Austin puts himself across very publicly and we all love his personality, whilst Welch isn't as much of a character in front of the cameras...

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