BTCC BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 318

AnnoyedMoose · 11 Oct 2020, 10:14 (Ref:4009727)

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Originally Posted by Pringles

I'm guessing here he was contracted to drive for WSR this year but he decided to pull out. He doesn't like the fact he's not been made the centre of attention in a recent article and as such WSR have hit with some sort of gagging order and he doesn't like it. Speculation of course.

Depends which way you look at it and how much of the story is accurate from both sides. He pulled out because WSR/BMW changed the contract which put more financial pressure on him (something to do with damage repair costs I read somewhere). I guess he was told not to release details of what they changed fully perhaps and now they've had a spat he is threatening to?

Pringles · 11 Oct 2020, 10:20 (Ref:4009729)

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Originally Posted by AnnoyedMoose

Depends which way you look at it and how much of the story is accurate from both sides. He pulled out because WSR/BMW changed the contract which put more financial pressure on him (something to do with damage repair costs I read somewhere). I guess he was told not to release details of what they changed fully perhaps and now they've had a spat he is threatening to?

Like I say speculation based on reading between the lines. Only him and WSR know what went on. But as I said spitting your dummy out in public makes him look more like a weasel in my opinion. Usually somewhere between the 2 the truth lies.

Jon411 · 11 Oct 2020, 11:34 (Ref:4009748)

I'm wondering if the issue is between Andy Jordan and BMW UK rather than WSR directly as he was tagged WSR in a tweet about his races at Croft 2019 this morning.

Alfisti · 11 Oct 2020, 17:45 (Ref:4009911)

Whatever, it's going to make any professional organisation think twice about employing his services.

Probably no way back now unless the Jordans form their own team again.

peebee2 · 11 Oct 2020, 18:19 (Ref:4009921)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Whatever, it's going to make any professional organisation think twice about employing his services.

Probably no way back now unless the Jordans form their own team again.

No professional organisation has ever employed his services. He brought a budget to pay for a seat. Always. Like pretty much everyone else.

MotorsportMechanic86 · 11 Oct 2020, 20:15 (Ref:4009963)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Yes, exactly this! His historic stuff is amazing. Just needs to keep his mouth shut...

I hope you do realise that he doesn't build the cars himself, he and his dad have had some very good guys working for them past and present. I believe it is these guys that need the credit for how those Historic cars are turned out don't you??

billy bleach · 11 Oct 2020, 20:19 (Ref:4009965)

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Originally Posted by MotorsportMechanic86

I hope you do realise that he doesn't build the cars himself, he and his dad have had some very good guys working for them past and present. I believe it is these guys that need the credit for how those Historic cars are turned out don't you??

So are we saying Dick Bennets designs and personally builds the BMW’s and Steve Neal personally builds the Hondas?...

MotorsportMechanic86 · 11 Oct 2020, 20:25 (Ref:4009966)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

So are we saying Dick Bennets designs and personally builds the BMW’s and Steve Neal personally builds the Hondas?...

No, I haven't seen anyone saying that??

Alfisti · 11 Oct 2020, 20:39 (Ref:4009976)

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Originally Posted by peebee2

No professional organisation has ever employed his services. He brought a budget to pay for a seat. Always. Like pretty much everyone else.

I meant as in give a ride, not employ as in you do this work in exchange for money.

Very few people get paid money by race teams to race at national level in Europe.

S griffin · 11 Oct 2020, 23:51 (Ref:4010019)

We will have to see if anyone will get that empty WSR seat now, shame we never saw AJ out in it. At least it’s got manufacturer backing.

Let’s see if anymore manufacturers start to come in next season

tux · 12 Oct 2020, 00:12 (Ref:4010021)

Looooooool you lot, just chill for a day.

S griffin · 12 Oct 2020, 10:12 (Ref:4010105)

We need something to discuss, we are still waiting for the third WSR Beemer to race

crmalcolm · 12 Oct 2020, 10:33 (Ref:4010112)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

We need something to discuss, we are still waiting for the third WSR Beemer to race

There's always the RWD/FWD debate to discuss...

EastonNeston · 12 Oct 2020, 12:28 (Ref:4010137)

WSR incurred costs as a result of Jordan entering into a contract to drive their car for the season. As Jordan decided to terminate the contract early, it is quite right that WSR attempt to recover any funds due to them as specified in the early termination clause of the contract. Especially as Jordan benefited from their professional services for a full pre-season testing program.

It is very unprofessional to react to this situation is the way Jordan has in the public domain.

S griffin · 12 Oct 2020, 12:38 (Ref:4010138)

It would have been great to see AJ in the car this season, shame it didn’t happen. He probably should have held out for a bit, rather than dropping it like that. It means WSR now have to rely on Turkington and Oliphant, so we have them to be thankful for. AJ had a contract and I understand things don’t always work out how they should, but the team had done quite a bit to get him in the car, so he’s let himself down here. I can understand his frustrations, but he should have worked with them to get him on the grid this year, he has really missed out as a result

redshoes · 12 Oct 2020, 17:04 (Ref:4010181)

http://www.btcc.net/2020/10/12/jess-...at-snetterton/

Jess Hawkins to be the PMR Astranaut at Snetterton. She tested the car about a month ago so it was probably a question of why not if.

Alfisti · 12 Oct 2020, 17:23 (Ref:4010191)

...and why not. Certainly had a few drivers get an opportunity this year.

Wrong thread I know, but given JPs pull out was reportedly due to budget from hospitality (or rather the total lack thereof) I'm wondering if he'll be back next year? My brain says this covid shenanigans will still be a thing come next years season. Gloomy, me?

porsche962fan · 12 Oct 2020, 17:25 (Ref:4010192)

nice, another lady driver for PMR, hopefully she won't be Neated

looking at standings what are the odds that BTC Hondas will help Cammish ? he is just 7 points behind Sutton, Tingram is the dark horse while Butcher is out of it

in interview with Paul O'neil Sutton said that with Turks his main rival at any track the BMW is good he will be good too and any track they are bad he might struggle too but now he has to deal with a FWD rival

redshoes · 12 Oct 2020, 17:36 (Ref:4010195)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

She tested the car about a month ago so it was probably a question of why not if.

I meant 'when not if', too late to edit.

crmalcolm · 12 Oct 2020, 17:59 (Ref:4010198)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

looking at standings what are the odds that BTC Hondas will help Cammish ?

I suspect very slim. The BTC drivers showed at Croft that they were willing to give the fight to Dynamics just as much as every other team.

Alfisti · 13 Oct 2020, 06:57 (Ref:4010289)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

hopefully she won't be Neated

Neated, I think this needs to be added into the OED!

VIVA GT · 13 Oct 2020, 07:10 (Ref:4010294)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Neated, I think this needs to be added into the OED!

Wasn't it a song by The Lighthouse Family?

S griffin · 13 Oct 2020, 07:10 (Ref:4010295)

I don't think many would understand, as Neate has only just come back into the championship. He will be forgotten about in a few years apart from a few who remember all the drivers from past seasons

Craner Curves · 13 Oct 2020, 08:08 (Ref:4010312)

I don't know what to think about this. People on furlough, out of work, kids not getting fed properly and somebody wants us to crowd fund a racecar to get fixed? https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bobb...-btcc-race-car

billy bleach · 13 Oct 2020, 08:11 (Ref:4010313)

Probably a scam I thought there was pictures of the car being fixed

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