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BTCC - Thruxton (Hampshire), Rounds 7-9, 6-May-07
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Television Coverage (UK): 16:00 - 17:30 BST - ITV3 11:00 - 18:00 BST - Setanta Sport 2 Live Timing and Scoring: MST Timing Race Day Schedule:
No grid or result updates (or any other ramblings) likely from me over the weekend, shall be at Silverstone for the FIA GT Championship. Last edited by Hazard; 4 May 2007 at 12:47. |
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is air cool going to be there with the WTCC happening at Zandvort?
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Hazard has posted the season entry list rather than a Thruxton specific one. You're right about Team Air Cool not being there due to WTCC commitments.
Also no Jim Pocklington - http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=523 - the team are going to skip Thruxton to do more work on the car. It's probably the oldest, least developed car on the grid and I always thought Jim would do better than he has done so far. |
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perhaps pocklington will be faster after they;ve developed it a little
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it looks like vauxhall are looking strong again
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BTCC Race 1 Qualifying Results / Grid:
1 - Fabrizio Giovanardi [5] - VX Racing - Vauxhall Vectra - 1:17.476 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 - Mike Jordan [77] - Team Eurotech - Honda Integra Type-R - 1:17.708 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 - Colin Turkington [3] - Team RAC - BMW 320si E90 - 1:17.906 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 - Jason Plato [11] - SEAT Sport UK - SEAT León - 1:18.092 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 9 - Gareth Howell [25] - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra - 1:18.884 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 11 - Matt Allison [23] - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra - 1:19.001 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 13 - Dave Pinkney [56] - A-Tech - Alfa Romeo 156 - 1:19.583 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 15 - John George [55] - TH Motorsport - Honda Integra Type-R - 1:20.894 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 17 - Chris Stockton [43] - BTC Racing - Lexus IS200 - 1:21.284 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 19 - Richard Marsh [59] - A-Tech - Alfa Romeo 156 - 1:21.556 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 21 - Erkut Kizilirmak [90] - Arkas Racing - Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch - 1:21.630 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23 - Rick Kerry [17] - Team AFM Racing - BMW 120d - 1:26.000 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Car graphics by Andy Blackmore - www.andyblackmore.co.uk |
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Looks like Vauxhall are favourites; ballast and still quick. BMWs disappointing and it's a pity Jones isn't there, the Toledos are going pretty well.
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Good showing by Jordan.
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It says a lot for Mat's form so far that 12th is seen as a disappointment for a rookie Indie driver in a rookie Indie family-run team.
The Integras have all done better than usual - this could be their big chance, especially considering the Dynamics results last year. |
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Turner did well, considering that the Seat's do not have the best aero, and on a high speed track such as Thruxton, i was expecting both Seats to be around where Plato is..
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Re the BMW's, I wonder how long it'll be before the news stories stop going on the theme that they have great straight line speed and balance, they haven't won a race yet !
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There's one thing for the Seats that they have great grip and traction. Considering all the high speed is on the bends then it will suit them. However agreed not the best aero out there - check the speed trap data out:
in mph: Howell 130.1 Jordan 130.1 Turks 129.3 Jackson 129.3 Pickney 129.3 Turner 129.1 Giovannadi 128.8 Chilton 128.8 Onslow-Cole 128.8 Neal 128.3 Plato 128.3 Last edited by Wilbo; 5 May 2007 at 21:14. |
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Is the weight bridge data published?
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Race 1 Result:
Race 2 Grid: 1 - Fabrizio Giovanardi [5] - VX Racing - Vauxhall Vectra - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 - Darren Turner [12] - SEAT Sport UK - SEAT León - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 - Matt Neal [1] - Team Halfords - Honda Civic - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 - Matt Allison [23] - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 9 - Eoin Murray [14] - Quest Racing - Alfa Romeo 156 - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 11 - Gareth Howell [25] - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 13 - Martyn Bell [15] - Team Allaboutproperty.com - BMW 320i E46 - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 15 - Dave Pinkney [56] - A-Tech - Alfa Romeo 156 - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 17 - Erkut Kizilirmak [90] - Arkas Racing - Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 18 - Rick Kerry [17] - Team AFM Racing - BMW 120d - DNQ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 20 - Chris Stockton [43] - BTC Racing - Lexus IS200 - DNF ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 22 - Gordon Shedden [52] - Team Halfords - Honda Civic - DNF ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Car graphics by Andy Blackmore - www.andyblackmore.co.uk Last edited by touringlegend; 6 May 2007 at 10:57. |
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Notably:
Giovanardi pulled off the circuit after the finish as he'd had high water temperatures for the last 5 laps. Chilton suffered tyre problems. Jordan was set for 2nd till a puncture lost him 8 places, crossing the line in 10th. Mat Jackson and Gordon Shedden both retired on lap 1 with damage to their cars. Plato's lead in the championship is now 13 points. |
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this weekend could show the championship contenders (giovanardi and plato) having a good battle. what was the margins between 1st and 2nd?
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Race 3 Grid - Top 10 Reversed:
1 - Dave Pinkney [56] - A-Tech - Alfa Romeo 156 - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 - Gordon Shedden [52] - Team Halfords - Honda Civic - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 - Jason Plato [11] - SEAT Sport UK - SEAT León - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 - Mike Jordan [77] - Team Eurotech - Honda Integra Type-R - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 9 - Matt Neal [1] - Team Halfords - Honda Civic - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 11 - Simon Blanckley [69] - Sibsport - Honda Integra Type-R - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 13 - Erkut Kizilirmak [90] - Arkas Racing - Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch - Running ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 15 - Gareth Howell [25] - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra - DNF ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 17 - Mat Jackson [48] - Jackson Motorsport - BMW 320si E90 - DNF ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 19 - Darren Turner [12] - SEAT Sport UK - SEAT León - DNF ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 21 - Richard Marsh [59] - A-Tech - Alfa Romeo 156 - DNF ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 23 - Chris Stockton [43] - BTC Racing - Lexus IS200 - DNF ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Car graphics by Andy Blackmore - www.andyblackmore.co.uk |
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Race 3 Result:
Has everyone forgotten about the BTCC this weekend, very quiet ! How lucky no-one was hurt when Kelvin Burt's Porsche flipped over the barriers. You could see from the TV pictures there were two spectators about 20 yards further up the path, yet Ben Edwards said at the end no one is allowed in that area. |
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Tell me about it, i've had non stop racing on all day. It's excellent.
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Kelvins shunt was quite terrible, I was amazed he was alright.
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I was at Thruxton today and that crash looked terrible first hand. I didn't catch what caused it but when I turned around and saw a Porsche cartwheeling out of sight into the trees my jaw dropped.
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