BTCC 2012 rumour mill - Page 12

Jimmy Magnusson · 28 Nov 2011, 23:49 (Ref:2992714)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Oh don't tell the fanboys that rumour........

Can see where they're coming from though, GTs are very much on the up.

It also means you can put a gentleman driver in the car and not consign it to the back of the field, provided he doesn't crash on the warmup lap. Championships like Blancpain is a good business model for a lot of people both on the managing and driving end. The only thing they need to be ware of is to not lose their profile, which is a risk if you go off doing national GT's or lesser international GT3 championships. Ideally they should try and get their hands on an M3 for a GTE programme, but I can't imagine BMW being too keen letting those cars go.

davyboy · 29 Nov 2011, 10:06 (Ref:2992866)

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Originally Posted by Aunt Sally

Sorry to break-op this riveting discussion..

Had an interesting chat with someone with Motorbase connections today..

Motorbase are looking at BMW's....... to go GT racing!?!

Did they say that they're forgoing the BTCC for this... or adding it as another string to their bow ? Motorbase have successfully managed to run quite a number of Carrera Cup cars for customers alongside their BTCC campaign, so maybe they see bringing a GT campaign under their roof as a logical step expansion step.

Craner Curves · 29 Nov 2011, 11:28 (Ref:2992901)

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Magnusson

It also means you can put a gentleman driver in the car and not consign it to the back of the field, provided he doesn't crash on the warmup lap. Championships like Blancpain is a good business model for a lot of people both on the managing and driving end. The only thing they need to be ware of is to not lose their profile, which is a risk if you go off doing national GT's or lesser international GT3 championships. Ideally they should try and get their hands on an M3 for a GTE programme, but I can't imagine BMW being too keen letting those cars go.

Z4 for the new World GT Championship perhaps?

Jimmy Magnusson · 29 Nov 2011, 11:45 (Ref:2992911)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Z4 for the new World GT Championship perhaps?

Bit risky. World GT's future is way too shaky for me to want to commit to it. And for that you'd definitely need a sponsor, since a gentleman driver would put you way back in those races. Fair to say World GT's exposure is still way behind BTCC in the UK and not great anywhere.

Aunt Sally · 29 Nov 2011, 18:47 (Ref:2993087)

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Originally Posted by davyboy

Did they say that they're forgoing the BTCC for this... or adding it as another string to their bow ?

No, replacing the BTCC!

Alfa Fan · 29 Nov 2011, 19:55 (Ref:2993120)

It doesn't surprise me and makes a mockery of some of the things they've said about being in it for the long-term, etc.

davyboy · 29 Nov 2011, 21:42 (Ref:2993178)

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

It doesn't surprise me and makes a mockery of some of the things they've said about being in it for the long-term, etc.

It may be a tactical ploy to get Griffin and Jackson to stump up some more walla for 2012. Or it could be that the GT's represent a better business model for them, and they'd be foolish to remain in a series if it doesn't work financially for them. It's all conjecture, who knows what the reason is... or even if it's true at all... though Aunt Sally's 'rumours' are generally close to the truth.

Aunt Sally · 29 Nov 2011, 22:19 (Ref:2993197)

As I said, the info came from someone well connected with the team. So I have no reason to doubt it.

Moneyseeker · 30 Nov 2011, 14:17 (Ref:2993496)

Motorsport News reporting that MG on the verge of new works BTCC programme - possibly 3 years - and probably using the MG6 in NGTC spec.

Apparently they are in discussion with two leading teams over running the car - presumably WSR must be one and the other - 888?

Craner Curves · 30 Nov 2011, 17:43 (Ref:2993561)

I reckon 888. Sounds ideal for them.

Aunt Sally · 30 Nov 2011, 17:47 (Ref:2993564)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

I reckon 888. Sounds ideal for them.

Sounds right. I heard WSR should be sticking with the BMW for 2012.

rich_cooper · 30 Nov 2011, 18:11 (Ref:2993573)

Would think 888 would be one

Thaw Daggerslash · 30 Nov 2011, 18:51 (Ref:2993591)

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Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

Motorsport News reporting that MG on the verge of new works BTCC programme - possibly 3 years - and probably using the MG6 in NGTC spec.

Apparently they are in discussion with two leading teams over running the car - presumably WSR must be one and the other - 888?

Great news if ture, but for tradition's sake I'd rather WSR run them. I remember the days when WSR ran MGs in the Hot Wheels livery - that's when I just started to follow BTCC properly.

One thing though - a few weeks ago AUTOSPORT said that it wouldn't be possible for an MG works team as they haven't sold enough M6s to be eligible as a manufacturer again.

Craner Curves · 30 Nov 2011, 19:28 (Ref:2993608)

I'm sure Mr Gow would waive that if it meant they could have another make and model on the grid.

Craner Curves · 30 Nov 2011, 19:57 (Ref:2993626)

Maybe this is the ES Racing news from 3 weeks ago?

Tracsmart · 30 Nov 2011, 21:43 (Ref:2993674)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Maybe this is the ES Racing news from 3 weeks ago?

Guaranteed No Way, that was on a wish trip

davyboy · 30 Nov 2011, 21:46 (Ref:2993676)

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Originally Posted by Tracsmart

Guaranteed No Way, that was on a wish trip

You never know

Craner Curves · 30 Nov 2011, 21:52 (Ref:2993679)

If he gets 1000 Twitter followers, he says he'll reveal the news!

davyboy · 30 Nov 2011, 21:54 (Ref:2993681)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

If he gets 1000 Twitter followers, he says he'll reveal the news!

The man's got class... I like the cut of his jib !

Thaw Daggerslash · 1 Dec 2011, 00:56 (Ref:2993747)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

If he gets 1000 Twitter followers, he says he'll reveal the news!

Guess he's thinking that might take a long time - long enough for him to get things sorted out? Probably not.

redshoes · 1 Dec 2011, 08:15 (Ref:2993832)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

If he gets 1000 Twitter followers, he says he'll reveal the news!

If he actually posted something interesting instead of just random garbage he might get to that many followers a bit quicker. Do you think he'll be in position to reveal the news before the end of next season?

Greem · 1 Dec 2011, 11:18 (Ref:2993907)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

If he gets 1000 Twitter followers, he says he'll reveal the news!

Yes, and then he went on the attack against the public sector pensions dispute by referring to all union members as "scum, thieving parasites", followed by a comment about how much appreciation "all drivers" have for volunteer officials.

In the race to the bottom, I have no idea who will win...

Greem · 7 Dec 2011, 12:14 (Ref:2996407)

Donington date is 14/15 April, taking the weekend originally pencilled for the WTCC who have dropped a UK round altogether.

VXDave · 7 Dec 2011, 19:34 (Ref:2996639)

does this mean anything or has the website been in this state for a long while? http://cartridgeworldcarbonzeroracing.co.uk/

crmalcolm · 8 Dec 2011, 09:39 (Ref:2996908)

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Originally Posted by VXDave

does this mean anything or has the website been in this state for a long while? http://cartridgeworldcarbonzeroracing.co.uk/

It's been that way since April if that helps?

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