VLR enter prod class 307's

Super Tourer · 9 Jan 2003, 11:00 (Ref:468306)

According to Autosport mag VLR are set to enter two Peugeot 307's in the BTP class of the 2003 BTCC. Tom Boardman is mentioned as being lined up for one car.

Also linked with the team is our own John Batchelor, who is thought to be bringing big name sponsors to the team. I'm sure Craig can fill us in on the details!

This VLR BTP team is to run alongside their BTC class plans, although no cars have been mentioned for this yet, but Vic Lee is adamant that the 406's will not be wheeled out by VLR this year.

kykiske · 9 Jan 2003, 13:08 (Ref:468410)

Interesting. Could it be that Vic Lee will purchase either the Barwell Astra's or (and correct me if im wrong) 888's 2002 Astras that would have gone to what was team Egg: Sport (presuming they are now dead)?

**Craig** · 9 Jan 2003, 19:33 (Ref:468738)

Cannot comment at present I am afraid. Will hopefully be able to fill you in sometime in the near future...

Turkington Fan · 9 Jan 2003, 21:13 (Ref:468851)

VLR for Lexus?

Speeddemon555 · 9 Jan 2003, 23:02 (Ref:468948)

I think the 406 is on the outs.

**touringlegend** · 9 Jan 2003, 23:13 (Ref:468962)

It says in Autosport that VLR don't want to run the 406's again, so I think the Lexus is as logical a choice as anything as what other cars are on the market!?

runnyhunny · 10 Jan 2003, 15:07 (Ref:470278)

John's team will run a pair of Production-spec Peugeot 307s, which have been built by VLR. One for Tom Boardman, and another for Jim Edwards Junior - I guess.

As for what VLR (or 'Team Halfords') might be doing - I don't know. 307s in Touring-class?

Sim_Da_BTCC_Man · 10 Jan 2003, 15:57 (Ref:470330)

Ah but John said he definatly had BTC-T cars but didn't want to say anymore so thats a no

racingdick · 10 Jan 2003, 16:04 (Ref:470339)

what bout the new guys, ie Danny Buxton
and Paul Rivett.
Both clio champions!!!!
i heard that danny tested the 406's, if there not being run by vlr whos lickely to be.....

**Craig** · 10 Jan 2003, 16:05 (Ref:470341)

I don't believe he said he definately *had* BTC-T cars. He might well have said he had an *option* on some though

Sim_Da_BTCC_Man · 10 Jan 2003, 16:07 (Ref:470345)

cheers Craig I got the wrong idea. If John is running VLR prepared cars but you cant say anything...give us a sign....

racingdick · 10 Jan 2003, 16:10 (Ref:470353)

there must be so many about....
at least
8 astras
6 mgs
4 406's
2 147's
2 protons
4 hondas
thats roughly 26 cars btc-p cars
it would be good to see some new talent in btcc,
not just rich kids naming no names. like the two clio champs

**Craig** · 10 Jan 2003, 16:14 (Ref:470359)

I am unable to confirm or deny anything in relation to our plans for this season at present I am afraid. We will announce when we are ready.

Sim_Da_BTCC_Man · 10 Jan 2003, 16:24 (Ref:470372)

Quote:

Originally posted by racingdick
there must be so many about....
at least
8 astras

down to 6. The former barwell cars have had their day.

cos · 10 Jan 2003, 18:39 (Ref:470497)

The Barwell cars have not had their day, they have been fully upgraded to 2002 spec.

**touringlegend** · 10 Jan 2003, 18:57 (Ref:470508)

It all depends on whether anybody has the finance to buy them and run them. Likelihood is they'll sit about doing nothing for a year.

Sim_Da_BTCC_Man · 10 Jan 2003, 19:40 (Ref:470531)

thats what I ment. And proberbly no one will care about them if that happens so therefore they will of had their day.

Have Formula Saloons thought about a catergory for Post 2000 BTCC cars?

Turkington Fan · 13 Jan 2003, 18:32 (Ref:473291)

If someone had the money for a pair of the best cars in the field, I'm sure they'd part with the cash for them.

Andrew Kitson · 13 Jan 2003, 18:56 (Ref:473316)

Without wishing to start rumours(!) I did notice that Vic spent a very long time with Danish Champion Jason Watt at the NEC last Thursday. Did he not win with a Peugeot with hand controls last year due to his disability? Perhaps he is coming to the BTCC with Vic. Who knows? It would be fantastic as Jason is such a great character.

**Craig** · 13 Jan 2003, 19:00 (Ref:473323)

Boy it looks like a lot of drivers could be in with a shot of driving those two cars! Just guessing but did VLR build the Pug he raced in Denmark? Or maybe he's speaking to him about building a car for another attack this year?

Radisich Fan · 13 Jan 2003, 19:03 (Ref:473326)

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Antill
I don't believe he said he definately *had* BTC-T cars. He might well have said he had an *option* on some though

Well when I was at Donington, I spoke to John and he said he was definitley in Touring this year and I asked which cars and he said he wasn't going to tell me.

**Craig** · 13 Jan 2003, 19:05 (Ref:473331)

Or maybe Jason could have been speaking to Vic about the Porsche Carrera Cup thing?

BootsOntheSide · 14 Jan 2003, 15:39 (Ref:473991)

It's getting late for Vic (and John) to be putting lans together, if they are usign a new car (say a Touring spec 307) they will have to have started on developing it by now, or else they will not be competitive.

Radisich Fan · 14 Jan 2003, 20:21 (Ref:474314)

maybe they have!

manicmarshal · 14 Jan 2003, 22:50 (Ref:474529)

Perhaps all these new drivers have been used to test the new cars with no intention of taking any of them on, just a clever way of circumnavigating a testing ban. Just an idea, no prior knowledge of course.

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