[BTCC] BTCC 2020 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by medius

Ladbrokes were the Motorbase title sponsor. No sport now meant they pulled the plug on the Friday before media day.

Ive heard that from two unconnected sources now. One who runs a junior team on the support package, and another driver coach to a Porsche squad.

Could that put Butcher's seat in jeopardy for when they return to action?

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by thetool

Almost every sponsor that isn't the driver or close families own company is going to be out unless they've already paid up (most are done in installments, and typically the first major one will only be around the time of the first round), and a lot of the self-sponsored drivers may reconsider their position as well.

Andy Neat may be the last man standing! Round 1 Donington this weekend....

[bella]

don't worry, he'll still find something to hit

[Greem]

Originally Posted by bella

don't worry, he'll still find something to hit

ooOOOOooo cutting!

[fergus_r]

Originally Posted by Greem

ooOOOOooo cutting!

Yep, he'll be cutting Mr Palmer's grass down the Craners.

[redshoes]

If we thought TOCA was being bullish over getting in a full season, that's nothing to what Aussie Supercars are considering.
https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020...calendar-year/
They plan to get the season done whatever it take, even if that means continuing into next year.

At least we can all look forward to the first round of this year's BTCC at the Mallory Plum Pudding meeting.

[Gregdenton1974]

As the chance to get all rounds in this year will become ever more chalenging, how about a combined 2020/2021 championship?
Four or five weekends this year and then the full 10 next year. Then start as normal for 2022?

Just an idea....


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[S griffin]

I wouldn’t mind them continuing into 2021, as long as you say it’s back to normal for 2022

[Matt K]

Given Britain is on the same track as Italy concerning coronavirus, I doubt any scenario of making it 10 rounds in 2020 is feasible. Maybe a 20/21 campaign could be a possibility but what about the weather?

[mark_l]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Given Britain is on the same track as Italy concerning coronavirus, I doubt any scenario of making it 10 rounds in 2020 is feasible. Maybe a 20/21 campaign could be a possibility but what about the weather?

Have you been to Knockhill in September?!

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by mark_l

Have you been to Knockhill in September?!

Nah, I haven't been

[mark_l]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Nah, I haven't been

4 seasons in 10 mins, usually accompanied by a chill wind from the North Sea.

[Matt K]

Yeah, I can well imagine it. But how would it be in December or February if the season ran from, say, November till June?

[mark_l]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Yeah, I can well imagine it. But how would it be in December or February if the season ran from, say, November till June?

Still bloody cold!

[redshoes]

It's not just the weather over the winter months, it's the lack of daylight. There's no way you could squeeze in 3 BTCC races and all the support series before sunset.

[mark_l]

Originally Posted by redshoes

It's not just the weather over the winter months, it's the lack of daylight. There's no way you could squeeze in 3 BTCC races and all the support series before sunset.

Perfect excuse for some night races.

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by mark_l

Perfect excuse for some night races.

I was waiting for someone to suggest that!

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by mark_l

Still bloody cold!

To say the least

But night races? Why not!

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by Matt K

But night races? Why not!

£££££££££££££££££££££££

[Pdh]

I’m sure the night races weren’t that exciting back in the day, is it just the rose tinted glasses of how amazing super touring was

[S griffin]

It certainly was an interesting experiment and I see no reason for it not to be given another try again

[thetool]

Originally Posted by S griffin

It certainly was an interesting experiment and I see no reason for it not to be given another try again

No reason except for the fact it is very expensive, brings little real value other than novelty, and is incompatible with the current TV arrangements.

[S griffin]

It may not have been needed with the series growing, but I feel that night racing wouldn’t be the worst idea. Why not run it on the Saturday and have two races as normal in the daytime on Sunday?

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by Pdh

I’m sure the night races weren’t that exciting back in the day, is it just the rose tinted glasses of how amazing super touring was

I think the 1999 Snetterton race and the 2000 Silverstone finale were great races.

I also don’t understand the comment was that it’s too expensive to run night races. I have been to club events with night races, the Silverstone 24H event again, at night. I also went to a huge fireworks event in 2018 with some 10,000 people and that was all lit and had light stewarding.

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by S griffin

It may not have been needed with the series growing, but I feel that night racing wouldn’t be the worst idea. Why not run it on the Saturday and have two races as normal in the daytime on Sunday?

Apart from people who sell and install industrial floodlights, who would benefit?