BTCC 2013 news and rumours - Page 19

KindaUnstuck · 3 March 13, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Trebor901

the Newsham livery does look awful, its gonna look cluttered with his own sponsors on there aswell

They are on there already - Coffeedrops, HighNet Telecom etc so it looks pretty much as it will do at Brands Hatch unless he gets any more sponsors.

Alex1911 · 4 March 13, 09:54

dunno if it means anything....

but Lea Wood has put the selling announcement for his Vectra on twitter now and Newsham retweeted it !!

which could mean that things are going good and he surelly wont need the Vectra ... ??

my logic is that after the Speedworks test IF he wasn't able to raise the neccesary $$$ for Speedworks he would keep the Vectra for Jack Sears Trophy... but seems it's not the case

Quote:

Lea‏@leawood43

888 Vauxhall Vectra S2000 for sale http://racecarsdirect.com @SpeedworksMS @newshamracing @DunlopBTCC @TonyHughesBTCC pic.twitter.com/a5aPjAvKTd

Alex1911 · 4 March 13, 18:30

seems Richard Hawken will NOT be racing BTCC according to this tweet ..

Quote:

@webuyanycar Hi guys, can I entertain you in a last minute deal to sponsor me at a top BTCC team? Required budget makes it very attractive.

and strangely now Speedworks twitter promotes Wood's Vectra see the bold text

Quote:

SpeedworksMotorsport ‏@SpeedworksMS
“@leawood43: 888 Vauxhall Vectra S2000 for sale http://racecarsdirect.com @newshamracing @DunlopBTCC pic.twitter.com/nGsAjBXrgI” let's get it sold!

Alex1911 · 5 March 13, 16:28

Frank Wrathall new livery !!!

looks GREAT !! (but no Ginetta logos anymore)
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...30843549_n.jpg

def123 · 5 March 13, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Alex1911

Frank Wrathall new livery !!!

looks GREAT !! (but no Ginetta logos anymore)
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...30843549_n.jpg

A few more of those on the Toyota BTCC facebook page.
Adam Morgan was out testing too at Donington, but there are no pictures of his livery yet....

jsmee · 5 March 13, 16:54

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Originally Posted by def123

A few more of those on the Toyota BTCC facebook page.
Adam Morgan was out testing too at Donington, but there are no pictures of his livery yet....

Phil Laughton has some on his FB page. No livery, just a blue car with white front bumper.

Wrathall livery is a bit dull though.. Needs a big sponsor on the side to fill the gap.

Alex1911 · 5 March 13, 17:02

^ well a few more wins this year and he might get them , be glad he is on the grid at all

BTW James you remember the 1990 Rob Gravett Ford Sierra ??? , basicly white sponsorless yet he won the championship

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2440/4...a694fdcc_m.jpg

jsmee · 5 March 13, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Alex1911

^ well a few more wins this year and he might get them , be glad he is on the grid at all

BTW James you remember the 1990 Rob Gravett Ford Sierra ??? , basicly white sponsorless yet he won the championship

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2440/4...a694fdcc_m.jpg

I have no issues about that! Just aesthetically it'd look better if it had that orange gap filled.

Alex1911 · 5 March 13, 17:11

agree

he should write "Sponsor Wanted" or "Advertise here" to fill the gap

KindaUnstuck · 5 March 13, 18:18

Maybe he has a sponsor to add that they are going to announce on Media day? Seems a bit odd to leave that space otherwise rather than position the sponsor logos another way.

Trebor901 · 5 March 13, 19:15

well motorbase cars are gonna be blue this year

Alex1911 · 5 March 13, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Trebor901

well motorbase cars are gonna be blue this year

back to the routes perhaps

http://pix.crash.net/motorsport/360/331886.jpg

Trebor901 · 5 March 13, 19:45

well hopefully they look a bit better than that lol, that scheme wasnt one of the best

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 08:20

the new Motorbase livery !!! seems Airwaves is again main sponsor instead of Redstone

I think it's a slight improvment over the previous red

http://www.motorbaseperformance.co.u...ST-display.jpg

BUT I must say the driver suits look HIDEOS

http://www.btcccrazy.co.uk/2013/03/0...nd-aron-smith/

jsmee · 6 March 13, 09:25

The driver suits remind me a bit of the old Sauber colours. I like them though! And the livery looks great!

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 09:39

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Originally Posted by jsmee

The driver suits remind me a bit of the old Sauber colours. I like them though! And the livery looks great!

with that brigh shiny blue they look more like Power Rangers SPANDEX

def123 · 6 March 13, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Alex1911

with that brigh shiny blue they look more like Power Rangers SPANDEX

I always thought that Honda's suits last season looked horrible, the Airwaves ones don't look too bad I think

Anyways, nice livery on the Focus. Finally the Fords are blue again

Liam Griffin will have a different livery on his S2000 car. I guess it'll be black and white, matching his company's colours, but that'll be reveaked later this week.

-=Prodrive=- · 6 March 13, 16:47

I wish (in vain) that the Honda's livery isn't as dull as previous. Too much white on the car for me.

KindaUnstuck · 6 March 13, 17:02

Nice to see Airwaves back again.

Not sure what it is with Motorbase but I've never been particularly keen on their liveries, I like this one more than the past few as it looks a lot less cluttered and the colour reflects the Airwaves branding this time where as the red from 2011 was a totally different colour.

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 17:07

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Originally Posted by KindaUnstuck

the colour reflects the Airwaves branding this time where as the red from 2011 was a totally different colour.

2011 red with Yellow rear bumper was a homage to the paintjob Dave Bartrum used on his Sierra in his younger days

KindaUnstuck · 6 March 13, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Alex1911

2011 red with Yellow rear bumper was a homage to the paintjob Dave Bartrum used on his Sierra in his younger days

That livery was particuarly hideous, even worse than the yellow/white/ rainbow racing strips combo they had on the BMW the year before

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 17:11

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Originally Posted by KindaUnstuck

That livery was particuarly hideous, even worse than the yellow/white/ rainbow racing strips combo they had on the BMW the year before

he should fire his skin designer then

WE here could do better skin designs for FREE

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 17:16

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Originally Posted by KindaUnstuck

That livery was particuarly hideous, even worse than the yellow/white/ rainbow racing strips combo they had on the BMW the year before

their best paintjob was probaly the 2006 Toledo driven by Tom Ferrier

I wonder if this skin exists for RACE or another mod

http://www.stillphotography.co.uk/ga...3/MG_1624W.jpg

KindaUnstuck · 6 March 13, 17:23

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Originally Posted by Alex1911

their best paintjob was probaly the 2006 Toledo driven by Tom Ferrier

I wonder if this skin exists for RACE or another mod

http://www.stillphotography.co.uk/ga...3/MG_1624W.jpg

Don't think I have seen it anywhere but I think you are right, it was one of the less horrible ones.

Their 2008 BMW livery for Collard and Kane wasn't too bad... wasn't very exciting either but at least it wasn't hideous

I thought the livery on Pinkney's Integra that Motorbase ran for him wasn't too bad either, but I guess that doesn't count as it was Pinkney's car. To be fair, I didn't like the 2009 Airweaves livery on the BMW at the start but looking back at it now it isn't too bad really.

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 17:32

JAMESSS how about that Toledo skin !!!

jsmee · 6 March 13, 17:38

That Toledo is around for Race, I have it. Pretty sure it is on a 2006 BTCC mod, maybe UK Tour.

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 17:41

well if its No grip share some links please

I found out there are 2 other BTCC skins which can be done but it required Rfactor

the 2004 S2000 Civics raced by John George and Richard Marsh that model is in the ETCC 2003 mod
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=ETCC

dunno if that car was ever converted to RACE...

jsmee · 6 March 13, 17:48

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=27551

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 17:53

thanks !

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 18:28

this is how WSR livery SHOULD look !!!
http://www.ebaymotorsblog.com/wp-con...llycross1.jpeg

KindaUnstuck · 6 March 13, 18:32

I know James is keen on that livery too but I'm not sure how that would look with the new logo and colours. The ebay colours are softer now so don't know if it would have the same effect

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 18:39

still better than just plain white with some EBAY logo on it

Alex1911 · 6 March 13, 18:43

any bets if there will be at least ONE interview were Mat Jackson won't say "Airwaves racing" ?

Trebor901 · 6 March 13, 18:54

no it will be "oh we really kicked up a gear today" airwaves and their pathetic cheesey branding

BTCC Madman · 6 March 13, 19:45

They should have ran 3 cars; they could have had 1 Blue (original flavour), 1 Green (mint) and 1 Purple (Raspberry)!! Would have been more interesting than just 3 blue cars!

The grid really is taking shape this year; only thing I thought that might have happened was that Chilton/Huff/Muller may have returned for another crack at the title in e.g. a NGTC Cruze. We'll never know what could have happened now I suppose...

jsmee · 6 March 13, 20:31

Nothing like stealing my idea, eh Alex

@BTCC Madman: Griffin's car will have a different livery, presumably with predominantly Addison Lee sponsorship.

Trebor901 · 6 March 13, 23:25

hope the MG looks better this year, and the Honda theyre two cars that could look immense with the right livery, and looks like we will see the WSR BMW 1 Series tomorrow for the first time as its testing at Brands, cant wait that is gonna be a good looking car

Alex1911 · 7 March 13, 06:59

ort maybe the WSR could look like this

http://www.ebaymotorsblog.com/wp-con...ar_640x457.jpg

Alex1911 · 7 March 13, 07:55

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Originally Posted by jsmee

Nothing like stealing my idea, eh Alex

and someone just stole MY idea

Alex1911 · 7 March 13, 10:16

an interesting behind the scenes video of Pirtek Racing
http://www.btcccrazy.co.uk/2013/03/0...scenes-pirtek/

Alex1911 · 7 March 13, 12:48

first pic of the WSR BMW, no livery ATM
http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=8645

and Liam Griffin Focus which looks GREAT , too bad it will be on the back of the grid...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEwQ5RCCYAA68SR.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEwRmJvCMAA8V9u.jpg:large

def123 · 7 March 13, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Alex1911

first pic of the WSR BMW, no livery ATM
http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=8645

and Liam Griffin Focus which looks GREAT , too bad it will be on the back of the grid...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEwQ5RCCYAA68SR.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEwRmJvCMAA8V9u.jpg:large

Interesting that the BMW's base colour is black... I can't wait to see the whole car now, it looks good on those shots.
I'm with Alex on Griffin's car though. That does look good! I'm surprised to see Petronas as a large sponsor on that car though

Alex1911 · 7 March 13, 13:03

I am starting to get a bit worried about Jack Sears trophy

we are getting close and only Griffin and Nye in their Focus confirmed

hope Jack Sears Trophy won't be a total farce now...

jsmee · 7 March 13, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex1911

I am starting to get a bit worried about Jack Sears trophy

we are getting close and only Griffin and Nye in their Focus confirmed

hope Jack Sears Trophy won't be a total farce now...

Don't jump to conclusions! There are still 3/4 weeks til the season opener. That's plenty of time for new announcements....

Trebor901 · 7 March 13, 19:02

I take it back about the WSR BMW's, dont like it at all, 3 door looks stupid 5 door would have looked way better

TheNewBob · 7 March 13, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Trebor901

hope the MG looks better this year...

Well that livery couldn't get any worse. And what the hell have they done to the sound track? I visited BTCC for the first time in ten years back in October, at Silverstone, and the terrible noise all the NGTC cars were making was actually uncomfortable to sit and listen to, went right through me like finger nails on a chalk board. They all sounded like they had serious engine problems which were about to expire.

Some nice-looking cars lining up for the new season, though. For a change I should have Sundays free this year to actually watch some of their races...

Andy81 · 7 March 13, 21:46

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Originally Posted by TheNewBob

Well that livery couldn't get any worse. And what the hell have they done to the sound track? I visited BTCC for the first time in ten years back in October, at Silverstone, and the terrible noise all the NGTC cars were making was actually uncomfortable to sit and listen to, went right through me like finger nails on a chalk board.

I think they sound brilliant

KindaUnstuck · 7 March 13, 22:02

Like the BMW - I hope the base colour of the 2013 livery is a dark colour, as I think it makes the car look more racey than it would do in white

Find it really odd looking at a WSR car that is a hatchback rather than a saloon but she looks well built. Could just be the angle but the exhaust outlet looks smaller than what was seen in the Ford or Honda last year, think they will be up to speed quicker than some people expect.

Heidfeld · 7 March 13, 23:47

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Originally Posted by TheNewBob

Well that livery couldn't get any worse. And what the hell have they done to the sound track? I visited BTCC for the first time in ten years back in October, at Silverstone, and the terrible noise all the NGTC cars were making was actually uncomfortable to sit and listen to, went right through me like finger nails on a chalk board. They all sounded like they had serious engine problems which were about to expire.

Some nice-looking cars lining up for the new season, though. For a change I should have Sundays free this year to actually watch some of their races...

Stick to British GT instead mate, that's going to be a cracker of a season - and they sound better too!

Alex1911 · 8 March 13, 07:37

the week is nearly over and still no driver confirmations like the twitter hinted

6 March 13, 08:20	#914
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	the new Motorbase livery !!! seems Airwaves is again main sponsor instead of Redstone I think it's a slight improvment over the previous red http://www.motorbaseperformance.co.u...ST-display.jpg BUT I must say the driver suits look HIDEOS http://www.btcccrazy.co.uk/2013/03/0...nd-aron-smith/ Last edited by Alex1911; 6 March 13 at 08:35.

6 March 13, 19:45	#935
BTCC Madman Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom Age: 16	They should have ran 3 cars; they could have had 1 Blue (original flavour), 1 Green (mint) and 1 Purple (Raspberry)!! Would have been more interesting than just 3 blue cars! The grid really is taking shape this year; only thing I thought that might have happened was that Chilton/Huff/Muller may have returned for another crack at the title in e.g. a NGTC Cruze. We'll never know what could have happened now I suppose... Last edited by BTCC Madman; 6 March 13 at 21:07.

7 March 13, 22:02	#948
KindaUnstuck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guernsey Age: 27	Like the BMW - I hope the base colour of the 2013 livery is a dark colour, as I think it makes the car look more racey than it would do in white Find it really odd looking at a WSR car that is a hatchback rather than a saloon but she looks well built. Could just be the angle but the exhaust outlet looks smaller than what was seen in the Ford or Honda last year, think they will be up to speed quicker than some people expect. Last edited by KindaUnstuck; 7 March 13 at 22:21.

5 March 13, 16:28	#904
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	Frank Wrathall new livery !!! looks GREAT !! (but no Ginetta logos anymore) http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...30843549_n.jpg

5 March 13, 17:02	#907
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	^ well a few more wins this year and he might get them , be glad he is on the grid at all BTW James you remember the 1990 Rob Gravett Ford Sierra ??? , basicly white sponsorless yet he won the championship http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2440/4...a694fdcc_m.jpg

5 March 13, 17:11	#909
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	agree he should write "Sponsor Wanted" or "Advertise here" to fill the gap

5 March 13, 18:18	#910
KindaUnstuck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guernsey Age: 27	Maybe he has a sponsor to add that they are going to announce on Media day? Seems a bit odd to leave that space otherwise rather than position the sponsor logos another way.

5 March 13, 19:15	#911
Trebor901 Join Date: Nov 2006	well motorbase cars are gonna be blue this year

5 March 13, 19:45	#913
Trebor901 Join Date: Nov 2006	well hopefully they look a bit better than that lol, that scheme wasnt one of the best

6 March 13, 09:25	#915
jsmee Uploader Join Date: Sep 2009	The driver suits remind me a bit of the old Sauber colours. I like them though! And the livery looks great!

6 March 13, 16:47	#918
-=Prodrive=- Uploader Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, UK Age: 32	I wish (in vain) that the Honda's livery isn't as dull as previous. Too much white on the car for me.

6 March 13, 17:02	#919
KindaUnstuck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guernsey Age: 27	Nice to see Airwaves back again. Not sure what it is with Motorbase but I've never been particularly keen on their liveries, I like this one more than the past few as it looks a lot less cluttered and the colour reflects the Airwaves branding this time where as the red from 2011 was a totally different colour.

6 March 13, 17:32	#925
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	JAMESSS how about that Toledo skin !!!

6 March 13, 17:38	#926
jsmee Uploader Join Date: Sep 2009	That Toledo is around for Race, I have it. Pretty sure it is on a 2006 BTCC mod, maybe UK Tour.

6 March 13, 17:41	#927
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	well if its No grip share some links please I found out there are 2 other BTCC skins which can be done but it required Rfactor the 2004 S2000 Civics raced by John George and Richard Marsh that model is in the ETCC 2003 mod http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=ETCC dunno if that car was ever converted to RACE...

6 March 13, 17:48	#928
jsmee Uploader Join Date: Sep 2009	http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=27551

6 March 13, 17:53	#929
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	thanks !

6 March 13, 18:28	#930
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	this is how WSR livery SHOULD look !!! http://www.ebaymotorsblog.com/wp-con...llycross1.jpeg

6 March 13, 18:32	#931
KindaUnstuck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guernsey Age: 27	I know James is keen on that livery too but I'm not sure how that would look with the new logo and colours. The ebay colours are softer now so don't know if it would have the same effect

6 March 13, 18:39	#932
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	still better than just plain white with some EBAY logo on it

6 March 13, 18:43	#933
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	any bets if there will be at least ONE interview were Mat Jackson won't say "Airwaves racing" ?

6 March 13, 18:54	#934
Trebor901 Join Date: Nov 2006	no it will be "oh we really kicked up a gear today" airwaves and their pathetic cheesey branding

6 March 13, 20:31	#936
jsmee Uploader Join Date: Sep 2009	Nothing like stealing my idea, eh Alex @BTCC Madman: Griffin's car will have a different livery, presumably with predominantly Addison Lee sponsorship.

6 March 13, 23:25	#937
Trebor901 Join Date: Nov 2006	hope the MG looks better this year, and the Honda theyre two cars that could look immense with the right livery, and looks like we will see the WSR BMW 1 Series tomorrow for the first time as its testing at Brands, cant wait that is gonna be a good looking car

7 March 13, 06:59	#938
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	ort maybe the WSR could look like this http://www.ebaymotorsblog.com/wp-con...ar_640x457.jpg

7 March 13, 10:16	#940
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	an interesting behind the scenes video of Pirtek Racing http://www.btcccrazy.co.uk/2013/03/0...scenes-pirtek/

7 March 13, 12:48	#941
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	first pic of the WSR BMW, no livery ATM http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=8645 and Liam Griffin Focus which looks GREAT , too bad it will be on the back of the grid... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEwQ5RCCYAA68SR.jpg:large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEwRmJvCMAA8V9u.jpg:large

7 March 13, 13:03	#943
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	I am starting to get a bit worried about Jack Sears trophy we are getting close and only Griffin and Nye in their Focus confirmed hope Jack Sears Trophy won't be a total farce now...

7 March 13, 19:02	#945
Trebor901 Join Date: Nov 2006	I take it back about the WSR BMW's, dont like it at all, 3 door looks stupid 5 door would have looked way better

8 March 13, 07:37	#950
Alex1911 Join Date: Oct 2009	the week is nearly over and still no driver confirmations like the twitter hinted