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Worth a try...
2024 Touring Car Thread - BTCC, TCR, and more.Touring Cars
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Pretty big driver announcement, Rob Huff makes his return to the BTCC for a full season, 20 years after his debut in the sport. He completes Speedworks lineup alongside Andrew Watson in the Corolla.
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BTCC | Former world champion returns to BTCC with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK
British Touring Car Championship official site
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Took them long enough to confirm that. Hope Huffy wins at least once, if he does, he'll break a long-standing BTCC record!Pretty big driver announcement, Rob Huff makes his return to the BTCC for a full season, 20 years after his debut in the sport. He completes Speedworks lineup alongside Andrew Watson in the Corolla.
BTCC | Former world champion returns to BTCC with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK
British Touring Car Championship official site
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Very interested indeed.Pretty big driver announcement, Rob Huff makes his return to the BTCC for a full season, 20 years after his debut in the sport. He completes Speedworks lineup alongside Andrew Watson in the Corolla.
BTCC | Former world champion returns to BTCC with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK
British Touring Car Championship official site
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A well regarded driver in a potentially quick car (if previous seasons are anything to go by) Biggest news for 2024 so far maybe?
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Gives the series some credibility in light of all the recent withdrawals at least.
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Definitely, if both Speedworks Toyota's and their satellite Starline Corolla's are quick again then all 4 could be contenders.
Plus, it shows how strong the entry list has been in recent years when a 23/24 entry list is considered small. Set to be another great year either way 👍
Plus, it shows how strong the entry list has been in recent years when a 23/24 entry list is considered small. Set to be another great year either way 👍
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I think I need to explain this. If the 1958 to 1986 period (When the BTCC was called the British Saloon Car Championship) is included then the current record holder for the longest period between race wins is Dennis Leech. He scored 2 wins late in the 1969 season but didn't win again until early-1987, a period of nearly 18 years. Huff could potentially break that record this year.
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That's a name that takes me back, I remember seeing him racing an F1 car. Aurora F1 Thruxton
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Nick Halstead reveals his 2024 livery. At least his race number appears to have been stuck on in the right position on all sides this year. It was all cockeyed on the left rear window this time last year.
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I remember that Ingram one from Forza.
The forgot the Austin flames?(Edit: fuel). I thought of the black & yellow like the AMG.
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There's a BTCC test at Brands Hatch this Wednesday, 3rd April. Free to spectate, I'll be heading over for mid-morning.
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Bobby T recently tested for WSR. Hope he can get a seat, even if it means another year at Team HARD.
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This thread initially referred to 2023. Shouldn't 2024 be in a separate thread?
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If each season generated huge threads then yeah. But they don't so there's not much point.
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Just wondered.
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Restart Racing have released their 2024 livery for their Leon's.
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Sumpton's car looks like someone actually used their imagination.
Smiley? Good luck not being mistaken for a Team HARD entry!
Smiley? Good luck not being mistaken for a Team HARD entry!
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Changes made to option tyre use ahead of new season
The British Touring Car Championship has announced an additional regulation change ahead of the forthcoming 2024 season-opener at Donington Park in relation to
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Hope this rule change works. As much as I would like Sutton to break Rouse's record, it won't be good for the BTCC if he wins so many races again.
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I wouldn't say it wouldn't be good for the BTCC if he does, people at the moment seemingly just dislike anyone having a prolonged period of success (in any sport). He's the best driver in the field currently driving for a top team and has earned his way to the top.Changes made to option tyre use ahead of new season
The British Touring Car Championship has announced an additional regulation change ahead of the forthcoming 2024 season-opener at Donington Park in relation to
Hope this rule change works. As much as I would like Sutton to break Rouse's record, it won't be good for the BTCC if he wins so many races again.
I think where BTCC have mis-stepped with the recent regulation changes is in the removal of success ballast. Hybrid usage restrictions isn't enough of a penalty for success.
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It just gets boring watching the same driver win so many races. I let Sutton off last year just for the sake of seeing if he could equal Alain Menu's 1997 record.
I agree that success ballast should have been retained with or without the hybrid.
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Jade Edwards rules out chances of securing 2024 drive
Jade Edwards has confirmed that she will not contest the 2024 British Touring Car Championship. Despite the entry list being published at the Season Launch e
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Saves her from another season of bad luck or no luck at least.
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WSR have confirmed no 4th car for Donington Park.
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Donington is at its best when it's a bit moist.
