I'd guess that much
I also wondered what would happen to Bratt, although it seems that this is just for Snetterton
So does this mean 3 pink and green cars?
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I also wondered what would happen to Bratt, although it seems that this is just for Snetterton
So does this mean 3 pink and green cars?
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Its not BTCC, its reportedly for the VW Cup though there is "big news" coming up still from Gilham.
http://www.tonygilham.com/2012/08/austin-powers-team-hard/
Could be the start of a partnership in BTCC terms though, as Gilham is looking at NGTC. Perhaps running 4 Audis (2 Austin, 2 Gilham) in future getting Austin to build them?
http://www.tonygilham.com/2012/08/austin-powers-team-hard/
Could be the start of a partnership in BTCC terms though, as Gilham is looking at NGTC. Perhaps running 4 Audis (2 Austin, 2 Gilham) in future getting Austin to build them?
Thorney's back for Snetterton 👍
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=3072
Hope the car's more competitive this time, and it's good to hear that they got some sponsorship, even if it's just for one weekend
Saw the Insignia briefly at Donington, sitting looking pretty sorry for itself... shame as I think it's the best looking car on the grid
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=3072
Hope the car's more competitive this time, and it's good to hear that they got some sponsorship, even if it's just for one weekend
Saw the Insignia briefly at Donington, sitting looking pretty sorry for itself... shame as I think it's the best looking car on the grid
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I think it has massive potential and I agree it is a very nice looking car. IIRC, it was one of the fastest cars through the speed trap at Brands.
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Great news! Good to hear from these guys again. 👍
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Nope:
http://www.tsl-timing.com/toca/2012/121303trg.pdf
I've yet to see any potential from this operation, he's constantly struggling for funds and has barely tested and developed the car.
I found it a bit odd he chooses to miss out rounds when he could have finished races and used them to not only gain confidence in his own driving but work on the car. Maybe he was struggling for funds so badly he didn't want to chance wrecking the car.
I've read and heard an awful lot of stories about John Thorne and it leaves me unconvinced he's going to get anywhere with this. But at least he's trying.
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7th fastest through straight speedtrap that will be the aero working, 21st and 22nd in the others, so just the rest of the car to sort
My mistake, must've been Donnington.
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Griffin missing Snetterton this weekend:
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=3076
Also Austin has said on his facebook page that they're struggling to get a deal together (again!) for Snetterton so both him and Will Bratt are 50/50 for this weekend.
http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=3076
Also Austin has said on his facebook page that they're struggling to get a deal together (again!) for Snetterton so both him and Will Bratt are 50/50 for this weekend.
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Tony Gilham will be driving an Insignia this weekend, interesting...
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=3077
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=3077
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On a related note, John Thorne was on Come Dine With Me recently:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/come-dine-with-me/4od#3383834
I'm sure there aren't too many reality-show fans here but if there are I'll spoiler tag it anyway:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/come-dine-with-me/4od#3383834
I'm sure there aren't too many reality-show fans here but if there are I'll spoiler tag it anyway:
He won the £1000.
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Wrathall on pole was a pleasent surprise! 
Fellow Invernessian Newsham 3rd too a great result .
Fellow Invernessian Newsham 3rd too a great result .
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Go Wrathall!!!
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Nah that's already happened, looked pretty nasty as well
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Go Wrathall!!!
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Bloody hell, I go out with my mates today and I manage to catch a little bit of qualifying live on my phone just to see this!
Its also good to see Adam Morgan, Dan Welch and Lea Wood in the top 10 too!
Hopefully Frank can pull a double-race win at least!
Love the new NGTC Focus, it looks a beast on track and its not running too badly considering its never tested before!
Robb Holland having a steady debut so far, lets see how he does in the races.
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Austin down to one car and they had engine issues I believe.
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Race 1 about to start.
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Holland smashed Morgan out the race by moving in the braking zone :/
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As much as I love Formula 1 and Sports Cars, Touring cars really are the most fun to watch. Love it!
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Didn't look that clear cut, definitely 6 of 1 half a dozen of the other.
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I'm not so sure, we didn't get much of a replay of it, we only saw the end of it.
Shame for both of them though, Morgan could have been on to a stormer if he hadn't made that mistake on lap 1!
Dirty driving from Jordan, going by the stewards decisions lately in BTCC he might actually get a penalty for that.
Not surprised to see Chris James hitting lots of cars again. Awesome driving from Shedden, Gilham and Mat Jackson!
The NGTC Ford Focus looks a beast on track, it seems to loom in the background when you see it behind cars!
Edit: Bloody hell, a very stupid incident in the Porsche Supercup race with Gelzinis and Al Harthy!
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A fantastic result for Frank Wrathall, fair play to him, and also to Tony Gilham, great to see the Insignia finally make some progress, it's one of my favourite cars, so I can only hope it gets more positive results!
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