new Cupra's - too easy?

[andyb]

Found an interesting post on btccpages from ex BTCC Champion Chris Hodgetts. Chris teaches and trains lots of drivers including Ben Winrow, James Pickford and Matt Jackson so he has a good handle on support series.

http://btccpages.motorsportforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=251615&postcount=19 (B cars means old Cupra R's)

Good to see his son Stefan back in a race-car and winning the Clio's first time out Shame he doesn't apper to be doing the whole season, as IMHO Stef is one of the top 2-3 drivers to come out of Cupra's (Jackson, Huff being the other two)

 

[ZBOYD]

Wasn't what I would describe as hard fought though, got a good start and lead from there on, most others were caught up or slowed by the enivitable Clio fun.

Shame we didn't see a full Clio race as ITV pulled the race short after 9 laps for BTCC schedules.

The Clio's just don't seem grown up to me. its almost like watching a karting race, they are fun but I prefer the Cupra's, but im surely biased.

There are plenty of talented drivers out there who deserve full drives, but without the money they are left out in the cold.

 

[RobDon]

Is there no TV coverage of the support races anymore? Haven't seen anything other than poor BTCC coverage on ITV - 2 highlight races and one live race, that's it!!!

 

[ZBOYD]

Full live coverage is now on Setanta Sports 2 subscription channel Men&Motors are supposed to be showing highlights of the support series throughout the year, but no idea on schedules.

 

[andyb]

Men&Motors are supposed to be showing highlights of the support series throughout the year, but no idea on schedules.

Programme called 'Motorsports UK' will show the Cupras. Not sure if its M&M or other channel, but the 2007 series of the programme kicks off in May

 

[IainW]

It's due to be on ITV1.