BTCC Weekend thread 29/3/08

[tris]

Get in will take that

 

[ZBOYD]

SEAT Qualifying Report now online.

http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=829&Itemid=1

Autosport for a general overview of the session

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66206

 

[DanGB]

Cant wait for the main event

Probably rain again for tommorow!

 

[JasonP06]

I think it is a dissapointing session for SEAT I am afraid. Jase will have 2 competitive beemers and Giovanardi's Vectra in front. DT will not only have Jackson and Turks' beemers but also the Vectras of Giovanardi and Tom Onslow Cole. Tho I think...I hope.... DT will take TOC early.

I just hope the TDI will live up to all the promise we had for it when it was announced as the new engine in the Leon.

 

[m0rk]

read the report, they were stuck on the weighbridge

 

[ZBOYD]

Leon TDI's being around 1mph faster through the traps means the competition isn't going to romp away on the first couple of laps. Even if they get better traction away from the line.

I think if the car stays reliable and the tyres are good, were in for a cracking race tomorrow. No one should discount JP, he's a far better racer than a qualifier in my opinion.

 

[tris]

Agree will be a good day cant wait will have to get a early night what with the clocks changing

 

[Mylo]

Agree will be a good day cant wait will have to get a early night what with the clocks changing

bit like xmas eve this one, not much hope of an early night.

Just need to have a caffeine fuelled breakfast

 

[tris]

And bacon and egg sandwiches lol (maybe with a Carling)

 

[FR-RUSH]

was at brands today walking backwards the wind was so strong, hopefully weather will be better tomorrow.

 

[DanGB]

you there tommorow John?

 

[Mylo]

And bacon and egg sandwiches lol (maybe with a Carling)

cold beer and a bacon sarnie sounds spot on.

 

[driveforward]

What time does the ITV 4 coverage start? I'm sure I read earlier in the week that it wasn't until around 12:30...

 

[tris]

I am sure its 12:30 till 5:30

 

[m0rk]

that's right. 12.30 over the lunch break

 

[ZBOYD]

As Tris says 12.30 to 5.30.

Race 1 coverage will be delayed, but should be shown in its entirity because the circuit lunch break is 12.30 to 1.30 anyway.

Then Clios will be on if they decide to show it, or they may do features introducing the BTCC season, all subsequent racing from the 2nd BTCC race should be LIVE.

 

[driveforward]

Cheers guys

 

[chriswilks]

cant wait 2 watch this!!!just getting ready for a night out!!this has put me in a good mood!!!come on potato and turnip!!

 

[JasonP06]

Well, today is the day guys for anyone watching the BTCC on the box! The first meeting of the season! You know how long I have waited since the end of the last season?!

I don't think the diesel will be as fast as I had initially thought and may even struggle to get wins over the seemingly better beemers and Vectra (despite getting diesel the VXR's and beemers of Team RAC and Mat Jackson still qualified better, but I hope it will be closer to the Vectras and the beemers over longer more times this season compared to last season with petrol.

But I think Jase has the ability to compete with Fabrizio anyway.

 

[Brummy]

*wanders if i can find this on NZ tv ............. hmmmm....*