Touring Car discussion - WTCC, BTCC etcTouring Cars

[05XR8]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/08/volvo-recruits-muller-wtcc-development-driver/
Down the road, I wonder if Volvo/Cyan Racing will enter in the Australian TCR series, when it debuts.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/08/volvo-recruits-muller-wtcc-development-driver/
Down the road, I wonder if Volvo/Cyan Racing will enter in the Australian TCR series, when it debuts.

As far as I've heard, Supercars will do everything in their will to block any attempt at a TCR series popping up in Australia.

 

[05XR8]

As far as I've heard, Supercars will do everything in their will to block any attempt at a TCR series popping up in Australia.

money talks though. If enough teams sign up, will be hard to stave off.

 

[CodeRedR51]

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/03/volkswagens-new-golf-gti-tcr-ready-to.html

Meh. Not a fan of these wide body touring cars.

 

[jake2013guy]

*rolls on floor laughing*
https://www.motorsport.com/wtcc/news/wtcc-2-category-scrapped-for-2017-881176/

Now there's literally no reason to watch WTCC.

 

[mwoodski]

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/03/volkswagens-new-golf-gti-tcr-ready-to.html

Meh. Not a fan of these wide body touring cars.

Can't wait to see these here next year.

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Now there's literally no reason to watch WTCC.

You mean there was one to begin with?

 

[jake2013guy]

You mean there was one to begin with?

Yeah. There's a competitive group of cars and ones that aren't going to fall apart on any contact.

 

[mwoodski]

Yeah. There's a competitive group of cars and ones that aren't going to fall apart on any contact.

The TC1 cars are like FWD DTM cars, they fall apart if you look at them wrong.

 

[jake2013guy]

The TC1 cars are like FWD DTM cars, they fall apart if you look at them wrong.

I disagree. They fall apart if you look at them.

 

[flip55]

The TC1 cars are like FWD DTM cars, they fall apart if you look at them wrong.

...through a pair of binoculars on the other side of the circuit.

 

[jake2013guy]

...through a pair of binoculars on the other side of the circuit.

In a picture in the race program.

 

[mwoodski]

The Volvo looks so damn good though.

 

[jake2013guy]

The Volvo looks so damn good though.

And we've broken it. Just look at the front.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Meh, this one looks better.

 

[flip55]

In a picture in the race program.

...at a WEC race. 2017's not looking great for WTCC, is it? Disappointed they axed WTCC2. From what I got from the article, the grid for Marrakesh stands at 12 definite entries, maybe more are coming. That's can't be more than like one or two extra backmarkers, right?

Meh, this one looks better.

Kind of a mind[🤬] that the two cars are loosely based on the same car. I would think the Aussie car would be a giant compared the TC1 car. Wonder if a side - by - side of the two cars exists...

 

[-Fred-]

Meh, this one looks better.

Less white, less red and more blue is the correct answer.

 

[mwoodski]

Less white, less red and more blue is the correct answer.

Less Valvoline, more 33.

However, the proper way for it to be run is a WHOLE lot less blue, and a WHOLE lot more white.

 

[flip55]

It's okay: Someone bought a Lada. Maybe not all hope is lost.

https://www.fiawtcc.com/new-team-picks-race-winning-vesta-for-wtcc-bid/

 

[jake2013guy]

It's okay: Someone bought a Lada. Maybe not all hope is lost.

https://www.fiawtcc.com/new-team-picks-race-winning-vesta-for-wtcc-bid/

Now it's a broken Lada.

 

[mwoodski]

Kind of a mind[🤬] that the two cars are loosely based on the same car. I would think the Aussie car would be a giant compared the TC1 car. Wonder if a side - by - side of the two cars exists...

I dunno the other dimensions, but in width, the Supercar is smaller. TC1 cars are max. width of 1950mm, Supercars 1880mm.

 

[05XR8]

Now it's a broken Lada.

I'm sure they didn't pay a Lada money for it.

 

[jake2013guy]

Afanasyev out, Valente in at Craft-Bamboo Lukoil. Still in a SEAT.

 

[05XR8]

Is Afanasyev driving an Alfa Giulietta?

 

[jake2013guy]

Is Afanasyev driving an Alfa Giulietta?

From Wiki, no. Kajaia and Borkovic are.

 

[05XR8]

From Wiki, no. Kajaia and Borkovic are.

I read the Alfa news this morning. Couldn't remember the name. 👍

 

[Eh Team]

From Wiki, no. Kajaia and Borkovic are.

I can understand them wanting Borkovic, but Kajaia? Petr Fulin placed better than he did in a rather clearly underpowered car. The only notable thing Kajaia did last season was pass 3 or 4 cars in 1 corner in Thailand because they were so preoccupied with themselves. Poor Mikayla though, I thought she did well when the car didn't let her down.

 

[Yakup]

I can understand them wanting Borkovic, but Kajaia? Petr Fulin placed better than he did in a rather clearly underpowered car. The only notable thing Kajaia did last season was pass 3 or 4 cars in 1 corner in Thailand because they were so preoccupied with themselves. Poor Mikayla though, I thought she did well when the car didn't let her down.

Borkovic and Kajaia are driving for a new Georgian team. Factory team would probably retain Fulin and Cerruti. Looks very much like 4 alfas this year.

 

[Eh Team]

Borkovic and Kajaia are driving for a new Georgian team. Factory team would probably retain Fulin and Cerruti. Looks very much like 4 alfas this year.

Ooooo, I like this. I think this season will be the turning point for WTCC vs TCRIS, grids of maybe 12 vs. grids of probably 20+. Much as I hate the idea of TCR supporting F1 races I really hope they get the boost in fanbase they need by going there.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

291 miles to go donington here we come