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ENTRY LIST: 2011 DUNLOP MSA BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP


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Record entry list for BTCC

The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship today confirmed a record entry list ahead of its 2011 season with the highest number of different makes and car models entered for the series in the two decades it has run as an all two-litre formula.

Ten makes of car representing Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Proton, SEAT, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen will all feature on this year’s flourishing grid. Out of those, 13 different models will be gearing up for action including: Audi A4, BMW 320si, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Lacetti, Ford Focus, ‘Global’ Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Honda Integra, Proton Gen-2, SEAT Leon, Toyota Avensis, Vauxhall Vectra and VW Golf.

This beats the previous record (nine makes and 11 models in 1993) seen in the BTCC’s two-litre era that began in 1991. In total, 27 entries have been received for the 2011 season
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1. Jason Plato (GBR), Oxford, Silverline Chevrolet/Chevrolet Cruze

2. Matt Neal (GBR), Droitwich Spa, Worcs, Honda Racing Team/Honda Civic

5. Tom Chilton (GBR) Reigate, Surrey & Poole, Dorset, Team Aon/‘Global’ Ford Focus

7. Mat Jackson (GBR), Henley-in-Arden, Warks, Airwaves Racing/Ford Focus

8. Robert Collard (GBR), Hook, Hants, WSR/BMW 320si

11. Frank Wrathall (GBR), Preston, Lancs, Dynojet/Toyota Avensis

12. David Pinkney (GBR), Harpenden, Herts, Rob Austin Racing/Audi A4

13. TBA, Rob Austin Racing/Audi A4

14. James Nash (GBR), Newport Pagnell, Bucks, 888 Racing with Collins Contractors/Vauxhall Vectra

17. Dave Newsham (GBR), Inverness, Scotland, Geoff Steel Racing/BMW 320si

18. Nick Foster (GBR), Odiham, Hampshire, WSR/BMW 320si

20. Alex MacDowall (GBR), Carlisle, Cumbria, Silverline Chevrolet/Chevrolet Cruze

22. Tom Boardman (GBR), Preston, Lancs, Special Tuning Racing/SEAT Leon

28. John George (GBR), Par, Cornwall & Guernsey, GoMobileUK.com with tech-Speed/Chevrolet Cruze

29. Paul O’Neill (GBR), Widnes, Cheshire, GoMobileUK.com with tech-Speed/Chevrolet Cruze

34. Tony Gilham (GBR), Dartford, Kent, 888 Racing with Collins Contractors/Vauxhall Vectra

42. Daniel Welch (GBR), Fleet, Hampshire, Welch Automotive/Proton Gen-2**

43. Lea Wood (GBR), Hereford, Central Group Racing/Honda Integra*

44. Andy Neate (GBR), Aylesbury, Bucks, Team Aon/‘Global’ Ford Focus

50. Tony Hughes (GBR), Knutsford, Cheshire, Speedworks Motorsport/Toyota Avensis

52. Gordon Shedden (GBR), Dalgety Bay, Fife, Honda Racing Team/Honda Civic

55. Jeff Smith (GBR), Wellingborough, Northants, Pirtek Racing/Vauxhall Vectra

66. Liam Griffin (GBR), Essendon, Herts, Airwaves Racing/Ford Focus

77. Andrew Jordan (GBR), Lichfield, Staffs, Pirtek Racing/Vauxhall Vectra

78. Chris James (GBR), Luton, Beds, Team ES Racing.com/Chevrolet Lacetti

99. Tom Onslow Cole (GBR), New Malden, Surrey, AmD Milltek Racing.com
TBA. TBA, TBA, Team Aon/‘Global’ Ford Focus

Key
- Cars numbers 1, 2, 20 & 52 eligible for Manufacturer and Constructor championships
- Cars numbers 5, 44 & TBA eligible for Constructor championship
- All cars except numbers 1, 2, 20 & 52 eligible for Independent championships
- Cars numbers 1, 8, 17, 18, 20, 28, 29 & 78 all full S2000-spec
- Cars numbers 2, 5, 7, 14, 22, 34, 44, 52, 55, 66, 77, 99 & TBA all S2000/NGTC-engine
- Cars numbers 11, 12, 13, 42 & 50 all full NGTC-spec

* Entry from Oulton Park
** Entry from Snetterton
TBA To be Advised



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2011 Race Dates :


1 Brands Hatch Indy ----03/Apr/2011

2 Donington Park ----17/Apr/2011

3 Thruxton ----01/May/2011

4 Oulton Park ----05/Jun/2011

5 Croft ----19/Jun/2011

6 Snetterton ----07/Aug/2011

7 Knockhill ----04/Sep/2011

8 Rockingham ----18/Sep/2011

9 Brands Hatch GP ---- 02/Oct/2011

10 Silverstone ----16/Oct/2011
 
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Really looking forward to it this year, plenty of cars and hopefully plenty of action. Might try and make it to Thruxton this year.

What are your thoughts ?
 
Yeah for sure. I went off it a few years back but I will be keenly following it this year. I just hope the racing is exciting.

Tipping Chilton / Neal for the title.
 
Skeeter said:
I love it when a plan comes together. Gf is going to her mums on Sunday leaving me with all day free to stock up on nachos and beer and watch the ITV live coverage all day: )
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Ah nice one. I nearly fell over after this conversation....

Me : We are not planning to do anything Sunday ?

Missus : No, I suspect we'll be hung over so we can chill all day.

Me : Oh ideal, I wont be up for anything as the Touring cars starts this weekend but its on from 11am - 6pm.

Missus : Yeah that's cool, we could chill out on the sofa and watch it together as I like the Touring cars...........

Me : "raised eyebrow" :eek: :cool: :D
 
Qualifying Done for tomorrow's race.


1 2 Matt Neal Honda Civic 1m10.129s 9 -- 101.59

2 52 Gordon Shedden Honda Civic 1m10.172s 7 0.043s 101.53

3 14 I James Nash Vauxhall Vectra 1m10.477s 15 0.348s 101.09

4 77 I Andrew Jordan Vauxhall Vectra 1m10.556s 12 0.427s 100.97

5 5 I Tom Chilton Global Ford Focus 1m10.737s 18 0.608s 100.72

6 55 I Jeff Smith Vauxhall Vectra 1m11.074s 15 0.945s 100.24

7 7 I Mat Jackson Ford Focus ST 1m11.309s 4 1.180s 99.91

8 1 Jason Plato Chevrolet Cruze 1m11.362s 15 1.233s 99.83

9 20 Alex MacDowall Chevrolet Cruze 1m11.425s 18 1.296s 99.74

10 8 I Robert Collard BMW 320si E90 1m11.440s 19 1.311s 99.72

11 29 I Paul O'Neill Chevrolet Cruze 1m11.540s 19 1.411s 99.58

12 22 I Tom Boardman SEAT Leon 1m11.572s 8 1.443s 99.54

13 34 I Tony Gilham Vauxhall Vectra 1m11656s 17 1.527s 99.42

14 44 I Andy Neate Global Ford Focus 1m11.766s 17 1.637s 99.27

15 66 I Liam Griffin Ford Focus ST 1m11.799s 19 1.670s 99.23

16 99 I Tom Onslow-Cole VW Golf MK5 1m12.052s 14 1.923s 98.88

17 18 I Nick Foster BMW 320si E90 1m12.167s 18 2.038s 98.72

18 28 I John George Chevrolet Cruze 1m12.289s 18 2.160s 98.55

19 17 I David Newsham BMW 320si E90 1m12.352s 13 2.223s 98.47

20 11 I Frank Wrathall Toyota Avensis 1m12.429s 11 2.300s 98.36

21 13 I Rob Austin Audi A4 1m13.283s 16 3.154s 97.22

22 78 I Chris James Chevrolet Lacetti 1m14.787 5 4.658s 95.26

23 50 I Tony Hughes Toyota Avensis 1m15.126s 10 4.996s 94.83
 
Really enjoyed the racing at the weekend. It reminded me a bit of the old days- cars flying everywhere and general carnage. More of the same please :D
 
Qualifying times for tomorrow.

Dont forget live coverage from 11am on ITV4. Should be a cracker. :D




1 52 Gordon Shedden Honda Civic 1m17.004s 10 -- 110.14

2 77 I Andrew Jordan Vauxhall Vectra 1m17.066s 11 +0.062s 110.05

3 2 Matt Neal Honda Civic 1m17.217s 11 +0.213s 109.84

4 5 I Tom Chilton Global Ford Focus 1m17.759s 13 +0.759s 109.07

5 1 Jason Plato Chevrolet Cruze 1m17.966s 8 +0.966s 108.78

6 99 I Tom Onslow-Cole VW Golf MK5 1m18.122s 9 +1.118s 108.56

7 55 I Jeff Smith Vauxhall Vectra 1m18.249s 14 +1.245s 108.39

8 7 I Mat Jackson Ford Focus ST 1m18.325s 16 +1.321s 108.28

9 22 I Tom Boardman SEAT Leon 1m18.327s 14 +1.323s 108.28

10 14 I James Nash Vauxhall Vectra 1m18.341s 12 +1.337s 108.26

11 20 Alex MacDowall Chevrolet Cruze 1m18.640s 8 +1.636s 107.85

12 34 I Tony Gilham Vauxhall Vectra 1m18.787s 13 +1.783s 107.65

13 29 I Paul O'Neill Chevrolet Cruze 1m18.990s 14 +1.986s 107.37

14 8 I Robert Collard BMW 320si E90 1m19.079s 16 +2.075s 107.25

15 44 I Andy Neate Global Ford Focus 1m19.131s 14 +2.127s 107.18

16 66 I Liam Griffin Ford Focus ST 1m19.906s 15 +2.902s 106.14

17 18 I Nick Foster BMW 320si E90 1m20.960s 15 +3.956s 104.76

18 28 I John George Chevrolet Cruze 1m21.088 17 +4.084s 104.59

19 11 I Frank Wrathall Toyota Avensis 1m21.655s 9 +4.651s 103.87

20 13 I Rob Austin Audi A4 1m22.072s 10 +5.068s 103.34

21 78 I Chris James Chevrolet Lacetti 1m23.301s 17 +6.297s 101.81
 
A bit late but here is the qualifying times for tomorrow.


1. Gordon Shedden Honda Racing Team Honda Civic 1min 27.355secs

2. Matt Neal Honda Racing Team Honda Civic 1min 27.505secs

3. Andy Neate Team Aon 'Global' Ford Focus 1min 27.778secs

4. Jason Plato Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 1min 27.782secs

5. Andrew Jordan Pirtek Racing Vauxhall Vectra 1min 27.914secs

6. Tom Chilton Team Aon 'Global' Ford Focus 1min 28.044secs

7. Alex MacDowall Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 1min 28.091secs

8. Paul O'Neill GoMobileUK.com with Tech-Speed Chevrolet Cruze 1min 28.278secs

9. James Nash 888 Racing with Collins Contractors Vauxhall Vectra 1min 28.319secs

10. Mat Jackson Airwaves Racing Ford Focus 1min 28.445secs

11. Jeff Smith Pirtek Racing Vauxhall Vectra 1min 28.508secs

12. Tom Boardman Special Tuning Racing SEAT Leon 1min 28.529secs

13. Tony Gilham 888 Racing with Collins Contractors Vauxhall Vectra 1min 28.584secs

14. Robert Collard West Surrey Racing BMW 320si 1min 28.617secs

15. Liam Griffin Airwaves Racing Ford Focus 1min 28.735secs

16. Dave Newsham Special Tuning Racing SEAT Leon 1min 28.768secs

17. John George GoMobileUK.com with Tech-Speed Chevrolet Cruze 1min 29.190secs

18. Frank Wrathall Dynojet Toyota Avensis 1min 29.252secs

19. Nick Foster West Surrey Racing BMW 320si 1min 29.398secs

20. Tom Onslow Cole AmD Milltek Racing Volkswagen Golf 1min 29.753secs

21. Lea Wood Central Group Racing Honda Integra 1min 29.794secs

22. Rob Austin Rob Austin Racing Audi A4 1min 29.901secs

23. Chris James Team ES Racing.com Chevrolet Lacetti 1min 31.014secs

24. Tony Hughes Speedworks Toyota Avensis 1min 31.605secs
 
Brilliant weekend.

I like the fact that Plato took the chance to winge. Its great TV and nice to see these people have a bit of character, even if he is a moaning ****.

What on earth was Neal doing ????????
 
Dont forget BTCC live on ITV4 from 11:30.



Qualifying times :

1. Jason Plato Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 1min 24.839secs
2. Matt Neal Honda Racing Team Honda Civic 1min 25.211secs
3. Robert Collard West Surrey Racing BMW 320si 1min 25.391secs
4. Alex MacDowall Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze 1min 25.547secs
5. Andrew Jordan Pirtek Racing Vauxhall Vectra 1min 25.575secs
6. James Nash 888 Racing with Collins Contractors Vauxhall Vectra 1min 25.656secs
7. Gordon Shedden Honda Racing Team Honda Civic 1min 25.674secs
8. Tom Chilton Team Aon 'Global' Ford Focus 1min 25.820secs
9. Mat Jackson Airwaves Racing Ford Focus 1min 25.928secs
10. Paul O'Neill GoMobileUK.com with Tech-Speed Chevrolet Cruze 1min 25.991secs

11. Rob Austin Rob Austin Racing Audi A4 1min 26.189secs
12. Tom Boardman Special Tuning Racing SEAT Leon 1min 26.247secs
13. Nick Foster West Surrey Racing BMW 320si 1min 26.314secs
14. Dave Newsham Special Tuning Racing SEAT Leon 1min 26.505secs
15. Tom Onslow-Cole Team Aon 'Global' Ford Focus 1min 26.532secs
16. Jeff Smith Pirtek Racing Vauxhall Vectra 1min 26.624secs
17. Frank Wrathall Dynojet Toyota Avensis 1min 26.963secs
18. Andy Neate Team Aon 'Global' Ford Focus 1min 27.146secs
19. Tony Gilham 888 Racing with Collins Contractors Vauxhall Vectra 1min 27.192secs
20. Lea Wood Central Group Racing Honda Integra 1min 27.632secs

21. Shaun Hollamby AmD Milltek Racing Volkswagen Golf 1min 28.215secs
22. Liam Griffin Airwaves Racing Ford Focus 1min 28.456secs
23. John George GoMobileUK.com with Tech-Speed Chevrolet Cruze 1min 28.732secs
24. Chris James Team ES Racing.com Chevrolet Lacetti 1min 29.977secs
 
Oopps

Neal suffers broken hand

Matt Neal, one of the favourites for this year's Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship title, has suffered a broken hand in a martial arts training session.

Honda driver Neal was told this morning by doctors that he had broken his fifth metacarpal – the connecting his little finger to his wrist – in his right hand.

The injury was sustained while Neal undertook his Second Dan examination in street fighting at the weekend.

The setback comes just a week after he lost the lead of the BTCC following a high-speed spin in his Honda Racing Civic at the Snetterton circuit in Norfolk.

The Worcestershire racer is currently third in the standings with Knockhill in Fife, one of the most physical tracks on the calendar, next up in little more than a fortnight on 4 September.

Neal, aged 44 and who won back-toback BTCC titles in 2005 and 2006, told btcc.net: “It’s self-inflicted – I was sparring and I felt something was wrong. I knew I’d done something. It’s just got worse from then – my hand ballooned up like a comedy hand – so I got myself to the hospital this morning.

“It feels very tender and my hand’s in a splint. I’ve also had internal bleeding in my palm. I’ve got to go back to hospital the weekend before Knockhill to have it checked again. Of all the places it would have to be Knockhill next… a lovely twisty circuit where we have to fling the cars around. Snetterton and now this…

“Luckily it’s not my gearshift hand but I am feeling a bit fed up.”

And Neal added: “I’ll be racing at Knockhill, no question about it. I might have to go and visit Dr (Paul) Trafford (the BTCC’s chief doctor) for some of his magic medicine.”
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