Britcar 24hrs 2008 [No Top Gear] - Page 3

KM-TV · September 16th, 2008, 11:54 PM

At least we will be able to spot them in the morning! What a colour images/smilies/puke.gif

Scott · September 17th, 2008, 1:35 AM

There are two BMW 330's listed, but neither is the Top Gear team... what gives?

stiggie · September 17th, 2008, 3:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KM-TV

It appears that the top gear entry has been scratched from the race. There is a team in a black BMW330 however, so that could be the car - but it's being run as CTC and not Top Gear.

Is there a way to confirm this?

Walsh_e · September 17th, 2008, 9:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stiggie

Is there a way to confirm this?

Look at the entry list on the site, not Top Gear team on the list now so looks like there not taking part this year.

Martyn · September 17th, 2008, 9:38 AM

The CTR BMW apparently has John Clonis, Phil Donoghy, Chris Bentley, Phil Brough, Chris Wright and Anna Walenska at the wheel, so no Top Gear it seems!

I wonder if it was a bit of a marketing ploy.

bbrm · September 17th, 2008, 12:08 PM

If they currently are in San Francisco then it would mean a rather rushed and very tiring schedule (jet lag). When they get back they would go straight into a practice session, Plus setting up all the filming etc. My guess is that they decided to drop the 24hr event and carry on with whatever they are doing over in the US.

jack_christie · September 18th, 2008, 2:18 AM

Wonder whats the chance of one of the other Top Gear crews showing up...although the Bathurst 24hrs would be even cooler...with all three crews...

capra · September 21st, 2008, 3:22 AM

Thanks for that. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Martyn · September 21st, 2008, 8:07 PM

Well, it's official. There was no Top Gear entry in the 2008 Britcar 24 hours! images/smilies/lol.gif

Cobol74 · September 21st, 2008, 9:42 PM

I'd love to see that Bathurst idea fly.

Richmondgal · September 22nd, 2008, 12:28 AM

Bathurst would be great. Although unbelievably hard to do.

WirelessMonkey · September 22nd, 2008, 9:09 PM

Just to confirm, i was at the race and no TopGear team.

Thorney Motorsport (who helped Top Gear last year) were only running a VX220. Still a good race but needed Top Gear to make it brilliant images/smilies/smile.gif

So im guessing there having too much fun in America images/smilies/smile.gif

KM-TV · September 24th, 2008, 3:51 PM

Well, despite no TG, that was the best 24 hours I've done so far (i've done the last 2). Hard work especially with the mayhem at the start warrenting 2 of us trying to dress a huge oil slick between laps, and lots of flag wavin' madness! Great fun. I especially liked the on board cameras on the VX220 beamed live to the cafe whilst having dinner! Roll on next year!

TopGearNorthAmerica · September 26th, 2008, 4:25 AM

Well, since they were in America, any chance of them doing the "24 Hours of LeMons" thing?

Corvu · September 26th, 2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TopGearNorthAmerica

Well, since they were in America, any chance of them doing the "24 Hours of LeMons" thing?

I would take this as a valid substitute over the Britcar.

db2450 · October 1st, 2008, 2:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TopGearNorthAmerica

Well, since they were in America, any chance of them doing the "24 Hours of LeMons" thing?

or any other endurance race, possibly.

mn07 · October 3rd, 2008, 10:48 AM

Thats bad news I was really looking forward on this images/smilies/sad.gif

capra · October 3rd, 2008, 8:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Corvu

I would take this as a valid substitute over the Britcar.

I would as well. images/smilies/smile.gif

September 16th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#41
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Scott Previously known as ssnapier Joined: May 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 3:03 AM Location: Fort Detrick, Maryland Posts: 1,652 Car: RS2'd 95 Audi S-6 '06 Jetta TDI Rep Power: 36	There are two BMW 330's listed, but neither is the Top Gear team... what gives? __________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _ Move along, nothing to see here folks...

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Martyn Joined: Feb 5th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Stafford, England Age: 25 Posts: 535 Car: Ford Focus Rep Power: 25	The CTR BMW apparently has John Clonis, Phil Donoghy, Chris Bentley, Phil Brough, Chris Wright and Anna Walenska at the wheel, so no Top Gear it seems! I wonder if it was a bit of a marketing ploy. __________________

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bbrm Joined: Dec 23rd, 2006 Last Online: October 25th, 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 32 Car: Ford Escort Cabriolet Rep Power: 12	If they currently are in San Francisco then it would mean a rather rushed and very tiring schedule (jet lag). When they get back they would go straight into a practice session, Plus setting up all the filming etc. My guess is that they decided to drop the 24hr event and carry on with whatever they are doing over in the US. __________________ I'm not a complete fool, some parts are missing..

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September 21st, 2008, 8:07 PM	#49
Martyn Joined: Feb 5th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Stafford, England Age: 25 Posts: 535 Car: Ford Focus Rep Power: 25	Well, it's official. There was no Top Gear entry in the 2008 Britcar 24 hours! __________________

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WirelessMonkey Joined: Jul 26th, 2007 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Age: 17 Posts: 746 Car: 2009 Renault Clio GT. LFS Status: Rep Power: 39	Just to confirm, i was at the race and no TopGear team. Thorney Motorsport (who helped Top Gear last year) were only running a VX220. Still a good race but needed Top Gear to make it brilliant So im guessing there having too much fun in America __________________ R888 Tyres are Immoral. The law according to Jezza Twitter Account

September 24th, 2008, 3:51 PM	#53
KM-TV Joined: Aug 29th, 2008 Last Online: July 28th, 2009 Location: South Wales. Posts: 124 Car: Peugeot 106 Rep Power: 8	Well, despite no TG, that was the best 24 hours I've done so far (i've done the last 2). Hard work especially with the mayhem at the start warrenting 2 of us trying to dress a huge oil slick between laps, and lots of flag wavin' madness! Great fun. I especially liked the on board cameras on the VX220 beamed live to the cafe whilst having dinner! Roll on next year! __________________ If it doesn't move - point a camera at it, If it moves - stick a camera on it! "Of course, the porsche purists don't like 4 wheel drive, but they don't like electric windows either" : James May

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TopGearNorthAmerica Joined: Oct 16th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 115 Car: 2007 Honda Civic LX Coupe Rep Power: 9	Well, since they were in America, any chance of them doing the "24 Hours of LeMons" thing?

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