Hughesy 254 Posted March 31, 2017 BTCC is back this weekend, let the madness begin :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiRTKiNG808 15 Posted March 31, 2017 I know, I can't wait! First race is going to be epic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezyskells22 17 Posted March 31, 2017 neither can i and thankyou @Hughesy for making sure we get to discuss the 2017 year.I wonder when a Team Shredded Wheat car goes off the track i wonder if David or Tim would say (driver that off track/in Gravel trap) has not had its 3 shredded wheat today follow by either a red flag in qualfying or a SC/red flag in the race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 2, 2017 Here we go! :D Lol the madness started after just two seconds, I love this series. What was Neal doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 2, 2017 I wish F1 had a huge grid like this, certainly spices things up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiRTKiNG808 15 Posted April 3, 2017 @Hughesy Where do you watch the BTCC. I use ITV but they have not yet uploaded the race. Do you know where I could watch it? Or if ITV will upload it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 3, 2017 Yea I watched it live on ITV, no idea if they upload all the races or just highlights. They aren't the greatest at online content. :# Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiRTKiNG808 15 Posted April 3, 2017 I watched the 2016 season but for some reason I can't find the 2017 opener race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiRTKiNG808 15 Posted April 13, 2017 So I finally watched Rounds 1, 2, and 3 and... WOW! The races were amazing! I absolutely loved all the action the overtakes the drivers pull are incredible! Subaru is my favorite team so I'm hoping for a stronger result next race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 13, 2017 Glad you've finally watched it, sorry I was no help whatsoever :joy: It looks like the field is very close and competitive, so it should be a great season :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiRTKiNG808 15 Posted April 13, 2017 True that! I just had to wait a week a week for ITV to post the race. I can't wait for rounds 4, 5, 6! :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 16, 2017 Holy shit that on board Formula 4 crash was horrendous, just sickening watching it live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juice29 0 Posted April 16, 2017 Yeah....From watching it live I think he's broken his leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 16, 2017 I suspect he has a lot more broken. It was awful, the closing speed was huge at that point of the track. The fact it happened to be on board made it even more horrendous. Air ambulance is currently on track, they are so young as well, so it must be awful for the parents. It's pretty sick that people on Twitter are posting the video to get lots of retweets . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EUfkdup 0 Posted April 16, 2017 Shocked at what I saw watching it live. Good to see both drivers moving in their cockpits at the time but damn it was such a horrible impact. Best wishes to the pair of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevolvingPrawn 1 Posted April 19, 2017 Sad news guys, Billy Monger has lost both lower legs from the crash :( https://www.motorsport.com/formula4/news/monger-loses-both-lower-legs-after-donington-f4-crash-895833 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 19, 2017 Such sad news. For such a young lad to have his career taken away at such a young age and to no longer have legs must be a lot to take on. He was completely unsighted, and had no time to slow down, move his feet from the pedals or take his hands off the wheel. To be honest watching it live I was surprised he was even alive, as his head hit the wheel which shows the g-forces involved. It's rare to see a crash like that live on board, with my soundbar cranked it it made me physically brace just watching it. A lot of love from around the racing world has poured in, I hope he can use that as some kind of strength in recovering from this moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBKF1 91 Posted April 20, 2017 Terrible news, can't believe it. :( A cruel reminder of just how dangerous motorsport can be. And only 17 years old too, not even an adult yet.But it is heart warming to see the amazing motorsport community coming together and donating to the fund to aid his recovery, already at £500,000 at the time of writing in less than 24 hours.https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/billymonger23I really hope the kid goes on to have great success in whatever it may be. Alex Zanardi has achieved incredible things despite his injuries and I hope he can do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 20, 2017 I was going to link the page, but totally forgot after writing my post. I gave as much as I could, it's nice to see the whole of Motorsport donating. I know this probably not the right time, but doesn't anyone know why the other car had stopped and on the racing line? Just want to make it clear I'm not blaming anyone, I'm just curious what caused the car to stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiRTKiNG808 15 Posted April 21, 2017 Wow. I can't even believe that crash happened. I hope the kid pulls through. So sorry to the rest of the family and team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VirtuaIceMan 96 Posted April 21, 2017 Hughesy said: I was going to link the page, but totally forgot after writing my post. I gave as much as I could, it's nice to see the whole of Motorsport donating. I know this probably not the right time, but doesn't anyone know why the other car had stopped and on the racing line? Just want to make it clear I'm not blaming anyone, I'm just curious what caused the car to stop. Apparently the other car (Patrick Pasma) had spun, and ended up back on the track, stalled. It was pure bad timing and misfortune that Monger happened to be on that line approaching the corner, unsighted by the other cars :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughesy 254 Posted April 21, 2017 Damn that is beyond unlucky! Such small margins can change your life forever :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezyskells22 17 Posted May 7, 2017 3 races, two went full 16 laps without a tyre going bang, instead it was a car testing out the new armco at the place that simon belcher went off in race 2 and caused a hour delay as repairs to said armco was needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiRTKiNG808 15 Posted May 11, 2017 Really good racing in Rounds 7,8, and 9. Glad to see Subaru getting some good results. Ashley Sutton is doing a really great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mexicola 10 Posted May 14, 2017 I'm thinking of trying to go to one of these races over the summer, and go for a good oul píss up. Never been to England before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
