RTCC 2016 season - All results up

[Onxy Wrecked]

Are there any seats/grid spots available in this series?

I am looking to get into some series with my drivers Julian Clark and Randall Wade and/or my team High Performance Racing.

I might be looking for new drivers if Marisa Carrera keeps sputtering around as a backmarker.

Ok. If you decide to replace her, give me a message. Wade is driving in the GT-R now so you can have Clark if you want.

Indeed, I will need one more race with Carrera to make judgment. Clark is likely to be better, but I wonder if the car is what is terrible.

[V8fan12]

Indeed, I will need one more race with Carrera to make judgment. Clark is likely to be better, but I wonder if the car is what is terrible.

Alright. You are running two Toyota Carinas right?

I must also warn you that Clark is a complete rookie...

[Onxy Wrecked]

Indeed, I will need one more race with Carrera to make judgment. Clark is likely to be better, but I wonder if the car is what is terrible.

Alright. You are running two Toyota Carinas right?

I must also warn you that Clark is a complete rookie...

Marisa is a pay driver of Max Chilton type talent who has just a few more races of experience. Clark will be likely be slightly better, but not too much.

[pasta_maldonado]

2016 RTCC Round of Austria

Qualifying



Jason Wintermeter claimed a surprise pole ahead of RTCC rookie Kyomi Setou in the BITW BMW and the ever-impressive Sylvain Fabron. A better run in qualifying from Paul Jenkins today, whereas Jack Maddock struggled in comparison. At the back of the grid, Rck Tyryn and Khaled Al-Dizi again set the slowest two times, and didn't take the start.

Race



Jason Wintermeter was jumped by Setou and Fabron off the line, and whilst the BITW and Davies cars battled out in front, Wintermeter held the pack up like some form of born-again Wouter Lamberigts. Jenkins eventually got past and managed to close up to the leaders, but heavy traffic forced the DRT front man to settle for second. Meanwhile, both Mazzacane cars couldn't keep the car on the road, and Martin McGovern ruined a chance at overall victory by spinning carelessly into the pit wall.

Driver's Championship

1. Jack Maddock - 59
2. Jorg Scrattenheim - 55
3. Sylvain Fabron - 55
4. Lorenzo Crescenzi - 53
5. Paul Jenkins - 50
6. Phoenix McAllister - 42
7. Michael Rohnstock - 27
8. Jasper Lerby - 26
9. Jason Wintermeter - 26
10. Pieter Kickert - 23
11. Chris Whiting - 23
12. Martin McGovern - 20
13. Travis Crabtree - 18
14. Tom Douglas - 16
15. Koyomi Setou - 15
16. Henrik Dehn - 11
17. Stale Oivind Rosbjorgen - 8
= Jef Verbeeck - 8
19. Natalia Valenti - 6
20. Alexander Megone - 5
= Cameron Maroon - 5
= Fidel Edwards - 5
23. Bob Sampson - 4
24. Tomasz Gabrysiak - 2
= Bill Phennett - 2

Team's Championship

1. Davies Racing Team - 105
2. Aeroracing - 101
3. Mazzacane Motorsport - 79
4. GoldBet Renault - 78
5. Blokkmonsta - 45
6. ZimSport - 34
7. Barley Sport - 30
8. IBR - 26
9. Best In The World - 23
10. Douglas-ZimSport - 16
11. ZeroForce - 8
12. Prism Motorsport - 5
= Tassie Motorsport - 5
14. The Crusaders - 2

Manufacturer's Cup

1. Jorg Scrattenheim - 32
2. Jack Maddock - 30
3. Phoenx McAllister- 23
4. Pieter Kickert - 18
5. Martin McGovern - 14
6. Chris Whiting - 18
7. Henrik Dehn - 7
8. Natalia Valenti - 9
9. Bill Phennett - 3
= Conor Dunne - 3
11. Luis Periera - 1

Manufacturer's Trophy

1. Aeroracing Audi - 53
2. GoldBet Renault - 50
3. ZimSport Holden - 25
4. IBR Alfa Romeo - 23
5. Restov Nissan - 4
6. The Crusaders Renault - 3

Constructor's Cup

1. Paul Jenkins - 36
2. Sylvain Fabron - 28
3. Tom Douglas - 18
4. Stale Oivind Rosbjorgen - 14
5. Cameron Maroon - 11
6. Gia van Dycke - 10
7. Akira Kobayashi - 9
8. Craig Richards - 9
9. Tomasz Gabrysiak - 8
10. Erik Courbois - 7


Constructor's Trophy

1. Twinigs Davies Racing Team - 72
2. Douglas/ZimSport - 18
= Jefferson Grand Prix - 18
4. RonDen Racing Engineering - 17
5. Zeroforce - 14
6. Pulsar Racing Team - 11

Independant's Cup

1. Lorenzo Crescenzi - 32
2. Michael Rohnstock - 22
3. Jasper Lerby - 20
= Jason Wintermeter - 20
5. Travis Crabtree - 17
6. Jef Verbeeck - 11
7. Kyomi Setou - 10
8. Fidel Edwards - 8
9. Bob Sampson - 6
10. Garry Jones - 4
11. Alexander Megone - 3
12. Ryan Carlton - 2
13. Slyvain Fabron - 1
= James Douglas - 1

Independant's Trophy

1. Mazzacane Motorsport - 51
2. Blokkmonsta Racing - 39
3. Barley Sport - 26
4. Best In The World Motorsport - 21
5. Tassie Motorsport - 8
6. Ecurie Fabron - 4
= Team LOLVO - 4
8. Prism Motorsport - 3


IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR DRIVER(S), ASK

[TomWazzleshaw]

PASTA! Where in the blue hell is the third ZimSport car!

[V8fan12]

Indeed, I will need one more race with Carrera to make judgment. Clark is likely to be better, but I wonder if the car is what is terrible.

Alright. You are running two Toyota Carinas right?

I must also warn you that Clark is a complete rookie...

Marisa is a pay driver of Max Chilton type talent who has just a few more races of experience. Clark will be likely be slightly better, but not too much.

Hey Onxy Wrecked.

Do you still require the services of Julian Clark? He is still available if required.

[pasta_maldonado]

PASTA! Where in the blue hell is the third ZimSport car!

Erm. For some reason Douglas didn't show up at the track, and I didn't notice until after the race

[TomWazzleshaw]

PASTA! Where in the blue hell is the third ZimSport car!

Erm. For some reason Douglas didn't show up at the track, and I didn't notice until after the race

Well, guess someone's gonna have to rerun the race then

[Nuppiz]

PASTA! Where in the blue hell is the third ZimSport car!

Erm. For some reason Douglas didn't show up at the track, and I didn't notice until after the race

Well, guess someone's gonna have to rerun the race then

Or then we'll just agree that his car had a terminal failure on the formation lap so he couldn't start the race. It's not like he's challenging for the title or anything.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Erm. For some reason Douglas didn't show up at the track, and I didn't notice until after the race

Well, guess someone's gonna have to rerun the race then

Or then we'll just agree that his car had a terminal failure on the formation lap so he couldn't start the race. It's not like he's challenging for the title or anything.

I've already done that once before due to Dark's incompetence, I'm not doing it again

[Nuppiz]

I've already done that once before due to Dark's incompetence, I'm not doing it again

Pfff, serves you right for entering a driver in multiple canon series simultaneously.

[Onxy Wrecked]

Hey Onxy Wrecked.

Do you still require the services of Julian Clark? He is still available if required.

Yeah, he's probably going to be a good figure to have so yes I do request such services. It's rumored that Marisa Carrera might move to certain other series within the same Onyx structure, but not in RTCC.

[pasta_maldonado]

I've already done that once before due to Dark's incompetence, I'm not doing it again

Pfff, serves you right for entering a driver in multiple canon series simultaneously.

To make up for my incompetence, Douglas/ZimSport Racing will be allowed to enter two cars for the RTCC Round of Scotland

If I'd noticed before the race was completed I would have restarted it, but I'm not re running the race again as I don't want to fall too far behind the schedule.

RTCC Constructors to disappear again?
Whilst discussing plans for the 2017 season of the Rejects Touring Car Championship, series organiser Klaus Mann hinted that the Constructors class could be removed again, after just one season after being brought back.

"This is not a move based on the current Constructors standings, no, we have some plans for next year and the Constructors category may have to go to accommodate them"

The Constructors category has been poorly represented this year, with just 9 entries. Paul Jenkins currently leads the Cup with an 8 point advantage over team mate Sylvain Fabron, with Davies Racing Team over 50 points clear at the top of the Trophy standings

In short, I'm thinking of dropping the Constructor class, and introducing a Class B for older-spec cars, as it's obvious they cannot really compete with the newer cars. This would leave Manufacturer and Independent classes. Class B would have their own drivers and teams championship, but would still be eligible for main series points.

What do you think?

[Gerudo Dragon]

I think Class B would work well, the Production class worked well in RL BTCC, so why not?

[Nuppiz]

Yeah, sounds good. It'd put some sense into running the 1993-94 cars instead of just having them plod around as hilarious backmarkers.

[V8fan12]

Hey Onxy Wrecked.

Do you still require the services of Julian Clark? He is still available if required.

Yeah, he's probably going to be a good figure to have so yes I do request such services. It's rumored that Marisa Carrera might move to certain other series within the same Onyx structure, but not in RTCC.

Ok thank you. Clark will drive for your team for the rest of the season then.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Because I have an irrational hatred for everything Pasta right now, it has been decided through the committee of two that Dean Melville will run a spare ZimSport Vectra under the Douglas-Cliff Racing banner. If he does well, he might get a full-time ride in the crapbox Cavalier

[pasta_maldonado]

Drivers noted, the Scottish Rounds will be run next Sunday.

New Manufacturers for RTCC following rules switch

The Rejects Touring Car Championship is to switch to Super 2000 regulations for the 2017 season, after two seasons running to the outdated Super-Touring format. The news has been welcomed in many camps, with several new manufacturers reportedly being highly interested in entering the championship. RTCC officials expressed their verdict on the new-look rules package.

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Despite what I said before about a Class B, I've decided to take the plunge and update RTCC a bit by switching to S2000. The cars that will be available are:

Alfa Romeo 156
Audi A4
BMW E90
Chevrolet Lacetti
Chevrolet Cruze
Honda Accord
Lada Priora
Lexus IS
Mazda 6
Mercedes C200
Mitsubishi Lancer
Peugeot 407
Seat Leon
Seat Toledo
Skoda Octavia
Toyota Avensis
Vauxhall/Opel Vectra
Volvo S60

The cars above in bold are confirmed. All other cars are possibilities.

[Onxy Wrecked]

I'd be in interested of the Skoda Octavia, so I hope it's confirmed for 2017.

[pasta_maldonado]

Here are the confirmed cars for next year:

Alfa Romeo 156


Audi A4


Cadillac CTSV


Citroen C4


Chevrolet Lacetti


Ford Focus


Honda Accord Euro-R


Lada Priora


Lexus IS


Mazda 6


Mercedes C200


Mitsubishi Lancer/Evo X


Peugeot 407


Saab 9-3


Skoda Octavia


Seat Toledo


Seat Leon


Toyota Avensis


Volvo S40


Vauxhall Insignia


Vauxhall/Opel Vectra


The Cruze and Honda Civic are still slight possibilities, the Cruze more than the Civic.

Thoughts?

[Nessafox]

RonDen would defenitely be interested in the Citroën! Our good history with the PSA group, including many many retirements in F1RGP2C, makes us the logical choice!

[Salamander]

Davies Racing Team, or, as it will be known beyond 2016, Globex Scorpio Racing, is most interested in becoming the Citroen manufacturer squad - the team has plenty of experience building title-winning equipment, after all.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Douglas-Cliff Racing is looking to expand to two cars for 2017, while continuing our association with ZimSport. What cars and drivers we'll be running however will be announced on a later date.

[Ataxia]

Pulsar Racing Team are looking to expand to two cars next season, and hopefully we can secure a deal to run Ford Focuses.

Drivers will be dealt with later, after the Astro Racing Stars program has been assessed.

[the Masked Lapwing]

ZimSport would be very interested in the Cruze, mostly because the Insignia and that specific Vectra weren't sold as Holdens. Won't stop me rebadging them if I need to though

Also, have a livery for Melville.

[Onxy Wrecked]

Davies Racing Team, or, as it will be known beyond 2016, Globex Scorpio Racing, is most interested in becoming the Citroen manufacturer squad - the team has plenty of experience building title-winning equipment, after all.

And I will run the Skoda Factory team... Onyx is more a scouting operation capable of finding good talent and convincing talent to improve. Pay drivers will not be used for 2017 which means Marisa Carrera's in IndyCar as a 4th car.

[DemocalypseNow]

IBR is fed up of these goddamn Alfas letting us down time and time again, therefore we will most likely switch to SEAT Leons in future - perhaps as a works team, perhaps not.

[Vepe]

Sørensen Motorsport is back

Rumours from Denmark tell that the Danish race team Sørensen Motorsport is about to return to international touring car racing. Their last season in an international series was in 2003 when they ran two Renault Meganes in DTM.

After 2003 the team lead by the founder Henning Sørensen raced touring cars in the Danish national series with relatively good results. However, in the last few years, Henning's health became a concern to his family and friends and it seemed that 2012 would be the last season for Sørensen Motorsport. Rescue came mid-2012 in the form of Henning's nephew, Jens, who took over the control and he had a plan: Get Sørensen Motorsport back to a top-level racing series in five years.

"Ofcourse it's a big challenge to move from a national series to highly competitive international series, but I have a ton of faith in our team members." The team have ran a total of 5 cars in the Danish championship for the last two years, their main cars being the two factory-SAAB 9-3's.

"We have talked with SAAB about entering RTCC for 2017 and they seem just as eager as we do." The team hasn't yet revealled anything about the possible drivers, but strong rumours from Sweden tell that SAAB might unleash one of their factory drivers.

So in short: Sørensen Motorsport would like to join the series in 2017 with SAAB 9-3s

Also Pasta, what is that mod you're going to use, and would it be possible to share it?

[takagi_for_the_win]

Despite our long-running association with Lada, 2017 could well see us abandon ship and head to either Audi or Seat. Or maybe not. Who knows? I sure as hell don't

[pasta_maldonado]

So in short: Sørensen Motorsport would like to join the series in 2017 with SAAB 9-3s

Also Pasta, what is that mod you're going to use, and would it be possible to share it?

Your interest in application has been noted, you are currently on the waiting list to enter for next season. Signups for next season aren't officially open yet, that was just a teaser to let you know what's available, but there is nothing wrong with people declaring interest now.

As for the mod, well, it's an amalgamation of cars from various different sources. The Alfa, Honda, BMW, Seats, Peugeot and Lacetti are all from the RaceX conversion, whilst the other cars are from hard to source locations (notably Russian online racing leagues.) Seen as there's some obscure cars here, I'll package the files up and upload them for anyone who's interested when the carset is finished

[Vepe]

So in short: Sørensen Motorsport would like to join the series in 2017 with SAAB 9-3s

Also Pasta, what is that mod you're going to use, and would it be possible to share it?

Your interest in application has been noted, you are currently on the waiting list to enter for next season. Signups for next season aren't officially open yet, that was just a teaser to let you know what's available, but there is nothing wrong with people declaring interest now.

As for the mod, well, it's an amalgamation of cars from various different sources. The Alfa, Honda, BMW, Seats, Peugeot and Lacetti are all from the RaceX conversion, whilst the other cars are from hard to source locations (notably Russian online racing leagues.) Seen as there's some obscure cars here, I'll package the files up and upload them for anyone who's interested when the carset is finished

After I posted, I started to wonder a bit... "Wait a minute, the season has barely begun and it's already over?" Well, better to be early than late...

[FMecha]

Alpha Auto will stick to Honda, probably.

[V8fan12]

Julian Clark will replace Marisa Carrera at Onyx Toyota Racing for the rest of the season starting at Knockhill.

(I think this was confirmed. Correct me if I misunderstood Onxy Wrecked.)

[V8fan12]

High Performance Racing to enter 2017 RTCC.

New Zealand-based High Performance Racing, who currently competes in the Lupo GTI, RRC, RRT, and F1RSTC championships have announced today that they will enter a two-car team in the 2017 Rejects Touring Car Championship. The team will be the official Mazda works team, following up their partnership in the F1RSTC. As such, the team will be running two Mazda 6s. Drivers will be announced closer to the start of the new season. Some backing will come from team owners Dominic Spearman and Ray Douglas through their companies Spearman Industries and the Douglas Media Group. Additional sponsorship is currently being sought.

[pasta_maldonado]

Knockhill Race 2 is now live and exclusive to the F1Rejects Mibbit IRC chat - all welcome.

[Nessafox]

If i fail to secure the works Citroën, i'll gladly take the works Peugeot instead. But considering our history, the PSA group gets priority! Even priority over the Priora!

[pasta_maldonado]

Knockhill Race 2 has been completed, results from both races and updated championship standings will be up at the weekend. However, there is a new rule I'd like to bring in now, ahead of a raft of rule changes for next season.

Double dutying will now be mostly banned for drivers competing in RTCC. Double dutying is a driver competing in two series simultaneously, that is, RTCC and another series. Drivers can only compete in the F1 Rejects Super Touring Cup, OR the Lupo GTI Championship FULL TIME AND compete in RTCC. Drivers are allowed PART TIME GTR schedules. Any driver that competes in any other series will not be allowed to race until it is made clear whether or not they will commit to RTCC. Also, it is YOUR responsibility to check for any clashing dates - if there is a clash, your driver will simply NOT be entered for the RTCC race on the date of that clash. HOWEVER, if a driver leaes another series midway through a season, they can still race in RTCC

Currently, the only drivers that violate this rule are: Julian Clark (RRC), Michael Rohnstock (RRC), Travis Crabtree (RRC). . If their owners do not state wether or not they will be competing in RTCC OR RRC then they will be removed.

[SeedStriker]

Union Saver Development expresses its desire to participate in the next season, reasuring our ties with GM with the Chevrolet Lacetti.

[Peteroli34]

Hunter Autosport would like to announce our intention to compete in the 2017 RTCC. Cars and drivers would be decided at a later date should our entry be accepted

[CaptainGetz12]

Blokkmonsta will have to drop their front in the RRC, since we value the RTCC more than RRC. We will annouce our withdrawal from the RRC and focus Rohnstock and Crabtree on this series.