Touring cars?

Question

Do you thing Touring cars has lost the plot? I mean in to the past,like the early to mid ninetys, where proper sallon cars raced against each other, Ford,Vauxhall,Peugoue,nissan,Renault,and Honda. now its all hatch back cars,and only three main car makers. I gess most are looking towards formula 1 and rallying..but even with ralluing car makers are pulling out right left and centre.

Answer 1

Yes, I agree. Hot hatches make a good series but touring cars should be based on larger chassis. The Ford Mondeo was the last decent sized touring car. My son was a test driver for the Mondeo racing effort and here is the problem..... the Mondeo had three electronic differential controls, a very sophisticated gearbox, an engine mounted so low you could not see it when you lifted the bonnet. It all .... it cost a fortune and therein lies the problem.

I would like to see more of a production based series with bigger cars like Audi A4 , BMW 5, Ford, Lexus, Mazda, etc. I would only allow standard bodyshells and no seam welding. The roll cage would be a bolt in standard item. Finally I would allow engine and weights that gave all cars the same power to weight ratio and a hard control tyre that would last a weekend.

Yes, they would be slow but spectacular to watch

Answer 2

If the last round at Brands Hatch was anything to go by, BTCC is making a comeback already. There were 24 cars on the Saturday, the largest grids I have seen for some time, and the racing wasn't bad either. I think that with the rule changes proposed for next year onwards you will see bigger grids again and let's face it, BTCC usually provides some good, close racing with plenty of action to watch!

Answer 3

These things come and go in cycles. Stick around a while and touring car racing will make a comeback.

Answer 4

The reason I'm afraid is all down to money!

Answer 5

At least you don't have NASCAR to deal with.