DREADNOUGHT SET TO ENTER MG ZS in BTCC 2008
With the 2007 British Touring Car Championship drawing to a close, Dreadnought Racing are currently in negotiations to secure funding to mount an assault on the 2008 Dunlop British Touring Car Championship.
Plans to race the ex Colin Turkington WSR MG ZS EX261, with assistance from West Surrey Racing, are in full swing. The family run Dreadnought team are hoping to be able to confirm their entrance as soon as possible. This is the ultimate dream for the Callander based outfit, who are looking to make their mark on the popular series. Brian Luti, the team principle, had this to say about the plans " To race against the best in saloon car racing with support from our sponsor and Dick Bennets of WSR is a very rare opportunity.I look forward to the challenge"
Paul is a dedicated young driver and is keen to show his driving talent on the biggest UK motorsport arena, with a large fan base already emerging. The MG forums are full of support for the popular Scottish lad, who has proved himself worthy of the chance at BTCC, with many class wins and victories in various championships. Paul said "It has always been a dream of mine to compete in the BTCC. I'm quietly confident that with our sponsor, WSR and the Dreadnought team behind us, we can make an impact in the championship"
http://www.paulluti.com/page2.php
http://www.paulluti.com/
who are DREADNOUGHT?
DREADNOUGHT are very well respected in the MG ZT V8 260 circles! Brian Luti is a font of all "260" knowledge!!
http://www.dreadnoughtgarage.co.uk/
You would have seen Paul and the Dreadnought team in action at MGCC Silverstone in their MG ZT V8 520!! Powersliding around the corners in the wet!
MG in BTCC 2008!
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A couple of years ago now the CSMGF's September Outing was to the Dreadnaught Garage in Callander. Here's a couple of pictures of the imaculately prepared ZT which produces well over 500 BHP. Brian Luti is the chap with glasses showing us the V8 engine -
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nice pics!!
520 bhp I believe!!
good to see them promoting UB40 as well!!
520 bhp I believe!!
good to see them promoting UB40 as well!!
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for a bit more info on Dreadnougt, and in particular their ZT520 race car, see MG Enthusiast new issue (Nov) that Postie Pat finally decided to deliver!!
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although Im glad about this, arent the MG cars a little outclassed when it comes to falling into BTCC rules?
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2008 Calendar – Dunlop MSA BTCC (provisional):
Rounds, Venue, Date
1,2&3, Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent , Sat.29/Sun.30 March
4,5&6, Rockingham, Northamptonshire, Sat.12/Sun.13 April
7,8&9, Donington Park (National), Leicestershire, Sat.3/Sun.4 May
10,11&12, Thruxton, Hampshire, Sat.17/Sun.18 May
13,14&15, Croft, North Yorkshire, Sat.31 May/Sun.1 June
16,17&18, Snetterton, Norfolk, Sat.12/Sun.13 July
19,20&21, Oulton Park (Island), Cheshire, Sat.26/Sun.27 July
22,23&24, Knockhill, Fife, Sat.16/Sun.17 August
25,26&27, Silverstone (National), Northamptonshire, Sat.30/Sun.31 August
28,29&30, Brands Hatch (Grand Prix), Kent, Sat.20/Sun.21 September
Rounds, Venue, Date
1,2&3, Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent , Sat.29/Sun.30 March
4,5&6, Rockingham, Northamptonshire, Sat.12/Sun.13 April
7,8&9, Donington Park (National), Leicestershire, Sat.3/Sun.4 May
10,11&12, Thruxton, Hampshire, Sat.17/Sun.18 May
13,14&15, Croft, North Yorkshire, Sat.31 May/Sun.1 June
16,17&18, Snetterton, Norfolk, Sat.12/Sun.13 July
19,20&21, Oulton Park (Island), Cheshire, Sat.26/Sun.27 July
22,23&24, Knockhill, Fife, Sat.16/Sun.17 August
25,26&27, Silverstone (National), Northamptonshire, Sat.30/Sun.31 August
28,29&30, Brands Hatch (Grand Prix), Kent, Sat.20/Sun.21 September
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