Rookie of the Year

[VkmSpouge]

Which BTCC rookie will have the best season. I reckon it will be Stephen Jelley but Steven Kane and Andrew Jordan could cause a good surprise.

(Included Alan Taylor in the poll because he has only competed in two BTCC meetings, so is still a BTCC rookie).

[hoppers30040]

i went for vauhard cause he is going to be good

[jackrae]

Stephen Jelley, he is quick!

[adzerrancoon]

Steven Kane, or Andrew Jordan

[laurat]

Harry definitely! No more to be said on the matter - you just watch

[CharlieJ]

Tough call, but I think Jelley is going to be a real revelation - watch out Colin :D

[Reidy_fan]

think it is between Jelley and Jordan, Jelley has the better car and RWD experience. having said that expect andy to get anything out of that integra

[mattlovestbs]

ive said Jelley - but i could have chosen Andrew Jordan or Harry Vaulkhard... Micky is a possible, car could be a major problem

[bringbacktheolddays]

Ive gone for Jelly. good point from Reidy fan about the rear wheel drive experiance think it will stand him in good stead.

[Romano]

I voted for Jelley aswell, RWD expierience, Has gotton used to the BMW already, And showed pace Wednesday during the 4 Hour free practice session.

But if I was to choose somebody else id choose Harry Vaulkhard, Seems like a nice bloke and im sure he can be fast and consistant, Would love to see him get onto the podium if not get a win :D

[TUMBLEWEED16]

i think that harry vaulkhard is my choice

but not to count out jelly and jordan jr.

[btccbryn]

i went for andrew jordan i think were are going to be suprised at what the lad can do especially with his dad takeing him under his wing in the btcc good luck to him and mike and the eurotech team.

[VR6Steve]

After seeing the results from Rockingham, I think it will be Jelley. I reckon he could be a real challenge to Colin.

[bringbacktheolddays]

I think Kane will go well he will be used to rear wheel drive aswell from the Porsches, so I think he will be a dark horse. IMHO;)

[topgear1]

i think andy jordan- trouble is that car is 3 years old now, it could be seeing it's age

[Romano]

TBH I dont think half the drivers were trying to do their best Wednesday, The Vauxhalls and BMW's were trying, But I dont think Halfords or Robertshaw were trying all out :(

[BIG G INDAHOUSE]

BIG Eurotech fan so it had to be A.J for me but good luck to all of them.

[laurat]

stephen jelley looks to be the favourite for all of you so far!???? let's wait and see - we may get some nice surprises :)

[jackrae]

TBH I dont think half the drivers were trying to do their best Wednesday, The Vauxhalls and BMW's were trying, But I dont think Halfords or Robertshaw were trying all out :(

From where I was it looked like Matt Allison was trying. He came through the chicane almost backwards at one point!

[CharlieJ]

From where I was it looked like Matt Allison was trying. He came through the chicane almost backwards at one point!
He was definitely looking for the car's limits.

[VkmSpouge]

i think andy jordan- trouble is that car is 3 years old now, it could be seeing it's age

It might be but then teams tend to get better results from their cars the longer they use them. Synchro Motorsport had their best season in the fourth year of running their Civic.

[don1]

Matthew Gore. Go Jamaica!

[Romano]

Matthew Gore might be the driver!
But is the car? ;)

[Grubenmoppz]

I hope Stephen Jelley or Harry Vaulkhard will make it! Jelley is fast and Vaulkhard drives Chevy :D !

[topgear1]

havent heard much of this darelle wilson- no word and then he is on the entry list!!!!!!

what car is he in and who is running him???????

[bringbacktheolddays]

havent heard much of this darelle wilson- no word and then he is on the entry list!!!!!!

what car is he in and who is running him???????
Alfa romeo 156.

[Romano]

havent heard much of this darelle wilson- no word and then he is on the entry list!!!!!!

what car is he in and who is running him???????

Team 48 Motorsport with Matthew Gore as his team mate
Green Alfa Romeo 156

[bringbacktheolddays]

I reckon Stephen Jelly will win a race this year maybe 2 or 3, he might even win at the Season opener. Anything can happen and it Useally does in the BTCC.

[buzby]

Steven kane will go well as soon as he gets used to the btcc he will be one to watch along with motorbase.

[flip275]

Its going to be a close battle between the rookies.

Ive voted for Jelly, but come to think of it I think Harry V will do really good (also coz he is a local lad :D ) along with Kane.

Guess we will find out soon enough

[Romano]

Its going to be a close battle between the rookies.

Ive voted for Jelly, but come to think of it I think Harry V will do really good (also coz he is a local lad :D ) along with Kane.

Guess we will find out soon enough

Where do you live??
Because Steven Kane is from Newtownards, Co.Down, N.Ireland
:confused: :confused:

[bigred]

born in newtownards certainly but its been a while since he lived there, his btcc profile says northampton

[flip275]

Where do you live??
Because Steven Kane is from Newtownards, Co.Down, N.Ireland
:confused: :confused:


Im from the North East. Middlesbrough.
Harry V is from just up the road. Newcastle

I meant that i think Kane would do well....not meaning a local lad

[R32]

Harry definitely! No more to be said on the matter - you just watchyes HARRY GOT MY VOTE:D

[R32]

Where do you live??
Because Steven Kane is from Newtownards, Co.Down, N.Ireland
:confused: :confused:i voted for harry as like u he,s local for me just a five min drive away

[andyb886]

iv gone for andrew jordan hes going to storm the BTCC. i recon he will be in the top 6 by the end of the season he rocks but jelly will be right behind him giving him trouble

[hobnob]

I reckon Jelley will do OK but to start with he'll struggle to cope with the rough'n'tumble nature of the BTCC. In qualifying sessions he'll probably do well but when it comes to the races I think he'll give in to other drivers' aggreeion and slip down the field.

[dannybo]

I reckon Jelley will do OK but to start with he'll struggle to cope with the rough'n'tumble nature of the BTCC. In qualifying sessions he'll probably do well but when it comes to the races I think he'll give in to other drivers' aggreeion and slip down the field.
Hmm, not sure about that. He's used to getting knocked about by 5 tonne rigs, never mind the dinky toys (in comparison) to be found in the BTCC!

I voted for Vaulkhard, I reckon he is making the step-up at just the right time.

[Marc W]

It's Stuart Oliver that's the truck champion, Steven Jelley is from British F3!

[topgear1]

It's Stuart Oliver that's the truck champion, Steven Jelley is from British F3!

both of these guys come from race series that are worlds apart- except jelley will have a better car this year!!!!!

[dannybo]

It's Stuart Oliver that's the truck champion, Steven Jelley is from British F3!
Hehe so it is, my apologies!

[mattlovestbs]

in some ways - Stuart Oliver could be in a better position - having an older car, towards the back... he'll be able to develop more BTCC style nudge moves

[BTCCROCKS]

I've gone for Harry Vaulkhard. But it'll be a great battle, no doubt about that

[tankman40]

Jordan gets my vote,car may be old,reckon he can still cut with the big boys.

Jason plato 2008 champ
matt neal 2nd

[bringbacktheolddays]

Well its gota be Andrew Jordon so far after 4 rounds, To be Honest I thought Stephen Jelley would be doing better than he has, Come on Stephen the Fan club is Rooting for Ya!!! (all 2 of us Honest) :D :D ;)

[kezbabybabe]

Andrew Jordan for certain, since he took the race to the pros! He kept up with them brilliantly, it shows that the intergra R has got what it takes.

[Jamesy]

Kane has impressed me numerous times this year already. Shown great flashes of speed and a good meeting for him at Donington. Andy Jordan a close 2nd though.

[mattlovestbs]

so far - the most impressive rookies have been Andy Jordan and Steven Kane, with Harry a close 3rd.

Jelley hasnt impressed me at all

[Eunos]

so far - the most impressive rookies have been Andy Jordan and Steven Kane, with Harry a close 3rd.

Jelley hasnt impressed me at all


I have to agree about Stephen Jelley, Im sorry but Team RAC could have done alot Better, I have tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and say "Well he just needs time to Adapt" but he just doesnt seem to be showing any Improvement, To be in Arguably 1 of the Top 4 Teams and only Have a Point from 12 Races is Unacceptable, I'll be very suprised if he gets a 2nd Season.


and i also agree that Andrew and Kane have been the most Impressive rookies thus Far.

[tankman40]

Hi all

after what i've so far this season Andrew Jordan gets my vote 100% he proved he can mix it with the big boys on sunday race 3,would have liked him to have got to the flag thow:cool: :cool:

[GioFan]

how is Jelley top of this poll? he hasnt impressed me at all, and especially his antics on Sunday, where he took Andrew Jordan off in the first complex in race 2 then took out Stockton at the final chicane in race 3.

[sinclat]

I think I'd have to say Young One/Son/Young Git whatever his window says this event! :cool: I wasn't sure at first, though his times were impressive from the get go, but now I think he's really going to shine for the rest of the season.

:)

[btccbryn]

same here giofan hi by the way but your right thats what i thought when i opend this thread somethings not right jelley cant be top hes had a terrible start to the season and compared to andy jordan who come on has been flying.

[kezbabybabe]

same here giofan hi by the way but your right thats what i thought when i opend this thread somethings not right jelley cant be top hes had a terrible start to the season and compared to andy jordan who come on has been flying.
All I've seen of Jelley is him in the gravel. :(

[bringbacktheolddays]

how is Jelley top of this poll? he hasnt impressed me at all, and especially his antics on Sunday.
Cause this was done before the season started. :p

[BTCCROCKS]

Andrew Jordan, and Harry Vaulkhard have impressed me the most this year

[btccbryn]

maybe its that truck raceing kez bit diffrent with them they dont get stuck in the gravel just plough straight through it lol maybe hes testing himself ist not working is it mate.

[teenymac]

Andy Jordan has really impressed me. I think he is going to very well this year and in the future.

[simon1220]

after his thruxton performance definetly Jordan Junior

[timmyrose]

kane and the young man. i'm impressed with the way Mickey Doyle has brought the Civic home and nearly up to speed. not impressed with jelley after some people on here had built him up pre-season.