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Airwaves BMW

Above: Airwaves BMW's BMW 320si.

2009 Drivers
Rob Collard
Jonathan Adam

Team Information
Formed: 2004
Models raced: BMW 320si (2008-)
SEAT Toledo (2007)
Honda Integra (2006)
Based: Kent
Team principle: Dave Bartrum
BTCC Races: 87
BTCC Wins: 0
BTCC Titles: 0

Team News
Airwaves BMW Aim High at Knockhill
Collard leaves hospital after crash
Disappointing day for Airwaves BMW

For 2009...
Motorbase, known as Airwaves BMW for 2009, start the season with the same cars they used the previous year for the first time since their entry into the BTCC. The benefits could prove to be huge as the team anticipates its strongest season to date.

Sticking with the BMW 320si's that made the team the highest scoring in the second half of 2008 means that the team begin the season with plenty of set-up data. Motorbase said that in 2008 at each circuit they went to they had to continually work out how to set the car up, so having this data at the start of 2009 will be a real bonus.

Reigning two-time SEAT Cupra champion Jonathan Adam has finally made the graduation to touring cars with Airwaves, and he partners BTCC veteran Rob Collard. One of last season's top rookies, Steven Kane, has therefore left the team and been unable to find a seat elsewhere.

During the winter the team has tested several experienced drivers in its 320, including former BTCC champions Tim Harvey and James Thompson. Both will undoubtedly have brought a wealth of set-up knowledge to the team as it looks to take its first win in 2009.

Motorbase will also be competing in the highly competitive BTCC-supporting Porsche Carrera Cup in 2009, as it tackles one of its most ambitious years to-date in its relatively short history. The team first graduated to the BTCC in 2006 when it ran David Pinkney for the season. A brief outing with a SEAT Toledo at the end of the year was preparation for 2007, which was a mixed second season punctuated by bad luck and driver changes. 2008 brought much needed stability and pace with a pair of BMW's and in 2009 the team will finally hope to prove itself as a front running force by winning its first race.

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2009

 Competing as Airwaves BMW
Competing as an independent team with drivers Rob Collard and Jonathan Adam.

2008

 Competing as Motorbase Performance
Steven Kane (11th, 86pt), Rob Collard (12th, 84pt)
6th in Teams Championship (173pt)
0 wins, 4 second, 1 third place finishes

2007

 Competing as Motorbase Performance
Matt Allison (12th, 29pt), Gareth Howell (14th, 16pt), Tom Ferrier (22nd, 2pt), Paul O'Neill (28th, 0pt)
8th in Teams Championship (47pt)
0 wins, 0 second, 0 third place finishes

2006

 Competing as Motorbase Performance
David Pinkney (13th, 56pt), Tom Ferrier (19th, 7pt)
6th in Teams Championship (74pt)
0 wins, 0 second, 1 third place finishes

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2009 Calendar




DateVenue
5 AprilBrands Hatch
26 AprilThruxton
17 MayDonington Park
31 MayOulton Park
14 JuneCroft
2 AugustSnetterton
16 AugustKnockhill
30 AugustSilverstone
20 SeptRockingham
4 OctoberBrands Hatch

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2009 Standings



Pos.   DriverPts
1.Colin Turkington249
2.F Giovanardi236
3.Jason Plato221
4.Mat Jackson165
5.Matt Neal153
6.Stephen Jelley132
6.Robert Collard132
8.J Thompson114
9.Andrew Jordan106
10.Jonathan Adam103
11.Adam Jones62
12.Paul O'Neill54
13.Gordon Shedden30
14.Tom Chilton25
15.James Nash24
16.Harry Vaulkhard22
17.Dan Eaves10
18.David Pinkney8
19.Johnny Herbert8
20.Martyn Bell2
20.Alan Morrison2
20.Martin Johnson2
20.T Onslow-Cole2
24.Nick Leason0
24.Liam McMillan0
24.Jason Hughes0
24.John George0

Teams Championship



Pos. TeamPts
1.VX Racing429
2.Team RAC371
3.Racing Silverline322
4.Airwaves BMW226
5.Team Dynamics147
6.Cartridge World93
7.RML66
8.Sunshine.co.uk63
9.Team Aon33
10.Tempus Sport19
11.bamboo engineering5
12.Boulevard4
13.Club SEAT3
13.TH Motorsport1

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