Difference between revisions of "BackMarker Brigade"
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|Logo = [[File:BackMarker_Brigade_logo_2015.jpg|250px|BMB logo]] | |Logo = [[File:BackMarker_Brigade_logo_2015.jpg|250px|BMB logo]] | ||
|Long_name = Backmarker Brigade | |Long_name = Backmarker Brigade | ||
| − | |Base = {{flagicon|ENG}} Harlow,Essex | + | |Base = {{flagicon|ENG}} Harlow, Essex |
|Principal = [[Simon Smith]] | |Principal = [[Simon Smith]] | ||
| − | |Drivers = {{small|91.}} {{ENG}} [[Simon Smith]]<br>{{small|92.}} {{BEL}} [[Andreas Wauters]] | + | |Drivers = {{small|91.}} {{ENG}} [[Simon Smith]]<br>{{small|92.}} {{BEL}} [[Andreas Wauters]] <br>{{small|92.}} {{NED}} [[Rolf Baas]] |
|Test_drivers = | |Test_drivers = | ||
|Chassis = FC-015 | |Chassis = FC-015 | ||
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|Tyres = GPVWC | |Tyres = GPVWC | ||
|Debut = <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[2013 Challenge Malaysian Grand Prix|2013 Malaysian Grand Prix]]</span> | |Debut = <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[2013 Challenge Malaysian Grand Prix|2013 Malaysian Grand Prix]]</span> | ||
| − | |Final = <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[2015 Challenge | + | |Final = <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[2015 Challenge Brazilian Grand Prix|2015 Brazilian Grand Prix]]</span> |
|Races = 74 | |Races = 74 | ||
|Cons_champ = 0 | |Cons_champ = 0 | ||
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|Last_position = N/A | |Last_position = N/A | ||
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| − | '''Backmarker Brigade''' | + | '''Backmarker Brigade''' was an English sim-racing team based in Harlow, Essex in England. The team was managed by [[Simon Smith]]. <br> The team entered the GPVWC on the eve of the [[2013 Challenge Malaysian Grand Prix|2013 Malaysian Grand Prix]]. Simon managed to convince the GPVWC admins he could run a decent team, and BMB's Formula Challenge squad was born. |
== The new kids on the block : 2013 FC season== | == The new kids on the block : 2013 FC season== | ||
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The [[2013 Formula Challenge season]] season was a decent debut season. They finished the season in 21th position in the Teams' Championship, despite [[Oscar Hardwick]] scoring a hat-trick (pole, fastest lap and win) in the Austrian rounds of 2013. | The [[2013 Formula Challenge season]] season was a decent debut season. They finished the season in 21th position in the Teams' Championship, despite [[Oscar Hardwick]] scoring a hat-trick (pole, fastest lap and win) in the Austrian rounds of 2013. | ||
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== The struggle, and the podium : 2014 FC season== | == The struggle, and the podium : 2014 FC season== | ||
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The [[2014 Formula Challenge season]] was much different to the 2013 season. The team struggled to get into the points-scoring positions, which was a big worry for Simon. But the 2014 season got a nice turnaround for the team, because [[Lewis McGlade]] scored the team's second podium position at the [[Challenge Abu Dhabi_Grand Prix|Abu Dhabi round of the championship]] - as McGlade scored a great 2nd place. | The [[2014 Formula Challenge season]] was much different to the 2013 season. The team struggled to get into the points-scoring positions, which was a big worry for Simon. But the 2014 season got a nice turnaround for the team, because [[Lewis McGlade]] scored the team's second podium position at the [[Challenge Abu Dhabi_Grand Prix|Abu Dhabi round of the championship]] - as McGlade scored a great 2nd place. | ||
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==Numbers== | ==Numbers== | ||
| − | Backmarker Brigade | + | Backmarker Brigade used the numbers '''91''' and '''92''' in the GPVWC Career Ladder. |
| − | [[File:Backmarker1_2015.jpg|thumb|left| | + | [[File:Backmarker1_2015.jpg|thumb|left|BMB's 2015 livery]] |
| − | [[File:BackMarker_Brigadeside2.png|thumb|left|300px| | + | [[File:BackMarker_Brigadeside2.png|thumb|left|300px|Sideview of the 2015 car]] |
Latest revision as of 10:45, 11 December 2016
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| Full name | Backmarker Brigade |
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| Base |  Harlow, Essex
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| Team principal/s | Simon Smith |
| Race drivers | 91. Simon Smith 92.  Andreas Wauters 92.  Rolf Baas
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| Test drivers | |
| Chassis | FC-015 |
| Engine | Valiant |
| Tyres | GPVWC |
| GPVWC Formula Challenge Career | |
| Début | 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix |
| Latest race | 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| Races competed | 74 |
| Constructors' Championships | 0 |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
| Race victories | 1 |
| Podiums | 2 |
| Pole positions | 1 |
| Fastest laps | 1 |
| 2015 position | N/A |
Backmarker Brigade was an English sim-racing team based in Harlow, Essex in England. The team was managed by Simon Smith.
The team entered the GPVWC on the eve of the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix. Simon managed to convince the GPVWC admins he could run a decent team, and BMB's Formula Challenge squad was born.
Contents
The new kids on the block : 2013 FC season
The 2013 Formula Challenge season season was a decent debut season. They finished the season in 21th position in the Teams' Championship, despite Oscar Hardwick scoring a hat-trick (pole, fastest lap and win) in the Austrian rounds of 2013.
The drivers who competed for Backmarker Brigade in the 2013 Formula Challenge season were:
Simon Smith
Shaun Stroud
Oscar Hardwick
Lewis McGlade
James Kirk
The struggle, and the podium : 2014 FC season
The 2014 Formula Challenge season was much different to the 2013 season. The team struggled to get into the points-scoring positions, which was a big worry for Simon. But the 2014 season got a nice turnaround for the team, because Lewis McGlade scored the team's second podium position at the Abu Dhabi round of the championship - as McGlade scored a great 2nd place.
The drivers who competed for Backmarker Brigade in the 2014 Formula Challenge season were:
Main drivers
Simon Smith
Marco Vandenbroeck
Lewis McGlade (later in season)
Reserve/Emergency drivers
Joshua Anderson (raced at Germany)
A new Challenge : 2015 FC season
The drivers who competed for Backmarker Brigade in the 2015 Formula Challenge season were:
Main drivers
Simon Smith
Andreas Wauters
Numbers
Backmarker Brigade used the numbers 91 and 92 in the GPVWC Career Ladder.
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