The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to convince buyers into showrooms or on-line … [Read more...]
Nicky Grist Stages wins ‘Rally of the Year’ award
The Builth Wells-based Nicky Grist Stages has won the prestigious BTRDA Rally Series ‘Rally of the Year Award 2019’. It was presented to the event organisers, Quinton Motor Club, at the British Trial & Rally Driver Association’s annual gala awards ceremony. Voted for by competitors, the Nicky Grist Stages was praised for the smooth running of the event and the quality of the stages, which … [Read more...]
Welshman is latest Bentley Boy team member
Welsh motor racing star Seb Morris today realised his dream of becoming a fully-fledged ‘Bentley Boy’ after the renowned British manufacturer confirmed the 24-year-old in its official factory line-up for the full 2020 season. Marking by far the biggest moment in his professional sports career to date, Morris will race with Bentley’s full ‘works’ team in the worldwide … [Read more...]
First FIA Smart Driving Challenge awarded
Anders Lindström from Sweden won the inaugural FIA Smart Driving Challenge, a worldwide challenge that rewards smart, safe and eco-friendly skills at the wheel. The first season of the FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC) started earlier this year and was organised around 14 heats, each a week-long. During the heats, the regular motorists, who joined the challenge through their Motoring Club … [Read more...]
Citroen WRC factory team closes down
Eight-times WRC title takers Citroen Racing is pulling out of the series with immediate effect. Citroën Racing had a two year-commitment with its two C3 WRC and the crews Sebastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia and Lappi/Ferm 2019 - 2020. However, Citroën has taken the decision to pull out from its WRC programme without a first-class driver available to fight for a world title following … [Read more...]
The unforgettable Silverstone Experience
How did a windswept WWI airfield become one of the world’s most iconic international Grand Prix circuits and the ‘Home of British Motor Racing? asks racer turned writer Ken Davies. Now you can discover this remarkable metamorphosis by visiting the newly opened £20M Silverstone Experience, charting progress from medieval farmland to international stardom, via an 18th century aristocratic estate … [Read more...]
Pirelli series rolls towards thrilling climax
The Winner Garage Skoda Wyedean Rally and Forest of Dean Motor Club event provides a fitting climax to what has been a highly competitive season in the Pirelli Motorsport UK Welsh Forest Rally Championship, writes Peter Hughes. A few of the crews still in contention, however, have yet to enter the event. Both front running crews in the fight for the overall title, Russ Thompson/Andy Murphy and … [Read more...]
Mardenborough heads Gamer team
Gamer to racer Jann Mardenborough from Cardiff will bring his unique expertise to the World’s Fastest Gamer judging panel during the finals. Mardenborough previously won Nissan’s GT Academy competition, transitioning from Gran Turismo gamer to full-time racing driver in 2011. In his very first year of real-world competition, Mardenborough won the British GT round at Brands Hatch. He … [Read more...]
Jeff Churchill – perennial privateer underdog
One of the most talented amateur rally drivers in Wales, Jeff Churchill, has died aged 76, writes Ken Davies. Often described as the Welsh Roger Clark in the 1960s and 70s, Jeff was a prolific competition driver from the moment he competed in his first event, showing a prodigious and versatile talent behind the wheel, but although he tried road rallies, he was far happier on gravel. Born in … [Read more...]
Tänak tanks to WRGB win in poor conditions
Estonian Ott Tänak gave Toyota its first Wales Rally GB win since 1996 by storming to victory at the gruelling event 3-6 October, delivering his Yaris WRC a scintillating 10 second win over Belgian rival Thierry Neuville. Tänak charged into the lead on the ninth of the event’s 22 stages and would never be headed whilst fastest time on the final Wolf Brenig Power Stage landed him an … [Read more...]
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