Toyota GAZOO Racing WRC star Jari-Matti Latvala and Lord Elis-Thomas, the Welsh Government Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, proudly pulled the covers off a Toyota GT86 sportscar bearing the prize-winning livery penned by local specialist school pupil Kirsty Campbell at Deeside Rally Village today, ahead of this weekend’s all-action Wales Rally … [Read more...]
Motorsport
Blockbuster blast-off begins
Billed as a blockbuster, this week’s Wales Rally GB 4-7 October really has it all, writes Gary Jones. Tonight there’s a dramatic opener under floodlights, challenging new tests in legendary Welsh forests and a stunning finale with cars racing through the closed streets of Llandudno – the first free-to-attend WRC stage in the UK for more than 20 … [Read more...]
Osian Pryce is talking shop for Ralïo’s 450th milestone
Rising rally star Osian Pryce will swop steering wheel for microphone when he joins the Ralïo TV broadcast team for S4C’s biggest ever coverage of Wales Rally GB 4-7 October. The 450th Ralio programme will see three stages broadcast live, a preview and nightly highlights package, and seven hours of rally coverage. Ralïo will broadcast eight … [Read more...]
Pembrey hosts rallycross thriller
Five-times Champion Julian Godfrey (Heathfield) claimed victory in round eight of the Toyo Tires MSA British Rallycross Championship at Pembrey Circuit on Sunday driving a Spencer Sport Mitsubishi Mirage Supercar. Godfrey started second on the grid for the final and took the lead at the start to head the field from lights-to-flag and claim his third win … [Read more...]
Pendine speed weekend of mixed fortunes
Straightliners European and World sand & land speed event on Pendine last weekend saw some unique classic and some of the most powerful street legal motorbikes in the UK in action. Highlights of the two-day sprint event which was affected by wind and rain were: Kevin Nicks, returned with the Fastest Shed aiming to break his world record of … [Read more...]
Swansea classic two wheelers are back
The Swansea Classic Motorcycle Show that established a great reputation over many years at Swansea Museum will return this year, but in a different venue. This year it will be held indoors at the new Bus Museum and Transport Heritage Collection in Viking Way, Winch Wen, Swansea SA1 7DA on 7 October. This results from the kind co-operation of the … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales plan on track again
A new attempt to create the Circuit of Wales is underway, writes Robin Roberts. The controversial £433M scheme on mountainside overlooking Ebbw Vale was rejected for Welsh Government assistance in June 2017. The original proposers of the 2013 venture failed to secure the confidence of the Welsh Government which had put £9M into studies to turn over … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 September
Straightliners European and World sand / land speed event in South Wales will see many unique classic and some of the most powerful street legal motorbikes in the UK in action this weekend. Also Zef Eisenberg, Ultra speed rider and founder of sports nutrition brand Maximuscle will be aiming to beat his world sand record of 201.5mph achieved in May on his … [Read more...]
British RX returns to Pembrey
Albatec Racing driver Mark Higgins leads Toyo Tires MSA British Rallycross Championship standings into round eight at Pembrey Circuit on Sunday. The popular Welsh venue will host the penultimate round of three-way title fight for 2018 British RX crown with former Champions Ollie O’Donovan and Julian Godfrey in the fight with Higgins. Pembrey’s new-look … [Read more...]
Osian Pryce was right on line in Belgium
Osian Pryce dominated the Historic section of the Escort Rally Special, finishing 55.61 seconds ahead of his nearest rival in his RallyXtreme-prepared Escort Mk2 RS1800. Many of the local Belgian drivers praised Osian on his incredible performance, saying that such a magnificent result by a visiting driver is virtually unheard of. The one-off event had … [Read more...]
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