Rolex 24 rookie Seb Morris of Wrexham left an indelible impression on the prestigious twice-round-the-clock encounter at Daytona International Raceway in Florida last weekend. He put in a truly memorable performance behind the wheel of the No.31 Cadillac DPi-VR prototype when wet weather swept over the track. Competing as part of the crack Action … [Read more...]
Motorsport
Sporting lines 2 February
BP and Castrol will support the Renault F1 team this season. BP has been involved in a wide range of motorsports in the past and was last officially sponsoring the F1 Leyton House team in 1991. … [Read more...]
After Pembrey, BARC plan Thruxton investment
Thruxton Circuit will celebrate its half-century next year with the construction of a state-of-the-art hospitality facility. It is the next stage in a widespread renewal process aimed at attracting more major series and manufacturers to the popular Hampshire venue. Thruxton hosted its first official race meeting in 1968, and its high-octane action … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales two weeks’ deadline
Circuit of Wales has been given two weeks to declare its major backers and show a revised business plan to Welsh Government. Economy Secretary Ken Skates yesterday told Welsh Assembly Members that the Heads of the Valleys Development Company should speed up the scheme overlooking Ebbw Vale. He said there was concern at the long delays in reaching … [Read more...]
Elfyn stuns with WRC 2017 debut
Welshman Elfyn Evans stormed to a thrilling sixth place in the opening round of this year’s WRC above Monte Carlo at the weekend. He set fastest time on three stages with navigator Dan Barritt in their MSport Ford Fiesta using his trusted DMack tyres which he used so effectively last season. It was an incredible opening to the year and showed he can … [Read more...]
2017 WRC begins today
The build-up and fever pitch expectation is almost over as this week’s Rallye Monte-Carlo 19 - 22 January heralds the start of one of the most keenly-anticipated FIA World Rally Championship seasons in memory. Dynamic new-look World Rally Cars will echo through the mountains of the French Alps as four of the world’s biggest automotive manufacturers begin … [Read more...]
Welsh clubmen’s rally voted best in British calendar
The Nicky Grist Stages has won the prestigious Bill Turner Trophy for the Best Event in the 2016 Ravenol BTRDA Rally Series. It’s the fourth time that the Quinton Motor Club-organised rally has won the award, having lifted the trophy in 2005, 2010 and 2012. It has also been nominated as one of the top three best organised BTRDA Rally Series events for … [Read more...]
Rallylines 19 January
Specialist providers Dayinsure will continue to back Wales Rally GB for this year and next. The British round of the FIA World Rally Championship will be based in North Wales 26-29 October. The British Rally Championship 2017 has secured backing from Prestone. It supplies high performance coolant and anti-freeze as well as screenwash. … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 January
Fuel prices are expected to rise over the coming months. Oil production cuts are beginning to be felt in the market but China is buying more and wholesale prices have been rising since New Year. Donington Park has been leased by MotorSport Vision, headed by Jonathan Palmer. He already controls Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Cadwell Park and … [Read more...]
Pirelli roll-on with Welsh stage championship
Pirelli will continue as title sponsors of the MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship in 2017, writes Peter Hughes. Welcoming the news, Championship co-ordinator Dave Evison said, “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Pirelli. “We view it as a tribute to everyone involved with the championship, including event organisers and competitors, … [Read more...]
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