Five areas in Wales have some of the safest roads in Britain. Analysis of road accidents recorded by the Department for Transport showed over half of accidents happen between 21 and 30mph and with T-junctions the blackspots. The data shows that Kent has the most dangerous roads in the UK says Uswitch, which has looked at the figures. Government recorded … [Read more...]
#YourRoR with pride this November
Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Charity, has launched #YourRoR, an initiative to engage and inspire beneficiaries and supporters over Remembrance weekend 6 – 8 November. It replaces the annual Race of Remembrance (RoR) 12-hour endurance race cancelled owing to Covid-19 restrictions, losing the charity £50,000 for beneficiaries. #YourRoR offers a new raft … [Read more...]
Wales provides good ev changing network
Wales has some of the best charge points for electric vehicles in the UK, say comparethemarket. The Wales-based insurer looked at places and hotspots for ev charging across the Uk and came up with some surprises. Outside of London, Christchurch in Dorset is the area with the highest concentration of charging points, with 112 overall, and West Somerset … [Read more...]
Welsh confidence in Swedish brand
A million-pound refurbishment for a Welsh car retailer is complete. The new showroom, on Holyhead Road, Anglesey, houses local Volvo retailer, Tyn Lon Garage, with an investment of £1m to improve facilities for customers. The retailer’s new site features Volvo’s signature large lounge area, complete with Scandi-style furniture and Swedish cakes and … [Read more...]
‘Grand Prix’ star tested at Anglesey Circuit
A famous movie star rolled onto Anglesey Circuit last weekend. The racing car driven by James Garner in the classic 1966 movie “Grand Prix” was at Anglesey Circuit as new owner Syd Fraser from Aberdeen drove it for the first time after buying the car a month ago. The car is a 1961 Lotus 20/22 Formula Junior which was used during filming at Grand … [Read more...]
Thundersport GB Moto Super Prix of Wales
The bank holiday weekend of 24 – 26 August sees Anglesey Circuit hosting the annual visit of Thundersport GB and the Moto Super Prix of Wales. Thundersport GB, commonly hailed as 'The Home Of Sportsman Racing', offers an absolute plethora of magical diversity when it comes to motorcycle racing, with 32 races over Sunday and Monday. From the now famous BTS … [Read more...]
NG Road Racing heading to Anglesey
NG Road racing make their annual trek to Anglesey Circuit next weekend for Round 6 of their 2019 championship races, having previously visited Brands Hatch, Snetterton, Donington Park, Cadwell Park and Pembrey this season. By this stage, the championships are taking shape nicely, and anyone with an eye on one of those coveted titles must be on top form as a … [Read more...]
N Wales garage helps drive local sportsman
A North Wales car dealer is supporting a local young golfing star. Tyn Lon Garage, Anglesey, has partnered with North Wales-based golfer Josh Charnock to support his golfing and business endeavours with the loan of a Volvo XC40, presented to him by Clare Curtin, Sales Consultant. Originally from Birmingham, Josh moved to the Holywell area when an … [Read more...]
Two & three-wheeled fun this weekend
This weekend marks the half-way point in the British sidecar series and Peter Founds & Jevan Walmsley (LCR Suzuki), have a commanding 65 point lead after winning six out of the seven races. They dropped points only in race one at Donington Park, finishing as runners-up to Lee Crawford & Scott Hardie (LCR Suzuki), who occupy second place in … [Read more...]
No Limits racing returns
No Limits Racing return to Anglesey circuit this Saturday for their second race meeting at the venue this season. The club has revealed that all places have sold out for the 10-hour spectacular which will be the longest motorcycle endurance race in the UK motorsport calendar this year. The 10 hour race was dreamed up following the success of last … [Read more...]
