Comprehensive revisions have been made to the next generation Toyota GR Yaris shown in the Tokyo Motor Show. Maximum power from the in-line three-cylinder 1.6-litre turbocharged engine has been increased to 280 DIN hp/206 kW, with a Torque of 390 Nm and there's a new eight-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission option with competition-standard rapid shifting. The interior has … [Read more...]
Racing season flags away this weekend in Wales
The first competitive motorsport of the year at Anglesey Circuit takes place this coming Sunday, 1 March, when The Pendle & District and Garstang & Preston Motor Clubs make their annual visit, writes Andrew Hughes. The event consists of several Association of North Western Car Clubs championships including the Stage Rally Championship, North Wales Stage Rally Challenge, Ladies Rally, … [Read more...]
Take a few historic laps of Silverstone
We’re all familiar with the iconic Silverstone track and the incredible F1 moments created there. What some people don’t know is that Silverstone was initially built on the site of a World War II Royal Air Force bomber station, which opened in 1943. Leasing Options has created an animation where you can see how the track has evolved from three runways into the iconic circuit that it is … [Read more...]
May Day madness at Castle Combe
There isn’t anywhere else you should be than the grassy banks of Castle Combe Circuit on Bank Holiday Monday. It's going to be a fantastic meeting with 10 races, including something for everyone in the line-up. It is the sixth instalment of the Dave Allan memorial race held by Honda Manufacturing UK, based in Swindon. This 45 minute endurance race is open to all and is Honda’s fitting tribute … [Read more...]