The death of Vic Elford in Florida on 13 March at the age of 86 has robbed Great Britain of one of its finest and most versatile endurance sports car drivers of the 1960s, writes Ken Davies. Victor Henry Elford was one of the most versatile and intuitive drivers of his era, driving in 13 World Championship F1 Grands Prix 1968-1971 and scoring a total of 8 championship points, but this was merely … [Read more...]
Pembrey thriller for Rallycross fans
Julian Godfrey (Heathfield) and Derek Tohill (Dublin) claimed a win apiece in the third and fourth rounds of the Toyo Tires Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship at Pembrey Circuit last weekend to hold a joint points lead at the mid-season point of the of the eight-race series. Racing his multiple title-winning Ford Fiesta Supercar, Godfrey topped the Intermediate Classification in both … [Read more...]
Pembrey wins major rallycross rounds
Most of the British Rallycross championship this season will be contested at the acclaimed Pembrey circuit. The venue between Llanelli and Kidwelly underwent a major privately funded investment three seasons ago and competitors have praised the Pembrey team, led by Phil Davies, for the course and the challenge it presents. The calendar for the Toyo Tires Motorsport UK British … [Read more...]
Pembrey Circuit gears up for bumper events
A bumper package of events will take to Pembrey Circuit this season. Coming off the back of a hugely successful 2018 campaign for the South Wales-based venue which saw a glittering array of events take place and spectators line the bankings each weekend, the British Automobile Racing Club is track is gearing up for more of the same. The new season will kick off in early April with the Drift … [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 of the season. Three-time MSA British … [Read more...]
Llewellin posts marker for 2018
Haverfordwest driver Tom Llewellin, son of British rally champion David, has won his first senior rallycross race in the Swift Sport championship. He beat the current top drivers in the final round of the series at Croft at the weekend, to set himself up for the 2018 season. … [Read more...]