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The 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has blasted off in traditional style high up in the Alps with the 83rd running of the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally. The 13-round calendar then sees the intrepid competitors travel from the snow packed roads of Sweden to the dusty tracks of Argentina, Australia and Mexico before the WRC […]
To help competitors rev up for this summer’s special Silver Jubilee edition of the Silverstone Classic (24-26 July), the organisers are offering all those taking part with a chance to test their cars in advance for free. All racers registered for what’s going to be another record-breaking festival are being given the opportunity to fine-tune […]
The FIA and World RX Championship promoter IMG Motorsports have jointly agreed on a draft calendar for next year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy. The provisional calendar will consist of 12 events including a new round in Barcelona, which will be staged at the F1 circuit from 18-20 September. Some of the […]
They say that actions speak louder than words. In that case, this McLaren P1 GTR design study is positively shouting across the room! The ‘standard’ P1 is a roadgoing car like no other. This GTR (track only variant) is a design study created by the McLaren Special Operations to be totally optimised for the track. […]
Sky News is reporting that a man has been arrested following taking his car on an unplanned trip to Brands Hatch Racing Circuit – whilst a race was happening! The male driver took to the track whilst the Fun Cup Championship was in progress, taking his white Volkswagen Golf on to the hallowed ex-Formula 1 […]
Still searching for the perfect Father’s Day present for your dad this year but not found anything yet with the ‘wow’ factor he deserves? Then a high-speed Supercar Thrill at Croft could be just the answer – and if you get in quick, you’ll even receive a cheeky discount, too (don’t worry, we won’t tell […]
Two of the most popular and successful drivers of the iconic Super Touring era are set to roll back the years at Thruxton’s second Easter Revival meeting this weekend (19-20 April), as John Cleland and Patrick Watts prepare to renew battle in the inaugural rounds of the new Super Touring Car Championship. Organised by the […]
Not all racers are fast off the track – yet Sir Chris Hoy is a legend on two (unmotorised) wheels! He’s now looking to turn his hand at motor racing. Hoy will compete in the 2014 British GT Championship in a Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3. The car has been a feature on grids around the […]
Castle Combe Circuit is again inviting motoring clubs and enthusiasts to celebrate the best of classic and retro motoring at its annual Classic & Retro Action Day on Saturday 28th June. The 1.85 mile long circuit, situated in Chippenham, Wiltshire, will host various ‘themed’ track sessions to suit different eras and speeds – fast versus […]
The 2014 BTCC grid will feature a massive 31 car grid when the season opens at Donnington Park. All cars will be running the latest NGTC (Next Generation Touring Car) specifications for the very first time. Not only does this year’s grid boast incredible strength in numbers, but the NGTC rules have also significantly aided […]