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The Motor Sports Association, governing body of UK motor sport, is giving visitors to the 2013 Autosport International (NEC, Birmingham 10-13 January) a chance to participate in a live motor sport event via its award-winning Go Motorsport campaign. Visitors to the show will be able to experience a free passenger ride in a selection of […]
Gordon Shedden left the world-famous Kent venue of Brands Hatch as the newly crowned 2012 BTCC Champion. Shedden, from Fife, becomes the first Scottish driver to lift the most coveted prize in UK motor sport since his own hero, John Cleland, in 1995. Andrew Jordan collected the Independent Drivers’ Trophy, Honda/Dynamics the Manufacturers/Constructors Championship and […]
One of the questions I often consider is how much power is ‘enough’ for the average car. I’m absolutely convinced that a very poor 0-60 time is detrimental not only for the car but also for the driver. A very low powered engine will be pushed, unless driven by the most sedate Sunday driver. A […]
Motoring Classics, British Motor Heritage’s popular classic car magazine that’s given away free every quarter with Octane, Classic & Sports Car, Motor Sport etc, is now also available from the App store, and therefore accessible via PC browser, iPad and iPhone as well. The App of the current and future editions can be downloaded from […]
The two leading bodies in UK motor sport are encouraging all involved to maximise the full potential of National Motorsport Week. Established by the Motor Sports Association (MSA) and Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), this year’s National Motorsport Week runs from 30 June to 8 July – a high profile period for the sport featuring both […]
The BBC’s Top Gear ‘terrible trio’ of Clarkson, Hammond and May never ceases to surprise, and Sunday’s (March 11) episode of the popular TV programme featured them trying their hand at rallycross for the first time – the results of which were surprisingly impressive! The aim was to prove that motor racing can be achieved […]
Following a winning end to a dramatically successful debut season for the Ford Fiesta in global rallying competition, Ford is running works Fiesta models in the 2012 British Rally Championship. The move adds another step in Ford’s ‘ladder of opportunity’, which allows aspiring rally drivers to develop from motorsport’s grass roots to the top using […]
The official launch of Mission Motorsport, an exciting new venture designed to provide amazing and unusual rehabilitation opportunities to service personnel affected by military operations will take place at Thruxton Circuit at 11am on Thursday 1st March 2012. Formed by a dedicated group of serving soldiers, officers and Motorsport professionals; Mission Motorsport’s mission is to […]
If you like motorsport, you really, really want to watch this video. Just what goes into an endurance race at probably the most demanding race course in the world? Take a look at the video courtesy of Drive, a new channel on Youtube. For the record, I have a massive respect for all racing car […]
The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship has revealed its extended points scoring system for 2012. From next season, the top 15 finishers in each race will score outright championship points. The 15 highest-placed independent runners will also score in the Independents Trophy. Previously, only the top ten in both championships were awarded points. The […]