Mid Wales racing driver, Ben Power, was the overall winner on both days as the hotly contested National Legends Car Championship visited Brands Hatch. Power, aged 25, from Guilsfield, near Welshpool, won three races out of the six over the weekend, and finished fourth in the other three. Despite a disappointing opening round at Oulton Park in March, Power now lies second in the championship … [Read more...]
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Public road motor sport gets go-ahead
In a huge boost for British motor sports, new primary legislation facilitating closed road-events on mainland Britain has been approved by the government. The Deregulation Bill achieved Royal Assent and contains a framework for running motor sports on closed public roads without needing a costly Act of Parliament to suspend the Road Traffic Act for each event. This news is the culmination of … [Read more...]
Welsh engines power new single seater racing series
Engines from Ford Bridgend plant will power the UK’s newest single-seater formula for future grand prix stars. The all-new MSA Formula single-seat race car, powered by Ford’s 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine, heralds a new chapter this weekend in Ford’s association with junior category racing. The single-seat race car will compete in FIA-accredited Formula 4 championships in Britain, Australia and … [Read more...]
Welsh racer escapes from death crash
Wales based racing driver Jann Mardenborough is recovering after his sports car left the track and landed on spectators, killing one of them, at the Nurburgring on Saturday. One spectator died and several were injured but Jann, from Cardiff, is not thought to be seriously hurt after getting out of the car, being treated trackside and then taken to hospital for a routine examination and then … [Read more...]
Jann is racing two cars at once
Cardiff-based Jann Mardenborough is forging a career in both the single-seater and sports car arenas. He is joining Carlin to make his return to GP3, the F1 feeder series, in addition to competing in Nissan’s LM P1 car in the FIA World Endurance Championship. “I was thinking at the start of the year that it would be amazing to do both LM P1 and GP3 so I’m very happy and surprised that this … [Read more...]
Faster laps anticipated after circuit resurfaces
Castle Combe Circuit’s lap records are predicted to tumble this year, following the resurfacing of the majority of the track. The much awaited new surface was recently laid following the installation of a solar farm in the centre of the circuit. The new tarmacadam starts just after the start line and extends all the way through to the exit of Tower corner. Initial impressions are the new … [Read more...]
Race plan backers mounting
Circuit of Wales in Blaenau Gwent has secured £120m from private Asian backers to the project. Two thirds of the private money needed is committed conditional on the circuit in Ebbw Vale passing outstanding planning hurdles and its hoped the remainder will be provided through UK and Welsh Government investment. … [Read more...]
Marcos founder and racer dies
Larger than life character, Jem Marsh, a regular face at the Castle Combe circuit, has passed away at the age of 84. Jem, who was born in Clifton, Bristol was the founder of Marcos Cars, once based at nearby Westbury. Jem was a well-known character at the circuit, having first raced there in 1964, taking 2 race wins in his Marcos 1000GT. He scored another 2 race wins in his Marcos Volvo in … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales goes to public inquiry
Plans to build a £315m motor racing circuit in the south Wales valleys will go to a public inquiry in March. The eight day hearing in Ebbw Vale will examine the request to take over 250 hectares, 600 acres, of common land. Backers including Blaenau Gwent council have offered around 320 hectares or 800 acres of land to replace it and the inquiry in Ebbw Vale council offices will be concerned … [Read more...]
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