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EU ministers and heads of delegation visit the Alcázar and the city center of Seville where the Informal Ministerial Meeting on Competitiveness (Space) will take place tomorrow. Spain on 6th November 2023. Pool PEUE/ Miguel Toña
DAY 2 of the Formula Ford 50th Anniversary Race Weekend and after a Really Fast Action Packed array of Cars in both Mazda and Formula Ford Racing and Qualifying on Saturday it was time for Sunday and to find out who would be Crowned the Formula Ford Champion of 2021.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Qualifying)
First up on the Sunday for Qualifying was The AMOC GT/GT4 Championship and with a Grid of Just 5 Cars for this One its going to be Very Interesting to see out of the 5 Drivers who Can set the Quickest Pace During Qualifying. Lets Find Out who took Pole and the Fastest Lap.
In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was the Duo Pair of Rikki Cann and Samuel Wilson) in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.791 and a Top Speed of 71.53mph. Fantastic Work both Ricky and Rob Really Pushing the Aston Martin Hard and Gunning fort that All Important Victory come the First Race.
In Second Place was (Jamie Sturges) in his VW Golf TCR with a Best Lap Time of 1:03.245 and a Top Speed of 68.75mph. Amazing Work there Jamie Pushing that Golf and Racing it Like a Pro.
In Third Place was the Duo of (Whit and Fenn) in their Lotus Elise Motorsport with a Best Lap Time of 1:04.089 and a Top Speed of 67.85mph. Great Work there Whit and Fenn Fantastic Driving and Great Team Work.
Three Very Quick and Capable Cars in the Hands of Some Very Competitive Drivers will make for a Really Fantastic Race. With all three Cars Having Different Power Outputs it will be Interesting to see what Techniques Each of them will use to their Advantage Come the First Race.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Race 1)
After a Very Quick and Heated Qualifying Session which saw the Duo of Rikki Cann and Samuel Wilson Take Pole Position will Jamie and the Duo of Whit and Fenn be able to Beat them off the Line and Who Will Take Home their First Victory of the Weekend?
In First Place Taking the Victory was (Rikki Cann) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 58.194 and an Average Speed of 73.41mph. Amazing Job there Ricky Really Working Hard Behind the Wheel to Keep that Aston in the Lead Thought the Entire Race with some Beautifully Controlled Driving as well.
In Second Place was (Andy Thompson) in his Seat Toledo with a Best Lap Time of 57.893 and an Average Speed of 73.35mph. Incredible Drive there Andy Really Well Done and Making sure to hold onto that All Important Second Place.
In Third Place was (Paul Whight) in his Lotus Elise Motorsport with a Best Lap Time of 57.284 and an Average Speed of 72.75mph. Superb Drive from Paul Really Looked like he was Enjoying that Drive and Kept Pushing Hard the Whole Way around the Race Track. His Smooth Driving Through Clearways was Amazing to see.
What an Amazing First Race for the AMOC GT Championship with Many Different Cars from Many different Manufacturers Taking Part it always a Joy to see both the Cars and their Drivers Happy Doing what they Love to do. With One Last Race to go will the Likes of Rikki Cann's Teammate Samuel Wilson be able to Hold on and Get One More Victory for the Team? Lets Find Out.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Race 2 FINAL)
In First Place taking the Final Win of the Day for AMOC GT was (Rob Fenn) in his Lotus Elise Motorsport) with a Best Lap Time of 50.083 and an Average Speed of 83.82mph. Congratulations Rob what a Drive and What a Car Fantastic Work.
In Second Place was (Samuel Wilson) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 51.459 and an Average Speed of 80.50mph. Amazing Driving there Samuel Keeping Close to Rob on Many Occasions around the Circuit and a Cracking Overtake on Rob through Clearways.
In Third Place was (Julian Reddyhough) in his Aston Martin Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 59.552 and an Average Speed of 71.18mph. Super Driving From Julian Smooth through the Corners and Making sure to Hang onto that Third Place During the Entirety of the Race.
A Really Fantastic Two Races for the AMOC GT Championship here this Weekend while the Grid might not have been up to Full Capacity We saw the Likes of Rob Fenn Samuel Wilson Rikki Cann and Julian Reddyhough take some Incredible Victories thought the Two Races. Congratulations to All of you and Good Luck to all other Drivers who were Taking Part. Keep Pushing Hard and Victory Will Come to You.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 1)
Next Up was the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship and with Saturdays Qualifying showing a Huge Grid of 35 Cars this was Definitely going to be a Fantastic Race to Witness. Lets get right to it and Find Out who Took Victory and by How Much.
In First Place taking the Victory was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.179 and an Average Speed of 73.82mph. Super Work there Brain Racing Against another 34 Competitors in Identical Cars and Winning takes Incredible Driver Skill and Talent and you Really Showed that During the Race. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Oliver Allwood) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 57.532 and an Average Speed of 73.81mph. Well Done Oliver Fantastic Driving and a Really Great Defence of Second Place thought the entire Race.
In Third Place was (Zak Oates) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.020 and an Average Speed of 73.79mph. Really Nice Work there Zak Amazing Drive and Keeping Very Close to Oliver and Brain at the Front of the Gird thought. Brilliant Driving.
What a Race with Three Incredible Drivers in the likes of Brian Oliver and Zak All Pushing their Cars to the Limit and Achieving Superb Results for Race 1. Good Luck to all other Drivers Lets See if Race 2 of the Day Might Turn things Around.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 2)
After a Thrilling and Nail Biting Race 1 which saw Brian Trott take the Victory with Oliver Allwood in Second and Zak Oates in Third Place will anyone Else be able to Challenge thease Three Very Fast and Talented Drivers? Lets Find Out.
In First Place taking the Overall Victory was (Steve Foden) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.517 and an Average Speed of 63.32mph. Congratulations Steve a Well Deserved Victory and Another Brilliant Trophy to add to the Cabinet at Home. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Oliver Allwood) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.789 and an Average Speed of 63.17mph. Brilliant Work Once Again Oliver taking Second Place and Racing with Everything you could Possibly Get out of that Car. A Future Mazda Champion in the Making no Doubt. Brilliant Drive.
In Third Place was (Luke Pullen) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.835 and an Average Speed of 63.14mph. Well Done Luke Really Fantastic Driving in Very Damp and Bright Conditions.
Another Amazing Race for the Mazda MX5 Championship with the Likes of Steve Foden Oliver Allwood and Luke Pullen all taking Incredible Victories thought Race 2 and Standing on the Podium. Keep Up the Amazing Work you Three and to Everyone Else Keep Working Towards Those Goals of Victory and Success.
With One Final Race Coming Up will Steve Foden be able to Hang on and Take Another Victory for 1st Place or will the Likes of Luke and Oliver try to Steal it away from Him? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 3 FINAL)
In First Place taking the Last Victory of the Day for the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship was (Michael Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.656 and an Average Speed of 72.84mph. Congratulations Michael A Very Strong Drive with a Lot of Ambition Behind the Wheel. What a Fantastic Way to End off the Weekend.
In Second Place was (Jack Brewer in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 57.970 and an Average Speed of 72.82mph. Great Drive Jack Pushing Hard and Making Sure to Keep Up with Michael at the Front of the Grid. A Very Committed and Determined Drive.
In Third Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.293 and an Average Speed of 72.75mph. Well Done Brian Great Driving and it looked like you were Having a lot of Fun out there and always Remember that its the Love and the Passion that Counts not Just The Race Victory.
What a Weekend it has been for the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship. We Have Witnessed Many Talented Drivers from the Likes of Brain Trott and Jack Brewer to Steve Foden and Oliver Allwood as well as Zak Oates. All thease Incredible People Come Here every Year to Share their Passions for what they Love not Just with the Teams and Crew but also the Spectators. Here's to Hoping that a New Generation can be Inspired to follow in their Footsteps and Keep the Legacy of this Great Racing Series Going Now and Well into the Future.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 SuperCup Championship (Race 2)
The Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship was next Up and after A Whole Day of Qualifying and Qualifying Second Fastest on Saturday it was time to see what Each of the Drivers could do and How they would use their Style and Race Craft to Gain a Victory. With Another Large Grid of 30 Cars Anything Can Happen and Racing always has its Moments of Unpredictability.
In First Place taking the Victory was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.272 and an Average Speed of 45.71mph. What a Drive from Declan in Very Wet and Near Impossible Visibility Conditions He Kept his Foot Down and Head up to Take an Incredible Victory. Congratulations Declan.
In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:06.697 and an Average Speed of 45.70mph. Brilliant Driving there Richard Keep Pace with Declan Really Well and Navigating in Almost Blind Conditions shows Just How Incredible of a Driver you are.
In Third Place was (John Langridge) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.831 and an Average Speed of 45.68mph. Brilliant Work out there John a True Rain Master of Brands Hatch Keeping the Car on Track and some Truly Incredible Pace from you.
What an Insane Race with Wet and Rainy Weather Conditions Really Mixing the Grid Up and Showing who the Very Talented Drivers are that can Push their Machinery Beyond its Limits in the Wet and Still take Victory. Some Incredible Drivers in the likes of Declan Richard and John Braving it out there to Deliver some Truly Fantastic Wet Weather Performances. Well Done to all the other Drivers as Well thease Conditions are Always Unpredictable and Yet you All put on a Brave Face and Drive like true Gentlemen Thought.
With Race 3 The Final Race Coming up who will be able to take the Last Podium for Mazda SuperCup? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 SuperCup Championship (Race 3 FINAL)
The FINAL Race for Mazda SuperCup and with Some Incredible Racing Witnessed in the Rain in the Previous Race would this Last Race Shake things up further? Lets See.
In First Place Taking the Victory was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.785 and an Average Speed of 61.14mph. Super Work there Jack Taking the Victory and the Fastest Lap. Well Done.
In Second Place was (Patrick Fletcher) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.820 and an Average Speed of 61.05mph. Great Work there Patrick Really Great Effort and a Super Drive for Second Place.
In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.839 and an Average Speed of 61.04mph. Amazing Driving there James Racing Hard and Holding on Tightly to that All Important Third Place Finish.
Another Incredible Set of Races from the Mazda's to Round of a Brilliant Days Racing for All Drivers Competing in the Mazda Classes. Another set of Incredible Victories for the likes of Jack Patrick and James who all showed their Talent Skill and Determination for Victory.
However We are Not Done Yet as the Grand Finale of Races for this Weekends Formula Ford Championship is Coming Up Next and After a Hectic and Very Competitive Day of both Qualifying and Racing on Saturday With Multiple Races to be Decided Who would be Crowed the Formula Ford Festival Champion?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Semi Final Race 1 Result)
Here we are Now at The Semi Finals after a Very Action Packed Last Chance Race and Now with a Gird of 26 Drivers and Cars This Race as Well as Two More Will Decide the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Lets See First Who Took Victory in Race 1 for the Semi Finals.
In First Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.661 and an Average Speed of 56.48mph. Brilliant Work Niall Congratulations on P1 after a Heroic Drive.
In Second Place was (Neil McLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.640 and an Average Speed of 56.41mph. Superb Work there from Neil to take P2 He Really Enjoys this Track and Loves to Race as Quickly as he Can alongside his Fellow Friends and Competitors.
In Third Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.157 and an Average Speed of 56.37mph. Congratulations Jamie a Really Fantastic Drive and Keeping Very Close to Neil During the Whole Race. Here's Hoping for an Epic Duel in the FINALE Between you two.
With the First of Two Semi Final Races Over Niall Murray is the Winner with Neil McLennan in Second Place and Jamie Sharp in Third Place. Currently Jamie Can Still Win the Championship but will both the likes of Neil and Nial try Something in Race 2 of the Semi Finals to Gain Back their Chances of Becoming Champion? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Semi Final Race 2 Result)
In First Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.302 and an Average Speed of 69.96mph. Fantastic Driving Joey Really Well Done and a Super Victory for you Indeed.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.124 and an Average Speed of 69.67mph. Congratulations Oliver P2 and Super Car Control During the Race and a Stunning Formula Ford.
In Third Place was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.154 and an Average Speed of 69.66mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Well Driven with Amazing Car Control and Tight through the Corners at Clearways.
Another Brilliant Final for Formula Ford with the Likes of Joey Oliver and Thomas all Taking Victories. A Huge Congratulations to Everyone Else who was also Competing in both of Thease Finals. Keep Working on the Car and Training as Much as you can To Improve Lap Times and Strike when the Moment is right on Track for Victory.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (GRAND FINAL) (GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS ONLY NOT OVERALL FORMULA FORD 2021 GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS)
This is it the Grand Final of the Formula Ford Festival Race Weekend and With Jamie Sharp Being Potentially One Race away From Taking the Title it has come down to the wire and this Last Race will Determined who The New Formula Ford Grand Final Champion of 2021 is.
In First Place Taking the Grand Final Championship Crown is (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 50.918 and an Average Speed of 66.77mph. Congratulations Jamie a Truly Champion Like Drive to Secure The Title of 2021 Formula Ford Grand Final Champion and Some Brilliant Drives all Season for a Well Deserved Victory in Formula Ford.
In Second Place was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.116 and an Average Speed of 66.76mph. A Truly Competitive Drive there Maxwell Second in The Championship Standings and Something to be Very Proud of Phenomenal Driving.
In Third Place was (Andre Castro) in his Ray GR15 with a Best Lap Time of 51.137 and an Average Speed of 66.73mph. Superb Driving there Andre with P3 in the Standings and a Well Deserved Place in Formula Ford History.
Jamie Sharp is The New 2021 Formula Ford Grand Final Champion After a Heroic Battle Thought the Season He has Emerged Victorious. Congratulations Jamie you Really Deserve This Championship and all the Hard Work you Have done has Really Paid off. Both Maxwell and Andre also Did a Phenomenal Job and together All Three of you will Make History and Inspire Future Generations to come and Have a Go at Formula Ford.
Now Lets take a Look at the Overall GRAND FINAL Championship Standings for Formula Ford 2021
In First Position was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17
In Second Position was (Neil McClennan) in his Spectrum KMR
In Third Position was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR 18
The Overall Formula Ford National Championship Pro 2021 was Won by (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with 433 Points A Really Incredible Achievement Chris and a Strong Drive Thought The Whole Season
In Second Place on 431 Points was (Alex Walker) in his Spectrum 011 Superb Job there Alex Well Deserved
In Third Place on 414 Points was (Max Esterson) in his Ray GR18 Fantastic Work Max Phenomenal Driving Thought The Season
And This Concludes The Weekend at Brands Hatch's Formula Ford 50th Anniversary Weekend. This Weekend will be Remembered for a Long Time Coming and to All The Drivers who Took the Crowns in their Respective Championships. Congratulations. To All other Drivers Keep Working at it your Time Will Come.
See You All Again Next Year for Another Competitive and no Doubt Incredible Season of Formula Ford Racing at Brands Hatch.
2006: The Fullerton Rangers G96 girls under 10 Bronze West team were guests of the Cal State Fullerton womens soccer team for their game with Arizona. The Ranger coach, Scott Alexlander, is an assistant coach with the Titans. Photo by jim.mccormack@mac.com
DAY 2 of the Formula Ford 50th Anniversary Race Weekend and after a Really Fast Action Packed array of Cars in both Mazda and Formula Ford Racing and Qualifying on Saturday it was time for Sunday and to find out who would be Crowned the Formula Ford Champion of 2021.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Qualifying)
First up on the Sunday for Qualifying was The AMOC GT/GT4 Championship and with a Grid of Just 5 Cars for this One its going to be Very Interesting to see out of the 5 Drivers who Can set the Quickest Pace During Qualifying. Lets Find Out who took Pole and the Fastest Lap.
In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was the Duo Pair of Rikki Cann and Samuel Wilson) in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.791 and a Top Speed of 71.53mph. Fantastic Work both Ricky and Rob Really Pushing the Aston Martin Hard and Gunning fort that All Important Victory come the First Race.
In Second Place was (Jamie Sturges) in his VW Golf TCR with a Best Lap Time of 1:03.245 and a Top Speed of 68.75mph. Amazing Work there Jamie Pushing that Golf and Racing it Like a Pro.
In Third Place was the Duo of (Whit and Fenn) in their Lotus Elise Motorsport with a Best Lap Time of 1:04.089 and a Top Speed of 67.85mph. Great Work there Whit and Fenn Fantastic Driving and Great Team Work.
Three Very Quick and Capable Cars in the Hands of Some Very Competitive Drivers will make for a Really Fantastic Race. With all three Cars Having Different Power Outputs it will be Interesting to see what Techniques Each of them will use to their Advantage Come the First Race.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Race 1)
After a Very Quick and Heated Qualifying Session which saw the Duo of Rikki Cann and Samuel Wilson Take Pole Position will Jamie and the Duo of Whit and Fenn be able to Beat them off the Line and Who Will Take Home their First Victory of the Weekend?
In First Place Taking the Victory was (Rikki Cann) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 58.194 and an Average Speed of 73.41mph. Amazing Job there Ricky Really Working Hard Behind the Wheel to Keep that Aston in the Lead Thought the Entire Race with some Beautifully Controlled Driving as well.
In Second Place was (Andy Thompson) in his Seat Toledo with a Best Lap Time of 57.893 and an Average Speed of 73.35mph. Incredible Drive there Andy Really Well Done and Making sure to hold onto that All Important Second Place.
In Third Place was (Paul Whight) in his Lotus Elise Motorsport with a Best Lap Time of 57.284 and an Average Speed of 72.75mph. Superb Drive from Paul Really Looked like he was Enjoying that Drive and Kept Pushing Hard the Whole Way around the Race Track. His Smooth Driving Through Clearways was Amazing to see.
What an Amazing First Race for the AMOC GT Championship with Many Different Cars from Many different Manufacturers Taking Part it always a Joy to see both the Cars and their Drivers Happy Doing what they Love to do. With One Last Race to go will the Likes of Rikki Cann's Teammate Samuel Wilson be able to Hold on and Get One More Victory for the Team? Lets Find Out.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Race 2 FINAL)
In First Place taking the Final Win of the Day for AMOC GT was (Rob Fenn) in his Lotus Elise Motorsport) with a Best Lap Time of 50.083 and an Average Speed of 83.82mph. Congratulations Rob what a Drive and What a Car Fantastic Work.
In Second Place was (Samuel Wilson) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 51.459 and an Average Speed of 80.50mph. Amazing Driving there Samuel Keeping Close to Rob on Many Occasions around the Circuit and a Cracking Overtake on Rob through Clearways.
In Third Place was (Julian Reddyhough) in his Aston Martin Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 59.552 and an Average Speed of 71.18mph. Super Driving From Julian Smooth through the Corners and Making sure to Hang onto that Third Place During the Entirety of the Race.
A Really Fantastic Two Races for the AMOC GT Championship here this Weekend while the Grid might not have been up to Full Capacity We saw the Likes of Rob Fenn Samuel Wilson Rikki Cann and Julian Reddyhough take some Incredible Victories thought the Two Races. Congratulations to All of you and Good Luck to all other Drivers who were Taking Part. Keep Pushing Hard and Victory Will Come to You.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 1)
Next Up was the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship and with Saturdays Qualifying showing a Huge Grid of 35 Cars this was Definitely going to be a Fantastic Race to Witness. Lets get right to it and Find Out who Took Victory and by How Much.
In First Place taking the Victory was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.179 and an Average Speed of 73.82mph. Super Work there Brain Racing Against another 34 Competitors in Identical Cars and Winning takes Incredible Driver Skill and Talent and you Really Showed that During the Race. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Oliver Allwood) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 57.532 and an Average Speed of 73.81mph. Well Done Oliver Fantastic Driving and a Really Great Defence of Second Place thought the entire Race.
In Third Place was (Zak Oates) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.020 and an Average Speed of 73.79mph. Really Nice Work there Zak Amazing Drive and Keeping Very Close to Oliver and Brain at the Front of the Gird thought. Brilliant Driving.
What a Race with Three Incredible Drivers in the likes of Brian Oliver and Zak All Pushing their Cars to the Limit and Achieving Superb Results for Race 1. Good Luck to all other Drivers Lets See if Race 2 of the Day Might Turn things Around.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 2)
After a Thrilling and Nail Biting Race 1 which saw Brian Trott take the Victory with Oliver Allwood in Second and Zak Oates in Third Place will anyone Else be able to Challenge thease Three Very Fast and Talented Drivers? Lets Find Out.
In First Place taking the Overall Victory was (Steve Foden) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.517 and an Average Speed of 63.32mph. Congratulations Steve a Well Deserved Victory and Another Brilliant Trophy to add to the Cabinet at Home. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Oliver Allwood) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.789 and an Average Speed of 63.17mph. Brilliant Work Once Again Oliver taking Second Place and Racing with Everything you could Possibly Get out of that Car. A Future Mazda Champion in the Making no Doubt. Brilliant Drive.
In Third Place was (Luke Pullen) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.835 and an Average Speed of 63.14mph. Well Done Luke Really Fantastic Driving in Very Damp and Bright Conditions.
Another Amazing Race for the Mazda MX5 Championship with the Likes of Steve Foden Oliver Allwood and Luke Pullen all taking Incredible Victories thought Race 2 and Standing on the Podium. Keep Up the Amazing Work you Three and to Everyone Else Keep Working Towards Those Goals of Victory and Success.
With One Final Race Coming Up will Steve Foden be able to Hang on and Take Another Victory for 1st Place or will the Likes of Luke and Oliver try to Steal it away from Him? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 3 FINAL)
In First Place taking the Last Victory of the Day for the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship was (Michael Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.656 and an Average Speed of 72.84mph. Congratulations Michael A Very Strong Drive with a Lot of Ambition Behind the Wheel. What a Fantastic Way to End off the Weekend.
In Second Place was (Jack Brewer in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 57.970 and an Average Speed of 72.82mph. Great Drive Jack Pushing Hard and Making Sure to Keep Up with Michael at the Front of the Grid. A Very Committed and Determined Drive.
In Third Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.293 and an Average Speed of 72.75mph. Well Done Brian Great Driving and it looked like you were Having a lot of Fun out there and always Remember that its the Love and the Passion that Counts not Just The Race Victory.
What a Weekend it has been for the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship. We Have Witnessed Many Talented Drivers from the Likes of Brain Trott and Jack Brewer to Steve Foden and Oliver Allwood as well as Zak Oates. All thease Incredible People Come Here every Year to Share their Passions for what they Love not Just with the Teams and Crew but also the Spectators. Here's to Hoping that a New Generation can be Inspired to follow in their Footsteps and Keep the Legacy of this Great Racing Series Going Now and Well into the Future.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 SuperCup Championship (Race 2)
The Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship was next Up and after A Whole Day of Qualifying and Qualifying Second Fastest on Saturday it was time to see what Each of the Drivers could do and How they would use their Style and Race Craft to Gain a Victory. With Another Large Grid of 30 Cars Anything Can Happen and Racing always has its Moments of Unpredictability.
In First Place taking the Victory was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.272 and an Average Speed of 45.71mph. What a Drive from Declan in Very Wet and Near Impossible Visibility Conditions He Kept his Foot Down and Head up to Take an Incredible Victory. Congratulations Declan.
In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:06.697 and an Average Speed of 45.70mph. Brilliant Driving there Richard Keep Pace with Declan Really Well and Navigating in Almost Blind Conditions shows Just How Incredible of a Driver you are.
In Third Place was (John Langridge) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.831 and an Average Speed of 45.68mph. Brilliant Work out there John a True Rain Master of Brands Hatch Keeping the Car on Track and some Truly Incredible Pace from you.
What an Insane Race with Wet and Rainy Weather Conditions Really Mixing the Grid Up and Showing who the Very Talented Drivers are that can Push their Machinery Beyond its Limits in the Wet and Still take Victory. Some Incredible Drivers in the likes of Declan Richard and John Braving it out there to Deliver some Truly Fantastic Wet Weather Performances. Well Done to all the other Drivers as Well thease Conditions are Always Unpredictable and Yet you All put on a Brave Face and Drive like true Gentlemen Thought.
With Race 3 The Final Race Coming up who will be able to take the Last Podium for Mazda SuperCup? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 SuperCup Championship (Race 3 FINAL)
The FINAL Race for Mazda SuperCup and with Some Incredible Racing Witnessed in the Rain in the Previous Race would this Last Race Shake things up further? Lets See.
In First Place Taking the Victory was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.785 and an Average Speed of 61.14mph. Super Work there Jack Taking the Victory and the Fastest Lap. Well Done.
In Second Place was (Patrick Fletcher) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.820 and an Average Speed of 61.05mph. Great Work there Patrick Really Great Effort and a Super Drive for Second Place.
In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.839 and an Average Speed of 61.04mph. Amazing Driving there James Racing Hard and Holding on Tightly to that All Important Third Place Finish.
Another Incredible Set of Races from the Mazda's to Round of a Brilliant Days Racing for All Drivers Competing in the Mazda Classes. Another set of Incredible Victories for the likes of Jack Patrick and James who all showed their Talent Skill and Determination for Victory.
However We are Not Done Yet as the Grand Finale of Races for this Weekends Formula Ford Championship is Coming Up Next and After a Hectic and Very Competitive Day of both Qualifying and Racing on Saturday With Multiple Races to be Decided Who would be Crowed the Formula Ford Festival Champion?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Semi Final Race 1 Result)
Here we are Now at The Semi Finals after a Very Action Packed Last Chance Race and Now with a Gird of 26 Drivers and Cars This Race as Well as Two More Will Decide the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Lets See First Who Took Victory in Race 1 for the Semi Finals.
In First Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.661 and an Average Speed of 56.48mph. Brilliant Work Niall Congratulations on P1 after a Heroic Drive.
In Second Place was (Neil McLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.640 and an Average Speed of 56.41mph. Superb Work there from Neil to take P2 He Really Enjoys this Track and Loves to Race as Quickly as he Can alongside his Fellow Friends and Competitors.
In Third Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.157 and an Average Speed of 56.37mph. Congratulations Jamie a Really Fantastic Drive and Keeping Very Close to Neil During the Whole Race. Here's Hoping for an Epic Duel in the FINALE Between you two.
With the First of Two Semi Final Races Over Niall Murray is the Winner with Neil McLennan in Second Place and Jamie Sharp in Third Place. Currently Jamie Can Still Win the Championship but will both the likes of Neil and Nial try Something in Race 2 of the Semi Finals to Gain Back their Chances of Becoming Champion? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Semi Final Race 2 Result)
In First Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.302 and an Average Speed of 69.96mph. Fantastic Driving Joey Really Well Done and a Super Victory for you Indeed.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.124 and an Average Speed of 69.67mph. Congratulations Oliver P2 and Super Car Control During the Race and a Stunning Formula Ford.
In Third Place was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.154 and an Average Speed of 69.66mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Well Driven with Amazing Car Control and Tight through the Corners at Clearways.
Another Brilliant Final for Formula Ford with the Likes of Joey Oliver and Thomas all Taking Victories. A Huge Congratulations to Everyone Else who was also Competing in both of Thease Finals. Keep Working on the Car and Training as Much as you can To Improve Lap Times and Strike when the Moment is right on Track for Victory.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (GRAND FINAL) (GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS ONLY NOT OVERALL FORMULA FORD 2021 GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS)
This is it the Grand Final of the Formula Ford Festival Race Weekend and With Jamie Sharp Being Potentially One Race away From Taking the Title it has come down to the wire and this Last Race will Determined who The New Formula Ford Grand Final Champion of 2021 is.
In First Place Taking the Grand Final Championship Crown is (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 50.918 and an Average Speed of 66.77mph. Congratulations Jamie a Truly Champion Like Drive to Secure The Title of 2021 Formula Ford Grand Final Champion and Some Brilliant Drives all Season for a Well Deserved Victory in Formula Ford.
In Second Place was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.116 and an Average Speed of 66.76mph. A Truly Competitive Drive there Maxwell Second in The Championship Standings and Something to be Very Proud of Phenomenal Driving.
In Third Place was (Andre Castro) in his Ray GR15 with a Best Lap Time of 51.137 and an Average Speed of 66.73mph. Superb Driving there Andre with P3 in the Standings and a Well Deserved Place in Formula Ford History.
Jamie Sharp is The New 2021 Formula Ford Grand Final Champion After a Heroic Battle Thought the Season He has Emerged Victorious. Congratulations Jamie you Really Deserve This Championship and all the Hard Work you Have done has Really Paid off. Both Maxwell and Andre also Did a Phenomenal Job and together All Three of you will Make History and Inspire Future Generations to come and Have a Go at Formula Ford.
Now Lets take a Look at the Overall GRAND FINAL Championship Standings for Formula Ford 2021
In First Position was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17
In Second Position was (Neil McClennan) in his Spectrum KMR
In Third Position was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR 18
The Overall Formula Ford National Championship Pro 2021 was Won by (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with 433 Points A Really Incredible Achievement Chris and a Strong Drive Thought The Whole Season
In Second Place on 431 Points was (Alex Walker) in his Spectrum 011 Superb Job there Alex Well Deserved
In Third Place on 414 Points was (Max Esterson) in his Ray GR18 Fantastic Work Max Phenomenal Driving Thought The Season
And This Concludes The Weekend at Brands Hatch's Formula Ford 50th Anniversary Weekend. This Weekend will be Remembered for a Long Time Coming and to All The Drivers who Took the Crowns in their Respective Championships. Congratulations. To All other Drivers Keep Working at it your Time Will Come.
See You All Again Next Year for Another Competitive and no Doubt Incredible Season of Formula Ford Racing at Brands Hatch.
Kamila Król, Undersecretary of State of Poland, makes statements prior to the Informal Ministerial Meeting on Competitiveness (Space) at Pabellón de la Navegación in Seville. Spain on 7th November 2023. Pool PEUE/ Chema Moya
at Competitive Edge Archery. My boy's first official Shoot-up and came away 2nd place for 10 yard finger category. Way to go, kid!
at Competitive Edge Archery. My boy's first official Shoot-up and came away 2nd place for 10 yard finger category. Way to go, kid!
Day 2 of Mini Festival at Brands Hatch and after a Superb Day of Both Racing and High Speed Action on the Saturday Sunday Was Promising to be a lot of the Same but with even more Racing to Look forward too.
With 2 Races for both Miglia class and Dunlop Mini Sevens as well as Formula 3 The Days events were already shaping up to be One for The History Books with Multiple Fierce and Competitive Drivers from Saturday Looking to Improve and Win their Respective Classes.
Lets take a Look at what Will be Racing Today and see which of the Drivers can Push Hard and Aim for a Win in their Respective Class.
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Miglia (Race 9 Results)
First up onto the Track was The Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge and after a Very Intense Qualifying Battle Yesterday (Aron Smith) Took the Pole with (Andrew Jordan) Second and (James Cuthbertson) in Third Place. Will all Three Men be able to Keep their Positions come the Race or will they start to fall down the order once Racing Gets Underway. Lets find out.
In First Place was (Endaf Owens) in his Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.221 and a Top Speed of 78.76mph. Fantastic Drive there Endaf who was Definitely not Afraid to get that Miglia Sideways as he Raced his Way through the Field to take a Dominant Victory.
In Second Place was (Andrew Jordan) In His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.498 and a Top Speed of 78.64mph. Amazing Driving from Andrew Showing what a Fantastic Mini Racer he is as well as a Superb BTCC Driver as well using his Skills Learned from his BTCC Racing to Hold on for Second Place.
In Third Place was (Aaron Smith) in His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.449 and a Top Speed Of 78.63mph. Awesome Work there Aaron Putting on an Incredible Display Of Driving Commitment and Skill to Keep 3rd Place and Take the Final Podium Spot.
What a Start to the Days Racing with Three Top Drivers Battling out for a Victory and Showing what they can do when it comes to Competitive Miglia Racing. What New Challenges will be Seen in Race 2 as each Drivers Gets Ready to do Battle once again and this Time who will be the one to Claim that All Important Victory.
Lets Find out
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Miglia (Race 17 Results)
In First Place was (Endaf Owens) In His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.862 and A Top Speed of 54.862mph. Very Fast and Quick Racing from Endaf who was Pushing as Hard as he Could to keep the Gap wide Open and ensure a Victory. Amazing Driving
In Second Place was (Aaron Smith) in His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.773 and a Top Speed of 75.23mph. Fantastic Drive there Aron Really Great Work and taking Second Place away from the Previous Second Place Winner (Andrew Jordan)
In Third Place was (Andrew Jordan) in His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.913 and a Top Speed of 75.21mph. Another Storming Drive from Andrew to take Third Place this Time Well Done.
What Another Amazing Race will all three Top Drivers Pushing their Miglia's Hard and all wanting to achieve that 1st Place Finish. To all other Drivers out there Good Luck and Keep Pushing Yourselves to Work Harder and you will Achieve what it is that you so Desire.
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Se7en (Race 13 Results)
Dunlop Mini Sevens were next up onto the Circuit and with Cars that all Have a Very Colourful set of Liveries and Drivers Ready to go this Next Race was going to be One that would be a Fantastic Watch from either Paddock Hill or The Main Straight as the Minis would be Blasting Past at Nearly 75mph.
Previously Yesterday During Qualifying it was (Jeff Smith) who took the Pole with (Nick Fowler) in Second Place and (Spencer Wanstall) in Third Place with all Three Drivers being Separated by Less than Half a Second as they Crossed the Line to Finish Qualifying.
With Three Very Experienced Drivers at the Front and a Whole Grid of other Great Drivers Ready Lets see what Results this Race will bring.
In First Place was (Jeff Smith) in his Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 59.566 and a Top Speed of 72.29mph. Amazing work Jeff Pushing that Little Mini Seven to its Limits and taking First Place.
In Second Place was (Jonathan Lewis) in his Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 59.197 and a Top Speed of 71.91mph. Another Incredible Drive from Jonathan Keeping Hold of Second Place and taking Home the Spoils from the First Race.
In Third Place was (Nick Fowler) in his Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 59.688 and a Top Speed of 71.83mph. Fantastic Drive there Nick Racing Hard and Managing to Hold onto Third Place on the Podium Well Done.
Mini Racing is Really Turning out to be Very Exciting and Fantastic This Year with so Many Different Winners and Other Drivers working Hard to Keep their Cars is Running and Race Ready condition. A Big Congratulations to Jeff Jonathan and Nick for showing some Seriously Impressive Racing and to all other Drivers Taking Part and enjoying what They Love.
Lets Dive into Race 2 and See who Might make a Leap to 1st Second or Third and who will be able to challenge the Top Three Drivers.
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Se7en (Race 19 Results)
Race 2 Up Next and things were not going as Smoothly as Most Drivers would Have Wanted as they all Gripped their Steering wheels and Prepared for Battle The Heavens Opened and a Large Rain Shower Engulfed the Track and with already Dark Conditions now getting even Darker it was only a matter of Time before Visibility would be Very Difficult.
Who has the Nerve to Push Hard and Take The Victory and who will be Brave Enough to take Second and Third Place? Lets Find out
In First Place was (Joe Thompson) in His Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 1:06.615 and a Top Speed of 60.38mph. Extremely Well Driven there Joe Pushing Hard but keeping the Mini Under Control in Very Damp and Dark Conditions to take a Superb Victory.
In Second Place was (Mike Jordan) in His Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 1:06.801 and a Top Speed of 60.33mph. Amazing Drive there Mike Well Deserved and Driven too.
In Third Place was (Spencer Wanstall) in His Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 1:05.178 and a Top Speed of 60.32mph. Incredible Bravery from Spencer and to Keep that Car on the Track Must Have Taken some Incredible Skill thought the Entire Race.
What a Fantastic Finish to the Mini Sevens Racing Today at Brands Hatch with Multiple Different Winners on the Podium and Some Very Changeable Conditions it made for some Remarkable Racing and Brilliant Overtakes thought.
Congratulations to Joe Mike and Spencer on their Podium Places and Well Done to all Other Mini Seven Drivers for Braving the Conditions to put on a Race that Shows What the British Spirit of Racing is all About. Alex Issigonis would be Proud.
Formula 3 Cup (Race 12 Results)
Formula 3 up Next and with the Track being Mostly Dry before the Start of This Race Each Drivers was Ready to Push Hard and try to take the Victory from the other. Qualifying Yesterday Proved that even a Smaller Grid can still Make for some Intense Racing with Drivers such as (George Line) (Robbie Watts) and (Shane Kelly) showing some Incredible Speed and Capable Car Control thought the Entire Qualifying Session.
With Lots of Aero and a Very Fast set of Dallara F308 Engines Powering them Lets See what the Formula 3's Get up to.
In First Place was (George Line) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Lap Time of 43.825 and a Top Speed of 96.55mph. Incredible Speed and Confidence shown from George behind the wheel of that Formula 3 showing that he was Almost Fearless and in a League of his own. Incredible Driving.
In Second Place was (Robbie Watts) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Lap Time of 43.926 and a Top Speed of 96.39mph. Another Super Driver in Robbie Pushing Hard and Defending Second Place thought the Entire Race and Keeping George Busy on his Toes Most of the Time.
In Third Place was (Shane Kelly) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Lap Time of 44.071 and a Top Speed of 95.88mph. Very Well Done there Shane Racing Hard and Keeping up the Pace with Both Robbie and George in Second and First.
What an Exciting First Race for the Formula 3 Drivers who are all Showing that they All Have the Nerve and Skill to Race Hard and Push where it matters. Congratulations to Stefano George and Dominic and Good Luck to All other F3 Drivers out there for Race 2 Coming up Next.
Formula 3 Cup (Race 21 Results)
With Race 2 About to Start all of the Drivers took off for their Formation Lap and Plenty of Water and Spray was seen Shooting up from the Back of Each Car and Having had the First Race take Place in Dry Conditions thease New Track Conditions would be Very Different for Each Driver and Driving Ability is a Must for Survival Out there. With the 5 Red Lights illuminated the Race Began but who would Finish and take Home The Victory. Lets Find Out
In First Place was (Stefano Leaney) in his F3 Dallara F317 with a Best Lap Time of 50.532 and a Top Speed of 84.71mph. Stefano is Really Proving to be a worthy Drivers to Drive in Formula 3 as Once Again his Sheeree Bravery and Fearless Nature was on Display once again in Conditions that Most other Divers would have thought Twice about Pushing their Machinery to Hard in. Congratulations Stefano.
In Second Place was (George Line) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Best Lap Time of 52.738 and a Top Speed of 81.07mph. Fantastic Work there George Once Again Demonstraighting how to Race an F3 In Wet Conditions with Beautiful Lines taken thought the Corse of the Race and a Well Deserved Second Place.
In Third Place was (Shane Kelly) in his Dallara F308 with a Best Lap Time of 52.771 and a Too Speed of 80.96mph Another Very Brave and Quick Driver in Wet Conditions with Shane Really Defending Hard and Fast in order to Keep hold of that Well Deserved Third Place.
What an Astonishing Race with Winners in Stefano George and Shane all taking spots on the Podium and Hopefully One Day Having their Chance in Formula 1. Each Driver put on a Super Display of Driving Skill and Keeping their Cars at High Speed on a Wet Track is no Easy Feat. Well Done to all the Other Formula 3 Drivers too Keep Pushing Hard and Making sure you do Everything you Can To One Day Achieve That Victory.
Fastest Mini in the World (Race 11 Results)
Fastest Mini In The World was Up Next and this Racing Series Features Many Familiar Looking Minis and yet Each one has a trick up its Sleeve and that is that their Standard 1275gt Engines have all been Replaced with Engines from Cars that have Considerably more Horse Power. The Goal of the Race is to not Just Win but to also Prove to Everyone that You Have The Fastest Mini in the World.
With Qualifying Yesterday showing Very Quick Pace from (Bill Richards) in his Maguire Club Estate it was clear to see that The Drivers and their cars were in a completely different League to all other Racing Minis there that Weekend. Lets Find out who came First in the First Race and who took the First Title of Fastest Mini in the World.
In First Place was (Harvey Death) in his Austin Mini Cooper S V8 with a Best Lap Time of 51.294 and a Top Speed of 82.01mph. Fantastic Driving from Harvey to Push his V8 Mini to the Limit and take Home First Place and the Top Step on the Podium.
In Second Place was (Bill Richards) in his Maguire Clubman Estate with a Best Lap Time of 53.391 and a Top Speed of 80.15mph. Epic Drive there from Bill Pushing Hard and making sure to Keep Harvey Behind Him.
In Third Place was (Richard Billingham) in his Austin Mini Clubman with a Best Lap Time of 53.347 and a Top Speed of 79.91mph. Very Well Driven there Richard showing the Insane Horse Power thease Mini's have and how they Accelerate and Decelerate much Faster than a Standard Cooper S or even a Racing Mini Seven.
What an Epic Race and Display of Incredible Driving and Battling for the Victory of Fastest Mini in the World. Each Driver Held their Nerve and Push Very Hard Indeed which was Fantastic to see. Congratulations to our Race Winners Harvey Bill and Richard. Lets see what Luck Race 2 Brings.
Fastest Mini in the World (Race 16 Results)
In First Place was (Harvey Death) in his Austin Mini Cooper S V8 with a Best Lap Time of 52.256 and a Top Speed of 79.02mph. Another Fantastic Victory for Harvey who has proven to Have The Fastest Mini in the World and is Really Capable of Driving it as well. Congratulations
In Second Place was (Fabio Luffarelli) in his Mini Classic Saloon with a Best Lap Time of 55.949 and a Top Speed of 76.21mph. Amazing work there Fabio Fantastic to see such an Iconic Mini Out there but with a Twist by putting a Far more Powerful Engine under the hood to Have even more Fun with it. Amazing Build and Super Drive.
In Third Place was (Matthew Skidmore) in his Austin Mini with a Best Lap Time of 55.257 and a Top Speed of 75.71mph. Brilliant Drive Matthew Showing the Real Power and Driver Ability of a car Pushing right onto the limits all the Time.
What an Incredible Days Racing for the Fastest Mini in the World Showcasing Many Classic Favourites that Everyone Loves but with some surprises under each Bonnet. Congratulations to Harvey Fabio and Matthew for their Incredible Victories and Good Luck to all other Teams in the Series.
Mighty Minis & Super Mighty Mini Championship (Race 10 Results)
Mighty Mini's and Super Mighty Mini's were up Next and with a Massive Grid of Both Mighty and Super Mighty Mini's on Display This was going to be another Race that would be well worth the Watch.
From Qualifying Yesterday (Bobby Thompson) took the Pole setting a Very Fast Time of Just 1:00.205 Round the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit with (Ian Slark) and (Stuart Coombs) following Closely Behind in both Second and Third.
With So Many Different Drivers on the Grid and Plenty of Traffic to Navigate Through this First Race was going to be an Epic One to Witness.
In First Place was (Bobby Thompson) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.331 and a Top Speed of 61.14mph. Fantastic Work Bobby Racing at High Speeds and Pushing that Mini around the Circuit in Record Time. Congratulations
In Second Place was (Ian Slark) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.319 and a Top Speed of 61.13mph. Amazing Driving Ian Top Driver and a Fantastic Mini Racer
In Third Place was (Neven Kirkpatrick) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.426 and a Top Speed of 61.07mph. Well Done Neven a Really Well crafted Drive and a truly deserved Third Place.
What a Start to an Amazing Race with so many different Mini's taking to the track and Pushing hard keeping the top Three on their Toes the Entire Time due to How evenly matched each Mini is. Congratulations to Bobby Ian and Neven and See You all in the Final Race.
Mighty Minis & Super Mighty Mini Championship (Race 18 Results)
The Last Race of the Day for the Mighty and Super Mighty Mini's Championship and with a Very Tight Battle at the Top Between Bobby Ian and Neven which one of them will be able to take Home Victory for the Last Time today. Lets Get straight to finding out.
In First Place was (Neven Kirkpatrick) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.029 and a Top Speed of 70.35mph. Phenomenal Drive Neven Fending off Ian in Second Place and Keeping yourself up Front to Win and a Fantastic Way to End the Day with a Victory
In Second Place was (Ian Slark) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.756 and a Top Speed of 70.34mph. Another Brilliant Drive by Regular Ian Slark with Tremendous Car Control and Ability he Really is an Incredible Driver.
In Third Place was (David Kirkpatrick) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.991 and a Top Speed of 70.23mph. Amazing Work David Driving Hard and so Great to see Neven up there In First Place, Always Something to be Proud of.
And So that Ends the Days Racing for The Super Mighty Mini's and Mighty Mini's Racing, A Big Congratulations to Neven Ian and David on their Race Wins and also a Huge Well Done to all of the Other Mini Racers out there who Enjoy what they Do and show the World their Dedicated Passion and Commitment to Keeping British Racing Alive and Well.
Pre 66 Mini's (Race 15 Results)
Pre 66 Mini's were up Next and a whole Host of Classic Minis had taken to the track during their Formation Lap with Mini's from a By Gone Era that Showed Beauty and a Really Fierce Competitive Nature during the Pre 66 Category of Mini Racing.
During Qualifying the Previous Day (Ian Curley) Narrowly Beat Endaf Owens to Pole by just 0.254 with a Very Fast and Committed Lap Endaf Had to settle for Second Place while (Phil Brown)would take Third.
But today out of all three drivers who would be Brave Enough to challenge Ian and Endaf both Drivers who are very Competitive in their Racing and who both want to Win This One Race.
In First Place was (Endaf Owens) in his Mini Cooper S with a Best Lap Time of 58.026 and a Top Speed of 73.85mph. A Very Fast and Fearless Drive from Endaf who looked like he was Really Enjoying throwing that Mini Around in his Very Aggressive Driving Style. Congratulations Endaf
In Second Place was (Jeff Smith) in his Mini Cooper S with a Best Lap Time of 57.993 and a Top Speed of 73.84mph. Well Done Jeff an Awesome Drive and Keeping up with Endaf was no Easy Task.
In Third Place was (Ian Curley) in his Mini Cooper S with a Best Lap Time of 58.053 and a Top Speed of 73.32mph. Amazing Work Ian A Very Strong Drive for Third Place on the Podium.
What an Exciting Race for the Pre 66 Mini's with Both Endaf Owens and Jeff Smith Really Driving Hard and Defending both of their positions thought the Course of the entire Race. Also Well Done to Ian for Another 3rd Place Victory as Well as all other Drivers Racing.
Teekay Couplings Production GTI Championship (Race 14 Results)
The Teekay Couplings and Production GTI Championship was up next and with a whole Range of VF Golf GTI'S in one Race it was Going to be a Very Quick and Action Packed Race to Watch.
During Qualifying (Martyn Walsh) took the Pole with (Adam Hance) and (John Beale) in Second and Third Place Respectively.
With So Many Evenly Matched Cars Taking Part in the Race This was Really going to be About Driver Ability and Car Control to see who could extract that little bit more performance out of their Machine for a Victory.
In First Place was (Simon Hill) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 56.824 and a Top Speed of 71.05mph. Amazing Driving Simon Pushing that VW to its Limits and Really showing off the Complete Understanding of Driver and their Car around the Race Track.
In Second Place was (Adam Hanke) in his VW Golf GTI MK5 with a Best Lap Time of 56.682 and a Top Speed of 71.02mph. Very Well Done Adam and a Really Spirited Drive from a Fantastic Driver to gain Second Place.
In Third Place was (Hendry Riley) in his VW Golf GTI With a Best Lap Time of 57.212 and a Top Speed of 71.01mph. Fantastic Work Hendry Driving the Wheels off that Thing and Taking Home Third Place.
What a Fantastic Starting Race with Plenty of Action and Drivers Working Hard at the Wheel and Thought the entire Race to try and Gain a Spot on the Podium.
Lets see what Race 2 Brings and Who May be able to Mount a challenge to the Top Three Drivers.
Teekay Couplings Production GTI Championship (Race 20 Results)
In First Place was (Simon Vercoe) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 1:08.465 and a Top Speed of 62.13mph. What A Drive from Simon Vercoe Pushing that Golf to the Edge of the Track through Paddock Hill Bend and Making sure to Keep the Power on High thought the Entire Race for a Successful 1st Place Victory
In Second Place was (Hendry Riley) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 1:08.886 and a Top Speed of 61.88mph. Amazing Driving there Once again Hendry for Second Place
In Third Place was (Simon Hill) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 1:08.853 and a Top Speed of 61.81mph. Well Done Simon Pushing Hard and Making sure to Stay on the Podium Position for Third Place
What a Fantastic Set of Drivers and Race Cars all showing Different Racing styles and Lines but with Equally Matched Machinery. a Big Congratulations to Simon Vercoe Hendry and Simon for their Incredible Victories and Race Craft when out on the Track and Good Luck To Everyone Else.
Z Cars Racing & New Generation Production BMW Championship (Race 8 Results)
The Last Race of The Day and its the BMW New Generation and Z Cars Championship. With Many Different BMW'S Taking Part in this Race Speed Skill and Concentration will all be key Factors in Getting either a Win or a Podium Position.
During Qualifying on Saturday Chris Murphy took the Pole with Jack Wood Second and Edd Giddings Third. Three Drivers all with Many Hours of Racing Experience under their belt.
With The Race About to Start Lets Find out Who Will be The Last Ones to take First Second and Third Place on the Podium in Todays Racing.
In First Place was (Chris Murphy) in his BMW Z4 with a Best Lap time of 55.880 and a Top Speed of 75.95mph. Incredible Drive there Chris Taking the Win and Showing just how to Drive a Z4 BMW around the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Edd Giddings) in his BMW Z4 with a Best Lap Time of 56.481 and a Top Speed of 75.90mph. Amazing work there Edd with Some Incredible Driving and Keeping Pace with Chris Made for a Really Entertaining Battle.
In Third Place was (Matthew Dance) in his BMW Z4 With a Best Lap Time of 56.526 and a Top Speed of 75.16mph. Well Done Matthew Finishing in Third Place and Taking Home a Wonderful Victory.
And With that The End of Another Perfect and Incredible Days Racing comes to an End at Brands Hatch. The Mini Festival always knows How to Bring out the Best in both Drivers and Cars and Has a Real Atmosphere about the Love for the Little British Icon. The Spectators and The Raving Drivers a Like Really Cherish this Event and I Hope to see it and Document it Many More Times.
A Final Congratulations to Chris Edd and Matthew for their Superb Drives and to all Other Competitors Across the Entire Weekend for sharing their Love and Passion for Motorsport Helping to inspire the Many Different Young Talent's to One Day Achieve their own Racing Dreams.
See You All Again Next Year!
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