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During the FA Cup third preliminary round qualifying Stockton Town FC v Billingham Town FC played at The Map Group UK Stadium
Bishopton Road West,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 0QD 12/09/2021
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2014 GP2 Series Round 7..
Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary..
Friday 25 July 2014..
Andre Negrao (BRA, Arden International) .
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Toyo BRSCC Porsches, Porsche Festival, Brands Hatch, 21 Sept 2014
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For The First Time in its History the Annual Legends Of Brands Hatch Superprix was held over a Three Day Period With Friday being Practice Day and a few Qualifying Support Races Happening too. Each Driver was Ready to Push Hard and Test Their Machinery To see what they Had Built and Achieved During the Test Day on Friday.
Support Races Such as Champion Of Brands were also Scheduled to Qualify on this Day as well and with the addition of Classic Clubman's Qualifying the Weekend was shaping up to be a very exciting and interesting one for the History Books.
Lets See How Qualifying Went for the Support Races Qualifying on the Friday and see Who came where.
HSCC Champion Of Brands - Qualifying
HSC Champion of Brands Returned to the Venue once again for another Year of Hard Racing to crown the Champion of Brands for 2021. Featuring the likes of the Van Diemen RF91 The Ray GR16 and the Lola T202 The Grid of Both Drivers and Cars was shaping up to be a very intense Qualifying Session for The Champion Of Brands. Lets See What Happened.
In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Matt Rivett) in his Van Diemen RF91 with a lap time of 51.685 and an Average Speed of 84.13mph. Amazing work from Matt to put that Car on Pole for The Race Later on.
In Second Place was (Adam Fathers) in his Ray GR16 with a Lap Time of 52.192 and an Average Speed Of 83.31mph. An Impressive charge from Adam and keeping quite close to Matt During Qualifying the whole time really shows how thease Drivers Push Hard to gain Pole Position.
In Third Place Was (James Hadfield) in his Van Diemen RF03 with a Lap Time of 52.353 and an Average Speed Of 83.06mph. Another Thrilling Drive from James to put his car into the Podium Places for the Race. Looking forward to seeing thease Three Battle it out for Victory.
Fantastic Action to See During Qualifying and I'm sure a lot more to come from thease three drivers as well as all the other Drivers taking part. Good Luck and Keep Pushing.
Classic Clubman's - Qualifying
Classic Clubman's was Up Next for Qualifying and the High Spec Machines were Ready to be Deployed onto the Track with Drivers Ready to-do Battle for Pole Position. With the Drivers and Cars Ready it was time to see what would take Place during Qualifying.
In First Place and Taking Pole Position was (Mark Charteris) in his Mallock MK20/21 with A Lap Time of 48.176 and an Average Speed of 90.26mph. A Phenomenal Speed of the Classic Clubman's round the Indy Circuit. Well Done Mark.
In Second Place was (John Harrison) in his Mallock MK21 with a Lap Time of 48.989 and an Average Speed of 88.76mph. Another Very Fast Lap of the Circuit Showcasing the Raw Power of Classic Clubman's and the Talent in Driving thease Machines. Fantastic Work John.
In Third Place was (Mike Lane) in his Mallock MK18/21 with a Lap Time of 50.652 and an Average Speed of 85.84mph. Amazing to see all three of thease Drivers pushing Hard for Pole and trying to Push each other Hard all the time Awesome work Mike.
Fantastic Qualifying in Classic Clubman's and I'm sure we will see even more Action come Race day were they Will take to the circuit and Race to the Flag for the Overall Victory.
Historic Formula Ford 2000 - Qualifying
Formula Ford 2000 Made is return to the circuit at this years Superprix as well Featuring Cars from the Formula Ford 2000 Spec category. Thease cars are similar in shape to their Formula Ford Counterparts but have Slightly Bigger Spec Engines and can attain much Faster Speeds. Lets see what the Drivers got up to and how they Performed in this Fast and Exhilarating Qualifying Session.
In First Place was (Graham Fennymore) in his Reynard SF81 with A Lap Time of 50.002 and an Average Speed of 86.96mph. This Showcasing the Speed and Power of the Engines and the sheer Talent of the Driver to handle such a Machine. Fantastic work Graham.
In Second Place was (Molly DODD) in her Royale RP27 with A Lap Time of 50.840 and An Average Speed of 85.83mph. An Incredible Achievement for Molly Once again showing what it takes to Drive one of thease Amazing machines both quickly and skilfully around the Indy Circuit.
In Third Place was (Nick Haryett) in his Reynard SF79 with a Lap Time of 50.872 and an Average Speed of 85.48mph. Amazing work from Nick to stay Close with Molly and Graham and keep up the Pace thought the Lap showcasing Determined Driving and Skilful Car Control.
An Amazing Qualifying Session for Formula Ford 2000 with an Action packed Grid of other Drivers all fighting for that same Pole Position during the Race it will be interesting to see who can snatch Pole away from either of the Top 3 come Race Day.
Classic Formula 3 - Qualifying
The Final Qualifying Support Race of the Day was Classic Formula 3 showcasing Cars from the 60's and 70's Era of Formula 3 Racing. Thease Cars during their Time in that Decade were Raced by Many Formula 1 Work Champions such as James Hunt Niki Lauda and even Jody Shecker.
Today However there are many Talented Drivers taking thease cars out onto the Race track to test their skills and follow in their Idols Footsteps into the world of Grand Prix Racing.
Lets see who came where and how the Qualifying shaped up the Grid.
In First Place was (Andy Smith) in his March 783 with A Lap Time of 47.769 and an Average Speed of 91.03mph. Very Fast and Quick Pace from Andy showing the Power of thease Cars and what they can do and how far they can be pushed on track.
In Second Place was (Ben Tilley) in his March 743 with A Lap Time of 48.593 and an Average Speed of 89.49mph. Another Very Quick Drive from Ben keep pace with Andy thought the Corse of the Qualifying Session. Seeing thease two do battles will be very exciting to watch.
In Third Place was (David Thorburn) in his Ralt RT3 with a Lap Time of 49.625 and an Average Speed of 87.62mph. Amazing Speed from David to keep up with the much more Powerful cars of both Andy And Ben. Well Done David.
A Fantastic End to Classic Formula 3 Qualifying with All Three Drivers looking to be Ready for the Race and showing they have what it takes to Win. Lest see what Happens come Race Day and see who will be able to hold their nerve and Pass the Chequered Flag First come Saturday.
A Fantastic end to the Day of Practicing and Qualifying from DAY 1 of the 3 Day Legends Of Brands Hatch Superprix. Looking forward to DAY 2 With Many more Faces and Cars taking Part in both Racing and Qualifying. See you all then.
Qualifying for the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen sets the grid for one of North America’s most important endurance races. All four classes — GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD — push to the limit on Watkins Glen’s fast, flowing layout.
GTP entries include the Porsche 963, Cadillac V‑Series.R, BMW M Hybrid V8, Acura ARX‑06, and Aston Martin Valkyrie, all running on Michelin tires and VP R80 fuel. LMP2 teams qualify the ORECA LMP2 07 on E‑20C fuel.
GTD Pro and GTD feature GT3 machinery from BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Ford, Mercedes‑AMG, Porsche, and Aston Martin.
Qualifying at The Glen demands precision — maximizing slipstream up the Esses, braking stability into the Bus Stop, and traction through the Carousel. These images capture prototypes and GT cars fighting for pole position.
Pole Day qualifying for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 delivered the drama, speed, and precision that define the Month of May. With every driver completing a four‑lap average in the Dallara IR‑18 chassis, the field pushed the limits of consistency and outright pace on the 2.5‑mile oval.
Alex Palou claimed the provisional pole with a stunning 232.248 mph four‑lap average, posting laps of 38.6518, 38.7351, 38.8190, and 38.8007 seconds. Alexander Rossi secured the middle of the front row with a 231.990 mph run, while David Malukas completed the front row at 231.877 mph. These three set the benchmark heading into the Fast 12 and Fast 6 sessions.
Top 12 Overview
The Top 12 featured a mix of veterans and rising stars, including:
- Palou, Rossi, Malukas
- Felix Rosenqvist (231.375 mph)
- Santino Ferrucci (230.846 mph)
- Pato O’Ward (230.442 mph)
- Kyffin Simpson, Conor Daly, Scott McLaughlin, Caio Collet, Scott Dixon, Rinus VeeKay
These drivers advanced to fight for the pole, with speeds ranging from the mid‑229s to over 232 mph.
Fast 6 Shootout
The Fast 6 showdown featured:
- Alex Palou
- Alexander Rossi
- David Malukas
- Felix Rosenqvist
- Santino Ferrucci
- Pato O’Ward
Each driver withdrew their earlier times to take one final shot at the pole. Palou’s consistency and raw pace ultimately secured him the top spot, while Rossi and Malukas locked in the remainder of the front row.
Pole Day qualifying is one of the most intense days of the Month of May, and these images capture the precision, speed, and pressure of four‑lap averages at over 230 mph.
During the FA Cup third round qualifying Stockton Town FC v Billingham Town FC played at The Map Group UK Stadium
Bishopton Road West,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 0QD 12/09/2020
Photographs by Harold Cook (copyright Harold Cook)contact vendor for permissions
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Qualifying session for the CALM All Porsche Trophy, Silverstone International, Saturday the 16th of August , 2025
2014 GP3 Series Round 6..
Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium..
Saturday 23 August 2014..
Robert Visoiu (ROU, Arden International) .
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The Annual Masters Historic Festival returned to Brands Hatch for another Year of Amazing and Superb Racing Featuring The LolaT70mk3b's
Ferrari 512M and Historic Formula 1 Championship along with many other familiar faces, the Weekend was shaping up to be another Cracking one for the History Books, With each Driver ready to Take on the Twists and Turns of the Grand Prix Circuit. With Qualifying Underway it was time to see what the Drivers could do.
Equip Libre-Qualifying
The Equip Libre Racing series shows off some of the best sports cars of the 60's and 70's and features a wide range of different classes battling it out for Victory.
After a very Fierce Qualifying Session it was (Alison C and Thompson P) in their Cobra Shelby America who took First Place with a lap time of (1:48.219)
Second place went the way of (Tom Smith) in his MGB with a Lap time of 1:52.849)
Finally in Third Place was (Tucker Lar/Tucker Lau) in their Ford Shelby Mustang GTR350 with a Lap time of 1:52.915.
A Fantastic Qualifying session for the top three and lots to look forward to in their first Race of the Weekend.
Gentlemen Drivers-Qualifying
The Gentlemen Drivers series made an Exciting return to Brands Hatch for the Masters Festival showcasing cars from a time where many Gentlemen Alike Drove with Spirit and the Determination to both enjoy themselves and be competitive on the Race Track. Many cars such as Cobras TVR'S and Jaguars were amongst the Field.
In First Place was (Oliver Bryant) in his AC Cobra with a very fast Lap time of 1:42.589 showcasing some incredible driving skill and determination behind the wheel.
In Second Place was (Mike Whitaker) in his TVR Griffith with a lap time of 1:42.616 Pushing his TVR Griffith to the limit in terms of Traction and Speed.
In Third Place was (Thomas J/Lockie C) with their Beautiful Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe with a lap time of 1:42.687, Even the Great Carol Shelby would have been Impressed with that run.
Another Amazing Session of Qualifying showing just how close to top three Drivers are and this should make for some amazing Racing come Race Day.
Masters Endurance Legends-Qualifying
The Masters Endurance Legends made its Rare Appearance at Brands Hatch having not been back to the circuit since 2017 and showcased some Amazing and Impressive Machinery from the days of Le Mans. Such cars out there were the Aston Martin DBR9 ORECA 03 LMP2 and The Lola Judd B12/60. The Cars were Ready to Take on the Grand Prix circuit with the crowds waiting in anticipation to see who would emerge Victorious in Qualifying.
In First Place with an Immense Lap time of 1:23.007 was the Lola-Judd B12/60 of (Steve Tandy) Eric Broadly would have loved to have seen that.
In Second Place was (Shaun Lynn) in his BR01 with an Equally Impressive lap time of 1:23.647 Following Closely behind that Of Steve Tandy.
In Third Place was (Mark Higson) with his Oreca 03 LMP2 setting a lap time of 1:24.661
A Fast time for the Oreca around the Grand Prix Circuit.
All Three Drivers were looking very close to each other indeed but out of the three who would be the one to take Victory Come Race Day. Only time will tell.
Masters Historic Formula One-Qualifying
The Historic Formula One Cars were to make their Annual Appearance at Brands Hatch and with them came some of the most Iconic and Intense Looking Racing Machines from the James Hunt Emerson Fitipauldi and Jody Shecker Era of Racing. With Tough Competition Things looked to be Getting Heated in this Qualifying Session.
In First Place was (Steve Hartley with his McLaren MP4/1 Onced Raced By James Hunt with a lap time of 1:21.829 A Lap that Even James Hunt would have said "Hess Got Big Balls That Bloke"
In Second Place was (Warren Briggs) in his McLaren M29 with a lap time of 1:24.789 Another Driver with some very Big Balls Indeed.
In Third Place was (Lucas Halusa) in his McLaren M23 with a lap time of 1:24.818 Another Superb Drive Indeed.
With Qualifying Over it was time to see which Driver would be able to take the Victory on Race Day and which Driver would falter and Potentially Miss the Margin. Lets Just Hope No James Hunt Style First Fights In The Pits.
Historic Sports Cars-Qualifying
Historic Sports Cars Harp back to the Early Days of Sports Prototypes at Le Mans and even in the Lower GT Series. Featuring Many Great Cars such as the Chevron B19 and LolaT70mk3b. With Qualifying Underway Lets See what The Drivers Get Up to.
In First Place was (Gary Pearson and Alex Brundle) in their Lola T70MK3B with a lap time of 1:29.464 Eric Would Be Proud of That One.
In Second Place was (Tom Bradshaw) in his Chevron B19 with a lap time of 1.29.645 A Fitting Tribute to Chevron and their Love of Speed and Reliability.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Mitchell in his Chevron B19 with a lap time of 1:31.100 Some fine turning maybe needed but anything can happen come Race day.
A Beautiful and Fantastic Set of Cars seen and a Real Delight to see a T70MK3B on the front row for the Start of the Race but will Lola and Broadly Prevail or will Chevrons B19's Put up the Fight?
Masters Pre 66 Touring Cars-Qualifying
The Masters Pre 66 Touring Cars were up next and the Cars from this Era we used for what become the modern BTCC that we known of today and this Era is all about the start and how Touring Car style Racing came about. The Ford Mustang Lotus Cortina and Morris Mini Cooper S were just a few cars ahead of a very packed Grid for Qualifying.
In First Place was (Soper S and Mann H) in their Ford Mustang with a lap time of 1:46.506 Ford Of American would have Loved to have seen a Lap of Brands Like That.
In Second Place was (Fenn R and Hill J) with their Ford Mustang with a lap time of 1:47.022 Another Victory for Ford Of America.
In Third Place was (Thomas J and Lockie C) with their Ford Falcon with a lap time of 1:47.724
It looks like its a Ford 1 2 and 3 on the Front Row and the Ford Powered cars have beaten the likes of Austin Mini and Studebaker in the process. Looking forward to the Race its going to be a good one.
Pre 66 Mini's-Qualifying
The Mini's were back at Brands Hatch for another Year with the Masters Festival and on Display were some very well prepared and Race ready Mini's from the later range of Cooper S Variety Although out of the whole field one of them stood out and that was (Mark Burnett) with his Austin Mini Countryman which made for a really entertaining Qualifying Session with the other Coopers.
In First Place was (Jeff Smith) In his Austin Mini Cooper S with a lap time of 1:49.179 Alec Issigonis would have been very proud of that lap.
In Second Place was (Nathen Heathcote) in his Austin Mini Cooper S with a lap time of 1:49.883 Another very impressive lap time on the Grand Prix Circuit.
In Third Place was (Ian Curley) in his Austin Mini Cooper S with a lap time of 1:50.210 All three Drivers very close to Pole Position.
Fantastic to see the Pre 66 Mini's back at Brands and to all other Competitors as well. Looking forward to Race Day where we will definitely see some impressive Machinery Battling it out for a Victory. See you all then.