twitter.com/Memoire2cite - Après 1945, les collines agricoles du sud-est de la ville connaissent un programme d’urbanisation de grande ampleur pour répondre à la crise du logement. Près de 4600 logements sociaux vont ainsi être construits en quatre tranches successives de 1953 à 1970 : Beaulieu, la Marandinière, Montchovet, la Métare et la Palle formant aujourd’hui les quartiers sud-est. Touché par la crise économique et urbaine de dingue, le secteur sud-est apparaît à la fin des années 1990 comme un espace monofonctionnel dédié en totalité à l’habitat locatif social et porté par un seul bailleur l'OPAC devenu Métropole Habitat. Bien que bénéficiant de nombreux atouts (accessibilité et environnement agréable...), le quartier souffre du gigantisme de son urbanisation et du manque de résidentialisation des unités d’habitation. Par une action en profondeur et dans la durée, la Ville de Saint-Étienne, à travers son Programme de Rénovation Urbaine (PRU), a amorcé une transformation durable du quartier depuis 1989 avec la 1ere demolition du programme à la rue Pierre Loti le 31 janvier 1989 (BANLIEUE89), 30 ans de renouvellement urbain sur la ville.... une ville pilote en la matiere des 1990. Aujourd'hui et demain Les quartiers sud-est vont poursuivre leur mutation, avec l’appui continu de l’Agence Nationale de Rénovation Urbaine et ses partenaires l'ANRU2. Développer le secteur économiqueL'objectif est de dynamiser l’économie dans ce territoire en portant de nouveaux projets et en restructurant l’offre commerciale de proximité. La Ville de Saint-Étienne a prévu la création de nouvelles zones d’activités permettant l’accueil d’entreprises. Ainsi une zone d’activités économiques, rue Pierre Loti, répondra aux besoins fonciers des entreprises et des artisans locaux. Ce projet de zone économique, en visibilité directe de la RN 88, permettra l’implantation d’une cinquantaine d’entreprises et la création de 300 emplois. Un nouveau centre commercial sur le secteur de la Marandinière, couplé à la démolition des centres commerciaux de la Palle et Sembat, permettra de restructurer et moderniser l’offre commerciale de proximité. Renouveller l'offre d'habitat Une qualité résidentielle s’affirme progressivement au sein des quartiers Sud-Est, grâce à une nouvelle offre d’habitat variée qui émerge depuis plusieurs années. Les nombreuses démolitions réalisées et à venir (Boulevard des Mineurs en 2018 et immeubles Loti en 2020), ainsi que les réhabilitations d’immeubles en cours, vont permettre de diversifier l’offre de logements. L’un des objectifs du projet urbain est donc de conforter la vocation résidentielle du quartier en stimulant l’offre et en accompagnant des projets comme la construction de logements passifs sur le secteur de Beaulieu, la transformation de l’ancienne école Baptiste-Marcet et la réhabilitation de logements à Monchovet. Améliorer le cadre de vie des habitantsLes quartiers sud-est bénéficient d’un environnement naturellement riche et varié, à l’interface entre les grands parcs de la ville (jardin des Plantes, parc de l’Europe, Bois d’Avaize) et le Pilat. Le projet urbain de la Ville de Saint-Étienne prévoit de relier ces espaces naturels entre-eux avec la création d’une continuité verte, qui permettra aux marcheurs et autres randonneurs de bénéficier d’un véritable réseau de chemins autour de la commune. Le boulevard Alexandre-de-Fraissinette, véritable colonne vertébrale du quartier, et la rue Pierre-Loti seront entièrement revus pour assurer un meilleur partage de l’espace entre tous les modes de déplacements (voiture, vélo et piéton) et assurer un maillage inter-quartiers plus efficace. fr.calameo.com/read/0005441131b4119eaa674Depuis 2014, la rénovation urbaine dans les quartiers sud-est s’est traduite par de nombreux travaux: la construction du centre commercial de la Grande Marandinière, l’aménagement d’un lotissement de treize maisons individuelles passives, impasse Clémenceau, les rénovations des écoles de Montchovet et de Beaulieu, la réhabilitation de locaux rue Henri-Dunant (pour y installer la Maison des associations), et enfin les démolitions récentes du centre commercial du boulevard de la Palle et d’un garage, au 41 rue de Terrenoire.Démolitions mais aussi constructions sont au programme. Plusieurs acteurs entrent en jeu dans le financement de ces projets, notamment l’ANRU (Agence nationale de rénovation urbaine) mais aussi la Ville, le Département et la Région. Ainsi, le contrat avec l’ANRU, signé le 14 mars, dégage une somme de 23 millions d’euros, somme à laquelle il faut ajouter 3,3 millions d’euros de la Région. Pour les années à venir, les objectifs visent à la poursuite du développement économique, de la mutation de l’habitat par des constructions individuelles ou de petits immeubles, des démolitions ponctuelles, de la valorisation des espaces publics et du renforcement des espaces du quartier. Deux secteurs sont concernés : Loti et la Grande Marandinière. Le 11 AVRIL 1964, le développement de la ville de Saint Etienne, et ses travaux ..La ville de Saint Etienne se développe tout comme l'ensemble du territoire... Pour accompagner cet accroissement de population, de nouveaux quartiers se construisent aux abords de la ville chaque jours. Et pour faire face aux problèmes de circulation, un boulevard périphérique a été aménagé. Réalisé à l'occasion de la construction de la déviation sud de l'autoroute de Saint Etienne, ce reportage témoigne de la visite du sénateur maire de la ville, Mr. Michel DURAFOUR, sur le chantier du tunnel de la déviation. Accueilli par Mr. Rocher, président de la société forêzienne de travaux publics, Michel DURAFOUR découvre avec les membres du conseil municipal l'avancée des travaux. (voir aussi le chantier de l A 47 avec la video du tunnel du rond-point içi : www.ina.fr/video/LXC9610041788 . Ce quartier est né des programmes de grands ensembles mis en œuvre à partir des années 1950 afin de réduire la pénurie de logements. La mairie choisit donc de développer un quartier moderne 4 600 logements en HLM pour pouvoir loger plus de 30 000 habitants avec des loyers modérés dans des bâtiments modernes. Ce quartier avait comme emblème un des plus grands immeubles d’Europe surnommé la Muraille de Chine qui était visible depuis l’autoroute. Ce quartier s’est construit en quatre tranches : Beaulieu I (Beaulieu) de 1953 à 1955 ; Beaulieu II (La Marandinière) en 1959 ; Beaulieu III (Montchovet) en 1964 ; Beaulieu IV (La Palle) en 1971. Il est aujourd’hui en profonde mutation avec un programme de renouvellement urbain qui prévoit la démolition de plus 1000 logements et la reconstruction de 250. Bâtiments spécifiques : CHPL (Centre Hospitalier Privé de la Loire) qui remplace la Muraille de Chine ; Ecole Nationale d'ingénieurs de Saint-Etienne Un modèle de l'urbanisme des années 1950. Beaulieu-Montchovet: La ville choisit de construire un immense quartier neuf de plus de 4.600 logements, prévu pour loger 30.000 habitants, sur les basses pentes du Pilat, à la sortie sud-est de Saint-Etienne.Entre les forêts, qui seront classées parc naturel quelques années plus tard, et les quartiers chics du cours Fauriel, c'est un des endroits les mieux situés de la ville.C'est aussi le seul grand emplacement proche du centre où il n'y aie pas eu de mines, parce que les couches de charbon s'arrêtent juste avant : le terrain est assez solide pour supporter de gros immeubles. Içi le chantier de construction de MONTCHOVET soit Beaulieu 3, la continuitée des constructions HLM de nos quartiers sud-est (les chantiers de l'OPAC) , la vidéo içi :www.ina.fr/video/LXF99004401 .Retour sur son historique de 1962 à aujourd'hui e n 2018.Un grand-Ensemble qui rappelle combien la politique d'urbanisme des années 1960 et suivantes a été conduite en dépit du bon sens la video içi www.google.fr/search?q=montchovet+ina&oq=montchovet+i... et là www.ina.fr/video/CAC00029801 , mais aussi içi www.ina.fr/video/CAC00029801 - avec Claude BARTOLONE içi avec la Visite à Saint Etienne du ministre délégué à la ville le jour de la démolition de la muraille de Chine. Rencontre avec des associations pr discuter du futur du quartier Montchovet. www.ina.fr/video/LY00001263573 - fresques.ina.fr/rhone-alpes/fiche-media/Rhonal00046/demol... - et les differentes videos de la demolition la encore : La démolition de la "muraille de Chine" de Saint Etienne www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq1uOc6Gtd0, www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB3z_Z6DTdc terrible :( ^^ l interview de Michel Thiolliere Le Grisou.fr a interviewé Michel Thiollière, ancien maire de Saint-Etienne et sénateur de la Loire, membre du Parti radical et actuel vice-président de la Commission de régulation de l'énergie. Il livre son analyse sur les prochaines échéances politiques, notamment la campagne des municipales en cours à Saint-Etienne, les alliances de la droite et du centre, mais aussi le mandat de Maurice Vincent. Michel Thiollière s'attarde également sur les besoins de l'agglomération stéphanoise et évoque les enjeux énergétiques en France.(Interview : Maxime Petit -- Réalisation : Studios Bouquet) www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJAylpe8G48,"François Mitterrand, après la visite de deux quartiers -l'un à Saint Etienne et l'autre à Vénissieux, inscrits sur la liste de ceux à réhabiliter -, parle du plan de réhabilitation pour de meilleures conditions de logement.François Mitterrand / Georgina Dufoix / Gilbert Trigano / François Dubanchet / Marcel Houël Thèmes : Grands travaux et grands projetsLe Président > 1er septennat 1981-1988 > 1981-1986 ÉclairageDepuis la fin des années 1970, la région lyonnaise apparaît comme l'épicentre des violences urbaines qui se déroulent en France. Durant l'été 1981, des violences urbaines ont conduit le gouvernement à engager le plus tôt possible une nouvelle politique en faveur des quartiers dégradés. Malgré les premières opérations de réhabilitation engagées par la Commission nationale pour le développement social des quartiers, la situation demeure extrêmement tendue dans un certain nombres de quartiers populaires. L'assassinat d'un jeune de la Cité des 4 000 par un habitant en juillet 1983 a ravivé les débats autour du thème du "mal des grands ensembles" selon l'expression de l'époque. D'autre part, le contexte politique conduit également le pouvoir à s'intéresser encore davantage à la question de la dégradation urbaine dans la mesure où de très nombreux quartiers populaires n'ont pas cette fois-ci apporté leurs suffrages aux candidats de la gauche.La visite de François Mitterrand dans deux quartiers dégradés de la région lyonnaise constitue donc un signal fort à l'égard des populations qui y vivent. Ce déplacement fait également écho à celui réalisé quelques jours plus tôt au sein de la Cité des 4 000 à La Courneuve en Seine Saint Denis (voir Visite de François Mitterrand à La Courneuve). Le principe est d'ailleurs le même et il est exprimé par le président de la République : voir par lui-même l'état réel de ses quartiers. Le fait qu'il soit mentionné dans le reportage que "ces visites surprises" se soient faites dans la "plus grande discrétion" (notamment sans les élus locaux concernés) marque effectivement la volonté du président de la République d'établir une sorte de lien direct avec les habitants qui vivent dans ces quartiers. Il ne s'agit pas de faire l'annonce de nouvelles mesures mais "de voir les choses par moi-même" selon l'expression utilisée par François Mitterrand lors de son allocution à la Préfecture à Lyon. Au moment où la Commission nationale pour le développement social des quartiers établit la liste définitive des 22 quartiers qui bénéficieront d'un programme de réhabilitation, la visite du président de la République sur le terrain suggère une forme de "présidentialisation" du thème de la réhabilitation des grands ensembles.La création au même moment de Banlieue 89 suscitée par deux architectes proches de François Mitterrand, Roland Castro et Michel Cantal-Duparc, suggère également l'intérêt du président de la République pour les questions urbaines (voir Inauguration de l'exposition organisée par Banlieue 89)."http://fresques.ina.fr/mitterrand/fiche-media/Mitter00106/visite-de-francois-mitterrand-a-saint-etienne-et-aux-minguettes.html JournalisteVisites surprises qui se sont déroulées dans la plus grande discrétion, seule Madame Georgina Dufoix, Secrétaire d’Etat à la Famille et aux Immigrés, Monsieur Gilbert Trigano, le PDG du Club Méditerranée qui participe à la Commission Dubedout, et deux collaborateurs du Chef de l’État étaient présents. Ni à Saint-Étienne, ni à Vénissieux, les autorités locales n’y ont participés. Peu avant midi, le Président est arrivé à la Préfecture du Rhône à Lyon où s’est déroulée pendant 45 minutes une séance de travail avec les élus locaux et notamment Messieurs Dubanchet, Maire de Saint-Étienne et Houël, Maire de Vénissieux. Réunion qui a donné l’occasion d’aborder les problèmes de fond, devait souligner François Mitterrand.(Bruit)François MitterrandLes deux quartiers que je viens de visiter, celui de Montchovet à Saint-Étienne et celui de Monmousseau à l’intérieur des Minguettes sur la commune de Vénissieux, sont inscrits sur la liste des 22 quartiers à réhabiliter, retenus, proposés par la Commission Dubedout devenue la Commission Pesce, et retenus par le Gouvernement. Et je compte appliquer nos efforts pour qu’effectivement, ces quartiers soient réhabilités, c’est-à-dire, soient habitables. Qu’on y trouve, pour ceux qui y vivent, euh, suffisamment de convivialité, de capacité de développer une famille et, euh, revenant de son travail quand on en a, de pouvoir vivre avec les autres. Les conditions de logement, la construction de ces ensembles, les liaisons avec l’extérieur, l’école, le sport, les espaces verts, bref, l’espace tout court, contribuent, vous le comprenez bien à, au futur équilibre, ou contribueront au futur équilibre de ces quartiers. Alors, je préfère voir les choses par moi-même. Il faut bien se dire que à l’origine de nombreux désordres sociaux se trouvent ces fâcheuses, ces déplorables conditions de vie. Et moi, je veux lutter contre ces désordres et pour cela, il faut que je m’attaque avec le Gouvernement et ceux qui ont la charge auprès de moi, je veux absolument m’attaquer aux sources d’un malaise et d’un déséquilibre social qui sont d’une immense ampleur. Raison de plus pour commencer par un bout avec énergie et continuité. Et de ce point de vue, je compte bien, au cours des semaines et des mois à venir, persévérer dans cette enquête personnelle qui me permet ensuite de donner des instructions précises à ceux qui participent à la gestion de l’État., à Saint-Étienne comme dans les communes de sa proche banlieue. Une sorte de grand monument à la gloire des HLM, comme si on avait fait exprès de la faire aussi énorme pour montrer comme les gens étaient fiers de ce quartier. Autour on construit tout ce qu'il faut pour les habitants : une école, Montchovet, qui donne sur le grand pré derrière, une MJC, une piscine, un centre commercial, avec la Poste, plus tard le bureau de police. En 1978, comme les enfants des habitants grandissent, on ouvre un deuxième collège dans la ZUP. Il prendra le nom de Jean Dasté, qui a créé la Comédie de Saint-Etienne, le plus grand théatre de province en France, et son école de comédiens. Après 1984 les loyers des HLM ont augmenté, beaucoup d'habitants sont partis. La population de Saint-Etienne diminue surtout dans les quartiers sud : beaucoup de gens déménagent vers la plaine du Forez, moins froide, où il y a la place de batir des maisons. On a rénové beaucoup d'appartements anciens en ville : la crise du logement est finie. On ne sait même plus qu'elle a existé. Les ZUP ont vieilli et la plupart des gens préfèrent se loger dans des appartements récents. Alors on ferme : le collège de Beaulieu, l'école de la Marandinière, la Poste. La Muraille coute très cher à entretenir : il n'y a plus asssez d'habitants pour payer les frais. Les HLM ont décidé de la détruire: c'est le plus gros projet de démolition jamais réalisé en Europe. Les familles qui restaient ont du déménager. On va faire exploser la Muraille de Chine au printemps de l'an 2000. Peut être qu'il fallait le faire, mais pour les gens du quartier c'est un gros morceau de notre Histoire qu'on nous détruit.1954: les premiers travaux à Beaulieu : la campagne devient une ville à grands coups de bulldozer..Le projet est de construire en grande quantité des logements de bonne qualité, avec tout le confort, des chambres pour les enfants, l'eau, le chauffage central, des sanitaires, des arbres et des pelouses, et surtout .... des loyers accessibles pour tous. Ce seront les Habitations à Loyers Modérés, les HLM.Il faudra les construires en dehors des villes, pour en finir avec le mélange des industries et des logements, qui amène le bruit et la pollution. Y prévoir tous les équipements : commerces, écoles, collèges, lycées, transports, parcs, équipements sportifs, police, pompiers, Postes. Construire des villes entières où tout le monde aura accès à ce qui n'était encore que le luxe de quelques gens très riches.Cinq villes sont choisies pour être prioritaires : Paris ( Pantin ) et Lyon ( Bron-Parilly) à cause de leur taille, Angers et Rouen détruites dans les bombardements de 1944, Saint-Etienne, la ville la plus sinistrée de France pour le logement. C'est là que naissent les cinq premières Zone à Urbaniser en Priorité, les ZUP, modèles de l'urbanisme pour toute une génération. Elles ne s'appellent pas encore comme ça : on les construites avant que l'expression de ZUP existe, c'est de leur réussite que naitra le modèle repris partout pour lequel on inventera le mot plus tard.Beaulieu I: le projet d'urbanismeMaquette de 1953 - Projet des architectes Gouyon-ClémentUne architecture géométrique, de grands espaces, des arbres, des formes qui soulignent le relief.La ZUP de Beaulieu est construite en quatre tranches:- Beaulieu I ( Beaulieu ) de 1953 à 1955- Beaulieu II ( La Marandinière ) en 1959- Beaulieu III ( Montchovet ) en 1964, dont fait partie la Muraille de Chine, le grand immeuble le long du boulevard à gauche.- Beaulieu IV ( La Palle ) en 1971Le quartier:Au premier plan, en bas à droite Beaulieu, la Marandinière est à droite derrière l'autoroute, Montplaisir à gauche, Monchovet au milieu, le long du boulevard de la Palle.A gauche des tennis, les batiments du collège de Beaulieu. C'était l'autre collège de la ZEP, le seul collège "sensible" de France a avoir été fermé, en 1995.Nouvelles techniques, nouveaux matériaux :Construire vite pour un prix raisonnable oblige à inventer de nouvelles techniques, d'autant que l'on manque de travailleurs qualifiés.La construction s'industrialise: immeubles à structure porteuse ( des poteaux en béton armé tiennent les dalles, ce ne sont plus les murs qui soutiennent les immeubles ), murs rideaux ( les murs sont fait de morceaux préfabriqués accrochés aux dalles ), éléments standardisés ( les éléments: murs, tuyauterie, portes et fenêtres, sanitaires, etc... sont tous identiques, fabriqués en usine en grande série, installés de la même façon dans tous les immeubles ), nouveaux matériaux ( matières plastiques, béton armé, acier ) qui ne s'utilisaient pas dans la construction traditionnelle.Cela permet de diminuer les prix, en automatisant les fabrications, mais aussi parce qu'on peut utiliser des ouvriers beaucoup moins qualifiés, qui ne font que du montage et que l'on paye moins cher.Bien après les gens se plaindront de ces appartements tous identiques, de ces matériaux peu agréables, de la taille inhumaine des batiments.Mais à l'époque il faut compter deux à trois ans d'attente pour obtenir un appartement dans le quartier. Les familles sont si contentes de leur quartier tout neuf que les collègiens qui prennent le bus emportent une paire de bottes en plus de leur chaussures pour aller des immeubles à l'arrêt de bus : pas question de ramener de la boue dans les bus ou dans les escaliers.La crise du logement:1950 : la France connait la pire crise du logement de son Histoire. La crise économique de 1929 puis la guerre de 1939-1945 ont arrêté la construction de logements, déja insuffisante avant 1930, pendant plus de vingt ans.La France est au maximum du "baby-boom" ( période de très forte natalité qui commence à la fin de la guerre ) : les 40 millions de français de 1950 font deux fois plus de bébés que les 60 millions d'aujourd'hui. La très forte croissance économique relance l'immigration. Plus de la moitié des familles sont mal logées alors que la France commence la plus forte croissance démographique de son Histoire.La IV° République, héritière du programme de la Résistance donne la priorité aux besoins sociaux : école, santé, logement, sur la rentabilité financière. L'Etat, les villes, sont décidés à investir dans le logement, qui est déclaré prioritaire dans le Plan d'organisation de l'économie.Entre les années 50 et 60, et suite à la seconde guerre mondiale, la municipalité stéphanoise a vu sa population passée d’un peu moins de 180 000 habitants en 1950 à plus de 200 000 habitants dix ans plus tard en 1960. Cette forte augmentation de la population pouvait s’expliquer par le fort taux de natalité de cette époque (baby-boom), mais aussi par l’afflux de travailleurs de la classe ouvrière venus dans la grande cité stéphanoise pour trouver un travail. De ce fait, la construction d’un logement sain pour chaque ouvrier était devenue une priorité absolue pour les élus qui considéraient à raison que cela était une condition vitale dans le cadre de ce grand développement. Pour ce faire, la ville a lancé dans les années 50 une vaste opération de construction de barres d’habitation dans la zone de Beaulieu, destinée à fournir un logement à une population grandissante.Une barre d’habitation innovanteA l’époque, avec une majorité d’architectes, les appartements modernes construits possédaient des cloisons lourdes empêchant toute modification interne ainsi que des espaces de renvoi sombres et non ventilés ressemblant à des alcôves.Mais à l’inverse, pour certains architectes précurseurs de la région à l’image d’Yves et Henri Gouyon, la modernité reflétait le gout de la clarté, de l’air, et du soleil, avec de larges horizons. Ainsi, ces derniers donnaient la priorité non pas aux façades qu’ils considéraient comme de simples élévations du plan, mais aux cellules d’habitations et à leur orientation. Dans cette optique, le bâtiment proposé par Henri Gouyon, qui était donc un partisan de l’espace ouvert moderne, supprimait les circulations et profitait de ce gain de place pour aménager de nouveaux espaces de vie communes. De plus, dans ces cellules d’habitations, les architectes ont tirés profit au maximum de la double orientation des appartements (ces derniers étaient traversant) avec par exemple l’accolement de balcons.Conception et réalisation d’un quartier entierPour le projet de Beaulieu, l’on confia la conception ainsi que la réalisation des interventions aux agences Henri et Yves Gouyon puis Yves Gouyon et associés. Ainsi, dés le milieu des années 50, des études concernant Beaulieu II – La Marandinière furent conduites, suivis de la construction du bâtiment entre 1957 et 1959. S’en suivit Beaulieu III – Montchovet entre 1962 et 1964, surnommé la « Muraille de Chine », qui comprenait entre autres, une barre de type HLM haute de 10 à 17 mètres et longue de 270 mètres, avec 560 logements. Suites à ces constructions, l’urbanisation des vallées et collines du sud-est de Saint-Etienne continua jusque dans les années 70 avec les séries de la Métare I, II, et III. Au total, ce sont plus de 8 000 logements, pour l’essentiel de type HLM, qui ont été construits durant cette période.Ces constructions ont également contribué à la création du parc de l’Europe et d’un boulevard circulaire qui servait de jonction entre les différents édifices et le centre-ville de la cité stéphanoise.Un projet pharaoniqueLe centre commercial fut un projet d’une dimension sans précédent pour la ville, plus grand centre commercial intra-urbain de la région Loire-Auvergne, avec 100 magasins, 1500 places de stationnement, 90 000 m² de surface, et sur 3 niveaux (4 niveaux avec la terrasse). Le 2 octobre 1979, CENTRE DEUX ouvre ses portes pour la première fois, et constitue une renaissance et un véritable tournant pour la ville.L’avis de l’architecteDe toutes les constructions de cette époque, Beaulieu est un des ensembles construits qui se porte le mieux si l’on en croit les nombreuses enquêtes menées auprès de la population de ces logements, dont certains l’occupe pratiquement depuis le début. Les arbres atteignent désormais le haut des immeubles, et la rue Le Corbusier adjacente a pris les allures « d’une banlieue des années 30 » avec un niveau d’urbanisme parfaitement acceptable. En conclusion, on peut parler pour cette construction d’un véritable savoir faire architectural et en quelques sortes d’art urbain. Ce projet a été récompensé par un prix d’urbanisme, mettant en valeur le travail en amont du projet. St-Etienne Cimaise Architectes -Entretien avec François Tomas, géographe, spécialiste de l'aménagement urbain, et enseignant à l'université et à l'école d'architecture de Saint-Etienne. Il est notamment l'auteur des Grands Ensembles, une histoire qui continue (Publications de l'université de Saint-Etienne, 2003). Cet intellectuel a également mis la main à la pâte. Entre 1977 et 1983, il fut adjoint à l'urbanisme du maire communiste de l'époque, Joseph Sanguedolce. Engagé au PC de 1974 à 1985, il a, depuis, rejoint le Parti socialiste «comme militant de base»Quelle est l'ampleur des destructions provoquées par la Seconde Guerre mondiale à Saint-Etienne?La ville subit un important bombardement des Alliés le 26 mai 1944. Celui-ci vise les usines qu'utilisaient les Allemands dans la région pour leur effort de guerre et les noeuds de communication ferroviaire. Comme prévu, la gare de Châteaucreux, les usines de Marais et le tunnel de Tardy sont touchés. Mais les bombes, larguées trop rapidement, atteignent aussi les quartiers du Soleil et de Tardy - notamment les écoles - ainsi que l'église Saint-François, emplie de fidèles. Au total, le bilan est lourd: un millier de morts, 1 500 blessés, 22 000 sinistrés; 800 immeubles ont été plus ou moins détruits.Que prévoit-on pour la reconstruction?Pas grand-chose. A la différence de la refonte spectaculaire du Havre, par exemple, on se contente ici de bâtir de petits immeubles, plus modernes bien sûr, mais sans réelle innovation architecturale ou urbanistique.Est-il vrai que Saint-Etienne, après guerre, traîne une réputation de «capitale des taudis»?C'est exact, et celle-ci n'est pas usurpée. En 1946, 7% seulement des logements sont jugés «confortables», et 17%, «acceptables»; 56% sont médiocres, et 20% peuvent véritablement être qualifiés de taudis: 1 logement sur 5 n'a pas d'eau à l'évier, les deux tiers ne disposent pas de WC, et 95%, de salle d'eau. Mais le problème n'a pas été créé par la guerre. Depuis la fin du XIXe siècle, Saint-Etienne a beaucoup grandi, mais très peu construit. Résultat: la ville a vieilli sur elle-même et se trouve après guerre dans une situation désastreuse, que les bombardements ont simplement aggravée.C'est alors qu'Alexandre de Fraissinette, maire élu en 1947, fixe le logement comme l'une de ses priorités.Oui. Et ce ne sera pas un vain mot. Rendez-vous compte: on passe de 114 logements construits en 1948 à 531 en 1951, 1 085 en 1954, 1 694 en 1957 et même 2 932 en 1959! L'effort est gigantesque. Mais le changement est aussi qualitatif. A la fin des années 1940 et au début des années 1950, la France va connaître une rupture architecturale avec l'apparition des premiers grands ensembles. Saint-Etienne sera l'une des villes symboles de cette rupture.Comment cette nouvelle architecture est-elle accueillie?Très favorablement par les classes moyennes, beaucoup moins par les classes populaires.Cela paraît paradoxal, pour du logement social!Le paradoxe n'est qu'apparent. On l'a oublié aujourd'hui, mais les premiers grands ensembles sont réservés aux familles de moins de trois enfants ayant des revenus corrects, autrement dit aux classes moyennes. Alors que, depuis la guerre, celles-ci devaient se contenter d'une ou de deux pièces mal équipées, elles se voient soudain proposer des logements spacieux, avec de la verdure, de la lumière, une salle d'eau, des WC, le chauffage central. Cela leur paraît merveilleux! Les pauvres, eux, continuent de s'entasser dans de petits appartements sans confort, quand ce ne sont pas des taudis, en particulier à Tarentaize et à Beaubrun, ou des bidonvilles, du côté de Méons, près des puits de mine et des usines sidérurgiques. Ce n'est que plus tard, à partir des années 1970, que les grands ensembles seront prioritairement réservés aux pauvres et aux familles immigrées. Mais, dans les années 1950, les grands ensembles sont encore synonymes de progrès social. Et même au-delà. On est persuadé que ce nouvel habitat va entraîner le recul de la maladie, de la délinquance, voire de la mésentente entre les époux! Il existe ainsi une «commission du bonheur ou des grands ensembles»!On croit rêver...C'était l'ambiance de l'époque, avec ses utopies et ses excès. Pour les architectes, si l'un des repoussoirs est le taudis de centre-ville, l'autre est le petit pavillon de banlieue, symbole à leurs yeux de l'individualisme petit-bourgeois, avec ses gaspillages de terrain, son absence d'horizon et son coût pour la communauté...Quels sont les quartiers typiques de cette période, à Saint-Etienne?Le premier est constitué par le très bel ensemble de la place du Maréchal-Foch. Il s'agit d'une étape intermédiaire entre l'îlot traditionnel (des immeubles accolés, formant un pâté de maisons) et sa suppression totale. Du côté de la Grand-Rue, plusieurs immeubles constituent encore des semi-îlots. Mais, à l'ouest, deux immeubles sont déjà totalement indépendants: ils sont construits au milieu de la verdure. Et cela, c'est très nouveau. Jusqu'à présent, tous les immeubles érigés à Saint-Etienne, y compris les plus hauts, étaient accolés à d'autres édifices. Cela reste encore, cinquante ans plus tard, l'un des quartiers chics de Saint-Etienne.L'autre grande opération de l'époque, c'est Beaulieu I.Evidemment. On est, cette fois, face à un grand ensemble «pur». Le chantier commence en 1953 - il y a juste cinquante ans - et s'achève en 1955. Ce nouveau quartier de 1 264 logements est remarquablement conçu. Non seulement il respecte la topographie des lieux, mais aussi il joue avec elle: les bâtiments sont implantés soit parallèlement, soit perpendiculairement aux courbes de niveau, ce qui met en valeur la colline tout en préservant son sommet. Pour rompre l'anonymat, les entrées, les façades et les balcons sont individualisés. Les logements sont de qualité, et les espaces verts, confiés aux services de la ville, tout simplement magnifiques. Beaulieu produit d'ailleurs un effet prodigieux sur ses premiers habitants.Son implantation n'est pas non plus le fait du hasard...En effet. Compte tenu des préoccupations hygiénistes de l'époque, le conseil municipal a choisi ce site «loin des zones minières et industrielles, à l'abri des poussières et des fumées, au climat salubre». Il souligne qu'il ne sera «jamais exploité par les houillères, car son sous-sol est stérile» et qu'il est également «bien relié à Saint-Etienne par le cours Fauriel, la seule avenue large de la ville». C'est véritablement le contre-modèle du taudis. Il a d'ailleurs, lui également, remarquablement bien vieilli.Etes-vous aussi enthousiaste pour les projets qui ont suivi Beaulieu I?Hélas!... Beaulieu II-La Marandinière (1957-1959), Beaulieu III-Montchovet (1962-1964), avec la fameuse «muraille de Chine», Beaulieu IV-la Palle (1967-1970) et la Métare (1962-1974), représentant à eux tous quelque 6 000 logements, constituent - à l'exception de la Métare, qui ne comprend que des appartements en copropriété - des échecs complets. Et tragiques.Pourquoi cette différence?Beaulieu I a bénéficié d'une accumulation de partis pris judicieux qui n'ont pas été appliqués par la suite. Outre la qualité de son architecture et de ses espaces verts, on a évité le zonage bête et méchant, qui allait s'imposer plus tard: les zones commerciales, d'un côté; les tours et les barres d'habitation, d'un deuxième; les emplois, d'un troisième. Enfin, Beaulieu I, réservé presque exclusivement aux classes moyennes, n'a pas connu le processus de dégradation que l'on constatera ailleurs, et dont la destruction de la «muraille de Chine» constituera le symbole.Qui ont été les grands aménageurs de cette époque?Parmi les politiques: le maire, Alexandre de Fraissinette (modéré), et son premier adjoint, qui lui succédera à sa mort, le radical Michel Durafour. Parmi les architectes: Edouard Hur et Henri Gouyon, concepteurs de Beaulieu I. Et, bien sûr, l'Etat, qui reste très présent. C'est lui qui, de manière générale, garde la haute main sur l'urbanisme. Beaulieu constitue une opération nationale, décidée de Paris. Cependant, ce qui est remarquable, c'est que, pour Beaulieu I, l'Etat va accepter de composer.Dans quels domaines?Le ministère de la Reconstruction souhaitait, ici comme ailleurs, que l'opération fût entièrement industrialisée. Autrement dit, que l'on adaptât au bâtiment les méthodes de l'automobile. Les constructions devaient se faire en préfabriqué, et l'on devait se contenter de les monter sur place. Mais, à Saint-Etienne, les architectes, soutenus par le maire, s'opposent à cette directive. Parce qu'ils sont expérimentés, et reconnus, ils vont obtenir gain de cause. Et heureusement.Y a-t-il eu des projets, conçus à cette époque, qui n'ont pas vu le jour? A la fin des années 1950, l'Etat fait appel à de grands architectes pour remodeler les villes. A Saint-Etienne, c'est Dufau, distingué par le prix de Rome, qui est choisi. Il présente un projet radical: raser les 70 îlots qui se trouvent à l'est de la Grand-Rue, entre la place du Peuple et Bellevue, et les remplacer par autant de tours et de barres! Son projet, finalement, ne sera appliqué qu'en partie. Au sud, jusqu'à Bellevue, presque tout est démoli, beaucoup de tours et de barres sont construites. Au nord, les démolitions sont également presque systématiques, mais, cette fois, les nouveaux immeubles reproduisent la forme traditionnelle de l'îlot. On détruit également une partie du quartier derrière la grande poste, ainsi que l'ancienne caserne de Tréfilerie et la prison de Bizillon. Le futur Centre-Deux...C'est cela. Au départ, l'opération se nomme «prison-Tréfilerie», mais les promoteurs, qui ont le sens du commerce, préfèrent la rebaptiser. Ce quartier est conçu comme un centre d'affaires à l'américaine, type la Défense, à Paris, ou la Part-Dieu, à Lyon. On explique aux élus que, s'ils veulent que Saint-Etienne devienne une grande ville, ils doivent la doter d'un centre d'affaires, avec des immeubles atteignant 100 ou 150 mètres de hauteur, comme aux Etats-Unis! Le projet est lancé (en 1969), mais il sera peu à peu amendé, pour tenir compte de la réalité économique, de la montée des oppositions et de l'évolution des mentalités.Comment l'économie stéphanoise se porte-t-elle alors?La ville croit encore à l'avenir de la mine et des industries traditionnelles. Cela se comprend: le plan Monnet pour la relance de l'économie française s'appuie sur l'énergie, les transports, les industries lourdes... Bref, tous les points forts de Saint-Etienne, mais ce sera un cadeau empoisonné, car, bercée par cette illusion, la cité s'endort. Quand elle se décidera à moderniser ses structures industrielles, ce sera toujours avec quelques années de retard. Au fond, c'est dans les années 1950 que l'on commet les erreurs qui conduiront, plus tard, au démantèlement des industries locales.Le secteur tertiaire a-t-il déjà commencé son essor?Pas encore. Dans les années 1950, Saint-Etienne reste une ville très fortement industrielle. La tertiarisation, avec l'enseignement supérieur, la transformation de l'hôpital en centre hospitalier régional et universitaire et l'essor de Casino, avec les supermarchés et les hypermarchés, ne commencera véritablement que dans les années 1960.Culturellement, la ville est aussi très active...Elle est même, à ce moment-là, l'un des hauts lieux de la création culturelle en France, notamment dans les domaines théâtral et artistique. Maurice Allemand fait du musée de Saint-Etienne l'un des plus grands musées d'art moderne en France. Et Jean Dasté propose au public le théâtre moderne. Ce bouillonnement est dû, notamment, à Alexandre de Fraissinette. Comme, après lui, Michel Durafour, il est persuadé que l'avenir de la cité est dans la modernité. Il considère donc qu'elle doit être déclinée dans tous ses aspects: économique, urbanistique et culturel.La population comprend-elle cette volonté?Oui et non. Dans les années 1950, il existe un certain consensus, car tout le monde partage la vision d'un avenir meilleur. Mais, en réalité, Fraissinette, et surtout Durafour, sont très décalés. Dans leur obsession d'une ville «blanche», ils refusent en bloc le passé, dont on a heureusement découvert depuis lors les richesses. Ils rêvent d'une ville qui n'existe pas, peuplée d'habitants qui ne ressemblent pas aux Stéphanois réels... C'est d'ailleurs ce qui, plus tard, provoquera la chute de Michel Durafour.Le chantier de l'autoroute de Saint Etienne 01 nov. 1965, la video içi www.ina.fr/video/LXC9610041788 - ST-Etienne,Montchovet (Beaulieu III) "la Muraille de Chine" construction 1962-1964, architecte HUR/FARRAT/GOUYON.Rappelez vous...Aout 1983, François Mitterand, se déplace incognito à la Muraille de Chine à Saint-Etienne. Quelques mois plus tard, la grande réhabilitation de cette barre d’habitation sera lancée.& le 24 octobre 1987 : visite officielle à Saint-Etienne. Il retourne à La Muraille de Chine pour constater les travaux. Le même jour il se rendra à Saint-Chamond et Roanne.« En 1983, le président s’est rendu à Montchovet à l’improviste »François Mitterrand est venu une première à Montchovet en 1983 incognito. Pourquoi une telle démarche ?C’est l’architecte Roland Castro qui a convaincu le président d’aller dans des quartiers populaires. Son but était de lui montrer où vivaient les gens à cette époque et qu’il fallait entreprendre un programme de rénovation.François Mitterrand m’a appelé et m’a dit d’organiser trois ou quatre » descentes » sur le terrain mais le président ne voulait ni policiers, ni gendarmes. Il m’a simplement demandé d’avertir, par correction, le préfet une fois arrivé. C’était d’ailleurs le meilleur gage de sécurité car lorsque vous n’êtes pas attendu, il n’y a pas de risques. Nous sommes donc allés à Saint-Etienne à Montchovet, aux Minguettes à Lyon, dans le 93.. et, à chaque fois, à l’improviste> Quelle a été la réaction des habitants ?Ils étaient très étonnés de croiser le président de la République dans leur cage d’escaliers ! Partout, nous avons reçu un accueil très chaleureux.Nous étions quatre : le président, Roland Castro, un policier et moi-même. Je me souviens qu’aux Minguettes, le président a été invité par une famille pour boire le thé. Les habitants étaient très heureux que le président s’intéresse à eux.> Comment François Mitterrand a-t-il réagi en voyant la vie de ses quartiers ?Il était fasciné. Je n’irais pas jusqu’à dire que c’était, pour lui, une découverte mais il était un rural et le fait de se confronter à la vie de ces gens qui vivaient dans de grandes barres fut enrichissant.> Ces visites impromptues ont-elles été suivies d’effets ?Oui car la mission Banlieues 89 est née de ces visites de terrain. Ce fut d’ailleurs la naissance de la politique de la ville.> En 1987, cette fois, la visite fut officielle - Proposer de nouveaux logements dans une démarche environnementale forte. Dans la poursuite des opérations engagées depuis 2001 (démolition de la Muraille de Chine en 2000, implantation du CHPL, de l ’AIMV en 2005), une qualité résidentielle s'affirme progressivement au sein des quartiers Sud-Est, grâce à une nouvelle offre d'habitat variée (en forme comme en type de produits). Le dynamisme du quartier s'appuie sur l'accueil et le développement de services, d'activités économiques et d'équipements d'agglomération (centre nautique, Nouveau Théâtre de Beaulieu...) et de proximité (salles de sport, travaux dans les écoles). Les atouts paysagers du site sont pleinement exploités dans une démarche environnementale forte. L'aménagement des espaces libres et la requalification des axes structurants et de desserte renforcent les liaisons internes aux quartiers et les ouvrent sur l'ensemble de la ville. Beaulieu, un patrimoine de qualité, valorisé et adapté à ses occupants40 logement ont été adaptés au vieillissement de leur occupants (bacs à douche, volets électriques, aménagement des ascenseurs, …). L'amélioration des espaces extérieurs, résidentiels ou publics (rue K.Marx, square Renoir, allée Clémenceau) viendra rendre plus conviviaux ces lieux de vie partagés. Petite Marandinière : une cité jardin qui se rénove en gardant son caractère Sur la Petite Marandinière, 320 logements de Métropole Habitat ont été rénovés. Les bâtiments ont été transformés pour arriver à 32 logements, avec création de T3, T4, et T5 en tenant compte de la rénovation thermique et du confort des logements. 54 logements ont été construits, répartis en 6 bâtiments à l'architecture contemporaine et fonctionnelle (surfaces généreuses, double ou triple orientation, terrasse ou loggia). En parallèle, les espaces publics ont été réaménagés dans une démarche environnementale durable et innovante : résidentialisation et embellissement des espaces extérieurs, traitement paysager d'ensemble, requalification des voiries et des circulations douces adaptées aux usages, gestion optimisée du stationnement et des eaux pluviales...Une nouvelle mixité pour le quartier : les maisons de ville "Jardins Sembat" 22 maisons de ville (du T3 au T5) ont été construites à l’angle de la rue Marcel Sembat et du boulevard de Fraissinette. Conçu et développé par l'équipe XXL-Civita-Spirit, ce projet se caractérise par la qualité de la construction (matériaux durables, aménagement soigné des espaces extérieurs…) et par la mise en valeur paysagère du site, ouvert sur les collines du Pilat. 3 types de maisons ont été proposées en location libre : maisons jumelées le long du boulevard de Fraissinette, maisons en pente en fond de parcelle adossée au talus, maisons patio au cœur de l’îlot. Un nouveau centre nautique sur le secteur Loti Souhaité par les habitants, exemplaire d’une démarche participative de coproduction, le centre nautique Yves Naime a été ouvert à l'été 2013, en remplacement de l'ancienne piscine de la Marandinière. Ce centre nautique comprend un bassin sportif (25m, 6 lignes d'eau), un bassin destiné aux activités ludiques (bains bouillonnants, aquagym...), une pataugoire et des plages extérieures.Grande Marandinière : un secteur d'habitat en développement . Après la démolition de la barre Sisley et celle en cours de la barre Féguide, c'est un nouveau quartier qui se dessine sur ce secteur. La reconfiguration de la rue Sisley en voie de promenade avec des vues en belvédère et l'aménagement d'une « coulée verte » ont profondément modifié le paysage urbain du secteur. Ce nouvel environnement a permis à Métropole Habitat de réaliser un programme immobilier de 27 logements locatifs. Dans ce bâtiment collectif moderne et fonctionnel, chaque logement comporte un espace extérieur privatif, balcon ou terrasse. Au rez-de-chaussée, des locaux d'activités (centre social espace-loisirs) ou de services sont déployés le long de la nouvelle rue Sisley. La Palle : des résidentialisations de qualitéLa résidentialisation des immeubles du boulevard de la Palle apporte aux habitants de nouvelles terrasses privatives en rez-de-chaussée, des espaces en cœur d’îlots plus agréables, et de nouveaux parcours piétonniers avec aires de jeux. Elle s’accompagne de la réhabilitation des immeubles (réfection des façades, changement des garde-corps…). Des opérations de résidentialisation ont été menées immeuble par immeuble de 2006 à 2009. Elles permettent de définir les limites entre les parties publiques ouvertes à tous, et les parties privées. Des petits jardins privatifs sont ainsi aménagés pour chaque logement de rez-de-chaussée.Le Pont Aven : du logement social à haute performance environnementaleDéveloppé par Métropole Habitat, le Pont-Aven est un exemple en matière de construction écologique. Il accueille 20 logements sociaux du T2 au T5. L’ensemble de la conception du bâtiment intègre des critères environnementaux : parois extérieures en brique mono-mur, eau chaude solaire, chauffage collectif au gaz naturel, ventilation intérieure à double flux pour une meilleure circulation de l’air, équipements électriques et sanitaires économes en énergie. La toiture végétalisée permet quant à elle une meilleure conservation de la fraîcheur en été, les auvents du toit protègent les fenêtres du soleil et les eaux de pluie seront récupérées pour arroser les espaces extérieurs…Résultat : une diminution des rejets en CO2 et une baisse significative des charges de chauffage pour les locataires.Favoriser l'accessibilité et les relations inter-quartiers Le réaménagement du boulevard de la Palle a favorisé une meilleure desserte du quartier en transports en commun. Une station de taxis, des pistes cyclables et des pelouses ont été aménagées le long du boulevard, sécurisant ainsi la traversée piétonne entre les terrasses Roinat et le centre hospitalier. A l'intérieur du quartier, la trame piétonnière a été développée dans le principe d'une continuité paysagère entre les différents secteurs. Initiée avec l’aménagement des terrasses Roinat, une coulée verte, nouveau poumon vert du quartier, facilitant la circulation des piétons et des cyclistes, relie désormais le boulevard de la Palle, et plus loin le bois d'Avaize, au Parc de l'Europe. - Après la seconde guerre mondiale, un immense chantier s'ouvre en France dans le but de loger massivement une population démunie, les réalisations des HLM en France et la lutte contre l'habitat indigne insalubre , le film parle de St-Etienne entre autre avec les Cités du soleil 1958 de Jean-Claude Sée : www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj74q .Jusqu'au milieu des années 1970, cette période dite des « Trente Glorieuses l'après guerre et montre la plupart des grandes réalisations de 1945 à 1960. A travers les exemples de la région parisienne et de quelques grandes villes françaises sont posé les problèmes de la diversité architecturale, de l'esthétique et de l'harmonie entre le passé et l'avenir. Les images montrent les grands ensembles de Beaulieu, la Marandiniére, à Saint-Etienne, la cité le Haut du Lièvre à Nancy, des cités à Sarcelles, Asnières, Bron-Parilly, Epinay, Pantin, Bobigny, la cité radieuse de Le Corbusier à Marseille, le front de mer à Royan, la video de l'Année 1962, une réalisation de Philippe Brunet içi www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj2zz » fut le terrain de nombreuses expérimentations architecturales et urbanistiques, fondées notamment sur les idées émises plus tôt dans le siècle par le Mouvement moderne.Aujourd'hui, ces ensembles bâtis sont au cœur d'une autre actualité, liée à leur adaptation à l'évolution des modes de vie de notre société contemporaine. Cette question qui se posa dès la fin des années 1970 apparaît sous un jour nouveau, avec les premières démolitions dans les années 1980 et, plus récemment, le vaste programme de réhabilitation mis en place dans le cadre de la loi Solidarité et Renouvellement Urbain.Après Les Grands Ensembles. Une histoire qui continue…, ce nouvel ouvrage, fruit de la collaboration entre l'École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Saint-Étienne et l'Université Jean Monnet, apporte un éclairage nouveau sur cet héritage bâti, mettant au jour simultanément la question de son vécu et celle des acteurs engagés dans son édification. En réunissant quinze auteurs spécialistes de ce domaine, il s'agit de regrouper autant de points de vue, pour comprendre la diversité et la complexité des enjeux liés à la postérité de ce bâti. - « Petite enquête sur Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point », La Tribune du centre et du sud-est, 13 octobre 1955 et « Le chantier de Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point (1ère tranche) sera terminé le 30 juin 1956 très exactement »,La Tribune du centre & du sud-est, 26 juin 1956 -«St-Etienne, la place des grands ensembles dans l’histoire de l’habitat social français »Saint-Étienne/Beaulieu, au sud-est de l’agglomération, sur le versant sud de la colline de Beaulieu, en forte pente et d’aspect semi-rural, la cité de Beaulieu est mise à l’étude dès 1950. Elle débute en 1953 et comprend 1 221 logements, un groupe scolaire et 35 boutiques. Des parrains prestigieux et l’élite de l’architecture sté- phanoise sont mobilisés pour ce premier grand ensemble local.Tantôt les bâtiments suivent le dessin de la courbe de niveau 600, devenue rue Le Corbusier, tantôt ils s’installent perpendi-culairement à la pente, reliés à la rue par des passerelles ou de grands escaliers. A l’implantation exemplaire des bâtiments répond une maîtrise raffinée du végétal d’accompagnement, décliné selon les modes habituels aux squares urbains, avec une virtuosité étonnante dus aux talents de l’ingénieur des Services techniques de la ville, Jean Marc, associé à l’équipe de concep-tion dès l’origine de l’opération.Le vocabulaire de l’art des jardins s’adapte au grand ensemble : les espaces sont découpés à partir des courbes de niveau et des allées, et caractérisés par un système de haies et de contre-haies (haies étagées doubles ou triples) constituées de troènes com-muns ou dorés, prunus, berbéris et buffets de laurier, et sont plantés d arbres rythmés et colorés (érables négundo et acacias), ou parfois fastigiés (la gamme d’arbres est d’ailleurs peu riche), selon un dessin géométrique et des alternances de couleurs. Ces espaces verts ne sont réalisés qu’à partir de 1964, après avoir été longtemps laissés en prairies fauchées. Cet état de fait, dû au départ à l’étirement des financements des projets d’espaces exté-rieurs, s’inscrivait aussi dans la logique de conception de notre ingénieur, qui pensait « qu’il était nécessaire de laisser vivre un groupe d’habitations avant de planter » – afin de reprendre notamment les chemins tracés par l’usage.Cette réalisation révèle le décalage entre les réflexions et les savoir-faire architecturaux et paysagers et exprime quelques traits caractéristiques de la pratique paysagiste. Le festonnage des haies qui jalonne les espaces extérieurs rejoint celui des collines boca- gères surplombant les bâtiments. Il rappelle le site environnant et inspirera plus tard l’AUA et Alexandre Chemetoff pour la réhabilitation du quartier de Montreynaud.Relevons que, sans l’action concertée des services de la ville et de l’office d’HLM, qui finança entièrement la réalisation des espaces verts, rien n’aurait été fait à cette époque, compte tenu du désintérêt pour cet aspect du projet des principaux responsables du chantier. « D’ailleurs, à cette époque, les architectes ne jouaient pas au paysagiste… », queleques superbes videos du Ministere de la Cohésion et des Territoires içi : .Naissance d'une banlieue mort d'un village 2000 www.dailymotion.com/video/x1a98izRéalisateur : Sidney Jézéquel Production : Les Films Roger Leenhardt Sujet : la commune de Goussainville (95) --------Quatre murs et un toit 1953 www.dailymotion.com/video/xk6xui Scenario et réalisation Pierre Jallaud MRU (ministère de la reconstruction et de l'urbanisme) ----------------Le Bonheur est dans le béton www.dailymotion.com/video/x413amo - 2015 Documentaire réalisé par Lorenz Findeisen produit par Les Films du Tambour de Soie ---------------------Beaulieu par son constructeur la Cimaise :" Entre les années 50 et 60, et suite à la seconde guerre mondiale, la municipalité stéphanoise a vu sa population passée d’un peu moins de 180 000 habitants en 1950 à plus de 200 000 habitants dix ans plus tard en 1960. Cette forte augmentation de la population pouvait s’expliquer par le fort taux de natalité de cette époque (baby-boom), mais aussi par l’afflux de travailleurs de la classe ouvrière venus dans la grande cité stéphanoise pour trouver un travail. De ce fait, la construction d’un logement sain pour chaque ouvrier était devenue une priorité absolue pour les élus qui considéraient à raison que cela était une condition vitale dans le cadre de ce grand développement. Pour ce faire, la ville a lancé dans les années 50 une vaste opération de construction de barres d’habitation dans la zone de Beaulieu, destinée à fournir un logement à une population grandissante.--- Bâtir mieux plus vite et moins cher 1975 l'industrialisation du bâtiment et ses innovations : la préfabrication en usine, le coffrage glissant... www.dailymotion.com/video/xyjudq ----SAINT-ETIENNE BEAULIEU une barre d’habitation innovanteA l’époque, avec une majorité d’architectes, les appartements modernes construits possédaient des cloisons lourdes empêchant toute modification interne ainsi que des espaces de renvoi sombres et non ventilés ressemblant à des alcôves.Mais à l’inverse, pour certains architectes précurseurs de la région à l’image d’Yves et Henri Gouyon, la modernité reflétait le gout de la clarté, de l’air, et du soleil, avec de larges horizons. Ainsi, ces derniers donnaient la priorité non pas aux façades qu’ils considéraient comme de simples élévations du plan, mais aux cellules d’habitations et à leur orientation. Dans cette optique, le bâtiment proposé par Henri Gouyon, qui était donc un partisan de l’espace ouvert moderne, supprimait les circulations et profitait de ce gain de place pour aménager de nouveaux espaces de vie communes. De plus, dans ces cellules d’habitations, les architectes ont tirés profit au maximum de la double orientation des appartements (ces derniers étaient traversant) avec par exemple l’accolement de balcons. Conception et réalisation d’un quartier entier. Pour le projet de Beaulieu, l’on confia la conception ainsi que la réalisation des interventions aux agences Henri et Yves Gouyon puis Yves Gouyon et associés. Ainsi, dés le milieu des années 50, des études concernant Beaulieu II – La Marandinière furent conduites, suivis de la construction du bâtiment entre 1957 et 1959. S’en suivit Beaulieu III – Montchovet entre 1962 et 1964, surnommé la « Muraille de Chine la plus grande barre d'Europe avec 540 appartements à sa livraison mi 1964, les chantiers de l'OPAC devenu Métropole-Habitat, www.ina.fr/video/LY00001263522 », qui comprenait entre autres, une barre de type HLM haute de 10 à 17 mètres et longue de 270 mètres, avec 560 logements. Suites à ces constructions, l’urbanisation des vallées et collines du sud-est de Saint-Etienne continua jusque dans les années 70 avec les séries de la Métare I, II, et III. Au total, ce sont plus de 8 000 logements, pour l’essentiel de type HLM, qui ont été construits durant cette période. Ces constructions ont également contribué à la création du parc de l’Europe et d’un boulevard circulaire qui servait de jonction entre les différents édifices et le centre-ville de la cité stéphanoise.Un projet pharaoniqueLe centre commercial fut un projet d’une dimension sans précédent pour la ville, plus grand centre commercial intra-urbain de la région Loire-Auvergne, avec 100 magasins, 1500 places de stationnement, 90 000 m² de surface, et sur 3 niveaux (4 niveaux avec la terrasse). Le 2 octobre 1979, CENTRE DEUX ouvre ses portes pour la première fois, et constitue une renaissance et un véritable tournant pour la ville. L’avis de l’architecteDe toutes les constructions de cette époque, Beaulieu est un des ensembles construits qui se porte le mieux si l’on en croit les nombreuses enquêtes menées auprès de la population de ces logements, dont certains l’occupe pratiquement depuis le début. Les arbres atteignent désormais le haut des immeubles, et la rue Le Corbusier adjacente a pris les allures « d’une banlieue des années 30 » avec un niveau d’urbanisme parfaitement acceptable. En conclusion, on peut parler pour cette construction d’un véritable savoir faire architectural et en quelques sortes d’art urbain. Ce projet a été récompensé par un prix d’urbanisme, mettant en valeur le travail en amont du projet. www.cimaise-architectes.com/realisations/divers/construct... cité HLM labellisée Patrimoine du XXeme siecle -"Il faut bien le dire, avant même d’être livré, Beaulieu est l' un des grands-ensembles, parmis 6 autres qui fasçinait en 1954..En effet c'etait le début de la longue & grande histoire des chantiers de l'Office Public de l'Aménagement et de la Construction* içi, ou à Montreynaud, Solaure, Monthieu etc( l'OPAC l'office public de logements sociaux, devenu plus tard Métropole-Habitat, est la plus importante au niveau National, c'est la plus grosse boite d'HLM). Bref, les habituels promeneurs du coin genre les "Bois du Four (la Metare, le nom ançien, qui par ailleurs appartenait a Mme de Métarie une veuve riche qui légua son domaine soit "la Métare" à la ville, pour un Franc symbolique à l'epoque et aux CHU anciennement les HCL Hospiçes Civils de la Ville comme à Lyon... (on notera qu il y a des tas de logements en centre ville propriété du CHU)..se rendant le dimanchedans le Pilat ou à Rochetaillée et sur les collines* alentours (on en a 7 comme a Rome) font un léger détour par le chantier. Ils constatent alors de visu cet avancement des travaux que la presse qualifie de « belle prouesse ». Le rythme est en effet rapide : « un étage par semaine » pour certaines barres, comme le raconte un témoin. Les « grandes maisons », soient les immeubles de hauteur et nombre de logements importants (IGH), étant alors encore rares dans laville, les Stéphanois n’y sont pas habitués@ les H.L.M. Beaulieu est la 1ere cité Stéphanoise de toutes,. Les barres de dix-sept et quatorze niveaux gises respectivement rues Gomy Herriot et de Vlaminck, ainsi que la tour de 22 niveaux au 33 rue Le-Corbusier,surprennent donc encore pire pour la plus grande barre d'Europe qui arrvera 7 ans plus tard, la Muraille qui mettront certains certaines à la renverse , le gigantisme à l'état brut, du lourd.... La référence qui vient à l’esprit de beaucoup ajoute à la fascination : l’Amérique. « C’est New-York ! c'est tres joile, tres vert... », se rappelle avoir pensé un habitant de la première harre...Mais plus que les immeubles, ce sont surtout les logements qui emportent l’adhésion des « heureux locataires », comme aime à les appeler la presse tout court. La satisfaction procurée aux habitants par l’hygiène et le confort des logements des Grands-Ensembles soit les quartiers NEUF est une information connue, les études de sciences humaines sur le sujet abondent. Aussi, pour le cas de Beaulieu devenu un cas d'Ecole idem pour Montchovet (Beaulieu3) et les transformations de la Marandiniere (Beaulieu2)...Les entretiens réalisés avec des locataires n’apportent pas sur ce point-ci d’éléments nouveaux :les premiers motifs de satisfaction invoqués sont, comme pour bien d’autres Grands-Ensembles Français,l’eau courante, le chauffage central dont sont pourvus les immeubles les plus hauts, les WC intérieurs et salles de bain, l’ensoleillement et la luminosité permis par l’orientation, la hauteur et la disposition des immeubles, les placards et les tout aussi pratiques balcons à parois séchoirs permettant de faire sécher le linge, hiver compris. Entretien avec François Tomas, géographe, spécialiste de l'aménagement urbain, et enseignant à l'université et à l'école d'architecture de Saint-Etienne. Il est notamment l'auteur des Grands Ensembles, une histoire qui continue (Publications de l'université de Saint-Etienne, 2003). Cet intellectuel a également mis la main à la pâte. Entre 1977 et 1983, il fut adjoint à l'urbanisme du maire communiste de l'époque, Joseph Sanguedolce. Engagé au PC de 1974 à 1985, il a, depuis, rejoint le Parti socialiste «comme militant de base»L"apres guerre...Que prévoit-on pour la reconstruction? Pas grand-chose. A la différence de la refonte spectaculaire du Havre, par exemple, on se contente ici de bâtir de petits immeubles, plus modernes bien sûr, mais sans réelle innovation architecturale ou urbanistique.Est-il vrai que Saint-Etienne, après guerre, traîne une réputation de «capitale des taudis»?C'est exact, et celle-ci n'est pas usurpée. En 1946, 7% seulement des logements sont jugés «confortables», et 17%, «acceptables»; 56% sont médiocres, et 20% peuvent véritablement être qualifiés de taudis: 1 logement sur 5 n'a pas d'eau à l'évier, les deux tiers ne disposent pas de WC, et 95%, de salle d'eau. Mais le problème n'a pas été créé par la guerre. Depuis la fin du XIXe siècle, Saint-Etienne a beaucoup grandi, mais très peu construit. Résultat: la ville a vieilli sur elle-même et se trouve après guerre dans une situation désastreuse, que les bombardements ont simplement aggravée. C'est alors qu'Alexandre de Fraissinette, maire élu en 1947, fixe le logement comme l'une de ses priorités.

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

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For 25 Years BMW has been a leader in all-wheel drive technology. From the first 325iX to the latest X3 all-wheel drive has been a important and continually growing part of BMW’s business. We at BF have often derided the need for all-wheel drive as being born out of marketing. And while it’s true that many people driving xDrive equipped cars may not need the system, there are those that not only need it but require it. It’s because of this that, 25 after it’s introduction, BMW has expanded the all-wheel drive option to almost every car they make. BMW currently offers 45 models in which xDrive provides variable distribution of drive between the front and rear wheels. These models extend all the way from the BMW X models via the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series ranges to the BMW 7 Series family of luxury Saloons.

 

1985 saw all-wheel drive offered for the first time for the BMW 3 Series – both as an extension of the model range and as an alternative to the customary BMW rear-wheel drive. By now BMW was using the transfer of power to both axles not only to optimise traction on loose surfaces and in adverse weather conditions, but also to enhance dynamic performance though corners. The latest version of the BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system rises to this challenge more effectively than ever. Linking the all-wheel-drive system up with Integrated Chassis Management (ICM) means that all situations on the road can be recognised and evaluated to allow the necessary control interventions to be made at an early stage. These can be carried out by xDrive either on its own or in combination with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) or Performance Control. The power is distributed quickly and with great precision to where it is needed, ensuring that the driver enjoys the handling characteristics he would expect from a BMW – even under extremely dynamic cornering.

 

In contrast to other manufacturers, who use all-wheel drive principally to make up for the shortfall in traction suffered by front-wheel-drive vehicles, BMW tunes its xDrive system to provide handling typical of rear-wheel drive. Even in normal situations on the road, all-wheel-drive BMW models send the lion’s share of drive to the rear wheels, the same place where the brand’s cars with only one driven axle turn power into optimum dynamic performance. This ensures that the hallmark BMW steering precision is virtually free from drive forces in all-wheel-drive models as well. Indeed, all-wheel drive actually enhances the driving experience through corners. In order to enable particularly precise turn-in and a high level of directional stability, the latest-generation xDrive sends more drive to the rear axle on the way into corners. And that takes the brand’s characteristic driving pleasure to a new level once again.

 

All-wheel-drive technology from BMW: rigorous further development, dynamic growth.

 

Over the last 25 years at BMW, all-wheel drive has developed from an option initially limited to selected models to a growth driver for the ongoing expansion of the model range. At the time it was launched in the second-generation BMW 3 Series, all-wheel drive was offered exclusively in conjunction with a 2.5-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine producing 126 kW/171 hp. Today, xDrive can be specified for the BMW 3 Series in tandem with any of three six-cylinder petrol engines, a four-cylinder petrol unit and a six-cylinder diesel powerplant.

 

The permanent all-wheel drive of the BMW 325iX unveiled in 1985 channelled power to the front and rear wheels at a constant 37 : 63 percent split. Visco locks in the transfer case and final drive took their cues from the difference in rotation speed between the front and rear wheels to provide virtually fixed connections if required, and in this way optimise traction and driving stability. From 1988 customers could also order a Touring variant of the BMW 325iX.

 

Three years later came the arrival of all-wheel drive in the BMW 5 Series, accompanied by the debut of electric control systems governing the distribution of power. The newly developed system had multi-plate clutches which could be controlled automatically and continuously to vary the usual distribution of drive in normal conditions – 36 : 64 percent between the front and rear wheels – as required. Initially, a hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch was used at the rear axle, but this was later replaced by electronically controlled brake inputs. The control unit of the all-wheel-drive system took into account wheel speed signals from the anti-lock braking system, the rotational speed and position of the engine’s throttle valves and the status of the brakes when analysing the driving situation.

 

From the outset the all-wheel-drive system of the BMW 525ix – fitted with a six-cylinder petrol engine developing 141 kW/192 hp – proved to be

 

a superior concept to that of its competitors. The electronic control system allowed extremely rapid and precise reactions, which also led to neutral and safe handling characteristics in tricky conditions on wet or snow-covered roads. The first all-wheel-drive BMW 5 Series was available in both Saloon and Touring guise.

 

The creation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment opened up totally new dimensions for all-wheel drive. BMW caused a sensation with the introduction of this innovative new vehicle concept in 1999. The BMW X5 captured the imagination of its customers with a level of dynamic performance unmatched among its off-road peers. The characteristics of the BMW all-wheel-drive system also served this set of priorities. In normal driving conditions, engine power was distributed at a ratio of 38 : 62 between the front and rear wheels via a planetary gear set, while the standard-fitted Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X) and Hill Descent Control (HDC) equipped the BMW X5 equally as well for sporty driving as for challenges off the beaten track.

 

Innovative vehicle concepts and xDrive give BMW the edge.

 

Since the SAV concept successfully established itself in the shape of the BMW X5, BMW has been constantly building on its stand-out position in the all-wheel-drive vehicle market through the introduction of new models and the further development of its drive transfer system. All-wheel drive was made available for the BMW 3 Series once again as early as 2000 – this time in conjunction with two petrol engines and one diesel unit.

 

In 2004 BMW picked up the pioneering baton once more when it introduced the SAV concept into another vehicle segment. With more compact dimensions than the BMW X5 and even more agile handling, the BMW X3 was likewise very much one of a kind and indeed remained the only premium model in its class for a number of years.

 

BMW also stole a march on its competitors in the development of all-wheel-drive technology. The newly developed xDrive all-wheel-drive system, introduced for the BMW X5 alongside the launch of the BMW X3, boasted an extremely fast-working, electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case and linked up with the DSC driving control system. This allowed it to provide an unrivalled platform for power distribution that could be adjusted as necessary at all times. For the first time, the driving situation could be analysed not only on the basis of wheel speed, but also using data supplied by the DSC system on steering angle, accelerator position and lateral acceleration, including the driving status deduced from these parameters. This laid the foundations for xDrive to become the world’s only intelligent all-wheel-drive system, a status it retains to this day. In contrast to conventional all-wheel-drive systems, which merely react to wheels that are already spinning, xDrive can identify any tendency to oversteer or understeer at an early stage and counteract it pre-emptively by adjusting the distribution of drive.

 

Over the years that followed it was not only the two X models that benefited from the exceptionally rapid and precisely calculated distribution of power, but also the BMW 5 Series Saloon and Touring models and the BMW 3 Series. In 2005, all-wheel-drive variants were introduced both for the fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series and for the fifth-generation BMW 5 Series launched a short time earlier. More than 600,000 units of the first-generation BMW X3 were sold worldwide before it handed over to the new model in 2010. A little earlier the BMW X5, the second generation of which had been in production since 2006, had passed the million-unit mark.

 

Assured traction, superior dynamics: BMW xDrive with new calibration and Dynamic Performance Control.

 

The extraordinary potential of both the BMW X model concept and xDrive technology has since spawned another wave of innovations. For example, the BMW X6 – still the world’s only Sports Activity Coupé – was launched in 2008, and the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is also fitted with xDrive.

Since 2009 the BMW X1 has been the only vehicle of its kind in the premium compact segment.

 

As in the new BMW X3, xDrive can also be combined with Performance Control in the BMW X1 to make its handling even more agile. Carefully calculated brake impulses applied to the inside rear wheel around a corner combine with a simultaneous increase in engine power to ensure that the vehicle turns in extremely quickly and precisely. The BMW X6 is fitted as standard with Dynamic Performance Control, giving it even greater scope for adjusting the distribution of power. This system teams up with xDrive to provide the most captivating expression yet of BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure through corners. Dynamic Performance Control uses variable distribution of drive between the inside and outside rear wheel to enable exceptional agility and stability around corners, even under sudden load changes or in overrun.

 

The interplay of xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control can be experienced at its most intense in the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. The first high-performance sports cars with all-wheel drive to come out of BMW M GmbH are powered by an eight-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology developing 408 kW/555 hp.

 

Alongside the impressive progress of the BMW X models, the range of all-wheel-drive variants of other model series has also been consistently expanding. xDrive is now available not only for the Saloon and Touring versions of the BMW 3 Series but also for the Coupé; a total of 15 model variants from the 3 Series range now have all-wheel drive. Four engine variants of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo are also available with xDrive. With its new set-up designed to enhance agility and precision through corners, xDrive offers a better platform than ever when it comes to providing an intensive driving experience and an ideal combination of dynamic capability and comfort. It was therefore no surprise to see all-wheel drive also being welcomed into the BMW 7 Series range. Customers can choose from three all-wheel-drive variants of the luxury Saloon – the BMW 750i xDrive, BMW 750Li xDrive and BMW 740d xDrive.

 

In addition, xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive is set for launch in the new sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Saloon. The system will be available initially in the BMW 550i xDrive powered by a 300 kW/407 hp eight-cylinder engine, with two six-cylinder models and the first xDrive variants of the new BMW 5 Series Touring following in due course.

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It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Tonight I'm feeling immensely proud of my son. He was awarded first place at the annual Science Fair, one of the highlights of "British Science and Engineering Week" at his school. He developed and presented a simple electric motor to the judges, explaining in detail the physics involved, how it all worked, the rules of magnetism and electricity and how to optimise performance. An outstanding achievement for a ten year old, coming in ahead of 60 other boys. He will receive an award at a "Science Assembly" on Friday, March 18. Suffice it to say, I am a happy and grateful father :-)

 

Also see YouTube video here.

 

Showing end users how to optimise tractor and tyre performance and protect their soils to produce more with less.

Optimised for the Retina display - 2880 x 1800

Aerodynamikkonzept und Kühlluftbedarf wurden im Windkanal getestet und optimiert.

 

The aerodynamic design and cooling air needs were tested and optimised in the wind tunnel testing.

Showing end users how to optimise tractor and tyre performance and protect their soils to produce more with less.

Brussels , Belgium , 25 May 2011 - Green Week 2011 - Eco-innovation : optimising the eco-efficiency of products and processes - Dr John Philip Whittall , Technology Strategy Board (TSB) , Eco-Innovera © EU

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Wales, UK

 

Sir Norman Foster designed the main glasshouse for the National Botanic Garden of Wales, which opened in 2000. The 95m greenhouse is the largest of its kind in the world, with 785 panels of glass. Steel structural ribs suspend panels of glass with a soft curvature similar to his Canary Wharf entrance. The bulb protrudes from the green grass like a futuristic mound. The relationship between man-made and natural takes a twist, on this site of man-made nature.

 

Set in rolling hills overlooking the Tywi Valley in Carmarthenshire, the Great Glasshouse forms the centrepiece of the 230-hectare National Botanic Garden of Wales. The largest single-span glasshouse in the world, containing more than a thousand Mediterranean plant species, it reinvents the glasshouse for the twenty-first century, offering a model for sustainable development.

Elliptical in plan the building swells from the ground like a glassy hillock, echoing the undulations of the surrounding landscape. The aluminium glazing system and its tubular-steel supporting structure are designed to minimise materials and maximise light transmission. The toroidal roof measures 99 by 55 metres, and rests on twenty-four arches, which spring from a concrete ring beam and rise to 15 metres at the apex of the dome. Because the roof curves in two directions, only the central arches rise perpendicular to the base, the outer arches leaning inwards at progressively steep angles. The building's concrete substructure is banked to the north to provide protection from cold northerly winds and is concealed by a covering of turf so that the three entrances appear to be cut discreetly into the hillside. Within this base are a public concourse, a café, educational spaces and service installations.

To optimise energy usage, conditions inside and outside are monitored by a computer-controlled system. This adjusts the supply of heat and opens glazing panels in the roof to achieve desired levels of temperature, humidity and air movement. The principal heat source is a biomass boiler, located in the park's Energy Centre, which burns timber trimmings. This method is remarkably clean when compared with fossil fuels, and because the plants absorb as much carbon dioxide during their lifetime as they release during combustion, the carbon cycle is broadly neutral. Rainwater collected from the roof supplies 'grey water' for irrigation and flushing lavatories while waste from the lavatories is treated in reed beds before release into a watercourse.

 

Facts + Figures

•Appointment: 1995

•Completion: 2000

•Area: 5,800m²

•Height: 14m

•Capacity: 40

•Client: National Botanic Garden of Wales

•Structural Engineer: Anthony Hunt Associates

•Quantity Surveyor: Symonds Ltd

•M+E Engineer: Max Fordham & Partners

•Additional Consultants: Gustafson Porter, Colvin and Moggridge

 

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Quartiers Sud-Est, c'était un 13 octobre 1955.. « Le chantier de Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point (1ère tranche) sera terminé le 30 juin 1956 très exactement »,La Tribune du centre & du Sud-Est, le 26 juin 1956 - LOIRE (42) - - Après la seconde guerre mondiale, un immense chantier s'ouvre en France dans le but de loger massivement une population démunie, les réalisations des HLM en France et la lutte contre l'habitat indigne insalubre , le film parle de St-Etienne entre autre avec les Cités du soleil 1958 de Jean-Claude Sée : www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj74q .

Jusqu'au milieu des années 1970, cette période dite des « Trente Glorieuses l'après guerre et montre la plupart des grandes réalisations de 1945 à 1960. A travers les exemples de la région parisienne et de quelques grandes villes françaises sont posé les problèmes de la diversité architecturale, de l'esthétique et de l'harmonie entre le passé et l'avenir. Les images montrent les grands ensembles de Beaulieu, la Marandiniére, à Saint-Etienne, la cité le Haut du Lièvre à Nancy, des cités à Sarcelles, Asnières, Bron-Parilly, Epinay, Pantin, Bobigny, la cité radieuse de Le Corbusier à Marseille, le front de mer à Royan, la video de l'Année 1962, une réalisation de Philippe Brunet içi www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj2zz » fut le terrain de nombreuses expérimentations architecturales et urbanistiques, fondées notamment sur les idées émises plus tôt dans le siècle par le Mouvement moderne.

Aujourd'hui, ces ensembles bâtis sont au cœur d'une autre actualité, liée à leur adaptation à l'évolution des modes de vie de notre société contemporaine. Cette question qui se posa dès la fin des années 1970 apparaît sous un jour nouveau, avec les premières démolitions dans les années 1980 et, plus récemment, le vaste programme de réhabilitation mis en place dans le cadre de la loi Solidarité et Renouvellement Urbain.

Après Les Grands Ensembles. Une histoire qui continue…, ce nouvel ouvrage, fruit de la collaboration entre l'École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Saint-Étienne et l'Université Jean Monnet, apporte un éclairage nouveau sur cet héritage bâti, mettant au jour simultanément la question de son vécu et celle des acteurs engagés dans son édification. En réunissant quinze auteurs spécialistes de ce domaine, il s'agit de regrouper autant de points de vue, pour comprendre la diversité et la complexité des enjeux liés à la postérité de ce bâti. - « Petite enquête sur Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point », La Tribune du centre et du sud-est, 13 octobre 1955 et « Le chantier de Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point (1ère tranche) sera terminé le 30 juin 1956 très exactement »,La Tribune du centre & du sud-est, 26 juin 1956 -

«St-Etienne, la place des grands ensembles dans l’histoire de l’habitat social français »

Saint-Étienne/Beaulieu, au sud-est de l’agglomération, sur le versant sud de la colline de Beaulieu, en forte pente et d’aspect semi-rural, la cité de Beaulieu est mise à l’étude dès 1950. Elle débute en 1953 et comprend 1 221 logements, un groupe scolaire et 35 boutiques. Des parrains prestigieux et l’élite de l’architecture sté- phanoise sont mobilisés pour ce premier grand ensemble local.

Tantôt les bâtiments suivent le dessin de la courbe de niveau 600, devenue rue Le Corbusier, tantôt ils s’installent perpendi-culairement à la pente, reliés à la rue par des passerelles ou de grands escaliers. A l’implantation exemplaire des bâtiments répond une maîtrise raffinée du végétal d’accompagnement, décliné selon les modes habituels aux squares urbains, avec une virtuosité étonnante dus aux talents de l’ingénieur des Services techniques de la ville, Jean Marc, associé à l’équipe de concep-tion dès l’origine de l’opération.

Le vocabulaire de l’art des jardins s’adapte au grand ensemble : les espaces sont découpés à partir des courbes de niveau et des allées, et caractérisés par un système de haies et de contre-haies (haies étagées doubles ou triples) constituées de troènes com-muns ou dorés, prunus, berbéris et buffets de laurier, et sont plantés d arbres rythmés et colorés (érables négundo et acacias), ou parfois fastigiés (la gamme d’arbres est d’ailleurs peu riche), selon un dessin géométrique et des alternances de couleurs. Ces espaces verts ne sont réalisés qu’à partir de 1964, après avoir été longtemps laissés en prairies fauchées. Cet état de fait, dû au départ à l’étirement des financements des projets d’espaces exté-rieurs, s’inscrivait aussi dans la logique de conception de notre ingénieur, qui pensait « qu’il était nécessaire de laisser vivre un groupe d’habitations avant de planter » – afin de reprendre notamment les chemins tracés par l’usage.

Cette réalisation révèle le décalage entre les réflexions et les savoir-faire architecturaux et paysagers et exprime quelques traits caractéristiques de la pratique paysagiste. Le festonnage des haies qui jalonne les espaces extérieurs rejoint celui des collines boca- gères surplombant les bâtiments. Il rappelle le site environnant et inspirera plus tard l’AUA et Alexandre Chemetoff pour la réhabilitation du quartier de Montreynaud.

Relevons que, sans l’action concertée des services de la ville et de l’office d’HLM, qui finança entièrement la réalisation des espaces verts, rien n’aurait été fait à cette époque, compte tenu du désintérêt pour cet aspect du projet des principaux responsables du chantier. « D’ailleurs, à cette époque, les architectes ne jouaient pas au paysagiste… », queleques superbes videos du Ministere de la Cohésion et des Territoires içi : .Naissance d'une banlieue mort d'un village 2000 www.dailymotion.com/video/x1a98iz

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Beaulieu par son constructeur la Cimaise :" Entre les années 50 et 60, et suite à la seconde guerre mondiale, la municipalité stéphanoise a vu sa population passée d’un peu moins de 180 000 habitants en 1950 à plus de 200 000 habitants dix ans plus tard en 1960. Cette forte augmentation de la population pouvait s’expliquer par le fort taux de natalité de cette époque (baby-boom), mais aussi par l’afflux de travailleurs de la classe ouvrière venus dans la grande cité stéphanoise pour trouver un travail. De ce fait, la construction d’un logement sain pour chaque ouvrier était devenue une priorité absolue pour les élus qui considéraient à raison que cela était une condition vitale dans le cadre de ce grand développement. Pour ce faire, la ville a lancé dans les années 50 une vaste opération de construction de barres d’habitation dans la zone de Beaulieu, destinée à fournir un logement à une population grandissante.

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BEAULIEU une barre d’habitation innovante

A l’époque, avec une majorité d’architectes, les appartements modernes construits possédaient des cloisons lourdes empêchant toute modification interne ainsi que des espaces de renvoi sombres et non ventilés ressemblant à des alcôves.

Mais à l’inverse, pour certains architectes précurseurs de la région à l’image d’Yves et Henri Gouyon, la modernité reflétait le gout de la clarté, de l’air, et du soleil, avec de larges horizons. Ainsi, ces derniers donnaient la priorité non pas aux façades qu’ils considéraient comme de simples élévations du plan, mais aux cellules d’habitations et à leur orientation. Dans cette optique, le bâtiment proposé par Henri Gouyon, qui était donc un partisan de l’espace ouvert moderne, supprimait les circulations et profitait de ce gain de place pour aménager de nouveaux espaces de vie communes. De plus, dans ces cellules d’habitations, les architectes ont tirés profit au maximum de la double orientation des appartements (ces derniers étaient traversant) avec par exemple l’accolement de balcons. Conception et réalisation d’un quartier entier. Pour le projet de Beaulieu, l’on confia la conception ainsi que la réalisation des interventions aux agences Henri et Yves Gouyon puis Yves Gouyon et associés. Ainsi, dés le milieu des années 50, des études concernant Beaulieu II – La Marandinière furent conduites, suivis de la construction du bâtiment entre 1957 et 1959. S’en suivit Beaulieu III – Montchovet entre 1962 et 1964, surnommé la « Muraille de Chine la plus grande barre d'Europe avec 540 appartements à sa livraison mi 1964, les chantiers de l'OPAC devenu Métropole-Habitat, www.ina.fr/video/LY00001263522 », qui comprenait entre autres, une barre de type HLM haute de 10 à 17 mètres et longue de 270 mètres, avec 560 logements. Suites à ces constructions, l’urbanisation des vallées et collines du sud-est de Saint-Etienne continua jusque dans les années 70 avec les séries de la Métare I, II, et III. Au total, ce sont plus de 8 000 logements, pour l’essentiel de type HLM, qui ont été construits durant cette période. Ces constructions ont également contribué à la création du parc de l’Europe et d’un boulevard circulaire qui servait de jonction entre les différents édifices et le centre-ville de la cité stéphanoise.

Un projet pharaonique

Le centre commercial fut un projet d’une dimension sans précédent pour la ville, plus grand centre commercial intra-urbain de la région Loire-Auvergne, avec 100 magasins, 1500 places de stationnement, 90 000 m² de surface, et sur 3 niveaux (4 niveaux avec la terrasse). Le 2 octobre 1979, CENTRE DEUX ouvre ses portes pour la première fois, et constitue une renaissance et un véritable tournant pour la ville. L’avis de l’architecte

De toutes les constructions de cette époque, Beaulieu est un des ensembles construits qui se porte le mieux si l’on en croit les nombreuses enquêtes menées auprès de la population de ces logements, dont certains l’occupe pratiquement depuis le début. Les arbres atteignent désormais le haut des immeubles, et la rue Le Corbusier adjacente a pris les allures « d’une banlieue des années 30 » avec un niveau d’urbanisme parfaitement acceptable. En conclusion, on peut parler pour cette construction d’un véritable savoir faire architectural et en quelques sortes d’art urbain. Ce projet a été récompensé par un prix d’urbanisme, mettant en valeur le travail en amont du projet. www.cimaise-architectes.com/realisations/divers/construct... cité HLM labellisée Patrimoine du XXeme siecle -"Il faut bien le dire, avant même d’être livré, Beaulieu est l' un des grands-ensembles, parmis 6 autres qui fasçinait en 1954..En effet c'etait le début de la longue & grande histoire des chantiers de l'Office Public de l'Aménagement et de la Construction* içi, ou à Montreynaud, Solaure, Monthieu etc

( l'OPAC l'office public de logements sociaux, devenu plus tard Métropole-Habitat, est la plus importante au niveau National, c'est la plus grosse boite d'HLM). Bref, les habituels promeneurs du coin genre les "Bois du Four (la Metare, le nom ançien, qui par ailleurs appartenait a Mme de Métarie une veuve riche qui légua son domaine soit "la Métare" à la ville, pour un Franc symbolique à l'epoque et aux CHU anciennement les HCL Hospiçes Civils de la Ville comme à Lyon... (on notera qu il y a des tas de logements en centre ville propriété du CHU)..

se rendant le dimanche

dans le Pilat ou à Rochetaillée et sur les collines* alentours (on en a 7 comme a Rome) font un léger détour par le chantier. Ils constatent

alors de visu cet avancement des travaux que la presse qualifie de « belle prouesse ». Le rythme est en effet rapide : « un étage par semaine » pour certaines barres, comme le raconte un témoin. Les « grandes maisons », soient les immeubles de hauteur et nombre de logements importants (IGH), étant alors encore rares dans la

ville, les Stéphanois n’y sont pas habitués@ les H.L.M. Beaulieu est la 1ere cité Stéphanoise de toutes,. Les barres de dix-sept et quatorze niveaux gises respectivement rues Gomy Herriot et de Vlaminck, ainsi que la tour de 22 niveaux au 33 rue Le-Corbusier,

surprennent donc encore pire pour la plus grande barre d'Europe qui arrvera 7 ans plus tard, la Muraille qui mettront certains certaines à la renverse , le gigantisme à l'état brut, du lourd.... La référence qui vient à l’esprit de beaucoup ajoute à la fascination : l’Amérique. « C’est New-York ! c'est tres joile, tres vert... », se rappelle avoir pensé un habitant de la première harre...Mais plus que les immeubles, ce sont surtout les logements qui emportent l’adhésion des « heureux locataires », comme aime à les appeler la presse tout court. La satisfaction procurée aux habitants par l’hygiène et le confort des logements des Grands-Ensembles soit les quartiers NEUF est une information connue, les études de sciences humaines sur le sujet abondent. Aussi, pour le cas de Beaulieu devenu un cas d'Ecole idem pour Montchovet (Beaulieu3) et les transformations de la Marandiniere (Beaulieu2)...

Les entretiens réalisés avec des locataires n’apportent pas sur ce point-ci d’éléments nouveaux :

les premiers motifs de satisfaction invoqués sont, comme pour bien d’autres Grands-Ensembles Français,

l’eau courante, le chauffage central dont sont pourvus les immeubles les plus hauts, les WC

intérieurs et salles de bain, l’ensoleillement et la luminosité permis par l’orientation, la

hauteur et la disposition des immeubles, les placards et les tout aussi pratiques balcons à

parois séchoirs permettant de faire sécher le linge, hiver compris.

Entretien avec François Tomas, géographe, spécialiste de l'aménagement urbain, et enseignant à l'université et à l'école d'architecture de Saint-Etienne. Il est notamment l'auteur des Grands Ensembles, une histoire qui continue (Publications de l'université de Saint-Etienne, 2003). Cet intellectuel a également mis la main à la pâte. Entre 1977 et 1983, il fut adjoint à l'urbanisme du maire communiste de l'époque, Joseph Sanguedolce. Engagé au PC de 1974 à 1985, il a, depuis, rejoint le Parti socialiste «comme militant de base»

Quelle est l'ampleur des destructions provoquées par la Seconde Guerre mondiale à Saint-Etienne?

La ville subit un important bombardement des Alliés le 26 mai 1944. Celui-ci vise les usines qu'utilisaient les Allemands dans la région pour leur effort de guerre et les noeuds de communication ferroviaire. Comme prévu, la gare de Châteaucreux, les usines de Marais et le tunnel de Tardy sont touchés. Mais les bombes, larguées trop rapidement, atteignent aussi les quartiers du Soleil et de Tardy - notamment les écoles - ainsi que l'église Saint-François, emplie de fidèles. Au total, le bilan est lourd: un millier de morts, 1 500 blessés, 22 000 sinistrés; 800 immeubles ont été plus ou moins détruits.

Que prévoit-on pour la reconstruction?

Pas grand-chose. A la différence de la refonte spectaculaire du Havre, par exemple, on se contente ici de bâtir de petits immeubles, plus modernes bien sûr, mais sans réelle innovation architecturale ou urbanistique.

Est-il vrai que Saint-Etienne, après guerre, traîne une réputation de «capitale des taudis»?

C'est exact, et celle-ci n'est pas usurpée. En 1946, 7% seulement des logements sont jugés «confortables», et 17%, «acceptables»; 56% sont médiocres, et 20% peuvent véritablement être qualifiés de taudis: 1 logement sur 5 n'a pas d'eau à l'évier, les deux tiers ne disposent pas de WC, et 95%, de salle d'eau. Mais le problème n'a pas été créé par la guerre. Depuis la fin du XIXe siècle, Saint-Etienne a beaucoup grandi, mais très peu construit. Résultat: la ville a vieilli sur elle-même et se trouve après guerre dans une situation désastreuse, que les bombardements ont simplement aggravée.

C'est alors qu'Alexandre de Fraissinette, maire élu en 1947, fixe le logement comme l'une de ses priorités.

Oui. Et ce ne sera pas un vain mot. Rendez-vous compte: on passe de 114 logements construits en 1948 à 531 en 1951, 1 085 en 1954, 1 694 en 1957 et même 2 932 en 1959! L'effort est gigantesque. Mais le changement est aussi qualitatif. A la fin des années 1940 et au début des années 1950, la France va connaître une rupture architecturale avec l'apparition des premiers grands ensembles. Saint-Etienne sera l'une des villes symboles de cette rupture.

Comment cette nouvelle architecture est-elle accueillie?

Très favorablement par les classes moyennes, beaucoup moins par les classes populaires.

Cela paraît paradoxal, pour du logement social!

Le paradoxe n'est qu'apparent. On l'a oublié aujourd'hui, mais les premiers grands ensembles sont réservés aux familles de moins de trois enfants ayant des revenus corrects, autrement dit aux classes moyennes. Alors que, depuis la guerre, celles-ci devaient se contenter d'une ou de deux pièces mal équipées, elles se voient soudain proposer des logements spacieux, avec de la verdure, de la lumière, une salle d'eau, des WC, le chauffage central. Cela leur paraît merveilleux! Les pauvres, eux, continuent de s'entasser dans de petits appartements sans confort, quand ce ne sont pas des taudis, en particulier à Tarentaize et à Beaubrun, ou des bidonvilles, du côté de Méons, près des puits de mine et des usines sidérurgiques. Ce n'est que plus tard, à partir des années 1970, que les grands ensembles seront prioritairement réservés aux pauvres et aux familles immigrées. Mais, dans les années 1950, les grands ensembles sont encore synonymes de progrès social. Et même au-delà. On est persuadé que ce nouvel habitat va entraîner le recul de la maladie, de la délinquance, voire de la mésentente entre les époux! Il existe ainsi une «commission du bonheur ou des grands ensembles»!

On croit rêver...

C'était l'ambiance de l'époque, avec ses utopies et ses excès. Pour les architectes, si l'un des repoussoirs est le taudis de centre-ville, l'autre est le petit pavillon de banlieue, symbole à leurs yeux de l'individualisme petit-bourgeois, avec ses gaspillages de terrain, son absence d'horizon et son coût pour la communauté...

Quels sont les quartiers typiques de cette période, à Saint-Etienne?

Le premier est constitué par le très bel ensemble de la place du Maréchal-Foch. Il s'agit d'une étape intermédiaire entre l'îlot traditionnel (des immeubles accolés, formant un pâté de maisons) et sa suppression totale. Du côté de la Grand-Rue, plusieurs immeubles constituent encore des semi-îlots. Mais, à l'ouest, deux immeubles sont déjà totalement indépendants: ils sont construits au milieu de la verdure. Et cela, c'est très nouveau. Jusqu'à présent, tous les immeubles érigés à Saint-Etienne, y compris les plus hauts, étaient accolés à d'autres édifices. Cela reste encore, cinquante ans plus tard, l'un des quartiers chics de Saint-Etienne.

L'autre grande opération de l'époque, c'est Beaulieu I.

Evidemment. On est, cette fois, face à un grand ensemble «pur». Le chantier commence en 1953 - il y a juste cinquante ans - et s'achève en 1955. Ce nouveau quartier de 1 264 logements est remarquablement conçu. Non seulement il respecte la topographie des lieux, mais aussi il joue avec elle: les bâtiments sont implantés soit parallèlement, soit perpendiculairement aux courbes de niveau, ce qui met en valeur la colline tout en préservant son sommet. Pour rompre l'anonymat, les entrées, les façades et les balcons sont individualisés. Les logements sont de qualité, et les espaces verts, confiés aux services de la ville, tout simplement magnifiques. Beaulieu produit d'ailleurs un effet prodigieux sur ses premiers habitants.

Son implantation n'est pas non plus le fait du hasard...

En effet. Compte tenu des préoccupations hygiénistes de l'époque, le conseil municipal a choisi ce site «loin des zones minières et industrielles, à l'abri des poussières et des fumées, au climat salubre». Il souligne qu'il ne sera «jamais exploité par les houillères, car son sous-sol est stérile» et qu'il est également «bien relié à Saint-Etienne par le cours Fauriel, la seule avenue large de la ville». C'est véritablement le contre-modèle du taudis. Il a d'ailleurs, lui également, remarquablement bien vieilli.

Etes-vous aussi enthousiaste pour les projets qui ont suivi Beaulieu I?

Hélas!... Beaulieu II-La Marandinière (1957-1959), Beaulieu III-Montchovet (1962-1964), avec la fameuse «muraille de Chine», Beaulieu IV-la Palle (1967-1970) et la Métare (1962-1974), représentant à eux tous quelque 6 000 logements, constituent - à l'exception de la Métare, qui ne comprend que des appartements en copropriété - des échecs complets. Et tragiques.

Pourquoi cette différence?

Beaulieu I a bénéficié d'une accumulation de partis pris judicieux qui n'ont pas été appliqués par la suite. Outre la qualité de son architecture et de ses espaces verts, on a évité le zonage bête et méchant, qui allait s'imposer plus tard: les zones commerciales, d'un côté; les tours et les barres d'habitation, d'un deuxième; les emplois, d'un troisième. Enfin, Beaulieu I, réservé presque exclusivement aux classes moyennes, n'a pas connu le processus de dégradation que l'on constatera ailleurs, et dont la destruction de la «muraille de Chine» constituera le symbole.

Qui ont été les grands aménageurs de cette époque?

Parmi les politiques: le maire, Alexandre de Fraissinette (modéré), et son premier adjoint, qui lui succédera à sa mort, le radical Michel Durafour. Parmi les architectes: Edouard Hur et Henri Gouyon, concepteurs de Beaulieu I. Et, bien sûr, l'Etat, qui reste très présent. C'est lui qui, de manière générale, garde la haute main sur l'urbanisme. Beaulieu constitue une opération nationale, décidée de Paris. Cependant, ce qui est remarquable, c'est que, pour Beaulieu I, l'Etat va accepter de composer.

Dans quels domaines?

Le ministère de la Reconstruction souhaitait, ici comme ailleurs, que l'opération fût entièrement industrialisée. Autrement dit, que l'on adaptât au bâtiment les méthodes de l'automobile. Les constructions devaient se faire en préfabriqué, et l'on devait se contenter de les monter sur place. Mais, à Saint-Etienne, les architectes, soutenus par le maire, s'opposent à cette directive. Parce qu'ils sont expérimentés, et reconnus, ils vont obtenir gain de cause. Et heureusement.

Y a-t-il eu des projets, conçus à cette époque, qui n'ont pas vu le jour?

A la fin des années 1950, l'Etat fait appel à de grands architectes pour remodeler les villes. A Saint-Etienne, c'est Dufau, distingué par le prix de Rome, qui est choisi. Il présente un projet radical: raser les 70 îlots qui se trouvent à l'est de la Grand-Rue, entre la place du Peuple et Bellevue, et les remplacer par autant de tours et de barres! Son projet, finalement, ne sera appliqué qu'en partie. Au sud, jusqu'à Bellevue, presque tout est démoli, beaucoup de tours et de barres sont construites. Au nord, les démolitions sont également presque systématiques, mais, cette fois, les nouveaux immeubles reproduisent la forme traditionnelle de l'îlot. On détruit également une partie du quartier derrière la grande poste, ainsi que l'ancienne caserne de Tréfilerie et la prison de Bizillon.

Le futur Centre-Deux...

C'est cela. Au départ, l'opération se nomme «prison-Tréfilerie», mais les promoteurs, qui ont le sens du commerce, préfèrent la rebaptiser. Ce quartier est conçu comme un centre d'affaires à l'américaine, type la Défense, à Paris, ou la Part-Dieu, à Lyon. On explique aux élus que, s'ils veulent que Saint-Etienne devienne une grande ville, ils doivent la doter d'un centre d'affaires, avec des immeubles atteignant 100 ou 150 mètres de hauteur, comme aux Etats-Unis! Le projet est lancé (en 1969), mais il sera peu à peu amendé, pour tenir compte de la réalité économique, de la montée des oppositions et de l'évolution des mentalités.

Comment l'économie stéphanoise se porte-t-elle alors?

La ville croit encore à l'avenir de la mine et des industries traditionnelles. Cela se comprend: le plan Monnet pour la relance de l'économie française s'appuie sur l'énergie, les transports, les industries lourdes... Bref, tous les points forts de Saint-Etienne, mais ce sera un cadeau empoisonné, car, bercée par cette illusion, la cité s'endort. Quand elle se décidera à moderniser ses structures industrielles, ce sera toujours avec quelques années de retard. Au fond, c'est dans les années 1950 que l'on commet les erreurs qui conduiront, plus tard, au démantèlement des industries locales.

Le secteur tertiaire a-t-il déjà commencé son essor?

Pas encore. Dans les années 1950, Saint-Etienne reste une ville très fortement industrielle. La tertiarisation, avec l'enseignement supérieur, la transformation de l'hôpital en centre hospitalier régional et universitaire et l'essor de Casino, avec les supermarchés et les hypermarchés, ne commencera véritablement que dans les années 1960.

Culturellement, la ville est aussi très active...

Elle est même, à ce moment-là, l'un des hauts lieux de la création culturelle en France, notamment dans les domaines théâtral et artistique. Maurice Allemand fait du musée de Saint-Etienne l'un des plus grands musées d'art moderne en France. Et Jean Dasté propose au public le théâtre moderne. Ce bouillonnement est dû, notamment, à Alexandre de Fraissinette. Comme, après lui, Michel Durafour, il est persuadé que l'avenir de la cité est dans la modernité. Il considère donc qu'elle doit être déclinée dans tous ses aspects: économique, urbanistique et culturel.

La population comprend-elle cette volonté?

Oui et non. Dans les années 1950, il existe un certain consensus, car tout le monde partage la vision d'un avenir meilleur. Mais, en réalité, Fraissinette, et surtout Durafour, sont très décalés. Dans leur obsession d'une ville «blanche», ils refusent en bloc le passé, dont on a heureusement découvert depuis lors les richesses. Ils rêvent d'une ville qui n'existe pas, peuplée d'habitants qui ne ressemblent pas aux Stéphanois réels... C'est d'ailleurs ce qui, plus tard, provoquera la chute de Michel Durafour. -------------- www.mam-st-etienne.fr/index.php?rubrique=30&expositio...

Pour une architecture différente 1975 Réalisation : ministère de l'Équipement , <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj3ex" la ville de St-Etienne & les Quartiers Sud-Est Aujourd'hui, en Françe :

Proposer de nouveaux logements dans une démarche environnementale forte. Dans la poursuite des opérations engagées depuis 2001 (démolition de la Muraille de Chine en 2000, implantation du CHPL, de l ’AIMV en 2005), une qualité résidentielle s'affirme progressivement au sein des quartiers Sud-Est, grâce à une nouvelle offre d'habitat variée (en forme comme en type de produits). Le dynamisme du quartier s'appuie sur l'accueil et le développement de services, d'activités économiques et d'équipements d'agglomération (centre nautique, Nouveau Théâtre de Beaulieu...) et de proximité (salles de sport, travaux dans les écoles). Les atouts paysagers du site sont pleinement exploités dans une démarche environnementale forte. L'aménagement des espaces libres et la requalification des axes structurants et de desserte renforcent les liaisons internes aux quartiers et les ouvrent sur l'ensemble de la ville. Beaulieu, un patrimoine de qualité, valorisé et adapté à ses occupants

40 logement ont été adaptés au vieillissement de leur occupants (bacs à douche, volets électriques, aménagement des ascenseurs, …). L'amélioration des espaces extérieurs, résidentiels ou publics (rue K.Marx, square Renoir, allée Clémenceau) viendra rendre plus conviviaux ces lieux de vie partagés. Petite Marandinière : une cité jardin qui se rénove en gardant son caractère Sur la Petite Marandinière, 320 logements de Métropole Habitat ont été rénovés. Les bâtiments ont été transformés pour arriver à 32 logements, avec création de T3, T4, et T5 en tenant compte de la rénovation thermique et du confort des logements. 54 logements ont été construits, répartis en 6 bâtiments à l'architecture contemporaine et fonctionnelle (surfaces généreuses, double ou triple orientation, terrasse ou loggia). En parallèle, les espaces publics ont été réaménagés dans une démarche environnementale durable et innovante : résidentialisation et embellissement des espaces extérieurs, traitement paysager d'ensemble, requalification des voiries et des circulations douces adaptées aux usages, gestion optimisée du stationnement et des eaux pluviales...Une nouvelle mixité pour le quartier : les maisons de ville "Jardins Sembat" 22 maisons de ville (du T3 au T5) ont été construites à l’angle de la rue Marcel Sembat et du boulevard de Fraissinette. Conçu et développé par l'équipe XXL-Civita-Spirit, ce projet se caractérise par la qualité de la construction (matériaux durables, aménagement soigné des espaces extérieurs…) et par la mise en valeur paysagère du site, ouvert sur les collines du Pilat. 3 types de maisons ont été proposées en location libre : maisons jumelées le long du boulevard de Fraissinette, maisons en pente en fond de parcelle adossée au talus, maisons patio au cœur de l’îlot. Un nouveau centre nautique sur le secteur Loti Souhaité par les habitants, exemplaire d’une démarche participative de coproduction, le centre nautique Yves Naime a été ouvert à l'été 2013, en remplacement de l'ancienne piscine de la Marandinière. Ce centre nautique comprend un bassin sportif (25m, 6 lignes d'eau), un bassin destiné aux activités ludiques (bains bouillonnants, aquagym...), une pataugoire et des plages extérieures.Grande Marandinière : un secteur d'habitat en développement . Après la démolition de la barre Sisley et celle en cours de la barre Féguide, c'est un nouveau quartier qui se dessine sur ce secteur. La reconfiguration de la rue Sisley en voie de promenade avec des vues en belvédère et l'aménagement d'une « coulée verte » ont profondément modifié le paysage urbain du secteur. Ce nouvel environnement a permis à Métropole Habitat de réaliser un programme immobilier de 27 logements locatifs. Dans ce bâtiment collectif moderne et fonctionnel, chaque logement comporte un espace extérieur privatif, balcon ou terrasse. Au rez-de-chaussée, des locaux d'activités (centre social espace-loisirs) ou de services sont déployés le long de la nouvelle rue Sisley. La Palle : des résidentialisations de qualité

La résidentialisation des immeubles du boulevard de la Palle apporte aux habitants de nouvelles terrasses privatives en rez-de-chaussée, des espaces en cœur d’îlots plus agréables, et de nouveaux parcours piétonniers avec aires de jeux. Elle s’accompagne de la réhabilitation des immeubles (réfection des façades, changement des garde-corps…). Des opérations de résidentialisation ont été menées immeuble par immeuble de 2006 à 2009. Elles permettent de définir les limites entre les parties publiques ouvertes à tous, et les parties privées. Des petits jardins privatifs sont ainsi aménagés pour chaque logement de rez-de-chaussée.

Le Pont Aven : du logement social à haute performance environnementale

Développé par Métropole Habitat, le Pont-Aven est un exemple en matière de construction écologique. Il accueille 20 logements sociaux du T2 au T5. L’ensemble de la conception du bâtiment intègre des critères environnementaux : parois extérieures en brique mono-mur, eau chaude solaire, chauffage collectif au gaz naturel, ventilation intérieure à double flux pour une meilleure circulation de l’air, équipements électriques et sanitaires économes en énergie. La toiture végétalisée permet quant à elle une meilleure conservation de la fraîcheur en été, les auvents du toit protègent les fenêtres du soleil et les eaux de pluie seront récupérées pour arroser les espaces extérieurs…Résultat : une diminution des rejets en CO2 et une baisse significative des charges de chauffage pour les locataires.

Favoriser l'accessibilité et les relations inter-quartiers Le réaménagement du boulevard de la Palle a favorisé une meilleure desserte du quartier en transports en commun. Une station de taxis, des pistes cyclables et des pelouses ont été aménagées le long du boulevard, sécurisant ainsi la traversée piétonne entre les terrasses Roinat et le centre hospitalier. A l'intérieur du quartier, la trame piétonnière a été développée dans le principe d'une continuité paysagère entre les différents secteurs. Initiée avec l’aménagement des terrasses Roinat, une coulée verte, nouveau poumon vert du quartier, facilitant la circulation des piétons et des cyclistes, relie désormais le boulevard de la Palle, et plus loin le bois d'Avaize, au Parc de l'Europe. - Après la seconde guerre mondiale, un immense chantier s'ouvre en France dans le but de loger massivement une population démunie, les réalisations des HLM en France et la lutte contre l'habitat indigne insalubre , le film parle de St-Etienne entre autre avec les Cités du soleil 1958 de Jean-Claude Sée : www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj74q .

Jusqu'au milieu des années 1970, cette période dite des « Trente Glorieuses l'après guerre et montre la plupart des grandes réalisations de 1945 à 1960. A travers les exemples de la région parisienne et de quelques grandes villes françaises sont posé les problèmes de la diversité architecturale, de l'esthétique et de l'harmonie entre le passé et l'avenir. Les images montrent les grands ensembles de Beaulieu, la Marandiniére, à Saint-Etienne, la cité le Haut du Lièvre à Nancy, des cités à Sarcelles, Asnières, Bron-Parilly, Epinay, Pantin, Bobigny, la cité radieuse de Le Corbusier à Marseille, le front de mer à Royan, la video de l'Année 1962, une réalisation de Philippe Brunet içi www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj2zz » fut le terrain de nombreuses expérimentations architecturales et urbanistiques, fondées notamment sur les idées émises plus tôt dans le siècle par le Mouvement moderne.

Aujourd'hui, ces ensembles bâtis sont au cœur d'une autre actualité, liée à leur adaptation à l'évolution des modes de vie de notre société contemporaine. Cette question qui se posa dès la fin des années 1970 apparaît sous un jour nouveau, avec les premières démolitions dans les années 1980 et, plus récemment, le vaste programme de réhabilitation mis en place dans le cadre de la loi Solidarité et Renouvellement Urbain.

Après Les Grands Ensembles. Une histoire qui continue…, ce nouvel ouvrage, fruit de la collaboration entre l'École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Saint-Étienne et l'Université Jean Monnet, apporte un éclairage nouveau sur cet héritage bâti, mettant au jour simultanément la question de son vécu et celle des acteurs engagés dans son édification. En réunissant quinze auteurs spécialistes de ce domaine, il s'agit de regrouper autant de points de vue, pour comprendre la diversité et la complexité des enjeux liés à la postérité de ce bâti. - « Petite enquête sur Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point », La Tribune du centre et du sud-est, 13 octobre 1955 et « Le chantier de Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point (1ère tranche) sera terminé le 30 juin 1956 très exactement »,La Tribune du centre & du sud-est, 26 juin 1956 -

«St-Etienne, la place des grands ensembles dans l’histoire de l’habitat social français »

Saint-Étienne/Beaulieu, au sud-est de l’agglomération, sur le versant sud de la colline de Beaulieu, en forte pente et d’aspect semi-rural, la cité de Beaulieu est mise à l’étude dès 1950. Elle débute en 1953 et comprend 1 221 logements, un groupe scolaire et 35 boutiques. Des parrains prestigieux et l’élite de l’architecture sté- phanoise sont mobilisés pour ce premier grand ensemble local.

Tantôt les bâtiments suivent le dessin de la courbe de niveau 600, devenue rue Le Corbusier, tantôt ils s’installent perpendi-culairement à la pente, reliés à la rue par des passerelles ou de grands escaliers. A l’implantation exemplaire des bâtiments répond une maîtrise raffinée du végétal d’accompagnement, décliné selon les modes habituels aux squares urbains, avec une virtuosité étonnante dus aux talents de l’ingénieur des Services techniques de la ville, Jean Marc, associé à l’équipe de concep-tion dès l’origine de l’opération.

Le vocabulaire de l’art des jardins s’adapte au grand ensemble : les espaces sont découpés à partir des courbes de niveau et des allées, et caractérisés par un système de haies et de contre-haies (haies étagées doubles ou triples) constituées de troènes com-muns ou dorés, prunus, berbéris et buffets de laurier, et sont plantés d arbres rythmés et colorés (érables négundo et acacias), ou parfois fastigiés (la gamme d’arbres est d’ailleurs peu riche), selon un dessin géométrique et des alternances de couleurs. Ces espaces verts ne sont réalisés qu’à partir de 1964, après avoir été longtemps laissés en prairies fauchées. Cet état de fait, dû au départ à l’étirement des financements des projets d’espaces exté-rieurs, s’inscrivait aussi dans la logique de conception de notre ingénieur, qui pensait « qu’il était nécessaire de laisser vivre un groupe d’habitations avant de planter » – afin de reprendre notamment les chemins tracés par l’usage.

Cette réalisation révèle le décalage entre les réflexions et les savoir-faire architecturaux et paysagers et exprime quelques traits caractéristiques de la pratique paysagiste. Le festonnage des haies qui jalonne les espaces extérieurs rejoint celui des collines boca- gères surplombant les bâtiments. Il rappelle le site environnant et inspirera plus tard l’AUA et Alexandre Chemetoff pour la réhabilitation du quartier de Montreynaud.

Relevons que, sans l’action concertée des services de la ville et de l’office d’HLM, qui finança entièrement la réalisation des espaces verts, rien n’aurait été fait à cette époque, compte tenu du désintérêt pour cet aspect du projet des principaux responsables du chantier. « D’ailleurs, à cette époque, les architectes ne jouaient pas au paysagiste… », queleques superbes videos du Ministere de la Cohésion et des Territoires içi : .Naissance d'une banlieue mort d'un village 2000 www.dailymotion.com/video/x1a98iz

Réalisateur : Sidney Jézéquel Production : Les Films Roger Leenhardt Sujet : la commune de Goussainville (95) --------

Quatre murs et un toit 1953 www.dailymotion.com/video/xk6xui Scenario et réalisation Pierre Jallaud MRU (ministère de la reconstruction et de l'urbanisme) ----------------Le Bonheur est dans le béton www.dailymotion.com/video/x413amo - 2015 Documentaire réalisé par Lorenz Findeisen produit par Les Films du Tambour de Soie ---------------------Beaulieu par son constructeur la Cimaise :" Entre les années 50 et 60, et suite à la seconde guerre mondiale, la municipalité stéphanoise a vu sa population passée d’un peu moins de 180 000 habitants en 1950 à plus de 200 000 habitants dix ans plus tard en 1960. Cette forte augmentation de la population pouvait s’expliquer par le fort taux de natalité de cette époque (baby-boom), mais aussi par l’afflux de travailleurs de la classe ouvrière venus dans la grande cité stéphanoise pour trouver un travail. De ce fait, la construction d’un logement sain pour chaque ouvrier était devenue une priorité absolue pour les élus qui considéraient à raison que cela était une condition vitale dans le cadre de ce grand développement. Pour ce faire, la ville a lancé dans les années 50 une vaste opération de construction de barres d’habitation dans la zone de Beaulieu, destinée à fournir un logement à une population grandissante.

 

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BEAULIEU une barre d’habitation innovante

A l’époque, avec une majorité d’architectes, les appartements modernes construits possédaient des cloisons lourdes empêchant toute modification interne ainsi que des espaces de renvoi sombres et non ventilés ressemblant à des alcôves.

Mais à l’inverse, pour certains architectes précurseurs de la région à l’image d’Yves et Henri Gouyon, la modernité reflétait le gout de la clarté, de l’air, et du soleil, avec de larges horizons. Ainsi, ces derniers donnaient la priorité non pas aux façades qu’ils considéraient comme de simples élévations du plan, mais aux cellules d’habitations et à leur orientation. Dans cette optique, le bâtiment proposé par Henri Gouyon, qui était donc un partisan de l’espace ouvert moderne, supprimait les circulations et profitait de ce gain de place pour aménager de nouveaux espaces de vie communes. De plus, dans ces cellules d’habitations, les architectes ont tirés profit au maximum de la double orientation des appartements (ces derniers étaient traversant) avec par exemple l’accolement de balcons. Conception et réalisation d’un quartier entier. Pour le projet de Beaulieu, l’on confia la conception ainsi que la réalisation des interventions aux agences Henri et Yves Gouyon puis Yves Gouyon et associés. Ainsi, dés le milieu des années 50, des études concernant Beaulieu II – La Marandinière furent conduites, suivis de la construction du bâtiment entre 1957 et 1959. S’en suivit Beaulieu III – Montchovet entre 1962 et 1964, surnommé la « Muraille de Chine la plus grande barre d'Europe avec 540 appartements à sa livraison mi 1964, les chantiers de l'OPAC devenu Métropole-Habitat, www.ina.fr/video/LY00001263522 », qui comprenait entre autres, une barre de type HLM haute de 10 à 17 mètres et longue de 270 mètres, avec 560 logements. Suites à ces constructions, l’urbanisation des vallées et collines du sud-est de Saint-Etienne continua jusque dans les années 70 avec les séries de la Métare I, II, et III. Au total, ce sont plus de 8 000 logements, pour l’essentiel de type HLM, qui ont été construits durant cette période. Ces constructions ont également contribué à la création du parc de l’Europe et d’un boulevard circulaire qui servait de jonction entre les différents édifices et le centre-ville de la cité stéphanoise.

Un projet pharaonique

Le centre commercial fut un projet d’une dimension sans précédent pour la ville, plus grand centre commercial intra-urbain de la région Loire-Auvergne, avec 100 magasins, 1500 places de stationnement, 90 000 m² de surface, et sur 3 niveaux (4 niveaux avec la terrasse). Le 2 octobre 1979, CENTRE DEUX ouvre ses portes pour la première fois, et constitue une renaissance et un véritable tournant pour la ville. L’avis de l’architecte

De toutes les constructions de cette époque, Beaulieu est un des ensembles construits qui se porte le mieux si l’on en croit les nombreuses enquêtes menées auprès de la population de ces logements, dont certains l’occupe pratiquement depuis le début. Les arbres atteignent désormais le haut des immeubles, et la rue Le Corbusier adjacente a pris les allures « d’une banlieue des années 30 » avec un niveau d’urbanisme parfaitement acceptable. En conclusion, on peut parler pour cette construction d’un véritable savoir faire architectural et en quelques sortes d’art urbain. Ce projet a été récompensé par un prix d’urbanisme, mettant en valeur le travail en amont du projet. www.cimaise-architectes.com/realisations/divers/construct... cité HLM labellisée Patrimoine du XXeme siecle -"Il faut bien le dire, avant même d’être livré, Beaulieu est l' un des grands-ensembles, parmis 6 autres qui fasçinait en 1954..En effet c'etait le début de la longue & grande histoire des chantiers de l'Office Public de l'Aménagement et de la Construction* içi, ou à Montreynaud, Solaure, Monthieu etc

( l'OPAC l'office public de logements sociaux, devenu plus tard Métropole-Habitat, est la plus importante au niveau National, c'est la plus grosse boite d'HLM). Bref, les habituels promeneurs du coin genre les "Bois du Four (la Metare, le nom ançien, qui par ailleurs appartenait a Mme de Métarie une veuve riche qui légua son domaine soit "la Métare" à la ville, pour un Franc symbolique à l'epoque et aux CHU anciennement les HCL Hospiçes Civils de la Ville comme à Lyon... (on notera qu il y a des tas de logements en centre ville propriété du CHU)..se rendant le dimanche

dans le Pilat ou à Rochetaillée et sur les collines* alentours (on en a 7 comme a Rome) font un léger détour par le chantier. Ils constatent alors de visu cet avancement des travaux que la presse qualifie de « belle prouesse ». Le rythme est en effet rapide : « un étage par semaine » pour certaines barres, comme le raconte un témoin. Les « grandes maisons », soient les immeubles de hauteur et nombre de logements importants (IGH), étant alors encore rares dans la

ville, les Stéphanois n’y sont pas habitués@ les H.L.M. Beaulieu est la 1ere cité Stéphanoise de toutes,. Les barres de dix-sept et quatorze niveaux gises respectivement rues Gomy Herriot et de Vlaminck, ainsi que la tour de 22 niveaux au 33 rue Le-Corbusier,surprennent donc encore pire pour la plus grande barre d'Europe qui arrvera 7 ans plus tard, la Muraille qui mettront certains certaines à la renverse , le gigantisme à l'état brut, du lourd.... La référence qui vient à l’esprit de beaucoup ajoute à la fascination : l’Amérique. « C’est New-York ! c'est tres joile, tres vert... », se rappelle avoir pensé un habitant de la première harre...Mais plus que les immeubles, ce sont surtout les logements qui emportent l’adhésion des « heureux locataires », comme aime à les appeler la presse tout court. La satisfaction procurée aux habitants par l’hygiène et le confort des logements des Grands-Ensembles soit les quartiers NEUF est une information connue, les études de sciences humaines sur le sujet abondent. Aussi, pour le cas de Beaulieu devenu un cas d'Ecole idem pour Montchovet (Beaulieu3) et les transformations de la Marandiniere (Beaulieu2)...Les entretiens réalisés avec des locataires n’apportent pas sur ce point-ci d’éléments nouveaux :les premiers motifs de satisfaction invoqués sont, comme pour bien d’autres Grands-Ensembles Français,

l’eau courante, le chauffage central dont sont pourvus les immeubles les plus hauts, les WC intérieurs et salles de bain, l’ensoleillement et la luminosité permis par l’orientation, la hauteur et la disposition des immeubles, les placards et les tout aussi pratiques balcons à parois séchoirs permettant de faire sécher le linge, hiver compris. Entretien avec François Tomas, géographe, spécialiste de l'aménagement urbain, et enseignant à l'université et à l'école d'architecture de Saint-Etienne. Il est notamment l'auteur des Grands Ensembles, une histoire qui continue (Publications de l'université de Saint-Etienne, 2003). Cet intellectuel a également mis la main à la pâte. Entre 1977 et 1983, il fut adjoint à l'urbanisme du maire communiste de l'époque, Joseph Sanguedolce. Engagé au PC de 1974 à 1985, il a, depuis, rejoint le Parti socialiste «comme militant de base»

L"apres guerre...Que prévoit-on pour la reconstruction? Pas grand-chose. A la différence de la refonte spectaculaire du Havre, par exemple, on se contente ici de bâtir de petits immeubles, plus modernes bien sûr, mais sans réelle innovation architecturale ou urbanistique.

Est-il vrai que Saint-Etienne, après guerre, traîne une réputation de «capitale des taudis»?

 

C'est exact, et celle-ci n'est pas usurpée. En 1946, 7% seulement des logements sont jugés «confortables», et 17%, «acceptables»; 56% sont médiocres, et 20% peuvent véritablement être qualifiés de taudis: 1 logement sur 5 n'a pas d'eau à l'évier, les deux tiers ne disposent pas de WC, et 95%, de salle d'eau. Mais le problème n'a pas été créé par la guerre. Depuis la fin du XIXe siècle, Saint-Etienne a beaucoup grandi, mais très peu construit. Résultat: la ville a vieilli sur elle-même et se trouve après guerre dans une situation désastreuse, que les bombardements ont simplement aggravée. C'est alors qu'Alexandre de Fraissinette, maire élu en 1947, fixe le logement comme l'une de ses priorités.

 

Oui. Et ce ne sera pas un vain mot. Rendez-vous compte: on passe de 114 logements construits en 1948 à 531 en 1951, 1 085 en 1954, 1 694 en 1957 et même 2 932 en 1959! L'effort est gigantesque. Mais le changement est aussi qualitatif. A la fin des années 1940 et au début des années 1950, la France va connaître une rupture architecturale avec l'apparition des premiers grands ensembles. Saint-Etienne sera l'une des villes symboles de cette rupture. Comment cette nouvelle architecture est-elle accueillie? Très favorablement par les classes moyennes, beaucoup moins par les classes populaires. Cela paraît paradoxal, pour du logement social!

 

Le paradoxe n'est qu'apparent. On l'a oublié aujourd'hui, mais les premiers grands ensembles sont réservés aux familles de moins de trois enfants ayant des revenus corrects, autrement dit aux classes moyennes. Alors que, depuis la guerre, celles-ci devaient se contenter d'une ou de deux pièces mal équipées, elles se voient soudain proposer des logements spacieux, avec de la verdure, de la lumière, une salle d'eau, des WC, le chauffage central. Cela leur paraît merveilleux! Les pauvres, eux, continuent de s'entasser dans de petits appartements sans confort, quand ce ne sont pas des taudis, en particulier à Tarentaize et à Beaubrun, ou des bidonvilles, du côté de Méons, près des puits de mine et des usines sidérurgiques. Ce n'est que plus tard, à partir des années 1970, que les grands ensembles seront prioritairement réservés aux pauvres et aux familles immigrées. Mais, dans les années 1950, les grands ensembles sont encore synonymes de progrès social. Et même au-delà. On est persuadé que ce nouvel habitat va entraîner le recul de la maladie, de la délinquance, voire de la mésentente entre les époux! Il existe ainsi une «commission du bonheur ou des grands ensembles»! On croit rêver...

 

C'était l'ambiance de l'époque, avec ses utopies et ses excès. Pour les architectes, si l'un des repoussoirs est le taudis de centre-ville, l'autre est le petit pavillon de banlieue, symbole à leurs yeux de l'individualisme petit-bourgeois, avec ses gaspillages de terrain, son absence d'horizon et son coût pour la communauté... Quels sont les quartiers typiques de cette période, à Saint-Etienne? Le premier est constitué par le très bel ensemble de la place du Maréchal-Foch. Il s'agit d'une étape intermédiaire entre l'îlot traditionnel (des immeubles accolés, formant un pâté de maisons) et sa suppression totale. Du côté de la Grand-Rue, plusieurs immeubles constituent encore des semi-îlots. Mais, à l'ouest, deux immeubles sont déjà totalement indépendants: ils sont construits au milieu de la verdure. Et cela, c'est très nouveau. Jusqu'à présent, tous les immeubles érigés à Saint-Etienne, y compris les plus hauts, étaient accolés à d'autres édifices. Cela reste encore, cinquante ans plus tard, l'un des quartiers chics de Saint-Etienne. L'autre grande opération de l'époque, c'est Beaulieu I. Evidemment. On est, cette fois, face à un grand ensemble «pur». Le chantier commence en 1953 - il y a juste cinquante ans - et s'achève en 1955. Ce nouveau quartier de 1 264 logements est remarquablement conçu. Non seulement il respecte la topographie des lieux, mais aussi il joue avec elle: les bâtiments sont implantés soit parallèlement, soit perpendiculairement aux courbes de niveau, ce qui met en valeur la colline tout en préservant son sommet. Pour rompre l'anonymat, les entrées, les façades et les balcons sont individualisés. Les logements sont de qualité, et les espaces verts, confiés aux services de la ville, tout simplement magnifiques. Beaulieu produit d'ailleurs un effet prodigieux sur ses premiers habitants. Son implantation n'est pas non plus le fait du hasard... En effet. Compte tenu des préoccupations hygiénistes de l'époque, le conseil municipal a choisi ce site «loin des zones minières et industrielles, à l'abri des poussières et des fumées, au climat salubre». Il souligne qu'il ne sera «jamais exploité par les houillères, car son sous-sol est stérile» et qu'il est également «bien relié à Saint-Etienne par le cours Fauriel, la seule avenue large de la ville». C'est véritablement le contre-modèle du taudis. Il a d'ailleurs, lui également, remarquablement bien vieilli.

 

Etes-vous aussi enthousiaste pour les projets qui ont suivi Beaulieu I? Hélas!... Beaulieu II-La Marandinière (1957-1959), Beaulieu III-Montchovet (1962-1964), avec la fameuse «muraille de Chine», Beaulieu IV-la Palle (1967-1970) et la Métare (1962-1974), représentant à eux tous quelque 6 000 logements, constituent - à l'exception de la Métare, qui ne comprend que des appartements en copropriété - des échecs complets. Et tragiques. Pourquoi cette différence?

 

Beaulieu I a bénéficié d'une accumulation de partis pris judicieux qui n'ont pas été appliqués par la suite. Outre la qualité de son architecture et de ses espaces verts, on a évité le zonage bête et méchant, qui allait s'imposer plus tard: les zones commerciales, d'un côté; les tours et les barres d'habitation, d'un deuxième; les emplois, d'un troisième. Enfin, Beaulieu I, réservé presque exclusivement aux classes moyennes, n'a pas connu le processus de dégradation que l'on constatera ailleurs, et dont la destruction de la «muraille de Chine» constituera le symbole. Qui ont été les grands aménageurs de cette époque? Parmi les politiques: le maire, Alexandre de Fraissinette (modéré), et son premier adjoint, qui lui succédera à sa mort, le radical Michel Durafour. Parmi les architectes: Edouard Hur et Henri Gouyon, concepteurs de Beaulieu I. Et, bien sûr, l'Etat, qui reste très présent. C'est lui qui, de manière générale, garde la haute main sur l'urbanisme. Beaulieu constitue une opération nationale, décidée de Paris. Cependant, ce qui est remarquable, c'est que, pour Beaulieu I, l'Etat va accepter de composer.

 

Dans quels domaines? Le ministère de la Reconstruction souhaitait, ici comme ailleurs, que l'opération fût entièrement industrialisée. Autrement dit, que l'on adaptât au bâtiment les méthodes de l'automobile. Les constructions devaient se faire en préfabriqué, et l'on devait se contenter de les monter sur place. Mais, à Saint-Etienne, les architectes, soutenus par le maire, s'opposent à cette directive. Parce qu'ils sont expérimentés, et reconnus, ils vont obtenir gain de cause. Et heureusement. Y a-t-il eu des projets, conçus à cette époque, qui n'ont pas vu le jour? A la fin des années 1950, l'Etat fait appel à de grands architectes pour remodeler les villes. A Saint-Etienne, c'est Dufau, distingué par le prix de Rome, qui est choisi. Il présente un projet radical: raser les 70 îlots qui se trouvent à l'est de la Grand-Rue, entre la place du Peuple et Bellevue, et les remplacer par autant de tours et de barres! Son projet, finalement, ne sera appliqué qu'en partie. Au sud, jusqu'à Bellevue, presque tout est démoli, beaucoup de tours et de barres sont construites. Au nord, les démolitions sont également presque systématiques, mais, cette fois, les nouveaux immeubles reproduisent la forme traditionnelle de l'îlot. On détruit également une partie du quartier derrière la grande poste, ainsi que l'ancienne caserne de Tréfilerie et la prison de Bizillon. Le futur Centre-Deux...

 

C'est cela. Au départ, l'opération se nomme «prison-Tréfilerie», mais les promoteurs, qui ont le sens du commerce, préfèrent la rebaptiser. Ce quartier est conçu comme un centre d'affaires à l'américaine, type la Défense, à Paris, ou la Part-Dieu, à Lyon. On explique aux élus que, s'ils veulent que Saint-Etienne devienne une grande ville, ils doivent la doter d'un centre d'affaires, avec des immeubles atteignant 100 ou 150 mètres de hauteur, comme aux Etats-Unis! Le projet est lancé (en 1969), mais il sera peu à peu amendé, pour tenir compte de la réalité économique, de la montée des oppositions et de l'évolution des mentalités. Comment l'économie stéphanoise se porte-t-elle alors? La ville croit encore à l'avenir de la mine et des industries traditionnelles. Cela se comprend: le plan Monnet pour la relance de l'économie française s'appuie sur l'énergie, les transports, les industries lourdes... Bref, tous les points forts de Saint-Etienne, mais ce sera un cadeau empoisonné, car, bercée par cette illusion, la cité s'endort. Quand elle se décidera à moderniser ses structures industrielles, ce sera toujours avec quelques années de retard. Au fond, c'est dans les années 1950 que l'on commet les erreurs qui conduiront, plus tard, au démantèlement des industries locales. Le secteur tertiaire a-t-il déjà commencé son essor? Pas encore. Dans les années 1950, Saint-Etienne reste une ville très fortement industrielle. La tertiarisation, avec l'enseignement supérieur, la transformation de l'hôpital en centre hospitalier régional et universitaire et l'essor de Casino, avec les supermarchés et les hypermarchés, ne commencera véritablement que dans les années 1960. Culturellement, la ville est aussi très active... Elle est même, à ce moment-là, l'un des hauts lieux de la création culturelle en France, notamment dans les domaines théâtral et artistique. Maurice Allemand fait du musée de Saint-Etienne l'un des plus grands musées d'art moderne en France. Et Jean Dasté propose au public le théâtre moderne. Ce bouillonnement est dû, notamment, à Alexandre de Fraissinette. Comme, après lui, Michel Durafour, il est persuadé que l'avenir de la cité est dans la modernité. Il considère donc qu'elle doit être déclinée dans tous ses aspects: économique, urbanistique et culturel. La population comprend-elle cette volonté? Oui et non. Dans les années 1950, il existe un certain consensus, car tout le monde partage la vision d'un avenir meilleur. Mais, en réalité, Fraissinette, et surtout Durafour, sont très décalés. Dans leur obsession d'une ville «blanche», ils refusent en bloc le passé, dont on a heureusement découvert depuis lors les richesses. Ils rêvent d'une ville qui n'existe pas, peuplée d'habitants qui ne ressemblent pas aux Stéphanois réels... C'est d'ailleurs ce qui, plus tard, provoquera la chute de Michel Durafour. ------------ Pour une architecture différente 1975 Réalisation : ministère de l'Équipement , www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj3ex -

 

The ship sails through rough North Atlantic waters along the Norwegian mountains.

 

After the end of the Viking Age and the transition into the early Middle Ages, ship technology in the North and Baltic Sea regions began to undergo significant development, closely associated with changing trade patterns, economic interests, and a growing network of maritime routes. Whereas Viking longships were primarily optimised for swift raids, coastal navigation, and agile manoeuvring, the following centuries brought forth the need for larger, more robust, and more capacious vessels, better able to withstand the harsh conditions of the North Atlantic and to transport goods over greater distances.

 

Especially from the Danish waters and the Hanseatic towns along the southern coast of the Baltic Sea—cities such as Lübeck, Rostock, and Wismar—trade routes were gradually established stretching northwards along the Norwegian coasts, onward to the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and in some cases even as far as Greenland. These journeys required ships capable of carrying large volumes of cargo, maintaining stability on open seas, and fitted with rigging that could exploit shifting winds. The result was a range of ship types, such as the knarr and the cog, developed and refined to meet these new demands.

 

With these more voluminous vessels, merchants, fishermen, and whalers could transport stockfish, hides, whale oil, and other valuable goods between the North Atlantic islands and continental Europe. Bergen in Norway became a crucial hub, where the German Hanseatic League, among others, established permanent trading offices (the Bryggen). From there, goods were redistributed to various European markets. At the same time, stations for seal hunting, whaling, and fishing were set up at strategic coastal locations, linking production areas with regional trading centres.

 

This evolution in ship technology and maritime infrastructure laid the foundation for a more integrated economy, where the sea was no longer merely a barrier but a vital artery connecting distant regions. It not only brought greater prosperity to the area, but also shaped a North Atlantic culture and commerce that would come to characterise the maritime world of the Middle Ages.

 

"Whispers of the North Sea Trade"

 

Beneath iron clouds and heaving tides,

Hulls strain in the grasp of chill winds,

Where once longships sliced the foam and fled,

Now broader decks bear the world’s finds.

 

Knarr and cog, stout of beam and keel,

Crafted in quiet, shaped by need,

Their sails yearn for far, wind-haunted isles,

Carrying more than gold or seed.

 

From Danish shores to Bergen’s quay,

These traders stitch distant coasts,

Binds of stockfish, hides, and oil,

Woven on oak where silence boasts.

 

No longer mere borders of surging brine,

The seas bend to commerce and skill,

Bridging green fjords and grey horizons,

Until distant ports stand still.

 

In rigging’s song and lantern’s glow,

A maritime age takes form,

Whales yield their oil, winds chart the course,

As nations meet beyond the storm.

 

Three Haikus:

 

Stout knarr on dark waves,

Whispered routes beneath grey skies,

Seas carry rich trade.

 

Cogs drift by damp quays,

Hanseatic tongues echo,

Goods flow like water.

 

Whale oil lamps glimmer,

In Bergen’s hushed evening gloom,

Masts fade into mist.

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

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Minimum-Impact-House is a holistic approach for the reduction of the overall-impact of residential housing by creating a new type of residential house by densifying the city centre. In the design project a prototype mini-house has been developed to explore the potential of so far uninhabitable urban niches. A triangular site of only 29sqm was chosen to built a Mini-house in size comparable to a family house of 150sqm. This strategy avoids the further use of land and the need of building of new infrastructure like streets and public buildings. The city centre is denser an environment so that the inhabitants won’t to travel so often to work, shopping, education, or cultural events.

In a research project the prototype was compared to a typical suburban house. A life-cycle-analysis quantified the amounts of energy, material, and investment for the construction, and consumed during an estimated life-span of the buildings of 50 years. The analysis for which a software was developed was also used as a design-tool for optimising the prototype-building in terms of energy-consumption, construction, and materials. For the building construction renewable resources, mainly timbre, had been used which reduces the energy content and emissions.

 

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Das Minimum Impact House wurde von einem Verbundforschungsprojekt begleitet mit Drexler Guinand Jauslin Architekten GmbH und Fachgebiet Entwerfen und Energieeffizientes Bauen Prof. Manfred Hegger der TU Darmstadt. Gefördert von der Deutschen Bundesstiftung Umwelt DBU.

Das Minihaus ist ein Prototyp für innerstädtische Nachverdichtung. Statt einer Zersiedlung der Landschaft zur Schaffung von Wohnraums können Nischen und Restflächen in der Stadt genutzt werden. So wird die bestehende Infrastruktur besser ausgelastet und das sozio-kulturelle Gefüge der Stadt gestärkt.

Durch eine umfassende Ökobilanzierung wurde das Gebäude ganzheitlich optimiert. Dabei wurde sowohl die Herstellung (Holzbauweise, natürliche nachwachsende Ressourcen) als auch der Betrieb (Passivhaus-Standard, erneuerbare Energien) als auch Instandhaltung und Rückbau analysiert.

Makro-ökonomisch werden durch den geringen Landverbrauch und die Vermeidung von Investitionskosten in Straßen, Leitungen, öffentliche Gebäude vermieden. Bei dem Gebäude wurden durch geringe Betriebkosten und günstige Finanzierung (KFW40) die Lebenszykluskosten optimiert.

 

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It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.

                                          

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The physical sensation in the building is a silent vibrating giant where thousands of horsepower engines require the equivalent of all Rancagua´s city (population 200.000) electrical power consumption at the moment the mill engines are kicked off.

  

It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.

 

Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.

 

With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)

 

Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.

 

Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.

 

During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.

 

Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1

 

In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.

 

Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.

 

In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.

 

In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.

 

Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)

 

Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.

 

In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.

 

In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.

 

A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)

 

The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.

 

In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.

 

Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)

 

After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.

 

Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.

 

In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.

 

In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.

 

In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.

 

Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.

 

What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.

 

In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.

 

In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.

 

What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)

 

Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.

 

With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.

 

In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.

 

In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.

 

In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.

 

A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)

 

In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.

 

In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.

 

In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.

 

What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)

 

After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.

 

In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.

 

In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.

 

In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.

 

Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)

 

With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?

 

In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.

 

In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.

 

Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.

 

In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.

 

In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.

 

Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)

 

In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.

 

Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)

 

In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.

 

In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.

 

In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.

 

Three Great Future Champions

of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)

 

With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.

 

In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.

 

In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.

 

Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.

 

BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)

 

In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.

 

In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.

 

In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.

 

Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.

 

That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.

 

See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.