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Video: RAM raid at Snetterton as Loggie extends British GT points lead
Two wins from both Snetterton races went the way of RAM Racing in British GT, helping points leader Ian Loggie to extend his advantage. Luke Browning and Joel Granfors continued their battle for GB3 Championship honours, while at Croft some of the best TOCA support action was to be found in British F4 and the Mini Challenge Trophy
Legends aces leap up Autosport National Driver Rankings
Another week and it was another strong performance from Legends drivers as Will Gibson and Miles Rudman have now become Lucky Khera's closest rivals in Autosport's National Driver Rankings.
The weird and wonderful from national motorsport this week
From a legendary designer showing he's still quick behind the wheel to some incredibly close finishes and some spared blushes, here are some of this week's most unusual national stories
Ten things to watch at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed returns this weekend, with a usual stellar line-up of both cars and drivers. Here are the top 10 things to watch out for...
Richardson honours F1 stalwart as Mercedes duo dance through the rain
The life of Jo Bonnier was aptly honoured last weekend, as his ex-Lola T290 was guided to victory in Thudersports by Mark Richardson. While at Silverstone, Wayne Marrs and Tom Jackson battled the elements to win the British Endurance Championship encounter.
The key step needed for the survival of beleaguered club series
Something has to be done to stem the trend of falling grids in some quarters of national racing, but what are the challenges and realistic options?
The unusual stories from national motorsport this week
From Derek Warwick reuniting with an old Formula 3 car, to a unique MGB joining the model's 60th birthday celebrations, here are some of this week's more unusual national stories
Hayward retakes second in Autosport National Driver Rankings
Clubmans racer Michelle Hayward has reclaimed second place in Autosport's National Driver Rankings, while a host of Legends drivers have marched up the leaderboard.
Driving the Fastest Minis in the World with a Le Mans winner
There are some seriously impressive Minis that compete in the annual Fastest Mini in the World Race, with everything from turbos to paddleshift gearboxes. Ahead of this year's event, due to be staged at the Brands Hatch Mini Festival on 6-7 August, Autosport roped in ex-Mini racer Nick Tandy to test them
Dramatic Ginetta GT4 finish headlines BTCC supports as MG Live returns
Leaders colliding at the final corner was just one of the talking points from Oulton Park as the British Touring Car Championship supports were in action with all the usual thrills and spills. While at Silverstone, MG Live returned for the first time in four years as a 60th anniversary race was held for the MGB
Why a far-flung track is a literal hidden gem of British motorsport
OPINION: Despite its remote location, the Anglesey Circuit’s stunning scenery and driving challenge make it a must-visit, as this writer discovered while competing in the inaugural 24-hour EnduroKa race
Six Black wins takes Legends racer to second in Autosport National Driver Rankings
Autosport National Driver Rankings leader Lucky Khera may have added another two wins last weekend, but Stewart Black was the star of the show, taking an incredible six victories.
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The unusual sights in club motorsport this week
From a rare Peugeot in action to a Ford Ka getting a helping hand at the end of a gruelling 24-hour race at Anglesey, there were plenty of weird and wonderful stories from club motorsport this week
Historics thrill as EnduroKa 24-hour proves a hit
Machines from yesteryear were in action at Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch last weekend, courtesy of the Historic Sports Car Club and Classic Sports Car Club. Meanwhile, the inaugural 24-hour EnduroKa race took place at the picturesque Anglesey Circuit.
The sim racing star shining the spotlight on national motorsport
YouTube sensation Jimmy Broadbent entering real-life competition in a Praga has sent livestream viewing figures through the roof and is exposing club racing to a whole new audience
Should BTCC meetings have a greater variety of support classes?
OPINION: The BTCC meetings feature some of the largest trackside crowds around. But perhaps now is the time to reward them with an unusual series to add to the entertainment
Cockell muscles his way into fifth in Autosport National Driver Rankings
Modified Fords racer Dave Cockell has stormed up to fifth place in Autosport's National Driver Rankings after his latest two victories at Donington Park last weekend.
McLaren masterclass in British GT as BTCC supports thrill at Thruxton
There was a dominant win for the Enduro McLaren in British GT at Donington Park, GB3 title rivals involved in an incident, and plenty of excitement among the British Touring Car supports at Thruxton on a busy weekend of national motorsport
The near-misses that point to a concerning national racing problem
OPINION: The judgement of those in race control was once again called into question with two recent near-misses at Brands Hatch. How to address the problem in a productive fashion is a predicament
Hayward hares up to second in Autosport National Driver Rankings
Clubmans Sports Prototype racer Michelle Hayward has stormed into second place in the Autosport National Driver Rankings after taking three more class wins at Brands Hatch last weekend.
Caterhams entertain at Snetterton as Hybrid Tune defends C1 24 hours win
There were some typically close Caterham contests at Snetterton last weekend, while there was an impressive performance from the Hybrid Tune team to defend its Citroen C1 24 hours crown at Silverstone
How Lotus is gearing up for its eagerly-awaited motorsport return
It’s been over a decade since Lous last launched a car for motorsport. But with the new Emira GT4, co-developed with RML, it’s finally returning to where it “should be” and is already seeing plenty of interest from around the world ahead of a mooted competition debut in 2023
Khera adds to win tally, Hickton into second in Autosport National Driver Rankings
A win in the British Endurance Championship for Lucky Khera improved his total at the head of the Autosport National Driver Rankings, while behind youngster Harry Hickton has become his nearest challenger
British GT Oulton Park result overturned after RAM appeal upheld
The result of British GT’s second Oulton Park race has been finalised after RAM Racing’s appeal was upheld by Motorsport UK’s national court on Tuesday.
The unusual and unexpected from national motorsport this week
From a rare Alfa to an F2 car returning to action that spent a while hanging on an apartment wall, here are some interesting stories from the world of national motorsport
Third generation McRae set for British Rally Championship debut
The famous McRae family dynasty will grace the British Rally Championship in July, with Max McRae set to contest the Nicky Grist Stages round.
BTCC supports battle through rain as Jewiss and Martin shine
Will Martin and Kiern Jewiss shone through the rain as the Porsche Carrera Cup field battled fiercely at Brands Hatch, while there was plenty of action in the other TOCA support series at the Kent venue
The weird and wonderful from the world of national motorsport this week
From an impressive recovery after qualifying woes to record-breaking British Hillclimb pace and a circuit featuring its first car racing for three years, there were lots of interesting club motorsport stories this week
The unresolved issue that overshadowed British GT's latest race
British GT held its three-hour Silverstone event under a cloud last weekend, as the ongoing appeal into how the championship applied its success seconds at the season-opening Oulton Park meeting had a significant knock-on effect
Good fortune for Khera as he takes early Autosport National Driver Rankings lead
With two months of the national racing season now completed, it is time to launch this year's Autosport National Driver Rankings - and it's Lucky Khera who is the early leader.
Appeal date set for British GT Oulton Park results hearing
An appeal hearing into the result of British GT's second Oulton Park race will be heard on 17 May, after last weekend's Silverstone round was staged without success penalties.
Video: Mitchell/Balon hold on after race-long British GT battle
Sandy Mitchell and Adam Balon took victory in British GT's three-hour Silverstone event, but only by the slimmest of margins. Also racing on the grand prix circuit was the GB3 Championship which produced three new winners, while title rivals collided in the GB4 Championship
The weird and wonderful from national racing this week
From the unexpected tutoring of a motorsport legend to a surprisingly good race that featured just four starters, there were plenty of unusual national motorsport occurrences this week
Why an encouraging national racing trend could be misleading
OPINION: Despite rising inflation, many club categories have enjoyed strong grids to begin 2022. But it may be next year before the true impact of the surging prices is felt
Group C beasts battle at Donington Park Historic Festival as Silverstone hosts 750MC
The popular Donington Park Historic Festival was back last weekend, with the highlight from the meeting being the fearsome Group C sportscars in competitive action once again. And at Silverstone, strong grids from the 750 Motor Club were in plenty of supply
How a national tin-top series managed a successful reboot
OPINION: It’s taken TCR UK four years to find its feet and given its organiser plenty of sleep-troubled nights. But, with 25 cars for its season opener at Oulton Park, the series is finally heading in the right direction
The 1970s Porsche taking the fight to modern GT3s
The GT Cup races on the support bill for this weekend's Brands Hatch GT World Challenge Europe round will feature a remarkable one-off that might look better-suited to historic competition. But Richard Chamberlain’s incredible Porsche 935 clone is a highly-developed piece of kit that incorporates modern tricks to mix it with off-the-peg sportscars
The weird and wonderful of club motorsport this week
A very unusual Sports 2000 machine and some interesting cars in action at the Classic Sports Car Club's Thruxton meeting are among the weird and wonderful stories from last weekend's national motorsport events
Haigh returns to British GT with Adam for Silverstone in Mercedes
Flick Haigh will make her first British GT appearance since claiming the 2018 title with Jonny Adam when the pair reunite at Silverstone next month in a 2 Seas-run Mercedes.
Thrills and spills as BTCC supports get underway
The British Touring Car Championship began last weekend at Donington Park, and with it came the usual thrilling racing action from the TOCA supports. Elsewhere, close battles raged in the opening rounds of the British Rally Championship and British Hillclimb Championship
What to expect from TOCA's new-look support series in 2022
The British Touring Car Championship gets underway at Donington Park this weekend, which also means that the five regular TOCA support series will also end their winter hiatus.
The weird and wonderful from club motorsport this week
From rare South African single-seaters to a quick fix on a Mitsubishi rallycross machine, there were plenty of unusual occurrences from the world of national motorsport at the weekend
Why red flag confusion won't overshadow British GT's superb opener
OPINION: A red-flag stoppage caused confusion in Oulton Park's second British GT race, and means the result remains provisional. But a thrilling opener was the perfect demonstration of the quality on show in the championship this year and bodes well for the remainder of the season
Fletcher "had no idea" British GT Oulton win was on due to radio issue
Kelvin Fletcher says he didn’t realise he was in contention for victory due to radio problems during the second British GT race he won after starting 14th at Oulton Park.
Video: Carroll and Gounon's epic battle for British GT win as rain shower plays havoc
British GT returned with a bang at Oulton Park with two entertaining races, while there was plenty of action elsewhere over a busy Easter weekend, including Historic F1 machinery at Donington Park
How national series for teenagers are thriving
Junior series in UK motorsport have been thriving and attracting young drivers in ever greater numbers. Here's why with a look at three key series leading the way
The wackiest saloon racers of yesteryear revived for modern thrills
The CSCC’s Special Saloons and Modsports series attracts some fantastic creations and three old-school specials are set to be among the stars of this year’s grid when it lines up at Thruxton this weekend
The dark arts "revolution" giving British GT teams a brain workout
Pirelli has completely overhauled its tyres used in GT3 competition for this year, with the new rubber getting its debut in Imola's GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup round earlier this month. The ground-up change means another factor for teams to consider in this weekend’s British GT season opener at Oulton Park
Autosport Podcast: British GT Returns! Oulton Park Opener This Weekend
Easter traditionally marks the first round of British GT and the latest edition of the Autosport Podcast previews this weekend's season opener.
A bright new start as GB3 raises its game
A healthy grid and a new, quicker car make for a promising season in the UK’s premier junior single-seater series, which gets underway this weekend at Oulton Park.
The weird and wonderful from national racing this week
From unusual creations to bizarre cockpit woes and a new lap record holder, there were plenty of interesting occurrences in the world of club motorsport last weekend
The Mercedes dark horse gunning for British GT glory
After winning in its sole British GT appearance of 2021, 2 Seas Motorsport is returning full-time this year with a strong line-up that includes a former Red Bull protege
GT Cup campaign commences as 750MC holds Croft season opener
The 750 Motor Club season got underway come rain, shine and a bit of hail at Croft last weekend with a number of series in action, while an impressive grid took to Donington Park for the opening rounds of GT Cup.
How Lotus emerged as a period Goodwood force
Colin Chapman’s marque was the most successful across Goodwood’s 71 contemporary era Members’ Meetings, from 1949 to 1966. Many of the future Formula 1 pacesetter's finest creations will be in action during this weekend's 2022 event, attempting to re-live an era when period Lotus was gaining unstoppable momentum
Hamilton's F1 title-winning cars to feature at Silverstone Classic
Lewis Hamilton's seven title-winning Formula 1 cars are set to be displayed together for the first time at this year's Silverstone Classic.
Ten things to watch at Goodwood's Members' Meeting
The eighth modern running of the Goodwood Members' Meeting takes place this weekend, the West Sussex circuit bringing a blend of new races and popular favourites to the 2022 edition.
Reigning British GT champions absent from 32-car 2022 entry list
Reigning British GT champions Leo Machitski and Dennis Lind will not defend their title and don’t feature on the 32-car full season entry list that was released today.
The promise of the UK's newest junior single-seater series
The GB4 Championship, billed as a cost-effective means of going racing in single-seaters, attracted 12 entries for its opening round at Snetterton last weekend. Although an encouraging start, numbers will need to increase to ensure its long-term future
The weird and the wonderful from national motorsport this week
In the first of a new weekly series of articles, we pick out some of the more unusual cars and odd occurrences from the previous weekend's club racing
GB4 gets underway as CSCC and HSCC hold season openers
The GB4 Championship finally got underway at Snetterton last weekend, with three races producing three different winners. The Classic Sports Car Club held its opening meeting of the season at the same venue, while the Historic Sports Car Club began its calendar at Brands Hatch.