Motorsport
Galloway Gallop on quiet roads
Published 2 May 2008
THERE is nothing that a lover of classic cars enjoys more than to drive them in company of fellow enthusiasts. If such a drive is through some of the most unspoiled parts of Scotland, then it is motoring heaven.
McRae ends up in hospital after notes mix-up
Published 24 April 2008
DARLINGTON’s Guy Wilks raced to his second win in the Pirelli Rally’s well-supported International section.
Wilks the Guy to beat flying Finn Hanninen
Published 21 April 2008
JAFFA cakes, jerry cans, juiced up cars and the John Bull spirit were the key impressions of Cumbria’s premier rally, the four-in-one Pirelli based in Carlisle which used the awesome Killer Keilder Forest complex of stages.
Mike and Peter second
Published 10 April 2008
THE FOCUS was on rallying last weekend as the Brick and Steel Border Counties Rally attracted a lot of Cumbrian entrants for the event in Jedburgh.
Leslie was a huge all-round talent
Published 4 April 2008
THE world of motor racing was shattered this week when David Leslie one of our greatest local racing drivers lost his life in an air crash at Biggin Hill aerodrome, just when he, was about to enter another phase of his successful career.
Bigger and better Retro
Published 20 March 2008
LAST weekend’s Race Retro, the International Historic Motorsport Show at Stoneleigh, was bigger and better than ever and certainly attracted the crowds.
Bogie edges out three-time winner Bird
Published 6 March 2008
DUMFRIES rally ace David Bogie won the Malcolm Wilson Rally, crossing the line 35 seconds ahead of three-time winner Paul Bird.
Bird bids for his fourth Malcolm Wilson title
Published 28 February 2008
PENRITH chicken supremo Paul Bird will be competing his Subaru Impreza WRC in tomorrow’s Malcolm Wilson Rally.
Mark helps steer Antony to win
Published 21 February 2008
I FAILED to make the Fell Side Auto Club 2008 Northern Classic Trial but have had reports of yet another outstanding event which attracted a healthy entry of cars as varied as Austin 7s and VW Beetles to Skodas, MG Midgets, many specials and a variety of motorcycles.
Learn to drive like a champ – for £3,495
Published 7 February 2008
FOR THE would-be rally drivers out there, Rally Torque is introducing a limited number of rally ‘taster days’ so they can get behind the wheel and see if they have what it takes.
Ford under starter’s orders
Published 24 January 2008
THE CUMBRIA-based Ford World Rally team began the second successive defence of their WRC manufacturer's title at the Monte Carlo Rally last night.
Matt’s getting a kick start at United
Published 19 July 2007
CUMBRIAN rally star Matthew Wilson will be put through his paces tomorrow when he teams up with Carlisle United for a special training session.
In-form Tooley all geared up to recapture lap record
Published 18 July 2007
WORKINGTON racer Andrew Tooley is gearing up to regain his Rowrah lap record on the national stage on Sunday.
Aaron lands Junior TKM event from pole position
Published 10 July 2007
WIGTON’S Aaron Mansergh converted pole position to a Junior TKM win ahead of a posse of county karting rivals at Rowrah.
Kart kids on the fast track to fame
Published 6 July 2007
NEW F1 sensation Lewis Hamilton will start his first British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday 14 points ahead of nearest world championship rival Fernando Alonso.
