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British Rally News ~ O’Mahony and Higgins ready for round two
posted on 30-03-2007

Carrigaline driver Brian O’Mahony will be in action in round two of the Dunlop National Rally Championship when he contests the Circuit of Kerry Stages Rally this Sunday (1 April).


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BTCC News ~ New Vectra Ready For BTCC Challenge
posted on 29-03-2007

VX Racing is starting the 2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season with high hopes, after introducing its brand-new Vauxhall Vectra.


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Primat encouraged after official Le Mans Series test
posted on 29-03-2007

Swiss racing driver Harold Primat was encouraged after last weekend’s official Le Mans Series test at Paul Ricard, but admitted that the coming weeks will contain plenty of hard work for him and his Pescarolo Sport team.


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BTCC News ~ BLANCKLEY READY FOR DEBUT RACE
posted on 29-03-2007

Simon Blanckley, the Durham-based racing driver, will be competing in his first race in the country’s premier motorsport series, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, at Brands Hatch this coming weekend.


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British Rally News ~ CHAMPION TO DRIVE MITSUBISHI LANCER WRC
posted on 27-03-2007

Following the recent announcement by Mitsubishi, former Evo Challenge winner Ryan Champion is still planning on contesting a number of events this season, starting with this weekend’s Wold Construction North Humberside Forest Rally which is based locally to Champion's home in Whitby.


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British Rally News ~ “Border pace bonus for Marcus.”
posted on 26-03-2007

Multiple National Rally Champion Marcus Dodd was on fine form in the Scottish borderlands this weekend. The recent Rallye Sunseeker winner was setting a strong pace to lead the Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally when an excursion put paid to any chance of making it win number two in this years MSA National Gravel Rally Championship.



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British Rally News ~ “Bitter blow for Jonny in the Borders.”
posted on 26-03-2007

Yorkshire ace Jonny Milner was on great form on this weekend’s Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally in southern Scotland. Milner was setting fastest times in the Mitsubishi Evo Challenge by the end of a long and bitterly frustrating day for the two times former British Rally Champion in Jedburgh.



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British Rally News ~ Success for Becky on Tour of Cornwall Rally
posted on 26-03-2007

2006 Silverstone Rally School Lady Quest winner Becky Kirvan finished her first stage rally as she completed the two-day Tour of Cornwall Rally at the weekend (23-24 March).


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British Rally News ~ PEREZ BLASTS TO BORDER COUNTIES VICTORY!
posted on 25-03-2007

WESTON TAKES SRC WIN AND MORROW DOMINATES GROUP N

After a dramatic day of action in the forests of the Borders Region, it was the Ford Focus WRC of former ANCRO champion driver Steve Perez and local Berwickshire co-driver Claire Mole who emerged victorious to win the Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally.





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British Rally News ~ BIRD TAKES THIRD AFTER KIELDER DRAMA
posted on 25-03-2007

Hankook MSA Gravel Rally Championship 2007

Round 2 - The Brick and Steel Border Counties Rally, Jedburgh – Saturday 24th March 2007


Following a dramatic day by his high standards, Penrith rally driver Paul Bird salvaged third place on today's Brick and Steel Border Counties Rally to maintain his Hankook GRC bid.



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British Rally News ~ PEREZ WINS THE BORDER COUNTIES
posted on 25-03-2007

Hankook MSA Gravel Rally Championship 2007

Round 2 - Brick and Steel Border Counties Rally, Jedburgh – Saturday 24th March 2007


After four years of trying, VK Vodka Kick rally driver Steve Perez took his maiden National 'A' victory after a superb drive on today's Jedburgh based Brick and Steel Border Counties Rally.


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CHAMPIONS GALORE AT CROFT
posted on 25-03-2007

Derby Phoenix Club Championships Round 1 – Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April 2007

After the weather called a halt to last weekend’s opening bike race action of the season, better conditions are hoped for as round one of the popular Derby Phoenix Motor Cycle Club championship series which gets underway at Croft Circuit near Darlington next weekend.


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Gregor Fisken confirmed with Aston Martin Racing Larbre
posted on 25-03-2007

Classic car dealer admits to realising 'lifeteam dream' at racing for works team

London based classic car dealer and international racing driver Gregor Fisken has been confirmed as a works Aston Martin driver for the 2007 Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24-hours. Fisken joins French squad Larbre Competition and will compete in one of the French team’s two GT1 Aston Martin DBR9s, under the Aston Martin Racing Larbre banner, with full factory support.


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British Rallycross News ~ Jersey Farm Hotel unveiled as Rallycross Superprix title sponsor
posted on 25-03-2007

In association with LINGsCARS.com, K&N Filters, Olympus, LMA, Sunoco RACE FUELS, Silkolene Oil Lubricants & Silverstone tyres



PSM Motorsport Ltd have today announced that the Jersey Farm Hotel in Barnard Castle will be the title sponsor for the 2007 Rallycross Superprix. This agreement will see the event, which takes place at Croft Circuit (near Darlington) on November 3rd & 4th branded as the '2007 Jersey Farm Hotel Rallycross Superprix'.


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BTCC News ~ VX Racing completes two-day test in Albacete
posted on 25-03-2007

On Tuesday, VX Racing completed a two-day test program at the Spanish circuit of Albacete.

Good weather conditions enabled the team to run the Vectra for more than 600 miles and both drivers, Tom Chilton and Fabrizio Giovanardi, focused on race set-ups and long distance runs.


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British Rally News ~ Rally girls join forces to benefit deafness charity
posted on 25-03-2007

Rally drivers Jayne Auden and Amanda Cornforth will team-up together for a one-off outing to promote deaf awareness and raise money for the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity when they contest the Jim Clark National Rally on May 25-26.


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British Rallycross News ~ Etherington withdraws from MSA British Rallycross Championship
posted on 25-03-2007

Following the recent announcement that Kumho tyres is to be the sole control tyre supplier in the MSA British Rallycross Championship, Silverstone tyres contracted Super Modified driver Russell Etherington has confirmed his withdrawal from the Championship.


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2007 MONDELLO PARK BSB TICKETS GO ON SALE
posted on 21-03-2007

HALF PRICE TICKET OFFER FOR 2006 SPECTATORS

Mondello Park's preparations for the 2007 visit of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship get underway this week with the commencement of ticket sales for the circuits headline event. This season sees the 'Failte Ireland' supported BSB meeting move from its traditional May date to the weekend of Friday 15th to Sunday 17th of June.


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CENTURION RACING SIGNS 125 CHAMPION DAN COOPER TO RIDE ALONGSIDE ‘WESTY’
posted on 21-03-2007

Centurion Racing have now signed 2006 125 British Champion, Daniel Cooper, to ride alongside his former 125 team-mate James ‘Westy’ Westmoreland for the 2007 season in the British Supersport series.


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British Rally News ~ “Milner aims high for Border magic.”
posted on 19-03-2007

Yorkshireman Jonny Milner will be a man on a mission on Jedburgh this weekend. The Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally will see the Team Merlin International driver do battle in the English and Scottish borderlands as he tackles the fearsome challenges of the renowned Kielder Forest complex.


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British Rally News ~ “Battle of the Borders for Marcus!”
posted on 18-03-2007

Multiple National Rally Champion Marcus Dodd makes the long journey north next weekend for the Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally based in Jedburgh. Utilising the incredibly fast roads of the infamous ‘killer’ Kielder Forest, Marcus will look to make it win number two in this years MSA National Gravel Rally Championship.


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British Rally news ~ BLAST OFF FOR THE BORDER COUNTIES…!
posted on 18-03-2007

Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally

www.bordercountiesrally.co.uk

Saturday 24th March 2007


Over a hundred cars will line up in Jedburgh next weekend ready to take part in one of the Border’s region’s main sporting events when the Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally gets underway on Saturday morning.


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British Rally News ~ Astra RallyD completes 3 day test
posted on 17-03-2007

Following a first successful shake down a week ago, Triple Eight Race Engineerings' new turbo diesel powered Vauxhall Astra RallyD, completed a successful three day gruelling test earlier this week in preparation for the delivery of the first two cars to Thurlby Motors.


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British Rally News ~ ALL TO PLAY FOR IN KIELDER…
posted on 17-03-2007

After an exciting and dramatic opening salvo with Rallye Sunseeker last month, round two of the hotly-contested 2007 Hankook MSA Gravel Rally Championship takes place next weekend when competitors descend on the Scottish town of Jedburgh for the Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally.


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British Rally news ~ Becky targets finish on Tour of Cornwall Rally
posted on 16-03-2007

2006 Silverstone Rally School Lady Quest winner Becky Kirvan will be in action once again when she contests the two-day Tour of Cornwall Rally next weekend (23 – 24 March).


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BSB News ~ Hawk Got Smart
posted on 16-03-2007

Hawk Kawasaki are pleased to announce the signing of former Hawk rider Scott Smart. After a six week negotiation period, Team Owner Stuart Hicken and the 30-year-old Smart came to an agreement for Smart to contest the British Superbike Series on the Kawasaki ZX10.


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British Rallycross News ~ Ginetta makes good impression on Rallycross debut
posted on 14-03-2007

2007 LINGsCARS.com Rallycross Open Championship & MDA Rallycross Championship
In association with K&N Filters, Olympus, LMA, Sunoco RACE FUELS, Silkolene Oil Lubricants & Silverstone tyr


The organisers of the Rallycross Open and MDA Rallycross Championship declared themselves pleased with the Rallycross debut of the Ginetta at last weekends MDA Rallycross test day.


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British Rally News ~ Becky suffers mechanical misfortune on stage rally debut
posted on 14-03-2007

2006 Silverstone Rally School Lady Quest winner Becky Kirvan had a tough stage rally driving debut as she retired from the Robin Hood Forest Stages rally on Sunday (11 March) with a minor mechanical problem.


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Primat satisifed with first Pescarolo test
posted on 14-03-2007

Swiss racing driver Harold Primat was satisfied with his first test for double Le Mans Series champions Pescarolo Sport after getting a taste of the team’s all-conquering Pescarolo C60-Judd last week.


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HALLIDAY AND MOTORS TV TO PARTNER IN 2007
posted on 14-03-2007

Californian born British based dual sportswoman Liz Halliday will link up with Motors TV in 2007, as the High Speed Television Network becomes an official partner of the hugely successful international racing driver and equestrian.


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British Rally News ~ Cornforths and Audens enjoy success on Malcolm Wilson Rally
posted on 06-03-2007

Thirsk-based daughter and father crew Amanda and Derek Cornforth had a successful outing on their debut on the Cumbria-based Malcolm Wilson Rally on Saturday (3 March) as they finished 11th overall in the 1400 rally and second in class A5.





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British Rally News ~ Becky set for delayed stage rally debut
posted on 05-03-2007

2006 Silverstone Rally School Lady Quest winner Becky Kirvan will make her delayed stage rally driving debut on the Robin Hood Forest Stages on Sunday 11 March.


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British Rally News ~ VK 1400 CHALLENGE TO COMMENCE ON BCR…!
posted on 04-03-2007

Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally
www.bordercountiesrally.co.uk
Saturday 24th March 2007 - Jedburgh



After an exciting opening round of the Hankook MSA 2007 Gravel Rally Championship took place in Bournemouth last week, anticipation is high for another epic battle when round two of the series takes place with the Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally which gets underway from Jedburgh on Saturday 24th March 2007 .


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British Rally News ~ ANCRO ANNOUNCE VK 1400 CHALLENGE
posted on 04-03-2007

2007 Hankook MSA Gravel Rally Championship

As part of their ongoing policy to attract more competitors back into the fold, the organisers of the 2007 Hankook MSA Gravel Rally Championship have added some more fantastic prizes to the series.


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British Rally News ~ PEREZ POSTS SECOND ON MALCOLM WILSON RALLY
posted on 04-03-2007

Malcolm Wilson Rally - Lake District

Saturday 3rd March 2007




VK Vodka Kick rally driver Steve Perez had to settle for second place after a day of drama on today's Malcolm Wilson Rally.


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British Rally News ~ BIRD ROMPS TO MALCOLM WILSON HAT-TRICK
posted on 04-03-2007

Malcolm Wilson Rally - Lake District

Saturday 3rd March 2007




In his native Lake District, Penrith rally driver Paul Bird saw off some stiff opposition to record his third victory on the Malcolm Wilson Rally today.


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Owen Developments Stages 2007
posted on 04-03-2007

EMCOS (Enthusiasts Motor Club Of Stonehouse) Proudly announce the Owen Developments Stages 2007 at the former RAF Down Ampney Nr. Cirencester Glos.


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READY FOR BLAST OFF AT CROFT
posted on 04-03-2007

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March 2007 - Round 1 - North East Motor Cycle Racing Club Championship Road Races


Round one of the popular North East Motor Cycle Racing Club championship series gets the 2007 circuit racing season underway at Croft Circuit near Darlington in just two weeks time with another capacity field set to battle out the various classes.


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LIZ HALLIDAY TO RACE AT LE MANS
posted on 04-03-2007

British based Dual-sportswoman Liz Halliday will contest her third Le Mans 24 Hours in June after Team Modena, the team with whom she will race with in 2007, were invited to take part in the legendary race by event organisers, the Automobile Club de L’Ouest.


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