As the countdown to the 2024 Dakar Rally continues, riders and crews have gathered at the sprawling “Start Camp” just outside the ancient city of AlUla
Author: Shane Lawrie
Shane Lawrie
Head unpaid intern of Behind the Sport and former gimp at Drive Tribe, he might not be the most technical motorsport fan, but enjoys a good race!
With the upcoming Dakar Rally set to ignite the landscapes of Saudi Arabia on January 5, anticipation is soaring among drivers and riders preparing for this grand spectacle. Among them is Saudi rally champion Dania Akeel, a trailblazer in the multifaceted world of motorsports.
Edge of your seat, butt clenching, “I hope that was a fart!”, heart attack inducing battles between Williamson, Sweet, Abreu and the mix of everyone from 9th to 24th being lapped!
Jessica’s replica helmet is now available on her website – the only catch – you must live in the UK or have a UK address to ship to, something Jessica says she’ll fix for the next run! Sign us up now for a piece of history!
After the widely successful Excel Nationals held at CARCO.com.au Raceway, circuit racing fans will get not one, but TWO national series heading to Western Australia with the open cockpit Formula Vee and tin top Saloon Car nationals to hit the raceway in September 2024 over two days – 14 and 15 September. WHAT IS FORMULA VEE? Formula Vee initially started out as a learning class of motor racing, however as it grew it established itself as a popular form of racing world-wide with the close racing and emphasis on driver skill due to modifications on the cars being limited. Formula…
Ginetta’s alumni have enjoyed a sensational 2023 season with the British based racing team yet again proving its ability to nurture young motorsport talent and bring them to the success across various motorsport disciplines. The British GT series’ headline GT3 drivers’ title was secured by Ginetta graduates 2016 Junior scholarship winner Dan Harper and former Ginetta GT Academy and GT4 SuperCup driver Darren Leung. The Silver-Am class title was won by 2016 Ginetta Junior champion Will Tregurtha and ex-G40 Cup racer Mark Sansom, while Michael Johnston, a 2022 Ginetta GT Academy racer, took the GT4 Pro-Am title. Darren Leung said…
Ryan Wyhoon signed on with the Erebus Academy as the youngest recruit at the beginning of the year and has seen some impressive results during his 2023 karting season. Racing in the KA3 Junior Heavy category, Ryan has achieved huge success throughout the year and is looking to continue in the category for the 2024 season. How would you rate your year out of 10 and why? RH: I’d probably rate the year a seven or a seven and a half. We’ve rode the high a few times throughout the year, but we’ve definitely had some lows. On the highs,…
Initiated in 2012, the collaboration between Alpine and Michelin began with the development of the new Alpine A110. The Dieppe-based brand has again partnered with the world leader in tyres. The A290, the future compact electric sports car, will benefit from innovative solutions to offer Alpine’s emblematic agility and driving pleasure in all conditions. Whether sporty driving or daily use, precision and traction are married with ease of use and comfort. “Particular attention has been paid to the tyre’s rolling resistance, without compromising grip and driving, to give this first electric Alpine the best possible range, while maintaining the brand’s…
Toyota is set for a thrilling year of local motorsport ahead with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia (TGRA) Rally Team hitting the dirt tracks around Canberra in early April, the TGRA Scholarship Series on the track at Sydney Motorsport Park in late April, and the competition debut of the new GR86 racecar lining up on the grid at Townsville in July as part of the rebranded TGRA GR Cup.
Goodwood is delighted to announce that Indy NXT driver and three-time W Series Champion Jamie Chadwick will make her Goodwood racing debut at 81st Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport (13 & 14 April).