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!

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,…

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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…

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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.

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McLaren today reveals the new GTS, which joins the McLaren line-up as a replacement for the GT. The super-lightweight GTS is engineered to delight drivers who demand the dynamic excellence and driving excitement of a McLaren and the ride comfort, refinement and luggage space suited to routine drives and extended journeys. “The new McLaren GTS offers an unmatched blend of McLaren driving dynamics and performance, with refinement and practicality. When you want a true supercar driving experience, the GTS delivers that; when you want to relax on a longer journey of with luggage for a weekend away, the GTS is…

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