Archive for January, 2012

25 Jan

MG return “FANTASTIC NEWS” for Knockhill BTCC

   MG’s return to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship has been warmly welcomed by Series Director Alan Gow.   MG Motor UK has committed to building its new BTCC car – the MG6 GT model – to the Next Generation Touring Car regulations. These are leading to a greater number of bigger, faster, [...]

24 Jan

Kimi Raikkonen returns to F1 action

KIMI RAIKKONEN RETURNED to a Formula One cockpit today, but the former world champion admitted it will be some time before he’s back to his best, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report and watch video

19 Jan

US F1 circuit to be finished ‘on time’

WORK AT THE new Formula One track at Austin, Texas, is expected to be finished in August, writes Jim McGill. The news follows fears at the end of last year that the circuit would not be finished in time to host its inaugural F1 grand prix in November (watch David Coulthard drive the dusty circuit [...]

18 Jan

Hot Hatch Track Day – Sunday 29th January

The first Hot Hatch Track Day of the year is all set for Sunday 29th January and we are really looking forward to welcoming everyone for some excellent track time.  Normally we only run 3 or so sessions, which means that track time is maxed and it offers even greater value for money. Track time is only [...]

18 Jan

McRae returns to WRC action

LANARK’S ALISTER McRAE will return to the World Rally Championship when he contests the Swedish Rally next month, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report

14 Jan

Scots F1 ace Di Resta sees “exciting times”

BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA made his first appearance on the main stage at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham today, writes Jim McGill. Speaking to the thousands of fans in the arena, the 25-year-old Scot explained he was excited about having Nico Hulkenberg as his new team-mate at Sahara Force India this year, and believes [...]

14 Jan

Fifer Shedden “ready to win BTCC title”

FIFER GORDON SHEDDEN, who narrowly missed out on the British Touring Car Championship in 2010 and ’11, believes he’s ready to finally lift the title this season, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report

12 Jan

Porsche unveils third-gen Boxster

PORSCHE HAS UNVEILED its third-generation Boxster, eight weeks before it makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, writes Jim McGill. The cabriolet, which will go on sale in Scotland’s Porsche dealerships on April 28, has a roomier 911-style interior and a lightweight aluminium body. CLICK HERE to read full report and watch video of [...]

12 Jan

Audi lifts wraps on new A6 Allroad

THIS IS THE all-new AudiA6 Allroad, which Scottish dealerships will begins taking orders for next month. First deliveries are scheduled for the spring, writes Jim McGill. Sitting 60mm higher than the standard car, the A6 Allroad also features a different front grille and bumper designs, skid plates, roof rails and protection around the exhaust. CLICK [...]

11 Jan

Taylor Mackenzie launches 2012 campaign and unique helmet sponsorship idea

Taylor Mackenzie, 125GP rider in 2011 and British Supersport rider for 2012 with Mar-Train racing is running a unique campaign called ‘mysquares’ to raise funds to help pay for his racing. By purchasing squares for £100 each on his helmet, race fans or companies interested in promoting their name or product can join him on [...]