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Nelson King Roars Back at Snetterton!

Nelson King Roars Back at Snetterton!

Nelson King made a memorable comeback in the third round of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE at Snetterton, determined to reclaim his position as a front runner after a challenging start to the season. Extensive work to his car between Brands Hatch and Snetterton paid off, resolving the power issues that had been plaguing his performance. Kicking off the weekend, Nelson dominated FP1, showcasing significant improvement by topping the speed traps. His strong pace continued in FP2, even on worn tires, boosting his confidence heading into qualifying. In a rain-shortened qualifying session, Nelson secured P2 for Saturday’s race and P3...

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Double Victory Weekend at Snetterton for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport

Double Victory Weekend at Snetterton for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport and Jake Hill had a stellar weekend at Snetterton, nabbing pole position and securing a double race win, erasing the bitter memories of Brands Hatch. This high-scoring weekend keeps Jake in fourth place in the Drivers' Championship, slashing his deficit from 36 points to just 11. Determined to make a statement, Jake, along with engineer Craig Porley and the #24 WSR crew, dominated Saturday's free practice sessions, finishing P1 and P3. In a commanding qualifying run, Jake topped all three of the new-style qualifying groups, clinching his third BTCC career pole and his first...

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British Sprint Championship — Blyton Park May 18-19

British Sprint Championship — Blyton Park May 18-19

Well what a weekend that was! — writes John Loudon. I have just been to Blyton Park (May 18-19) to compete in the latest rounds of the British Sprint Championship. Having resolved some issues from the last time out at Anglesey, I had high expectations of a trouble-free weekend.   I was sure the car was the best it could be, thanks to Damian at Daytuner for some configuration tweaks to the Suzuki GSXR 1000 L7 engine and setup. My wife and usual accomplice Jane, was away for the weekend elsewhere, so I recruited the help of friend David Cleaver...

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Frustrating Weekend at Brands Hatch for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport

Frustrating Weekend at Brands Hatch for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport faced a rollercoaster weekend in the second round of the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Hoping to extend their podium streak from Donington Park, the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport squad hit the shortest circuit on the calendar with high expectations. Saturday morning’s free-practice outings saw Jake Hill finish in 6th and 10th place, setting the stage for the later qualifying sessions. In the afternoon’s qualifying sessions, and handicapped by reduced hybrid deployment due to his 3rd place championship position, Jake had to settle for 12th...

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Nelson King Faces Continued Challenges at Brands Hatch

Nelson King Faces Continued Challenges at Brands Hatch

Following a tough season opener at Donington Park, Nelson King arrived at Brands Hatch for the second round of the championship with renewed determination. Despite extensive modifications to his car, initial tests were inconclusive, leaving doubts about whether the issues had been fully resolved. During qualifying, Nelson demonstrated his usual focus and persistence but continued to experience the mechanical difficulties that had hindered him previously. He ended the session at the back of the pack, significantly off the pace. Reflecting on the session, Nelson commented: “I gave it everything I had. We attempted some adjustments to improve handling, but it...

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