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Motorsport: Young Freddie Turner is a champion driver

Roger Jackson Thu, 12th Dec 2024 at 10:00

Young Freddie Turner has capped a phenomenal debut season in outdoor karting by being crowned champion. The 10-year-old earned the title of 2024 Global Karting Cadet Light Vice Champion, with an impressive P2 in the overall standings. Competing... Young Freddie Turner has capped a phenomenal debut season in outdoor karting by being crowned champion. The 10-year-old earned the title of 2024 Global Karting Cadet Light Vice Champion, with an impressive P2 in the overall standings. Competing... Young Freddie Turner has capped a phenomenal debut season in outdoor karting by being crowned champion. The 10-year-old earned the title of 2024 Global Karting Cadet Light Vice Champion, with an impressive P2 in the overall standings. Competing...

Motorsport: Becky Frankland going for glory in Dubai

Roger Jackson Tue, 10th Dec 2024 at 11:00

Up-and-coming racing driver Becky Frankland is in Dubai this week hoping to qualify for the prestigious Formula Woman Nations Cup Festival in May. And the 28-year-old is optimistic that she will make it through to next year’s showpiece... Up-and-coming racing driver Becky Frankland is in Dubai this week hoping to qualify for the prestigious Formula Woman Nations Cup Festival in May. And the 28-year-old is optimistic that she will make it through to next year’s showpiece... Up-and-coming racing driver Becky Frankland is in Dubai this week hoping to qualify for the prestigious Formula Woman Nations Cup Festival in May. And the 28-year-old is optimistic that she will make it through to next year’s showpiece...

Motorsport: Back in the Day: Terry Harris, British champion

Roger Jackson Thu, 29th Dec 2022 at 09:00

Terry Harris has always lived life at a good pace, which is one of the reasons why he is one of a select few who can call themselves a British champion. Now 74, Harris likes cars – he owned and ran Cleeve Hill Garage for 35 years –... Terry Harris has always lived life at a good pace, which is one of the reasons why he is one of a select few who can call themselves a British champion. Now 74, Harris likes cars – he owned and ran Cleeve Hill Garage for 35 years –... Terry Harris has always lived life at a good pace, which is one of the reasons why he is one of a select few who can call themselves a British champion. Now 74, Harris likes cars – he owned and ran Cleeve Hill Garage for 35 years –...

Motorsport: Back in the Day: John Godwin, motorcycling

Motorsport: Historic Bugatti takes centre stage at Prescott Hill Climb

Roger Jackson Wed, 10th Apr 2019 at 11:20

There was much excitement earlier this week when the world-famous Works 59/50B Bugatti arrived at Prescott Hill Climb as part of the Bugatti Owners’ Club 90th anniversary celebrations. And the excitement was certainly understandable because...There was much excitement earlier this week when the world-famous Works 59/50B Bugatti arrived at Prescott Hill Climb as part of the Bugatti Owners’ Club 90th anniversary celebrations. And the excitement was certainly understandable because...There was much excitement earlier this week when the world-famous Works 59/50B Bugatti arrived at Prescott Hill Climb as part of the Bugatti Owners’ Club 90th anniversary celebrations. And the excitement was certainly understandable because...

Motorsport: Why this year will be extra special at Prescott Speed Hill Climb

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 09:00

Chris Rogers had just returned from a two-week skiing holiday in Canada when he spoke to The Local Answer. That’s pretty much downhill all the way, of course, but since returning to his day job it’s been very much uphill all the way,...Chris Rogers had just returned from a two-week skiing holiday in Canada when he spoke to The Local Answer. That’s pretty much downhill all the way, of course, but since returning to his day job it’s been very much uphill all the way,...Chris Rogers had just returned from a two-week skiing holiday in Canada when he spoke to The Local Answer. That’s pretty much downhill all the way, of course, but since returning to his day job it’s been very much uphill all the way,...

Motorsport: Rising Star: Josh Birch, quad biker

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Feb 2019 at 09:00

Rob Birch is, by his own admission, a bit of a petrolhead. Anything with an engine, really, and if it goes fast so much the better! So it’s no real surprise that his son Josh is into his motorsport as well. And Josh is actually very...Rob Birch is, by his own admission, a bit of a petrolhead. Anything with an engine, really, and if it goes fast so much the better! So it’s no real surprise that his son Josh is into his motorsport as well. And Josh is actually very...Rob Birch is, by his own admission, a bit of a petrolhead. Anything with an engine, really, and if it goes fast so much the better! So it’s no real surprise that his son Josh is into his motorsport as well. And Josh is actually very...

Motorsport: Why there are plenty of cheers for Cleeve Motorsport Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Jan 2019 at 09:00

Cleeve Motorsport Club are well into their eighth year and they clearly know how to enjoy themselves because they meet on the second Monday of the month at the Royal Oak in Bishop’s Cleeve. In fact, some of the club’s members meet more...Cleeve Motorsport Club are well into their eighth year and they clearly know how to enjoy themselves because they meet on the second Monday of the month at the Royal Oak in Bishop’s Cleeve. In fact, some of the club’s members meet more...Cleeve Motorsport Club are well into their eighth year and they clearly know how to enjoy themselves because they meet on the second Monday of the month at the Royal Oak in Bishop’s Cleeve. In fact, some of the club’s members meet more...

Motorsport: Why Cheltenham Motor Club are among the leaders in their field

Roger Jackson Fri, 21st Dec 2018 at 09:00

Anyone who lives in glorious Gloucestershire is pretty much aware that Cheltenham Racecourse is the best jumps track in the country. Most people also know that the Cheltenham Cricket Festival is the best of its kind in county cricket and that...Anyone who lives in glorious Gloucestershire is pretty much aware that Cheltenham Racecourse is the best jumps track in the country. Most people also know that the Cheltenham Cricket Festival is the best of its kind in county cricket and that...Anyone who lives in glorious Gloucestershire is pretty much aware that Cheltenham Racecourse is the best jumps track in the country. Most people also know that the Cheltenham Cricket Festival is the best of its kind in county cricket and that...

Motorsport: Why it’s full speed ahead for St Edward’s School pupil Hady Mimassi

Roger Jackson Wed, 5th Dec 2018 at 14:50

Young Hady Mimassi is, according to his dad, “very driven”. And that is highly appropriate when you consider that the 10-year-old is making a big impression in the world of karting. This year he has really put his foot to the floor...Young Hady Mimassi is, according to his dad, “very driven”. And that is highly appropriate when you consider that the 10-year-old is making a big impression in the world of karting. This year he has really put his foot to the floor...Young Hady Mimassi is, according to his dad, “very driven”. And that is highly appropriate when you consider that the 10-year-old is making a big impression in the world of karting. This year he has really put his foot to the floor...

Motorsport: Motorcycling is what I enjoy, says Stroud Valley Motor Club chairman Phil Marsh

Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Nov 2018 at 09:00

Phil Marsh was due to take ownership of a new motorbike just days after he had spoken to The Local Answer. No surprise there as Marsh is chairman of Stroud Valley Motor Club and is obviously big into his bikes. The bike in question was a 200cc...Phil Marsh was due to take ownership of a new motorbike just days after he had spoken to The Local Answer. No surprise there as Marsh is chairman of Stroud Valley Motor Club and is obviously big into his bikes. The bike in question was a 200cc...Phil Marsh was due to take ownership of a new motorbike just days after he had spoken to The Local Answer. No surprise there as Marsh is chairman of Stroud Valley Motor Club and is obviously big into his bikes. The bike in question was a 200cc...

Motorsport: The Wyedean Rally is a big part of the Forest of Dean’s sporting calendar

Roger Jackson Thu, 2nd Aug 2018 at 09:00

The Wyedean Rally, one of the highlights of the sporting winter in the Forest of Dean, may still be three months away but preparations have been ongoing for the big event for a good while now. This year’s event, which is organised by the...The Wyedean Rally, one of the highlights of the sporting winter in the Forest of Dean, may still be three months away but preparations have been ongoing for the big event for a good while now. This year’s event, which is organised by the...The Wyedean Rally, one of the highlights of the sporting winter in the Forest of Dean, may still be three months away but preparations have been ongoing for the big event for a good while now. This year’s event, which is organised by the...

Motorsport: The Forest of Dean Motor Club has so much to offer, says Graham Waite

Roger Jackson Wed, 27th Jun 2018 at 09:00

“I like to drive quickly – a lot of people do – but I’m not a boy racer.” Those are the words of Graham Waite, a committee member at the Forest of Dean Motor Club and someone who has been competing in cars for many,...“I like to drive quickly – a lot of people do – but I’m not a boy racer.” Those are the words of Graham Waite, a committee member at the Forest of Dean Motor Club and someone who has been competing in cars for many,...“I like to drive quickly – a lot of people do – but I’m not a boy racer.” Those are the words of Graham Waite, a committee member at the Forest of Dean Motor Club and someone who has been competing in cars for many,...

Motorsport: Alastair Boulton delighted as he enjoys his first international podium

Contributed Sun, 13th May 2018 at 09:00

Alastair Boulton has been competing in motor sport for the best part of two decades and his dedication has recently been rewarded with his first international podium. The 44-year-old, who has been racing since 2001 primarily on the UK club circuit...Alastair Boulton has been competing in motor sport for the best part of two decades and his dedication has recently been rewarded with his first international podium. The 44-year-old, who has been racing since 2001 primarily on the UK club circuit...Alastair Boulton has been competing in motor sport for the best part of two decades and his dedication has recently been rewarded with his first international podium. The 44-year-old, who has been racing since 2001 primarily on the UK club circuit...