Lancashire Telegraph | Motor sport

Car autotest set for Services

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:28 +0000

ENTRIES are still open for the Under 17 Motor Club North West Clubmans Production Car Autotest at Blackburn Services on Saturday, February 18.

Robinson in Camelot win

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:48:49 +0000

THE Bolton-le-Moors Car Club Production Car Autotest at Charnock Richard was won by Blackburn’s Simon Robinson.

Fogarty is back on the bike

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:48:16 +0000

BLACKBURN’S Superbike legend Carl Fogarty will return to the North West 200 event this year after an absence of 19 years.

Stone so close as Bardy wins NW Stages

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:47:48 +0000

AFTER missing out on victory by only a second in last year’s North West Stages Rally, Tony Bardy made sure of success this time around to take first place by over a minute in his familiar Nissan Sunny GTi-R.

Life’s a drag for Rossendale duo

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:41:44 +0000

EAST Lancashire duo Dave Evans and Andy Bennett are looking to build on their debut season in the FIA European Drag Racing Championship during 2012.

Stone set for North West rally

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:42:22 +0000

THIS weekend’s North West Stages Rally promises to offer what is likely to be the closest battle for top honours in the event’s 15-year history.

All change for Wilpshire rally ace

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:42:58 +0000

WILPSHIRE rally driver Matt Griffin is set for a change of car and navigator this year as he prepares to take part in the Wyedean Forest Rally next week.

Motorsport in brief - February 2

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:44:37 +0000

MEETING: The Lancashire Automobile Club is organising an ‘Evening With Norman Dewis’ on Thursday, March 29 at Whalley Golf Club.

Dan hoping to be the man in rally title bid

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:40:00 +0000

BARROWFORD rally star Daniel Barritt is looking forward to a successful 2012 on the FIA WRC Academy Tour.

Carne gearing up for big season in 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:40:00 +0000

HASLINGDEN rider Tom Carne is hopeful of a top five finish in the British 125GP Championship in 2012 as he prepares for life with Team Repli-Cast.

Stone ready for a third tilt at the Tarmac title

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:07:45 +0000

BLACKBURN’S John Stone is hoping to use next month’s North West Stages Rally as a launch pad for another tilt at the National Tarmac Championship title this year.

Chris Kelly Memorial is back with a bang for 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:08:30 +0000

EAST Lancashire rally crews will get their first chance to hit the famous Manx stages in 2012 – at the MANN Construction sponsored Chris Kelly Memorial Stages on February 17 & 18.

Accrington rally competitors charitable effort

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:30:00 +0000

A MOTOR rally competitor is helping raise funds for charity while introducing absolute beginners to the sport.

Timekeeper gets major honour

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:48:09 +0000

WHALLEY’S Brian Snape has received the Motor Sports Association’s highest accolade in recognition of his contribution to the sport.

Girl power is the real driving force for Hazel

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:46:17 +0000

HAZEL Johnson may be a rare female in a male-dominated sport, but she knew from an early age that she was always going to take up driving competitively.

Carne tipped to be British champ

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

HASLINGDEN rider Tom Carne has been tipped to become the best rider in the country one day after switching teams ahead of the 2012 British 125GP Championship.

Colne team’s Scot line-up

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:20:00 +0000

COLNE racers Team Appleyard Macadam have confirmed an all Scottish line-up for the 2012 season.

Motorsport in brief - December 22

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:33:17 +0000

AUTOSOLO: Entries are being accepted for the Knutsford and District Motor Club’s New Year Autosolo and Production Car Autotest on Sunday, January 22.

Fogarty DVD out

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:31:54 +0000

Blackburn’s four-time former world Superbike champion Carl Fogarty is the star of a new DVD.

Martin hoping to take a Short cut to the title

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:29:16 +0000

BLACKBURN racer Martin Short is eager to challenge for the Northern Formula Ford 1600 title in 2012 after enjoying his best year since entering the sport.