Jonny McMullan: Hoping To Cross The Pond for 2013!
December 24, 2012 by Jonny McMullan
A mix of highs and lows in FF1600 in 2012, the aim for 2013 is to move to the USA! Photo: Raceline Photography
In 2012 for the second year we were going to be driving the NI Radiator Services Mondiale 89s in the Northern Ireland Formula Ford 1600 Championship! From a very good end to the 2011 season we went into the new season feeling confident about the year ahead! It started well and in March at the first round we started the new season with a bang winning... [Read more...]
Stephen Daly: Back to basics
November 14, 2012 by Stephen Daly
Stephen at the wheel of his RAY Formula Ford in Mondello Park earlier this year. Photo: Con Connolly
Hi all, I was back to basics racing the FF1600 again but this time across the water in the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch UK. The Formula Ford Festival is one of the most prestigious races in the calendar. Drivers from across the world come to contest and win at the Festival. The Festival in previous years had been the hardest race of the year... [Read more...]
Seán Doyle: Brand Hatch Formula Ford Festival2012
November 9, 2012 by Seán Doyle
Seán coming up from the famous Paddock Hill bend at Brands Hatch
We arrived at Brands Hatch Circuit Wednesday 25th at 6pm to a wet cold evening. Everyone was telling me about the first Corner ‘Paddock Hill Bend’. Well I just couldn’t wait to get out on track the next day so the first thing I did was to cycle the track. Testing next day started early. After the third session, and great work from Morgan Dempsey,... [Read more...]
Smith gets maiden run in Motorbase NGTC
November 8, 2012 by Nicki Hickman
Aron described the NGTC car as being 'mind-blowingly strong' after testing the car in Brands Hatch recently. Photo: PSP Images
Motorsport Ireland Young Driver of the Year Aron Smith took his maiden run in the Motorbase Performance-built NGTC Ford Focus ST at the team’s local track, Brands Hatch yesterday (October 6). David Bartrum’s Kent-based squad spent the day running both Focus ST models alongside its British GT title winning Porsche 911 GT3, and 22 year-old Smith took... [Read more...]
Aron Smith: The lucky egg and Nessie certainly played their part this weekend!
October 26, 2012 by Aron Smith
Aron climbs from his Redstone Racing Ford Focus to celebrate his maiden win with his team, family and friends. Photo: Paul Grogan
Ok before I start I think everyone should take a moment to watch this video and encourage the rest of Redstone Racing that we could enter the D1 drift championship next year!! Well what can I say about the weekend?! It all started with race one, you know when you’re on the green flag lap and it dawns on you how good the car feels? That’s exactly... [Read more...]
Take It Outa That: Tadgh says it like it is!
Sure that’s it- the season is over. Bit of rallycross now should keep me going over winter I suppose. Stayed in the stand for the first one last Sunday- saw the peoples champion T Bone Tommy watchin all the action and the oul Fiesta sittin at home. Maybe he will have a go in one of those new Buggys- they didn’t look too bad! Bit nippy back... [Read more...]
Douglas Motorsport win Ginetta Junior Team Championship
October 24, 2012 by Paul Grogan
Douglas Motorsport had one of the strongest driver combinations in the championship earning them the Teams Championship title. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
On the back of a strong weekend in Silverstone where Andrew Watson claimed his maiden Ginetta Junior victory and championship contender Niall Murray returned to the podium in race two, Douglas Motorsport had a strong but not fully secure Ginetta Junior Teams Championship lead approaching the final weekend of the season in Brands Hatch. Despite being... [Read more...]
Smith gets first British Touring Car win at Brands Hatch
October 22, 2012 by Declan Lee
Aron Smith sprays the winners champagne on the podium after winning race two. Photo: btcc.net
Irish driver Aron Smith gained his first British Touring Car Championship win yesterday at the season’s last event in Brands Hatch. The Dubliner has steadily improved across the season and has gained a reputation for being one of the most progressive drivers in the Championship and this was very much in evidence today at the historic Brands Hatch. The... [Read more...]
Niall Murray: The ups and downs, but I can still win!
October 20, 2012 by Niall Murray
Despite a mix of results from the last 2 rounds, Murray goes to the final rounds at Brands Hatch, still in with a shot at winning the championship. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
The end is near! Only one weekend left until I pack away the helmet and suit for another long winter. Sorry I haven’t written a blog for you guys for a while, but the leaving certs taking a lot of time from me! Well I’ll start with Rockingham where the team are based throughout the year. Although it was our home event, I unfortunately could not... [Read more...]
Smith looks to end maiden BTCC season on a high at Brands Hatch
October 18, 2012 by Aron Smith Press Office
As one of his favourite circuits, can Aron Smith return to the podium at the Brands Hatch GP circuit this weekend?
Redstone Racing’s Aron Smith will look to end his maiden season in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on a high this weekend (20/21 October), as Britain’s premier saloon car championship visits Kent’s Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit for rounds 28, 29 & 30. The Motorsport Ireland Young Driver of the Year has gone from strength... [Read more...]
