So here we are over a year since I last sat in a race car, where Brands Hatch saw the last round of the farce that was the Trofeo Abarth, and at last I am on the verge of racing again. Motorsport has been my passion since I was tiny and this grew into an [...][...]
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August 27th, 2010 - 9:30 am § in Uncategorized
Brands Hatch Testing
All season when I’ve spoken to other drivers in the Trofeo Abarth they have described handling characteristics totally the opposite to my car, and characteristics I would love to have. When Paul Kneeshaw took over the set up of the car for Snetterton he improved it loads, however the car was s[...]
July 28th, 2010 - 8:49 am § in Uncategorized
Trofeo Abarth At The Silverstone Classic
? I have previously heard a lot about The Silverstone Classic but have never had the chance to attend it before, and I was absolutely amazed by the size of the event and the cars that turn out for it. I fully recommend it as an event to add onto your Motorsport calender if you [...][...]
July 7th, 2010 - 6:25 am § in Uncategorized
Goodwood & An Abarth 500C
I had a great time last week at Goodwood when I went to help launch the new Abarth 500C. I had never been to Goodwood before as it’s always clashed with my racing previously so it was great to eventually see this fantastic event for myself. With beautiful weather, gorgeous surroundings and som[...]
July 5th, 2010 - 5:55 am § in Uncategorized
At Last!!!
I gave my last Blog Post?the title, “Difficult Season About To Get Better” and I went to Snetterton hopeful of a major improvement but I never even imagined how big an improvement there would be. At Oulton in round 1 and Silverstone in round 2 my qualifying time was a massive and embarra[...]
June 5th, 2010 - 5:57 am § in Uncategorized
Difficult Season About To Get Better
I was so excited for my first full championship as a senior this year and couldn’t wait for the season to start so its been an extremely disapointing start to the year. Round 1 at Oulton Park was always going to be difficult as my deal to drive the Thames Abarth was only done 3 [...][...]
April 11th, 2010 - 9:24 am § in Uncategorized
Trofeo Abarth Debut
Although I hadn’t really had an opportunity to do much testing in the Abarth, with the weather how it’s been the last few months, what we have done has been mainly wet. So with heavy rain forecast for the entire Easter weekend I was feeling confident. Friday morning’s testing was d[...]
March 23rd, 2010 - 6:46 am § in Uncategorized
British Leisure Show with Abarth
Last Sunday I spent the day at the Royal Windsor Racecourse with my new Racecar. I was there to help promote the Abarth brand and the amount of interest in the car range was amazing. As well as my Abarth 500 racecar there were several of the road going versions on the stand, as well [...][...]
March 19th, 2010 - 6:09 am § in Uncategorized
Thames Abarth of Slough, Driver
I am so excited to announce that in 2010 I have a Main Dealer backed drive in the 2010 Trofeo Abarth 500 GB and I will be driving for Thames Abarth of Slough. This is a huge opportunity for me and I can’t wait for the season to start. I would like to take this [...][...]
March 6th, 2010 - 2:15 pm § in Uncategorized
Testing Cancelled But Deal Done!
My test in an Abarth on the 22nd February was cancelled due to snow at Silverstone so I am still yet to drive one of the cars, however they look fantastic! In the meantime work has continued on bringing a deal together and yesterday I attended a meeting at the Fiat Group Building where I [...][...]