Author Archives: joshwakefield

Having saved the car and myself from disaster in Spa after a brake failure at Les Combes, I was looking to make the Rockingham round of the Avon Tyres British GT count in the team’s bid to win the championship. … Continue reading →

The circuit at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium is absolutely legendary and I was looking forward to driving in the tyre tracks of some F1 greats!? After the result at Brands Hatch Jake and I were confident of a fantastic weekend … Continue reading →

After the non finish at Snetterton I was determined for another podium finish this weekend and despite the early rain I qualified in fifth for the race.? The track dried for the race and Jake made a great start but … Continue reading →

After such a great start to the championship, I was really looking forward to the second round at Snetterton. Jake and I were ready to build on our success from the opening round and were confident we could get on … Continue reading →

I was looking forward to the start of a really exciting season after a great finish in fourth place at the Trofeo Abarth 500 GB Championship last year. An even more exciting start as I am starting this season with … Continue reading →

Following the fantastic race weekend in Monza, Antonino Labate, the Director of Global Operations in Abarth, invited me back to try out the Formula Abarth single seater race car. ?As I sat in the car after racing at the famous … Continue reading →

Josh Wakefield followed in the tyre tracks of legends to complete his first year in the Trofeo Abarth 500 GB Championship. The 18-year-old race ace from Prettygate, has had an amazing first year competing for he Advent Motorsport team in … Continue reading →

I travelled to Monza to experience the famous Italian race circuit.? I travelled the 800 plus miles by road with my race car and the Pyro Motorsport team who ran me for the weekend.? I chose to make the road … Continue reading →

Friday practice Wakefield battled to get his times down and managed to qualify 4th on the grid Friday afternoon. Saturday Race Wakefield had a brilliant start off the line beating his closest rival Charlie Butler-Henderson. By Paddock Hill bend he … Continue reading →

Friday practice I had a steady start and concentrated on getting a feel for the circuit; with its size and speed there is a huge difference in the approach due to most of the corners being? wide and it being … Continue reading →