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RACE NUMBERS
Wednesday, March 10 2010 at 7:09 AM
Teams and competitors from all classes that have a specific race number request should indicate on their entry forms which number they would like. We will endeavour to allocate the desired number but in some cases it won’t always be possible. In these situations we will liaise with the teams....more
SILVERSTONE ENTRY FORMS CLOSING DATE
Tuesday, March 09 2010 at 9:17 AM
Entries close for the first 2 rounds of the 2010 SPEED Series on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, on 19th March. Teams and competitors wishing to take part must return entry forms – available to download on the For Drivers page – as soon as possible. The timetable for the first races of...more
SPEED ARTIST SEEKS COMMISSIONS
Monday, March 08 2010 at 7:53 AM
We have been contacted by artist, Roy Scorer, a technical illustrator working at RAF Brize Norton for the MOD who has started to produce technical illustrations of race cars and is looking to expand his portfolio....more
BRANDS HATCH TEST OPPORTUNITY
Friday, March 05 2010 at 8:24 AM
Planning regulations at Brands Hatch mean that unlimited noise days available to test on the GP circuit are very limited. There will be a rare chance to get onto the track to test as part of a general test session on the Grand Prix circuit on Friday 30th April 2010....more
SNETTERTON TEST OPPORTUNITY
Thursday, March 04 2010 at 8:15 AM
SPEED competitors have been offered the chance to test at Snetterton on 17th March. Our friends at the GT Cup have taken the circuit for the 17th and 18th and want to generate more numbers for the 17th. The price will be £225 + VAT. Garages are an extra £50....more
SPEED 2010 REGULATIONS ONLINE NOW
Tuesday, March 02 2010 at 3:34 PM
The updated 2010 SPEED regulations are now online in the ‘For Drivers’ section. To view them and download, click here...more
SCRUTINEERING TIGHTENED IN 2010
Monday, March 01 2010 at 10:39 AM
SPEED 2010 regulations will be posted online shortly. In 2010 the SPEED scrutineering team will be policing technical and eligibility aspects in accordance with all sets of regulations including areas such as rear wing end-plates, vehicle technical passports and tyre markings. Please ensure you are familiar...more
REGISTRATION FORMS & INDIVIDUAL RACE ENTRY FEES
Wednesday, February 24 2010 at 8:36 AM
Registration forms are available online and by contacting the SPEED office. Those competitors that will not be competing in the full season are requested to complete the registration form to indicate in which events they are going to take part....more
WWW.SPEEDRACINGUK.COM UPDATES REQUESTED
Tuesday, February 23 2010 at 1:11 PM
The website will be updated over the next few weeks and we are requesting all information on drivers and teams taking part in the year ahead so that we can feature you on the site....more
SPEED SERIES 2010 DATES CONFIRMED
Monday, February 22 2010 at 9:33 AM
Having received all contracts from MSVR, LMS and Superleague for circuit time, the SPEED Series 2010 is moving ahead....more
SILVERSTONE TESTING OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday, February 16 2010 at 7:40 AM
Testing is now available on the Thursday prior to the first race meeting at Silverstone. The circuit has a timetable organised for 4 different groups (inc. closed wheel x 2, open wheel and karts) throughout the day and are running through the lunch hour to make sure the maximum amount of time is available...more
F3 DRIVER SEEKS SPEED DRIVE
Monday, February 15 2010 at 8:16 AM
SPEED has been contacted by a young, promising driver, Lars Viljoen, who is keen to speak to teams looking for a (second) driver for the first Silverstone event....more
BRANDS GP TEST DATE CHANGED
Friday, February 12 2010 at 7:22 AM
MSVR has informed us that the date of the first Brands Hatch GP track day for 2010 has changed and will now be on Wednesday 21st April . All other details remain the same; it will be run in 20 minute sessions. There will be 7 throughout the day....more
SPEED RACERS SET SIGHTS ON DAYTONA 2011
Thursday, February 11 2010 at 7:35 AM
2009 SPEED winner, Rob Garofall, missed out on a seat in a Daytona Prototype (DP) at the Daytona International Speedway in the Rolex 24 by just one result last year but this season aims to go one better and secure the drive having been signed up to partner Barry Gates in the RLR Msport Ligier JS49....more
2010 DAYTONA 24 HOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR SPEED DRIVERS
Friday, February 05 2010 at 9:45 AM
The hugely successful Sunoco Daytona 24 Challenge saw SPEED driver Rob Garofall come heart-breakingly close to securing the much coveted drive in the iconic US race. This year, SPEED racers will again have the chance to get their hands on the prize as Sunoco run the challenge for the second year. Competitors...more
SPEED REGISTRATIONS - LATEST
Tuesday, January 26 2010 at 11:21 AM
Three new outfits will be racing in the CN category of the SPEED Series in 2010. Team WRF – the vastly experienced sportscar and GT racers – will feature in the SPEED pitlane alongside fellow newcomers Mohsin Rashid/Adriano Medeiros (racing under the new ‘Accurate Racing’ banner...more
BRANDS GP TEST DATE AVAILABLE
Monday, January 25 2010 at 3:15 PM
MSVR has confirmed the first Brands Hatch GP track day for 2010. It will be on Tuesday 13th April and run with a sessioned format (7 x 20 minute sessions)....more
FIA ARTICLE 259 UPDATED
Friday, January 08 2010 at 8:03 AM
The FIA have published the latest set of regulations pertaining to CN cars: Appendix J Article 259. SPEED Series regulations will be published shortly which will highlight any variances between the regulations SPEED runs to and those in the FIA regs. Competitors should make themselves aware of the FIA...more
SPEED REGISTRATIONS
Thursday, January 07 2010 at 10:54 AM
The response to the 2010 SPEED calendar has been positive and registrations have been coming in from existing teams AND from newcomers to the series. The CN fraternity has been joined by the BESCR runners who will be an integral part of the grid at all rounds in 2010 and which will see some 10 cars racing...more
CN SEATS AVAILABLE FOR INTERESTED DRIVERS
Wednesday, January 06 2010 at 3:40 PM
The challenge of two-driver endurance racing in the UK is proving attractive to drivers looking for more time behind the wheel - at competitive costs - and the SPEED sports prototype series provides the opportunity for gentlemen drivers to get a taste of the Le Mans-style racing that any serious racer...more
SPEED SERIES BROADCAST FIGURES AVAILABLE
Friday, December 11 2009 at 1:34 PM
The 2009 Speed Series programmes have reached an audience across the globe and with a similar deal in place for the 2010 season, provides a superb platform for sponsors and brands to showcase their association with the premier UK endurance series....more
SPEED REGS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED
Thursday, December 10 2009 at 2:41 PM
Maintaining stability for competitors in the new season, SPEED regulations will remain largely unchanged in 2010 with just minor modifications made to accommodate the BESCR cars and format within the SPEED race. SPEED technical regulations will be enforced vigorously by MSA scrutineers. Full 2010 regs...more
SPEED REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Tuesday, December 08 2009 at 2:43 PM
With the calendar now available online, the running of the 2010 SPEED season is dependent on the early commitment of teams & drivers....more
SPEED SERIES TO INCORPORATE BIKE ENGINED SPORTSCAR SERIES GRID
Monday, December 07 2009 at 8:03 AM
The SPEED sports prototype series will include the bike engine BESCR category in their long distance races this season....more
SUNOCO TRAVEL PACKAGE FOR DAYTONA 24
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 9:51 AM
The Rolex 24 At Daytona ® is one of the iconic races alongside the 24 hrs of Le Mans and the Sebring 12 hrs. It is a race that every sports car racer in the world dreams of participating in....more
SPEED PROVISIONAL CALENDAR DETAILS
Monday, November 30 2009 at 7:26 AM
SPEED Organisers are pleased to announce the provisional dates for the 2010 SPEED Sports Prototype Series....more
SPEED COMPETITORS’ AREA ON SUNOCO SHOW STAND
Tuesday, November 24 2009 at 11:11 AM
SPEED Series fuel supplier Sunoco has invited all SPEED Series competitors to visit and use the Sunoco stand as a base for meetings etc at the Autosport International Show in January....more
CALENDAR DATES IMMINENT
Friday, November 20 2009 at 3:54 PM
The 2010 SPEED Series calendar is coming together and organisers expect to have a provisional list available by 27th November....more
SPEED PRESENCE AT RACE CAR LIVE
Monday, November 09 2009 at 10:28 AM
SPEED will begin the 2010 season’s promotions with a presence at the Brands Hatch Race Car Live event on 21st and 22nd November. SPEED will be represented by the ADR outfit who will be showcasing their CN sports prototype car; the team, absent from the grid in 2009, is lining up drivers to compete...more
EVENTS 2010
Friday, November 06 2009 at 1:08 PM
We are heavily into 2010 format and calendar planning with numerous lines of negotiation being pursued daily and are already close to finalising participation in two high profile meetings for 2010....more
MORE TV COVERAGE FOR SPEED
Tuesday, November 03 2009 at 3:00 PM
We have received the schedules through for the second Motors TV one-hour SPEED show. This will feature highlights from Snetterton & Silverstone....more
SPEED DRIVER IS WORLD CHAMPION!
Wednesday, October 28 2009 at 11:57 AM
SPEED has a link to the new world championship winning team, Brawn GP....more
SPEED PHOTO GALLERIES ONLINE
Wednesday, October 21 2009 at 8:21 AM
The galleries from all SPEED events are online here . Teams and drivers looking for high resolution images should in the first instance contact SPEED’s official photographer, Ollie Read on: 07946534425....more
SPEED TV BROADCAST SCHEDULE UPDATES
Monday, October 19 2009 at 9:47 AM
The schedules for the final rounds of the SPEED TV broadcasts have been confirmed as follows:...more
TROPHIES GALORE FOR SPEED COMPETITORS AT AWARDS DINNER
Friday, October 16 2009 at 8:45 AM
The SPEED Series drew to a close at Silverstone on 10th October with a win for series debutants Jose Ibanez and Lionel Robert in the IRS prepared Norma. The news has furthered the interest from French-based competitors. A news report on the French endurance racing website www.endurance-info.com can be...more
BRAWN GP GETS UP TO SPEED
Wednesday, October 07 2009 at 10:44 AM
With the Formula One title in its sights, Brawn GP wowed everyone at the start of the season when it blew apart the rest of the field over the early races thanks to some shrewd aero design. At Silverstone, David Scott, an aerodynamics designer at Brawn GP, will partner Andrew Derodra in the Juno, his...more
SPORTS 2000 WINNER IN FRONT RUNNING LIGIER
Tuesday, October 06 2009 at 11:05 AM
Mike Jenvey, top of the Sports 2000 runners in 2009, will be taking a seat in the second RLR Msport Ligier JS49 at Silverstone alongside the experienced Robin Webster as both men make their debut in the series....more
DOUG NEWMAN IN THE ATKINS CAR
Friday, October 02 2009 at 7:56 AM
Veteran racer Doug Newman will be in the second berth in the Atkins Motorsport Juno, currently lying tied for third in the SPEED Series ratings, at the Silverstone round on October 10th. Newman will partner Lee Atkins in the car which is eligible for silverware on offer for the newly created Class B...more
ROB GAROFALL LEADS THE SUNOCO DRIVER CHALLENGE
Wednesday, September 30 2009 at 11:36 AM
What a couple of exciting last weeks we have had in the Sunoco Driver Challenge. British GT/F3 had their final at Brands Hatch 18-19th September where British F3 Champion Daniel Ricciardo overtook British GT Champion Allan Simonsen. However, his luck only lasted one week as Derek Johnston in the Radical...more
KOLLES AUDI LMS DRIVER JOINS SPEED AT SILVERSTONE
Monday, September 28 2009 at 8:20 AM
Following on from the good news that Paul and Dan Gibson will be bringing their Bicknell to Silverstone on October 10th, yet more names are gracing the paddock for the first time this season. A second father/son duo will be in evidence when LMS driver Andy Meyrick pairs up with his father, FIA Historic...more
SPEED AWARD DINNER FILLING UP
Friday, September 25 2009 at 8:06 AM
With numbers already filling up, completed bookings for the awards dinner on the Saturday evening following the Silverstone event are encouraged sooner rather than later....more
SIMON PHILLIPS REJOINS SPEED SERIES
Wednesday, September 23 2009 at 3:57 PM
Norma UK’s Simon Phillips returns to the SPEED Series at Silverstone having shown strongly at the Brands Hatch event. For the final round of the season, Phillips will sit alongside series leader, Rob Garofall in the Norma. This means that a seat is available in the series leading Counter Solutions...more
IBANEZ RACING SERVICES NORMAS TO CONTEST SILVERSTONE
Tuesday, September 22 2009 at 2:49 PM
Jose Ibanez’ French-based team has confirmed the participation of two Normas at Silverstone. The IRS team, which had been poised to join up with the SPEED series at both the Donington and Assen races earlier in the year, will be further welcome additions to the grid at what is expected to be the...more
BICKNELL RETURNS TO SPEED
Monday, September 21 2009 at 7:30 AM
Paul and Dan Gibson’s Bicknell will be on the grid at Silverstone on October 10th, the car having been developed by Rob Bicknell throughout the season. The highly competitive pairing of the father and son driving team has indicated that a full 2010 season is being considered....more
SPEED SERIES AWARDS DINNER BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE
Thursday, September 17 2009 at 10:03 AM
The booking form for dinner seats for the SPEED Awards Dinner which will take place at Whittlebury Hall Hotel on 10th October, the evening of the Silverstone race, to celebrate the inaugural SPEED season, is now available on the For Drivers page of the SPEED website. Please complete and return the booking...more
GT3 & 4 CARS TO CREATE LE MANS LITE WITH SPEED AT SILVERSTONE
Wednesday, September 16 2009 at 7:36 AM
Drivers and teams with the superb machines from the GT3 and GT4 categories will be invited to join the SPEED Sports Prototype 3 hour race at Silverstone on 10th October to create a mini Le Mans event and form the largest SPEED grid of the year for the final event of this season....more
CLASS B EXTENDED TO ALL EP3 ENGINED CARS
Tuesday, September 15 2009 at 4:00 PM
There has been a good response to the announcement that SPEED was to open up a class for older cars to encourage participation and a sales market for such machines that might otherwise languish in workshops....more
SILVERSTONE FRIDAY TESTING DETAILS
Monday, September 14 2009 at 1:19 PM
Friday 9th October - General Test - International Circuit Closed-wheel testing will be in sessions. Each car booked in will be able to Test in 4 designated sessions throughout the day....more
SUBSIDISED DRIVE AT SILVERSTONE EVENT
Friday, September 11 2009 at 7:50 AM
A seat is available in the Atkins Motorsport Juno, currently lying tied for third in the SPEED Series ratings, at the Silverstone round on October 10th. The package includes Friday testing, race entry and consumables and is available at a subsidised rate of £3,000....more
WOODCOCK BROTHERS SIGN UP FOR SPEED
Thursday, September 10 2009 at 10:01 AM
Mosler racers Gary and Michael Woodcock have purchased a Ligier JS49 and will contest the final SPEED Series round at Silverstone on October 10th....more
AWARDS DINNER TO BE HELD AT SILVERSTONE EVENT
Monday, September 07 2009 at 8:12 AM
With just one round of the inaugural SPEED Series remaining, SPEED is very pleased to be able to invite all drivers, teams, manufacturers and supporters to attend the end of season awards dinner at Whittlebury Hall Hotel on the night of Saturday 10th October after the final race at Silverstone....more
SEPARATE CLASS & CUPS FOR OLDER CARS AT SILVERSTONE RACE
Thursday, September 03 2009 at 9:30 AM
Following discussions with several drivers, SPEED will be trialling a separate category for older CN sports prototypes at Silverstone....more
HOCKENHEIM RACE OPTION
Wednesday, September 02 2009 at 8:03 AM
SPEED competitors have been invited to take part at an event in Hockenheim on 16-18th October on the GP circuit. There will be free practice and qualifying (30 minutes each) on the Friday and a 105minute race for 2 drivers on the Saturday. There is also a 100km race on the Sunday....more
SILVERSTONE
Tuesday, September 01 2009 at 10:52 AM
Testing on the Friday will be very busy and it is advisable to contact the circuit sooner rather than later to secure a test slot. The GT Cup Series and Lotus Elise Trophy cars will be testing the same day and are racing over the weekend; their grid sizes mean that sessions will soon be filling up....more
SNETTERTON ROUND UP
Monday, August 31 2009 at 9:00 AM
Details from the Snetterton race weekend are now online. See the Snetterton event page under 'Races & Events' on the SPEED website as well as the Snetterton gallery....more
SUNOCO ROLEX 24 DRIVER CHALLENGE UPDATE
Friday, August 28 2009 at 10:13 AM
Rob Garofall’s advantage in the Rolex 24 Driver Challenge shrinks dramatically as his team mate crashes their Juno CN 2009 beyond immediate repair in testing and Anthony Dunn and Barry Gates win the SPEED 6hr race at Snetterton...more
TFL Racing press release
Tuesday, August 25 2009 at 7:30 AM
READER AND FENNYMORE RACE TO SECOND PLACE AGAIN...more
SPEED TV BROADCAST SCHEDULES
Wednesday, August 19 2009 at 1:26 PM
The following details are now available re when SPEED will be shown on TV....more
SNETTERTON HOSPITALITY
Tuesday, August 18 2009 at 7:54 AM
The Brands Hatch ‘SPEED Café’ proved popular and will be running at Snetterton on the Saturday with sandwiches and refreshments available throughout the afternoon (location to be confirmed). There is also a hog roast in the evening after the race for all team personnel and the marshals...more
SPORTS 2000 WINNER JOINS SPEED
Monday, August 17 2009 at 8:30 AM
Following on from Sports 2000 Champion, Tom Mills’ debut with SPEED when he partnered Sam Allpass in the Juno at Brands Hatch, another winner of the series is making the step up into SPEED at Snetterton....more
BRANDS HATCH PRIZE WINNERS
Tuesday, August 11 2009 at 10:14 AM
At Brands Hatch, SPEED competitors and teams were not just competing for honours on the track. As well as the trophies on offer to the winners the SPEED Prize Package was contributed to by our partners including Sharp4Prostate, Turtle Wax and Makita. The winners were.....more
ROLEX 24 DAYTONA CHALLENGE UPDATE
Monday, August 10 2009 at 9:34 AM
Rob Garofall in the Juno SSE-CN2009 proved ice-cool in a damp, dry and wet 3-hour race on August 1st on the Brands Hatch GP circuit as he bids to become the outright winner of the Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Challenge presented by Sunoco. Read the Sunoco report here....more
SAFETY CAR REGULATIONS
Friday, August 07 2009 at 9:33 AM
Brands Hatch saw some teams get caught out by safety car regulations so, to avoid any confusion, we have amended to the Sporting Regulations for clarity. Going forward, SPEED will run to the MSA Safety Car Regulations as per the attached document which is also available on the SPEED website in the ‘For...more
DATA LOGGERS AND TECHNICAL PASSPORTS
Thursday, August 06 2009 at 8:20 AM
Rev loggers and Vehicle Technical Passports will be scrutineered again at Snetterton. Cards were taken and read at Brands Hatch and the scrutineer has informed that all data indicates revs are within the limit. Please ensure that you have the correct paperwork completed and the logger fitted and working...more
3 HOUR THRILLER AS SPEED SERIES HEATS UP DAMP BRANDS HATCH GP
Wednesday, August 05 2009 at 8:57 AM
In changing conditions the SPEED Series pilots battled the elements and each other for every minute of the 3 hour race as the teams paid their annual visit to the iconic Brands GP circuit. Ultimately it was Rob Garofall who topped the results sheet once again in his Juno SSE-CN2009 but that does not...more
SHARP CHARITY PRIZES
Wednesday, July 29 2009 at 8:10 AM
As detailed previously, Sharp Electronics and the Sharp4Prostate Charity will be offering prizes for winners and the team that best promotes the charity. Stickers, caps etc will be available at the circuit on Friday evening and we ask that teams please display them along with the championship official...more
DATA LOGGERS TO BE CHECKED AT SCRUTINEERING
Tuesday, July 28 2009 at 7:55 AM
The series scrutineer will be checking rev loggers at Brands Hatch. Please ensure that they are fitted and working. If you require information on the best way of fitting them, please contact PI Research - Tel: +44 (0)1954 253634. Loggers are available from SPEED HQ for £370 + vat & postage...more
SUITE OPPORTUNITY AT BRANDS
Monday, July 27 2009 at 10:54 AM
We have been contacted by the owner of a good hospitality suite at Brands who has availability for up to 33 guests on the Saturday. The suite is on the ground floor opposite garage 2 on the outside of the main straight and has a terrace viewing area....more
BRANDS HATCH RACE INFORMATION
Friday, July 24 2009 at 3:11 PM
For those teams not taking part in the test session on the Brands hatch Indy Circuit on Friday 31st July, access for transporters to the paddock will only be available AFTER 19.00hrs on Friday evening once the test session has concluded....more
SILVERSTONE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT TESTING OPPORTUNITY
Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 8:22 AM
Further to the testing available at Silverstone on the day prior to the SPEED Series event, an extra opportunity has arisen to drive the track on Tuesday 11th August....more
ATKINS MOTORSPORT DRIVE AVAILABLE AT BRANDS HATCH
Monday, July 20 2009 at 7:39 AM
With a 3rd place finish at the SPEED event at Spa already in the bag, the Atkins Motorsport Juno is certain contender for honours. The team is seeking a second driver for the final three races of the 2009 season to partner Lee Atkins in the car which has been developed since the Spa event....more
SHARP TVs AND BLU-RAY PLAYERS FOR WINNERS AT BRANDS
Friday, July 17 2009 at 3:10 PM
Electronics giant, Sharp will have a strong presence in the paddock at Brands where they will be promoting The Prostate Cancer Charity that the company supports on the strong grid of SPEED Series competitors. SPEED Series cars must carry the Sharp 4 Prostate decals and branded mugs and T-shirts will...more
SNETTERTON TESTING STILL AVAILABLE
Wednesday, July 15 2009 at 3:45 PM
Testing can still be booked for the Friday 21 st August, the day before the SPEED Series event. Visit the MSVR website or call the circuit direct at 01953 887303....more
BRANDS, SNETTERTON AND SILVERSTONE ENTRIES CLOSING DATE
Monday, July 13 2009 at 9:58 AM
Following the cancellation of the Assen event, we request that drivers and/or teams return entry forms committing to the final three rounds of the series as soon as possible. To this end we are bringing forward the closing date for entries for the Snetterton and Silverstone events. Please complete the...more
TESTING AT BRANDS HATCH – MONDAY 13th
Thursday, July 09 2009 at 3:37 PM
Drivers may be interested in a Brands Hatch GP trackday on Monday 13th July. Places are still available and it’s the final GP circuit test day available before the SPEED Series race weekend....more
ASSEN MEETING CANCELLED
Thursday, July 09 2009 at 10:01 AM
The event due to be held this weekend at Assen, Holland has been cancelled. A number of withdrawls from the expected entry forced the cancellation of the meeting; neither SPEED nor the event promoter was willing to run an event at the substantial costs committed for such a small number of cars....more
CLOSING DATE FOR ASSEN ENTRIES
Friday, June 26 2009 at 8:55 AM
The closing date for entries for the Speed Series event at Assen is Friday 26 June. Entry forms and payment must be received before 17.00hrs on that day. We currently have 19 cars entered for this excellent value double-race weekend....more
ASSEN PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 23 2009 at 11:53 AM
We have the following provisional timings for our Assen event....more
LOGGERS
Monday, June 22 2009 at 10:23 AM
Remember that the Scrutineer will be checking rev loggers at Assen. Do you have yours fitted and working?...more
BRANDS HATCH GP TEST DAY AVAILABILITY
Friday, June 19 2009 at 1:17 PM
MSVR are running a car track day Monday 13th July on the GP circuit which could be the ideal opportunity for drivers looking to learn the track. As the event is a trackday, no timing will be permitted and all vehicles must be closed wheel and under the 101dB(A) noise limit....more
PEMBREY TESTING AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK
Wednesday, June 17 2009 at 8:47 AM
Counter Solutions Racing have organised a semi-exclusive test at Pembrey on Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June NEXT WEEK. Two full days with Open Pit Lane. Transport of race cars to the circuit may be possible and hospitality will be provided. Contact urgently if you want to take advantage of this test...more
MOTUL WINNERS
Tuesday, June 16 2009 at 4:35 PM
Series partner, Motul, is contributing to the prize fund for competitors throughout the season with a £600 pounds worth of vouchers available for SPEED organisers to distribute at each event....more
NOISE LIMIT AT ASSEN
Saturday, June 13 2009 at 10:41 AM
The Dutch noise limit problems get worse. Legislation tightened last autumn and it is a battle for any organiser now to get any track time. They use a very complicated addition of sound-generation for each activity day, week, month etc. And they use ‘drive by’ methods....more
RADIO LICENSES AT ASSEN
Wednesday, June 10 2009 at 10:32 AM
The closing date for Autotel radio license applications for the Assen round is 15 June. Teams using Autotel are advised to contact Kate Smith, Licensing Coordinator at Autotel Race Radio - Tel: +44 (0) 1508 528837 as soon as possible....more
SKYSPORTS BROADCAST TIMES FOR SPEED SERIES RACES
Monday, June 08 2009 at 5:15 PM
Our production team have now confirmed times and programmes to see race footage from the first two SPEED Series events when it is included in the Raceworld programmes on Sky. Set the Sky+/VCR etc for the following:...more
SPEED CAR DECAL POSITION GUIDELINES
Wednesday, May 27 2009 at 11:04 AM
Competitors are directed to the newly available graphics showing recommended guidelines for the positioning of SPEED Series decals on cars. Having the decals in the correct position is a series requirement and should be noted by all teams....more
DRIVER PHOTOS FOR PERMANENT PASSES, LOG BOOKS AND DATA LOGGERS
Friday, May 22 2009 at 1:51 PM
SPEED permanent passes were issued to competitors at Anglesey. Those drivers MUST affix passport style photos to the passes before the Spa signing on. Drivers attending a SPEED race for the first time at Spa are reminded of the requirement to bring passport style photos of themselves for the permanent...more
SPA EVENT DATA
Wednesday, May 20 2009 at 4:13 PM
ENTRIES Closing date for entries is FRIDAY 22ND MAY....more
ANGLESEY REVIEW
Tuesday, May 19 2009 at 1:48 PM
The Anglesey race was a challenging event for several reasons and that all teams came through the day smiling is testament to the great spirit in the paddock and the hard work by teams and drivers alike. Congratulations and thanks for the great support to all who ventured to the event. Photos from the...more
MUGEN CN ENGINE OFFER
Thursday, May 14 2009 at 7:42 AM
Having concentrated for almost two years since MUGEN EURO’s formation on supplying standard HONDA K20A FD2 engines to engine preparation companies for them to build to race specification, the company is now to offer MUGEN-developed and prepared FD2 race engines exclusively to CN car constructors...more
RADIO LICENCES FOR SPA
Wednesday, May 13 2009 at 9:30 AM
Teams are advised of the requirement to hold a Belgian radio license for the meeting at Spa and should contact their radio service supplier immediately to ensure the correct licenses are in place....more
SPEED SERIES REFUELLING EQUIPMENT HIRE REMINDER
Tuesday, May 12 2009 at 7:53 AM
Teams taking part at Anglesey are reminded that should they wish to buy or hire the requisite ATL fuel churns, they should contact If Motorsport on 01953 888691 to ensure that sufficient equipment is taken to the circuit....more
RLR MSPORT SECOND CAR
Monday, May 11 2009 at 3:48 PM
The newly formed RLR MSport team has confirmed a second car to its squad. Drivers Phil Bennett and Rachid Bouzouba will pilot the number 21 Ligier JS49 car for the Anglesey 4-hour race with a full season in their sights....more
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ANGLESEY 4 HOUR RACE
Saturday, May 09 2009 at 10:23 AM
There are still seats available for drivers wishing to take part in the televised 4-hour endurance race at Anglesey on 16th May. The race will be broadcast on Sky Sports and MotorsTV. For information contact SPEED HQ on +44 (0) 1621 892 814 or direct:...more
ANGLESEY EVENT INFORMATION
Friday, May 08 2009 at 3:22 PM
The supplementary regulations, paddock plan and timetable for the Saturday action are now available online at www.speedracinguk.com/races-and-events/anglesey-16th-may-2009/ . Please ensure that you are familiar with all information....more
SUNOCO FUEL ORDERS
Tuesday, May 05 2009 at 8:16 AM
Please note that orders for Sunoco race fuel should be made in advance of each event by completing the order form (available at www.speedracinguk.com/for-drivers ) and returning it at least 5 days before the race meeting....more
ANGLESEY SOCIAL – FRIDAY EVENING
Monday, May 04 2009 at 7:47 AM
We are planning an early season social for those teams and competitors attending the Anglesey meeting on the Friday evening. The venue will be the Valley Hotel very close the circuit and will be a chance for those involved to have a few drinks and light snacks to mark the start of the season....more
SUBSIDISED DRIVE AVAILABLE AT ANGLESEY
Friday, May 01 2009 at 11:56 AM
Atkins Motorsport has a subsidised seat available alongside star driver Lee Atkins for the Anglesey round of the series on 15/16 May. The drive in the Juno SSE is extremely competitively priced and with a talented team involved should prove to be a front running SPEED contender....more
SPA ENTRY PRIORITY FORMAT
Thursday, April 30 2009 at 3:51 PM
Entries are pouring in for the SPEED series race at the magnificent Spa circuit on 29th May at which our regular CN cars will be joined by the Saker Challenge cars, and the event looks like being over-subscribed....more
REMINDER: DATA LOGGERS REQUIRED FOR ANGLESEY
Tuesday, April 28 2009 at 7:42 AM
We still have a number of data loggers at SPEED HQ. Competitors are reminded that the equipment should be in place on the car for the Anglesey event....more
SPA EVENT BBQ
Monday, April 27 2009 at 9:16 AM
Entries for Spa are extremely high and it promises to be a very exciting meeting. To add to the celebrations, we are organising a paddock-bbq which will take place in the paddock shortly after the end of the testing session on the Thursday evening and to which all team personnel are invited....more
ANGLESEY ENTRY CLOSING DATE
Friday, April 24 2009 at 1:32 PM
The date for the closing of entries into the SPEED race at Anglesey on 16th May is now just one week away. Entries will be accepted up until 17.00hrs on 29th April. Any entries received after that date will be subject to the stewards’ decision....more
DONINGTON WOES CONTINUE
Tuesday, April 21 2009 at 8:07 AM
The issues that lead to the cancellation of the MSVR event at Donington continue to wreak havoc on the British motorsport calendar....more
SPEED SEASON TO START AT ANGLESEY
Monday, April 20 2009 at 10:52 AM
The season opener for the SPEED Series will now take place at the picturesque Anglesey circuit on 16th May. Testing is available at the circuit on Friday 15th. Competitors should contact the circuit on 0044 (0)1407 811 400 or download the booking from from: www.speedracinguk.com/files/uploads/Anglesey_Testing_Form...more
AUTOTEL RADIOS
Friday, April 17 2009 at 12:46 PM
Autotel are the Official Radio partners for the SPEED Series and will shortly be in touch with all teams to log all details for SPEED competitors....more
SPEED DATA LOGGERS NOW AVAILABLE
Thursday, April 16 2009 at 8:01 AM
The mandatory SPEED Series data loggers are now available to purchase through the SPEED organisers’ office....more
TURTLE WAX TO SPONSOR SPEED IMAGE AWARD
Wednesday, April 15 2009 at 8:08 AM
Turtle Wax, one of the most recognised brands in the world of vehicle surface care will be an official partner of the SPEED Sports Prototype Series in 2009 where Turtle Wax will provide prizes at each event to the best turned-out team....more
DONINGTON TRACK LICENSE SUSPENDED
Tuesday, April 14 2009 at 8:05 AM
– whole meeting abandoned -...more
GOLDSTAR RACECAMS
Wednesday, April 08 2009 at 10:29 AM
Goldstar Racecams (see attached PDF brochure) is the SPEED series official Onboard Camera partner and is providing SPEED with racecam equipment and support in 2009....more
THE MAKITA SPEED SERIES MECHANIC OF THE MEETING AWARD
Friday, April 03 2009 at 8:14 AM
Makita, Britain’s No 1 professional power tool manufacturer, will back the SPEED Series Sports Prototype series with a £4,000 prize award for the Makita Mechanic of the Meeting. The most deserving ‘spanner man’ at each race will be presented with Makita power tools worth £500...more
DONINGTON COMPETITORS MUST COMPLETE SUNOCO FUEL ORDER FORM
Thursday, April 02 2009 at 2:08 PM
Teams competing at Donington must place orders for Sunoco fuel in advance of the event by completing and returning the Fuel Order form (available at www.speedracinguk.com/for-drivers ) to Sunoco at the details shown....more
LE MANS TEST FOR SPEED SERIES WINNER
Thursday, April 02 2009 at 9:57 AM
An LMP2 test is on offer to the highest placed non-star driver in this year’s SPEED sports prototype series. The prize, for the number one non-star driver overall, will be a managed session behind the wheel of a full-blown LMP2 car and will take place shortly after the final SPEED series event...more
SILVERSTONE TICKET OFFER
Wednesday, April 01 2009 at 7:53 AM
Silverstone have informed us that for the MSVR race meeting on October 10 they are offering a 2 for 1 ticket deal. These tickets are on sale now by calling 08704 588260, quoting Promotional Code: MSVR02....more
DECAL POSITIONING ON CARS
Tuesday, March 31 2009 at 7:34 AM
Please ensure that you have the correct logos in place at the first event. As per the regulations, the SPEED logo must be on each side of the car and on the nose. Sunoco logo should be above each headlamp. MSVR Motul and Avon decals should be on the nose. Decals are available from the organisers, either...more
BEST LOOKING TEAM AWARD
Monday, March 30 2009 at 7:15 AM
Our wall-to-wall TV coverage will promote the SPEED series globally and our cars and teams will be making extra efforts to look smart and act professionally....more
KEEP UP TO DATE VIA THE SPEED NEWS FEED
Saturday, March 28 2009 at 10:35 AM
We’re constantly updating the SPEED Series website with news, race information and driver & team profiles. Now you can receive all the latest web updates automatically in your inbox by subscribing to the RSS news feed online....more
LEE ATKINS MOVES UP TO SPEED
Friday, March 27 2009 at 2:23 PM
A new team has been added to the SPEED paddock. Atkins Motorsport will contest the series with rising star, Lee Atkins, driving the Juno SSE previously run by Team Loctite....more
SAKER CHALLENGE JOINS SPEED FOR SPA
Friday, March 27 2009 at 8:28 AM
When the SPEED series visits the fabulous SPA circuit for the very first time in May, up to 60 cars can take to the track for the event. Our invitation class will welcome the Saker Challenge from Holland with more than a dozen of their sports prototype racers lining up for the 3-hour endurance race around...more
GRID GLAMOUR FOR SPEED
Wednesday, March 25 2009 at 10:00 AM
Grid Girls will add to the SPEED series style from the first race at Donington. When the cars form up prior to the rolling start procedure we will have attractive young ladies on show so that the TV cameras can show the style of the series....more
SPEED DRIVES AVAILABLE FROM £3,500
Tuesday, March 24 2009 at 7:56 AM
The advertisement page on website is now featuring some interesting notices, including seats available in cars with prices starting from £3,500 per race....more
REV LOGGER TESTED AND READY TO FIT
Monday, March 23 2009 at 8:34 AM
The PI Research developed RPM measurement device Part Number ERS-04-001, mandatory for the SPEED series this year, completed in-car testing at Donington last week and is now available....more
DONINGTON ENTRY CLOSING DATE
Saturday, March 21 2009 at 10:43 AM
The date for the closing of entries into the SPEED race at Donington on 18th April is now just 3 weeks away. Entries will be accepted up until 17.00hrs on 3rd April....more
PIRANHA BACK AND READY TO BITE!
Friday, March 20 2009 at 3:15 PM
Piranha Motor Racing is sitting in Number 1 position in the SPEED series entry list in recognition of the winning performance in 2008. For Donington, new recruit Chris Cappuccini, who moves up from a successful Caterham campaign, will drive the #1 Juno and he’ll be partnered by reigning champion...more
ADR ON TRACK AT BRANDS HATCH
Tuesday, March 17 2009 at 8:39 AM
The ADR3 run by Autosport Technologies featured at a busy MSVR Media Day last week. Jason Taperell of TSU Photographic Services has some excellent photographs. Aside from the group shots he has captured on track action for all the MSVR cars during their circuit session....more
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA CHALLENGE presented by Sunoco
Friday, March 13 2009 at 3:14 PM
The regulations and registration form for the Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Challenge presented by Sunoco are now available online at www.speedracinguk.com/for-drivers...more
SPA TRACK DAY OPPORTUNITY – 27/28 MAY
Thursday, March 12 2009 at 10:42 AM
Competitors in the SPEED series race at Spa on 29th May will have the opportunity of a one-hour test session on Thursday 28th May, bookings should be made with the organisers on 0044 (0)1621 892 814. This exclusive SPEED Series test will give drivers the chance to familiarise themselves with the demanding...more
SPEED SUPPORTING MARSHALLS
Tuesday, March 10 2009 at 7:42 AM
Organising club, MotorSport Vision Racing, supports all marshals – they are an integral and essential element of motor sport. All marshals are unpaid volunteers. MSVR and the British Motorsport Marshals Club invite SPEED competitors to display a ‘supporting marshals’ sticker on their...more
SPEED SERIES ON SPEED CHANNEL US
Monday, March 09 2009 at 7:22 AM
SPEED Channel is the leading motorsport channel in the USA broadcasting direct to over 50 million homes across the nation....more
EXTRA SPA TESTING DAY AVAILABLE – APRIL 29TH
Friday, March 06 2009 at 4:35 PM
We have been made aware of an opportunity to test at Spa thanks to INBC Trackdays. Organised by Fia Historic Formula One racer, Nico Bindels. This testing opportunity is open to single seaters and GT/Sports prototypes....more
CLASSIFIED ADVERTS PAGE NOW AVAILABLE
Thursday, March 05 2009 at 4:18 PM
We have now launched the ‘Advertisements’ page on the SPEED website – visit www.speedracinguk.com/ads...more
WIN A DRIVE IN THE DAYTONA 24 HOUR RACE
Friday, February 27 2009 at 3:38 PM
SPEED Series racers will have the unique opportunity to land a drive in a Daytona Prototype for the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona as the main prize for a special season-long Driver Challenge program offered by European and Middle East Sunoco race fuels distributor, Anglo American Oil Company....more
SPEED CARS ON DISPLAY AT MSVR MEDIA DAY
Thursday, February 26 2009 at 3:39 PM
The Autosport Technology-run ADRs will be on display at Brands Hatch on 2nd March as the representatives for the SPEED Series as circuit owner and event promoter, Motorsport Vision (MSVR) holds a major media day....more
AVON TYRES - COMPETITOR INFORMATION
Wednesday, February 25 2009 at 2:48 PM
AVON have supplied SPEED with a comprehensive breakdown of sales and service details for the season ahead which is now available on the SPEED website....more
FULL DONINGTON EVENT TIMETABLE
Tuesday, February 24 2009 at 8:13 AM
The full event timetable for the SPEED 3 hour race at Donington on 18th April 2009 is now available. SPEED competitors will be in the pit garages and access to the circuit will be from 18:00hrs on the Friday night. Garage spaces will be shared with the Formula Palmer Audi Championship. Priority will...more
SPA TESTING AND SCRUTINEERING
Friday, February 20 2009 at 7:27 AM
Testing: We’ve secured some available testing time for the Thursday prior to the event at Spa. Local officials: Please note that the local Stewards at Spa are habitually very tight on checking the validity of fireproof underwear and items such as the fixing screws for HANS devices....more
PERMANENT PASSES & RACE NUMBERS
Thursday, February 19 2009 at 5:05 PM
SPEED Series competitors and teams will be issued with 6 permanent MSVR passes per car for the season. Extra passes will be available to purchase from MSVR if required. Passes will be sent to teams prior to the first event....more
JOTA SPORT UP FOR SPEED
Friday, February 13 2009 at 7:32 AM
Created in 2000 by Sam Hignett and John Stack, Team Jota has enjoyed a period of rapid growth and expansion throughout the past nine years and in 2009 will be competing in the LMS, Le Mans 24hrs and the Porsche Carrera Cup GB....more
Xero plans for SPEED series
Friday, February 06 2009 at 2:51 PM
Xero Competition is the latest outfit pledging their entry to the SPEED Series where they plan to run two Ligier JS49’s....more
2-car ADR works team to include CN2 car
Monday, February 02 2009 at 2:41 PM
The SPEED Series will be the focal point for manufacturer ADR in 2009. The Berkshire based race car builder has determined that the SPEED Series is the UK market window for the superb technical chassis designed by Adrian Daniels, and a ‘maximum attack’ 2-car factory team is the best way to...more
Letter of thanks to all 2008 competitors
Tuesday, January 27 2009 at 8:03 AM
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the CN1 and CN2competitors who displayed the NACC stickers on their cars during last season races....more
Entries coming in fast for SPEED series
Friday, January 23 2009 at 4:05 PM
ENTRIES COMING IN FAST FOR SPEED SERIES 2009 Entries are coming in, including several from France and Belgium. Among the entries received for the SPEED Series events is that of the Satellite Racing Team from Ostend, Belgium lead by Christophe Burrick. Their Norma will contest the SPEED Series and will...more
SPEED series prize package expands
Friday, January 16 2009 at 4:46 PM
Sunoco , the SPEED approved fuel supplier, is offering a unique reward, which could easily be collected by a SPEED series racer this year. As part of the Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Challenge presented by Sunoco , the oil company will maintain a league of results of drivers in the various series that...more
Official SPEED series test in Southern Spain
Friday, January 16 2009 at 4:27 PM
Escape from the cold northern winter. Get some pre season testing in the warmth of southern Spain. SPEED have organised a two-day test session at Almeria, Spain on MARCH 2nd and 3rd. There will be an open pit lane with a one-hour lunch break on both days. The daily schedule is 10:00hrs – 13:00hrs...more
SPEED Series TV Distribution
Thursday, January 08 2009 at 9:47 AM
The SPEED series will be televised across the world in 2009. We have contracted ProActive Television to produce programmes of all races. Through their distribution service more than 60 broadcasters right across the world will televise SPEED racing to fans and enthusiasts, reaching hundreds of millions...more
SPEED on display at the Autosport Show
Thursday, January 08 2009 at 9:24 AM
For those of you travelling to the NEC, the SPEED Series will be represented in several places throughout the Autosport Show. Juno will be displaying their SPEED machine at stand number 7120 and will be playing the series' promo DVD as well as the footage from the final round at Silverstone. Chiron will...more
SPEED Series entry forms out now - Discount available for early return
Friday, December 19 2008 at 3:18 PM
Driver and Entrants wishing to take compete in the new look 2009 SPEED Series races can now download entry forms online at http://www.speedracinguk.com/for-drivers/ . Entrants registering for the full season before 30th January 2009 can take advantage of a £1,000 discount. Forms should be printed...more
SPEED Series 2009 Technical and Sporting regulations released
Friday, December 19 2008 at 3:13 PM
We are pleased to release the 2009 SPEED Series technical and sporting regulations, available online now at www.speedracinguk.com . Click onto the Technical regulations for all the engineering data and refer to the Sporting regulations for such items as entries, safety car procedure and awards. Mindful...more
SPEED Series 2009 calendar now available!
Friday, December 19 2008 at 3:09 PM
We are pleased to release the 2009 SPEED Series calendar which is available online at www.speedracinguk.com . The calendar will feature 8 events starting with a visit to the future home of the British Grand Prix at Donington in April. From there the Series will travel to Anglesey and then on to the legendary...more
Silverstone DVD now available
Thursday, December 11 2008 at 3:22 PM
The ProActive-TV production of the SPEED (VdeV UK) race at Silverstone 2008 is now available to buy on DVD for £10 (includes p+p). Contact the SPEED Series organisers to buy. (Please note, credit cards are accepted (bar Amex) but there will be a 2.5% card charge added to the billing total.)...more
A new look Le Mans style racing series for the UK
Wednesday, December 10 2008 at 1:58 PM
2009 sees the launch of SPEED, the exciting sports prototype racing series featuring Le Mans-style long-distance high speed races for the UK. A series for cars conforming to the FIA’s CN regulations, SPEED is for sports prototype cars - a massively popular formula in global motorsport. SPEED category...more
CN2 Ligier runs faultlessly on Silverstone debut
Sunday, October 26 2008 at 2:48 PM
The new CN2 budget class for 2009 got off to a flying start as the first car built to the specification made a great debut at the final race of the 2008 series. During testing, the car had shown promise as it was shaken down by If Motorsport team owner & driver Bryce Wilson. "On a day attended...more
