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The national motorsport track limits mess that needs to be cleaned up

There’s something going very wrong in British motorsport. The trigger to writing this column is the fallout from Ricky Collard being denied his maiden victory in the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch last Sunday following a thrilling race against three-time champion Ash Sutton. But Collard, whose crime was…

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Hill and Turkington excited by ‘intense’ BTCC qualifying shootouts

Until now the shootout format has been used on a largely experimental basis, but for this season it will feature at five of the 10 rounds; the first two events at Donington Park and Brands Hatch, along with Oulton Park, Knockhill and Silverstone.

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What we’re looking forward to on the national racing scene in 2023

We're shaping up for another great season of national motorsport in 2023. Autosport staffers and contributors pick out their potential highlights from the calendar

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Did the new national series of 2022 fly or flop?

There weren’t many standout stars from the selection of series launched during last year’s tricky financial climate. Autosport rates how they fared

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Friday favourite: The Kent happy hunting ground that demands drivers' respect

Martin Donnelly's 100% International Formula 3000 record at Brands Hatch is one reason for him picking the famous Grand Prix circuit as his favourite track. But the Ulsterman also relishes its fast and challenging corners, which rewards thinking drivers just as much as bravery

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How a Pro mindset finally secured a British GT Am an overdue title

After coming close in the past, RAM Racing's Ian Loggie finally claimed the British GT3 title having left no stone unturned in his quest, which included more than 80 races during the course of the season. Autosport reviews the GT3 and GT4 classes of 2022, and picks out the year's…

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IP Racing takes Brands Hatch IndyKa 500 win as UK racing season comes to a close

There were thrills and spills in the EnduroKa IndyKa 500, as IP Racing came out on top before the team's nearest challengers were disqualified following an eventful meeting at Brands Hatch as other MotorSport Vision Racing categories were in action.

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National novelties: Maguire Stiletto and Newbery's Legends transformation

There's a special theme to this week's round-up of unusual national motorsport stories, with a famous Special Saloon back in action, a special fundraising initiative at Brands Hatch and a special return to the track for Colin Turner at the Walter Hayes Trophy

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Esterson worthy winner as Formula Ford Festival ends in farce

Leading every lap of his heat and semi-final put Max Esterson on a path to win the 2022 Formula Ford Festival - 12 months after he came agonisingly close. But forecasted heavy rain shortened the final at Brands Hatch and left competitors angry with the organisers

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The legendary Formula Ford engine that made Festival kings

It’s 50 years since the first Formula Ford Festival was held. Of all the Kent motors to have appeared at the event, one known as ‘Patch’ stands out for its success with four consecutive wins in the Brands Hatch jamboree between 1980 and 1983. Its first driver, Roberto Moreno, and…

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Co Antrim teen pays tribute to family after clinching British title

The 18-year-old completed his championship win at the weekend at Brands Hatch

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Sykes concludes subdued BSB season as WSBK return nears

Tom Sykes wrapped up a disappointing British Superbike campaign last weekend at Brands Hatch amid intensifying talk of a return to World Superbike for 2023.

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Horror footage emerges of £170k Porsche landing above race marshal in 100mph crash

The shocking incident happened at Brands Hatch last weekend after Will Martin's car careered off the track and through the air, almost landing on a race marshal

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BTCC support series titles decided after Brands Hatch finale

The British Touring Car Championship wasn't the only title to be decided at Brands Hatch last weekend, as the TOCA supports crowned their champions, while the Ginetta series raced at the same meeting for the final time before joining British GT in 2023

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Race car gets stuck in tree in frightening crash which sees marshals run to safety

The latest round of the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch was red flagged in the strange circumstances on the weekend, with one driver stuck up a tree

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Dunne secures British F4 title in bizarre style

Alex Dunne has provisionally clinched this year's British Formula 4 title in bizarre style, without entering the Brands Hatch finale, after Oliver Gray's qualifying performance dropped him out of contention.

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The factors set to decide the fantastic four BTCC title fight

Just 27 points separate the four British Touring Car Championship title contenders heading into the 2022 finale at Brands Hatch, each one set to make history if they can clinch the crown. Here’s how the title picture looks and how internal and external influences could impact the tussle

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The unnecessary race against time that almost blighted a top national series

OPINION: After an almost seven-week wait, the results from British GT's Spa round were finally confirmed on the eve of its latest round at Brands Hatch. The last-minute UK National Court decision was welcomed for staving off a potentially awkward situation, but could and should have been avoided

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Isle of Man TT legend McGuinness eyes more car races after Ginetta class win

Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness made his debut in the Ginetta GT Academy at Brands Hatch last weekend, taking a class win and is not ruling out a return.

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Video: Late drama hands Tillbrook and Clutton British GT victory

Morgan Tillbrook and Marcus Clutton remain in contention for the British GT title after taking victory at Brands Hatch following late drama, while Ian Loggie leads the standings ahead of the Donington Park finale. Luke Browning also heads the GB3 leaderboard having overturned his deficit to title rival Joel Granfors

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Perth's Chloe Grant steers to best ever GB4 Championship finish on memorable weekend at Brands Hatch

The talented Fair City teenager edged towards the podium with a fourth place finish in race two

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Motorsport.tv guide: What's on 10-11 September weekend?

This weekend sees an unprecedented 100+ hours of livestreams available on Motorsport.tv across 12 racing series. For premium subscribers, the world's premier endurance series, the FIA WEC, returns to Fuji, Japan after a two-year hiatus, while Britain's top motorcycle series, the British Superbike Championship, will be at Snetterton. Geo-restrictions may…

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National Novelties: Sospiri watches old boss win and special Vauxhall parade

From Formula Ford Festival winner Vincenzo Sospiri watching his old team boss John Village in action, to Shawn Rashid singing the praises of his Le Mans class-winning mentor Johnny O'Connell and a special display of Vauxhalls at Brands Hatch, there were plenty of unusual stories from national motorsport this week

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Cowley on top at Silverstone as Dempsey dominates at Brands

A strong turnout for the 750MC's Silverstone event produced plenty of talking points while, at Brands Hatch, there was a familiar name at the front in Formula Ford

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National Novelties: Corvette and Rochdale Olympic

With a Chevrolet Corvette in action at Brands Hatch, a rare Rochdale Olympic racing at Silverstone and ELMS driver Ben Hanley swapping LMP2 machinery for a Radical SR1, there were plenty of unusual cars and stories from the world of national motorsport this week

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