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    • Ginetta G50 racer Max Coates reflects on his winning drives at Brands Hatch and Donington Park, but remains unsure what lies ahead.

      Max Coates Blog: Going Really Well But “Only Time Will Tell”

      Posted on April 20, 2012 | No Comments
      Ginetta G50 racer Max Coates reflects on his winning drives at Brands Hatch and Donington Park, but remains unsure what lies ahead.

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    • Since my last blog I’ve had a busy time.  Until last week the majority of time has been split between finding sponsorship for the coming season and school work.  On...

      Max Coates Blog: Pre-Season Training And First Taste Of The Ginetta G50

      Posted on March 9, 2012 | No Comments
      Since my last blog I’ve had a busy time.  Until last week the majority of time has been split between finding sponsorship for the coming season and school work.  On...

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    • Young driver Max Coates' first TCF blog of 2012, looking back on a busy opening to the year!

      Max Coates Blog: A Busy January

      Posted on January 31, 2012 | No Comments
      Young driver Max Coates' first TCF blog of 2012, looking back on a busy opening to the year!

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    • Ginetta Junior driver Max Coates recounts his weekend at the Silverstone season finale.

      Max Coates Blog: Frustrating Season Finale

      Posted on November 23, 2011 | No Comments
      Ginetta Junior driver Max Coates recounts his weekend at the Silverstone season finale.

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    • Max Coates tells the story of an eventful and fruitful weekend of Ginetta Junior action at Brands Hatch.

      Max Coates Blog: Podium Highlight Of Fighting Brands Weekend

      Posted on October 13, 2011 | No Comments
      Max Coates tells the story of an eventful and fruitful weekend of Ginetta Junior action at Brands Hatch.

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    • I have fond memories of Rockingham from last season. It was the second meeting of the year and I was about one to one and half seconds off the pace,...

      Max Coates Blog: Understanding My Own Mistakes

      Posted on September 29, 2011 | No Comments
      I have fond memories of Rockingham from last season. It was the second meeting of the year and I was about one to one and half seconds off the pace,...

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    • Unlike all other meetings this year managed to go for a test at Knockhill prior to the event.  I was going to do a track day on Tuesday and therefore...

      Max Coates Blog: Knockhill And Beyond

      Posted on September 18, 2011 | No Comments
      Unlike all other meetings this year managed to go for a test at Knockhill prior to the event.  I was going to do a track day on Tuesday and therefore...

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    • Snetterton was a track I struggled with last year, I was really optimistic this year as the new 300 layout looked really exciting to drive and race on.  I had...

      Max Coates Blog: Positive Progress At Snetterton

      Posted on August 18, 2011 | No Comments
      Snetterton was a track I struggled with last year, I was really optimistic this year as the new 300 layout looked really exciting to drive and race on.  I had...

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    • With Snetterton just around the corner we caught up with Max Coates as he gets ready for the return of the Ginetta Junior series after the summer break… httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS4qrvz9jVQ

      Max Coates Blog: Snetterton Preview [Video]

      Posted on July 28, 2011 | No Comments
      With Snetterton just around the corner we caught up with Max Coates as he gets ready for the return of the Ginetta Junior series after the summer break… httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS4qrvz9jVQ

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    • Racing at Croft is always going to be special for me. It is my home track and the local support I received last weekend and last year was remarkable. We...

      Max Coates Blog: Positives From Home Races

      Posted on July 5, 2011 | No Comments
      Racing at Croft is always going to be special for me. It is my home track and the local support I received last weekend and last year was remarkable. We...

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    • I was really looking forward to Oulton Park. Last year I went well here once I realised the key ingredients to a good lap. All the corners here are really...

      Max Coates Blog: “One Mistake Cost Me A Podium Chance”

      Posted on June 15, 2011 | No Comments
      I was really looking forward to Oulton Park. Last year I went well here once I realised the key ingredients to a good lap. All the corners here are really...

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    • I have fond memories and ones to forget from racing at Thruxton in 2010. It was my first race in cars and at that point I was still learning to...

      Max Coates Blog: “A Great Feeling To Taste Champagne Again”

      Posted on June 1, 2011 | No Comments
      I have fond memories and ones to forget from racing at Thruxton in 2010. It was my first race in cars and at that point I was still learning to...

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    • I arrived at Donignton Park feeling very confident. I had a 4th in the previous race and had the pace to battle for a podium and I had gone well...

      Max Coates Blog: Chasing Podiums

      Posted on May 16, 2011 | No Comments
      I arrived at Donignton Park feeling very confident. I had a 4th in the previous race and had the pace to battle for a podium and I had gone well...

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    • Hi everyone, the first round of the Ginetta Junior championship is over and I’m lying 5th in the championship. The weekend didn’t go quite according to plan but I think...

      Max Coates Blog: Brands Hatch Report

      Posted on April 14, 2011 | No Comments
      Hi everyone, the first round of the Ginetta Junior championship is over and I’m lying 5th in the championship. The weekend didn’t go quite according to plan but I think...

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    • I would like to start by welcoming you all to my first ever blog entry.  I haven’t done this before so, hopefully, I should improve as I gain more experience. ...

      Max Coates Blog: 2011 Championship Ambitions

      Posted on April 1, 2011 | 1 Comment
      I would like to start by welcoming you all to my first ever blog entry.  I haven’t done this before so, hopefully, I should improve as I gain more experience. ...

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