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Nick Smith

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I am a photographer, writer and podcast presenter, specialising in GT and Endurance racing. I've been with The Checkered Flag since 2014, covering a wide range of racing series from Formula Ford to Formula 1, with British GT the main focus of my work. You can hear me monthly on the British GT Fans Show which can be found in our Recommended Listening section.
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British GT

Gounon RAMs Home Record Breaking Pace in Qualifying.

By Nick Smith
April 16, 2022
4 Mins read

Jules Gounon shattered the Oulton Park circuit qualifying lap record in the GT3 Pro session ahead of the opening rounds of the Intelligent Money British GT Championship season.

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British GT

RAM Racing Claim First British GT Session of 2022

By Nick Smith
April 16, 2022
3 Mins read
RAM Racing’s Jamie Caroline headed GT3 in free practice ahead of the opening round of the 2022 Intelligent Money British GT Championship.
British GT

Enduro Claim Maiden Victory as Barwell, RAM and Newbridge claim titles.

By Nick Smith
October 17, 2021
10 Mins read
Enduro Motorsport claimed their maiden victory in the British GT Championship at Donington Park while Barwell, RAM and Newbridge all celebrate title victories.
British GT

Igoe and Keen Secure Final Pole of 2021

By Nick Smith
October 16, 2021
5 Mins read
WPI Motorsport have claimed pole for the final race of the British GT Championship while Steller Motorsport have a clear view in GT4.
British GT

2022 Calendar Sees 3 Hour Donington Encounter

By Nick Smith
September 15, 2021
1 Mins read
The 2022 Intelligent Money British GT Championship calendar has been announced with a three hour encounter at Donington Park returning to the…
British GT

Five Titles Decided in Thrilling Wet Oulton Park Encounter

By Nick Smith
September 12, 2021
7 Mins read
Three titles remain up for grabs in the 2021 Intelligent Money British GT Championship after Barwell Motorsport claimed the GT3 Teams and Century Motorsport took three titles at Oulton Park.
British GT

Bentley and Porsche Share Oulton Poles

By Nick Smith
September 11, 2021
6 Mins read
Paddock Motorsport, Team Parker Racing and Newbridge Motorsport are all celebrating pole positions after qualifying at Oulton Park.
British GT

Advantage RAM Racing in Second Practice

By Nick Smith
September 11, 2021
3 Mins read
RAM Racing have taken the top spot in the final practice session ahead of the penultimate round of the 2021 Intelligent Money British GT Championship.
British GT

High Highs and Low Lows for Barwell at Oulton Park

By Nick Smith
September 11, 2021
5 Mins read
Sandy Mitchell assured Barwell Motorsport the top spot in first practice at Oulton Park, before both cars headed to the garage early.
British GTOther

Al Harthy, Lind, Valente and Robertson claim Snetterton Poles

By Nick Smith
August 7, 2021
4 Mins read
The Aston Martin of Ahmad Al Harthy and McLaren of Alain Valente has secured pole for the first sprint race of the British GT season, Dennis Lind’s Lamboghini and Charlie Robertson’s Ginetta head the fields for race 2.
British GT

RAC Trophy Goes to 2Seas Motorsport

By Nick Smith
June 27, 2021
7 Mins read
The tenth anniversary edition of the Silverstone 500 has been taken in emphatic style by 2Seas Motorsport. The single round entry dominated…
British GT

2Seas Motorsport Sail to Silverstone Pole on Return

By Nick Smith
June 26, 2021
5 Mins read
2Seas Motorsport dominated GT3 qualifying to claim pole for the Silverstone 500 in the 2021 Intelligent Money British GT Championship. Steller Motorsport used consistency to claim GT4 pole.
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Sabine Schmitz: 1969 - 2021

By Nick Smith
March 17, 2021
1 Mins read
The racing world is mourning the loss of a legend today after the news that Sabine Schmitz has lost her long battle with cancer.
British GT

Steller Motorsport Hint at 3 Car 2021 Programme

By Nick Smith
February 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Steller Motorsport have told British GT that they are targeting a three car entry into the 2021 Intelligent Money British GT Championship.
British GT

Father and Son Proctors Join Silver Am family battle

By Nick Smith
February 24, 2021
2 Mins read
Stuart and Lewis Proctor will join family pairing Richard and Sam Neary in a battle of the dads and lads for the 2021 Intelligent Money British GT Silver Am Championship crown.
British GT

Ciceley Motorsport Return to GT4 with Giddings and Whitmore

By Nick Smith
February 17, 2021
1 Mins read
Dave Whitmore and Jake Giddings will join Ciceley Motorsport for a full season campaign in the 2021 Intelligent Money British GT Championship.
Formula 1

Bottas Leads Mercedes 1-2 in Final Practice

By Nick Smith
July 18, 2020
3 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas led his team mate home in a 1-2 finish in the final practice session ahead of the Formula 1 Aramco Magyar Nagydij 2020.
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