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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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BRDC Formula 4

Russell Nets Pole at Snetterton

By Nick Smith
June 21, 2014
1 Mins read

Lanan Racing’s George Russell has set pole position for the BRDC Formula 4 Championship at Snetterton in a qualifying session which saw…

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British GT

Cocker Sets the Pace for First Practice

By Nick Smith
June 21, 2014
3 Mins read
Jonny Cocker has set the fastest time in free practice 1 for the Avon Tyres British GT Championship at Snetterton. The former…
Ginetta GT5 Challenge

Chadwick Beats Gamble to Snetterton Pole

By Nick Smith
June 21, 2014
1 Mins read
Ollie Chadwick’s Xentek Motorsport Ginetta G40 has dominated the qualifying session for the first of three Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge races…
24 Hours of Le Mans

2014 24 Hours of Le Mans: Hour 22 Update

By Nick Smith
June 15, 2014
3 Mins read
The stage is being set for the final act of the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans with the 22nd hour one…
24 Hours of Le Mans

2014 24 Hours of Le Mans: Hour 19 Update

By Nick Smith
June 15, 2014
2 Mins read
The nineteenth hour of the 24 Hours of Le Mans passed without spectacular incident in LMP1. The #1 Audi Sport Team Joest…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Larbre Consolodate in Opening Hours

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
1 Mins read
Larbre Competition’s return to the LMP2 class has borne fruit as the #50 Morgan-Judd held eleventh place in class after five hours…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Puncture Marks Strong Start for 8Star

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
1 Mins read
8Star Motorsport are enjoying a strong showing in the 82nd running of the 24 Hour of Le Mans. The Venezuelan team’s distinctive…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Heartbreak for ZEOD RC after Historic Lap

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
2 Mins read
The Garage 56 curse continues after the Nissan ZEOD RC retired from the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 23 minutes into the…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Ad-Vantage Aston Martin after Four Hours

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
1 Mins read
With changeable weather and strenuous opposition from the likes of Ferrari and Porsche, Aston Martin Racing have claimed the lead of LM…
FIA WEC

ACO and FIA Agree WEC Deal Extension

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
2 Mins read
Jean Todt, the president of the FIA and Pierre Fillon of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest have agreed a deal to extend…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Lapierre: There was nothing I could do

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
1 Mins read
A race start of mixed fortunes for the Toyota Hybrid Racing has brought the team the lead of the race and a…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Mixed Fortunes for Porsche's Two Pronged Start

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
1 Mins read
Porsche Team Manthey are pleased with their progress in the early stages of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The factory team…
24 Hours of Le Mans

ZEOD RC Turns First Electric Lap at La Sarthe

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
2 Mins read
History was made this morning as the #0 Nissan ZEOD RC race car turned in the first fully electric lap of the…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Seidl: Qualifying Positions 'Sensational'

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
2 Mins read
On their return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the top class for the first time since the 911 GT1,…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Krohn Racing Ready for the 24 Hours

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
3 Mins read
Late entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Krohn Racing, are ready to go for the race after completing all the…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Newblood by Morand Target Podium for Le Mans

By Nick Smith
June 14, 2014
1 Mins read
Morand Racing, returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans under the Newblood by Morand Racing banner, are targeting a podium finish…
24 Hours of Le Mans

KCMG to Start 24 Hours in Seventh for P2

By Nick Smith
June 13, 2014
2 Mins read
The final night of qualifying action for the 82nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans has yielded seventh in class…
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