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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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24 Hours of Le Mans

Tinknell: We've Laid the Foundations

By Nick Smith
June 13, 2014
2 Mins read

British LMP2 team JOTA Sport have claimed second place in class during qualifying for the 82nd 24 Hours of Le Mans. The…

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24 Hours of Le Mans

Toyotas to Start Le Mans Line Astern

By Nick Smith
June 13, 2014
3 Mins read
Toyota Hybrid Racing are celebrating grabbing pole position for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The #7 TS040 Hybrid of Kazuki Nakajima,…
24 Hours of Le Mans

2014 Le Mans-ufacturers: Audi

By Nick Smith
June 13, 2014
6 Mins read
Though one of the earliest manufacturers of motor vehicles, Audi was a late bloomer when it came to motorsport. It was an…
24 Hours of Le Mans

Porsche Satisfied with Provisional Positions

By Nick Smith
June 12, 2014
2 Mins read
Porsche Team Manthey are satisfied with their progress after claiming an early third place on the LM GTE Pro grid for the…
24 Hours of Le Mans

2014 Le Mans-ufacturers: Corvette

By Nick Smith
June 10, 2014
6 Mins read
In 2014 Corvette will be lining up on the grid at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a brand new car,…
Formula Ford

Kruger Doubles Up on Oulton Sunday

By Nick Smith
June 8, 2014
2 Mins read
JTR are celebrating a double victory for the Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain points leader, Jayde Kruger. After claiming victory…
Formula Ford

Kruger Fights Back in Second Oulton Thriller

By Nick Smith
June 8, 2014
2 Mins read
After battling hard for the first of three races in the Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain at Oulton Park…
Formula Ford

Great Scott Takes Victory at Oulton Park

By Nick Smith
June 8, 2014
2 Mins read
Falcon Motorsport driver Harrison Scott has taken victory in the first of three Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain at…
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Finish is Fine for Porsche's Prototype Return

By Nick Smith
June 8, 2014
5 Mins read
Porsche end a sixteen year absence from the top class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this week, bringing a pair…
Formula Renault BARC

MSA Academy Coaching Benefits Formula Renault Racers

By Nick Smith
June 6, 2014
1 Mins read
Drivers from the Protyre Formula Renault Championship received special tuition over the Donington Park weekend from a pair of MSA coaches. The…
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Hayden: "I'm Confident We Can Come Forward"

By Nick Smith
June 4, 2014
3 Mins read
Rebellion Racing team manager Bart Hayden has said that he is confident of advances at Le Mans during race week. The team…
British GTBTCC

Andrew Jordan Set For Triple Eight Test

By Nick Smith
June 3, 2014
1 Mins read
Triple Eight Race Engineering will put the reigning Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Champion Andrew Jordan in a BMW Z4 GT3 this…
Formula Renault BARC

Fittipaldi Completes Dream Donington Weekend

By Nick Smith
June 3, 2014
2 Mins read
MGR Motorsport and Pietro Fittipaldi are celebrating a remarkable weekend after the Brazilian racer took all three victories in the Protyre Formula…
Formula Renault BARC

Pietro Fittipaldi Doubles Up at Donington

By Nick Smith
June 3, 2014
2 Mins read
Brazilian star Pietro Fittipaldi grabbed the Protyre Formula Renault Championship lead with his second win of the weekend at Donington Park. The…
Formula Renault BARC

Donington Delivers Second Win for Fittipaldi

By Nick Smith
June 1, 2014
2 Mins read
Pietro Fittipaldi has taken his second win in the Protyre Formula Renault Championship at Donington Park after dominating the first of three…
Formula Renault BARC

Alex Gill Doubles Up in Donington Qualfiying

By Nick Smith
May 31, 2014
2 Mins read
Fortec Motorsport racer Alex Gill has taken pole position for rounds 4 and 5 of the Protyre Formula Renault Championship at Donington…
British GT

Bentley Continue Silverstone Form for British GT

By Nick Smith
May 31, 2014
4 Mins read
The M-Sport Bentley Continental GT3 has carried its fine form of last weekend into the first free practice session for the Avon…
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