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Stuart Richards

About author
A BTCC fan turned writer with two degrees in Journalism and Media from Nottingham Trent University. Outside of motorsport, Stuart is an admirer of the London Underground and is often found listening to music. Covers the British Touring Car Championship and Renault UK Clio Cup.
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BTCC

Car issues end season early for Pidgley

By Stuart Richards
October 5, 2018
1 Mins read

Hoping to gain more racing knowledge in the BTCC, Ollie Pidgley was dealt a blow when he was withdrawn from the third and final race at Brands Hatch due to steering issues

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BTCC

Mixed results in final weekend for Oliphant

By Stuart Richards
October 4, 2018
1 Mins read
Tom Oliphant’s rookie year in the BTCC ended with points and a trip to the Druids graveltrap. However, this season has seen Tom develop as a touring car driver and a return in 2019 could be possible
BTCC

Sam Smelt: "Hopefully I can come back and have another crack at it next year"

By Stuart Richards
October 4, 2018
1 Mins read
With his rookie year in the BTCC now at an end, Sam Smelt hopes he can come back next year and finally score the points that evaded him in 2018
BTCC

Ollie Jackson ends 2018 with pleasing points

By Stuart Richards
October 4, 2018
1 Mins read
Following two disappointing weekends with no reward, Ollie Jackson made a welcome return to the points in the final weekend at Brands Hatch
BTCC

Steering issues hamper Josh Caygill's weekend

By Stuart Richards
October 3, 2018
1 Mins read
With persistent issues in the steering of his car, Josh Caygill didn’t have a chance to show his pace around the Brands Hatch GP circuit in the BTCC
BTCC

Despite final weekend disappointment, Rory Butcher is looking towards a bright 2019

By Stuart Richards
October 3, 2018
2 Mins read
Only needing a point to reach one hundred for the 2018 season, a disappointing weekend at Brands Hatch saw Rory Butcher come so near to the ton.
BTCC

Eurotech Racing to pull out of the BTCC

By Stuart Richards
October 2, 2018
1 Mins read
Eurotech Racing have confirmed that they will not participate in the 2019 British Touring Car Championship. Both cars and TBLs have to been sold to another team
Renault UK Clio Cup

James Dorlin proud to be 2018 Renault UK Clio Cup champion

By Stuart Richards
October 2, 2018
1 Mins read
The Clio Cup youngster is immensely satisfied with his 2018 season. Capped off with provisional title honours.
BTCC

Tom Ingram and Speedworks retain both Independent titles for 2018

By Stuart Richards
October 2, 2018
3 Mins read
Whilst the overall drivers championship slipped from his fingertips, Tom Ingram still ended his year strongly by taking the Independent drivers crown and the Independent teams title for the Speedworks squad
BTCC

Race wins like buses as Cammish ends 2018 on a high

By Stuart Richards
October 2, 2018
1 Mins read
It all finally came good for Dan Cammish in 2018 as he dominated the first two races of last weekend to take two victories.
Renault UK Clio Cup

James Dorlin Provisional 2018 Clio Cup champion after hard fought victory

By Stuart Richards
September 30, 2018
2 Mins read
James Dorlin has provisionally won the 2018 Renault UK Clio Cup following a thriller in the final race at Brands Hatch
Renault UK Clio Cup

Rowbottom wins shortened Clio Cup race as title battle goes down to three

By Stuart Richards
September 29, 2018
1 Mins read
A huge accident between Brett Lidsey and Nick Reeve curtailed the Saturday race one action in the Clio Cup whilst three drivers now go head to head for the title on Sunday
BTCC

Honda drivers perform their civic duty as Brett Smith claims maiden BTCC pole

By Stuart Richards
September 29, 2018
1 Mins read
WIX Racing with Eurotech have bookended their 2018 season with another pole position at Brands Hatch. Honda meanwhile claim the top five positions.
Renault UK Clio Cup

Rowbottom and Young on Brands Hatch GP pole for Clio Cup

By Stuart Richards
September 29, 2018
1 Mins read
Daniel Rowbottom and a youngest ever UK Clio Cup pole sitter in the form of Jack Young for race two
Renault UK Clio Cup

James Dorlin: "It's going to be exciting!"

By Stuart Richards
September 28, 2018
1 Mins read
As one of four title contenders in the Renault UK Clio Cup this weekend, James Dorlin knows how interesting this weekend is going to be
BTCC

Rory Butcher hoping to hit a century of points in first full season

By Stuart Richards
September 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Rory Butcher has had a superb first full season in the BTCC. The Scotsman hopes to end his season on a high at Brands Hatch
BTCC

Sam Smelt hoping for a solid end to début season with first points

By Stuart Richards
September 27, 2018
1 Mins read
It’s been a tough learning year for Sam Smelt in the BTCC. However, a points finish in the final weekend could wrap his year up perfectly
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