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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

Toyota to make manufacturer return with new Corolla and Speedworks Motorsport

By Stuart Richards
November 28, 2018
1 Mins read

Working hard as one of the “Underdogs” in the British Touring Car Championship, Speedworks Motorsport have been rewarded with manufacturer backing from Toyota GB for the 2019 season

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BTCC

Kwik Fit announced as British Touring Car Championship title sponsor

By Stuart Richards
November 25, 2018
1 Mins read
Ahead of the 2019 season, TOCA have announced that the British Touring Car Championship is to be renamed the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship following fourteen years of title sponsorship from Dunlop.
BTCC

Daniel Rowbottom to drive Ciceley Mercedes for 2019

By Stuart Richards
November 21, 2018
1 Mins read
Daniel Rowbottom has made a step up to the British Touring Car Championship grid for 2019 and will be driving a Mercedes-Benz A-Class
BTCC

Excelr8 announce Rob Smith as their first BTCC signing

By Stuart Richards
November 21, 2018
1 Mins read
Former MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith is making a move to the British Touring Car Championship with Excelr8 Motorsport for the 2019 season
BTCC

New BTCC rule changes introduced by TOCA for 2019

By Stuart Richards
November 14, 2018
1 Mins read
TOCA have ratified new amendments to the 2019 BTCC regulations
BTCC

Carl Boardley confirmed as third Team HARD driver for 2019

By Stuart Richards
November 7, 2018
1 Mins read
The 2019 BTCC has another driver confirmed for its grid as Team HARD announce that Carl Boardley will be driving one of their Volkswagen CC’s
BTCC

Excelr8 Motorsport makes step up to the BTCC for 2019

By Stuart Richards
November 7, 2018
1 Mins read
The MG6 GT’s as used by AMD Tuning in 2018 have been sold to Excelr8 Motorsport for use in the 2019 British Touring Car Championship
Renault UK Clio Cup

Paul Rivett becomes 2018 Renault UK Clio Cup champion following MSA decision

By Stuart Richards
November 6, 2018
1 Mins read
Following almost two months of uncertainty, Paul Rivett has finally won his appeal against disqualification from the second race at Silverstone and is the 2018 Renault UK Clio Cup champion.
Renault UK Clio Cup

2020 UK Clio Cup car begins development

By Stuart Richards
November 3, 2018
1 Mins read
Development of a new Renault Clio for the Renault UK Clio Cup has begun in preparation for 2020
BTCC

Bobby Thompson to remain at Team HARD for 2019

By Stuart Richards
October 31, 2018
1 Mins read
Bobby Thompson has been announced as the second driver confirmed for the 2019 BTCC season. He remains at Team HARD for a second year.
Renault UK Clio Cup

Coates, Lidsey and Young set to represent the UK at International Renault Clio Cup Final

By Stuart Richards
October 24, 2018
1 Mins read
A trio of Clio Cup drivers are set to represent the United Kingdom at Paul Ricard in the International Renault Clio Cup Final.
BTCC

Cobra Sport AmD Racing unveil Civic operations

By Stuart Richards
October 24, 2018
1 Mins read
The 2019 BTCC will see AmD Tuning enter two Honda Civic Type R’s. The two cars formerly used by Eurotech Racing.
BTCCMINI Challenge

MINI Challenge champions test Focus at Snetterton

By Stuart Richards
October 18, 2018
1 Mins read
BTCC tyre supplier Dunlop provided an opportunity for the stars of the 2018 MINI Challenge to sample a race winning touring car
BTCC

Trade Price Cars announce 2019 BTCC entry

By Stuart Richards
October 17, 2018
1 Mins read
Trade Price Cars are to enter the 2019 British Touring Car Championship as a two car team
BTCC

Wet tyre testing. Just what Dunlop ordered

By Stuart Richards
October 13, 2018
1 Mins read
Dunlop tyre testing ahead of the 2019 BTCC season occurred at Rockingham
BTCCInterviews

Interview: Tom Chilton on being third in the BTCC and looking ahead to 2019

By Stuart Richards
October 9, 2018
5 Mins read
Tom Chilton had a superb end to the 2018 BTCC season when he finished third overall and second in the independent drivers standings. The Checkered Flag caught up with Tom to ask about his achievements in 2018 and his hopes for 2019
BTCC

Tordoff's rollercoaster year ends with a top six race finish

By Stuart Richards
October 5, 2018
1 Mins read
A troublesome weekend for Sam Tordoff ended with a top six finish. Ups and downs aplenty in his BTCC return
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