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Vince Pettit

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Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Checkered Flag who grew up visiting race circuits around the UK also a freelance motorsport PR officer. Outside of motorsport a lover of music, photography, NBA and NFL.
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Formula 1

Gasly happy with 'intense day' to finish second fastest in Barcelona

By Vince Pettit
February 27, 2020
2 Mins read

Gasly confident heading into the first race of the 2020 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season after finishing his final day of testing in second place.

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Formula 1

Vettel downplays Ferrari performance despite topping the times on day 5

By Vince Pettit
February 27, 2020
2 Mins read
As Norbert and Fabien Vettel watched on, Sebastian competed a full race weekend simulation on his final day of pre-season testing, topping the times in the process.
DTM

DTM move pre-season test due to coronavirus fears

By Vince Pettit
February 27, 2020
1 Mins read
“It’s become increasingly apparent that the spread and containment of the coronavirus is sadly affecting society in many different and deepening ways,” explained ITR Managing Director Marcel Mohaupt.
Formula 1

Progress for Williams despite Mercedes engine issues

By Vince Pettit
February 27, 2020
3 Mins read
Despite a set-back when the team experience an issue with their Mercedes power unit, Williams Racing seem to be making progress in the pre-season testing.
Formula 1

Ferrari happy with testing programme despite apparent lack of pace

By Vince Pettit
February 27, 2020
1 Mins read
Ferrari complete 763 kilometres of testing on fourth day in Barcelona ahead of the 2020 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
Formula E

Preining and Makowiecki get Porsche Formula E test call up

By Vince Pettit
February 25, 2020
1 Mins read
The Formula E rookie test awaits GT aces Frédéric Makowiecki and Thomas Preining as they get their hands on the Porsche 99X.
eSportsPorsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Verstappen amongst 4,900 sim racers to take on Porsche eSports Supercup qualifying rounds

By Vince Pettit
February 25, 2020
1 Mins read
F1 race winner on the verge of qualifying for the 2020 Porsche eSports Supercup as series sees more than double the 2019 entrants.
Porsche Carrera Cup GBRally

Perez takes impressive second place at Rally Sol de Ponent

By Vince Pettit
February 25, 2020
1 Mins read
Seb Perez was in impressive form at Rally Sol de Ponent last weekend as he took on modern machinery in the Amigos Tequila Beer 1974 Porsche 911 RS.
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

22-car entry for 2020 Porsche PAYCE Carrera Cup Australia season

By Vince Pettit
February 14, 2020
2 Mins read
The 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season promises battles across both classes as 22 cars line up for season opener in Adelaide.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

Carrera Cup GB Rookie champion Roche steps up to JTR for 2020

By Vince Pettit
February 13, 2020
1 Mins read
Porsche Carrera Cup GB Rookie champion Tom Roche heads to JTR for 2020, while Jamie Orton cancels plans for season campaign.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

King chooses Team Parker Racing for 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup GB campaign

By Vince Pettit
February 12, 2020
1 Mins read
Porsche GB 2020/2021 Junior shootout winner Harry King will race with Team Parker Racing
Formula 1Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia set for 45-minute endurance slot at Australian Grand Prix

By Vince Pettit
February 11, 2020
1 Mins read
Fans attending the Australian Grand Prix this year will get three 25-minute sprint races and one 45-minute endurance race from Porsche Carrera Cup Australia.
Formula 1Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia added to Vietnam Grand Prix support

By Vince Pettit
February 10, 2020
1 Mins read
Porsche’s one-make series joins the support series for the 2020 Vietnam Grand Prix.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

Peter Kyle-Henney aiming to take Am Class title in Porsche Carrera Cup GB with In2Racing

By Vince Pettit
February 7, 2020
1 Mins read
After four years of being the bridesmaid, Peter Kyle-Henney is hoping to make the breakthrough this season to take the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Am Class title.
Porsche Series

Dean Neuls - Breaking down stereotypes to start racing at 57-years-old

By Vince Pettit
February 5, 2020
1 Mins read
Part 1 of a new docu-series follows Dean Neuls, who at the age of 57 decided he wanted to go racing in Porsche’s.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

Wylie heads back to Porsche Carrera Cup GB for 2020 title assault

By Vince Pettit
February 4, 2020
2 Mins read
Former British GT champion sets his sights on Carrera Cup GB title challenge with In2Racing.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

Lorcan Hanafin joins JTR for 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup GB season

By Vince Pettit
January 31, 2020
1 Mins read
Ginetta Junior race winner and Porsche GB 2020 / 2021 Junior shootout finalist will join JTR for the 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup GB season.
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