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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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FIA World Rallycross

Ekström searching for more on World RX of Belgium second day

By Vince Pettit
May 13, 2018
1 Mins read

Former champion looking for more pace after Q2 improvements at World RX of Belgium.

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FIA WEC

Toyota's top first practice at Spa-Francorchamps as Alonso sets fastest time

By Vince Pettit
May 3, 2018
1 Mins read
Fresh from wrestling his McLaren around the streets of Baku, Fernando Alonso set the fastest time in the first practice session of the 2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship Super Season.
FIA World Rallycross

Grégoire Demoustier happy with progress in Portugal

By Vince Pettit
May 2, 2018
1 Mins read
Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Grégoire Demoustier was happy with his performance in Portugal, despite suffering from mechanical issues.
FIA World Rallycross

FIA World Rallycross: Behind the scenes with the GRX Taneco Team | RX Tech

By Vince Pettit
May 2, 2018
1 Mins read
At the second round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, Andrew Coley caught up with the GRX Taneco Team to get a lowdown on their 2018 cars.
FIA World Rallycross

Montalegre RX in 90 seconds - Petter Solberg

By Vince Pettit
May 2, 2018
1 Mins read
Petter Solberg’s highlights from the World RX of Portugal in 90 seconds, crazy weather, awesome racing, rallycross at its best!
FIA World Rallycross

Peugeot Sport Director Bruno Famin happy with positive Montalegre performance

By Vince Pettit
May 1, 2018
1 Mins read
Peugeot Sport Director Bruno Famin sees the positives from the second round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, despite a similar result to the previous round in Barcelona.
FIA World Rallycross

Sébastien Loeb - "The battle is so close between everyone"

By Vince Pettit
May 1, 2018
1 Mins read
A close fought battle throughout the weekend saw Sébastien Loeb only lose out on one point to reigning champion Johan Kristoffersson.
FIA World Rallycross

Timmy Hansen rues mistake in Montalegre final

By Vince Pettit
May 1, 2018
1 Mins read
A small mistake dropped Timmy Hansen to the back of the field in the final race of the World RX of Portugal race weekend, the Swede remains upbeat despite the result.
FIA World Rallycross

Kevin Hansen shows pace as contact forces him out of World RX of Portugal semi-finals

By Vince Pettit
May 1, 2018
1 Mins read
Another promising weekend for the youngest Hansen as he progressed as far as the semi-finals in Montalegre.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

Plato takes first victory of Carrera Cup GB career at Donington Park

By Vince Pettit
April 29, 2018
2 Mins read
Four rounds, three new victors as Porsche Carrera Cup GB season heats up.
FIA World Rally Championship

Tänak ready for challenging final day of YPF Rally Argentina 2018

By Vince Pettit
April 29, 2018
1 Mins read
The mountains await the arrival of the FIA World Rally Championship field as the competitors take on the ultimate challenge.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

Ellinas claims maiden Carrera Cup GB victory at Donington Park

By Vince Pettit
April 28, 2018
2 Mins read
Championship challenger picks up his first victory in the series as drama ensues following the chequered flag.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

Neuvillle fastest on YPF Rally Argentina 2018 SS1

By Vince Pettit
April 27, 2018
2 Mins read
Thierry Neuville was the fastest driver on the 1.90km opening super special stage of the 38. YPF Rally Argentina 2018 as the FIA World Rally Championship headed in to the town centre of Villa Carlos Paz.
FIA World Rally Championship

Meeke determined to get championship back on track in Argentina

By Vince Pettit
April 26, 2018
1 Mins read
Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle will be looking to make the most of one of their favourite events on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar this weekend as the series heads to Argentina.
European Rally ChampionshipWRC2

Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 to make competitive debut at Rally Spain

By Vince Pettit
April 26, 2018
1 Mins read
Volkswagen’s latest rally car draws on the DNA of the highly successful WRC programme and will make its debut at this years RallyRACC Catalunya – Rally de España.
FIA World Rallycross

Andrew Jordan and Topi Heikkinen set for World RX return at Silverstone Speedmachine festival

By Vince Pettit
April 25, 2018
1 Mins read
2013 British Touring Car Champion returns to rallycross action as he joins MJP Racing Team Austria for the World RX of Great Britain at Silverstone next month.
FIA World Rallycross

EKS Audi Sport looking to bounce back from Barcelona

By Vince Pettit
April 24, 2018
1 Mins read
Mattias Ekström hoping to make up for his disqualification in Barcelona as the FIA World Rallycross Championship heads to Portugal this weekend.
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