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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 WEC

6 Hours of Mexico winner Bruno Senna: "Everyone maximised their potential"

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
1 Mins read

Vaillante Rebellion take first victory of the season as the battle heats up in the LMP2 class of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship.

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FIA WEC

Toyota down but not out after lacking pace to challenge at 6 Hours of Mexico

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
1 Mins read
Despite being completely outpaced throughout the whole weekend, the Toyota Gazoo Racing team President remains optimistic that they can still challenge for the championship.
FIA WEC

André Lotterer hails "Mega Result" for Porsche in Mexico

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
1 Mins read
Pitlane penalty not enough to slow the pace of the Porsche 919 Hybrid as Neel Jani, André Lotterer and Nick Tandy come home to complete a one-two for the German marque.
FIA WEC

Brendon Hartley: "We didn’t expect to have such a pace advantage"

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
2 Mins read
Brendon Hartley, Timo Bernhard and Earl Bamber blown away with the impressive pace of their Porsche 919 Hybrid in Mexico.
FIA WEC

Ben Barker helps Gulf Racing team to Mexico podium

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
2 Mins read
On-pace Brit helps bring the iconic livered Porsche on to the GT-Am podium at the 6 Hours of Mexico.
FIA WEC

Mechanical issues put the brakes on Turner's Mexico weekend

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
1 Mins read
Brake issues put the #97 Aston Martin out of contention for the 6 Hours of Mexico but the team still made the most of the track time.
IndyCar

Gearbox issues ends Hinchtown's race early

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
1 Mins read
James Hinchcliffe suffered gearbox problems in the opening laps of the IndyCar Grand Prix of The Glen which force him out of the race.
Indy LightsIndyCar

Zachary Claman DeMelo set for IndyCar debut at Sonoma with RLLR

By Vince Pettit
September 7, 2017
1 Mins read
Indy Lights front runner given chance to impress with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing at the season-finale GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma
DTM

Paffett hoping to bounce back at Nürburgring

By Vince Pettit
September 6, 2017
1 Mins read
Gary Paffett is confident as DTM heads back to Germany for the thirteenth and fourteenth races of the season at the legendary…
MotoGP

Viñales set to take on Misano as lone Movistar Yamaha rider

By Vince Pettit
September 6, 2017
1 Mins read
Maverick Viñales will be looking to close the gap to the top of the championship after a hard fought second place at Silverstone.
MotoGP

Rossi on the road to recovery as he sits out home race

By Vince Pettit
September 6, 2017
1 Mins read
The Doctor forced to the sidelines after recent accident left him with a broken leg.
British Rally Championship

Osian Pryce calls time on his 2017 season

By Vince Pettit
September 6, 2017
1 Mins read
Rising rally star curtails season to save budget for 2018 season
GT World Challenge

Emil Frey Racing to bring the Lexus RC GT3 to Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup

By Vince Pettit
September 6, 2017
2 Mins read
Following a strong year in the GT Open the Emil Frey Racing team are set to debut their Lexus RC GT3 at Nurburgring.
IMSA

Risi Competizione set for IMSA return at VIRginia International Raceway

By Vince Pettit
August 8, 2017
1 Mins read
Giuseppe Risi confirms plans to run Giancarlo Fisichella and Toni Vilander at the upcoming Michelin GT Challenge.
GT World ChallengeNurburgring 24 Hours

Nürburgring 24 hour set for calendar clash with Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup

By Vince Pettit
August 7, 2017
1 Mins read
ADAC calendar announcement reveals potential clash of dates for Nürburgring 24 hour race and Silverstone Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup
24 Hours of SpaGT World Challenge

Audi Sport celebrates victory at 2017 Total 24 Hours of Spa with Audi Sport Team Saintéloc

By Vince Pettit
August 4, 2017
2 Mins read
There was a number of Audi customer teams that could have taken victory but it was the #25 car of Jules Gounon, Christopher Haase, and Markus Winkelhock that saw the chequered flag at the front.
Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland

VIDEO: Stars Of Tomorrow – The 2017 Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland

By Vince Pettit
August 4, 2017
1 Mins read
On the way to the top… Mobil 1 The Grid joins Porsche Junior racers Dennis Olsen, Mathieu Jaminet, Sven Muller, Christian Engelhart and Thomas Preining in Austria.
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