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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

Jenson Button reveals he almost rejoined Williams

By Vince Pettit
July 24, 2017
1 Mins read

Current McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team reserve driver Jenson Button has said that he previously held talks with Williams Martini Racing on numerous occasions about rejoining the team he started his Formula 1 career with.

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24 Hours of SpaGT World Challenge

Herberth Motorsport looking forward to highlight of the season at Total 24 hours of Spa

By Vince Pettit
July 19, 2017
1 Mins read
Herberth Motorsport line up with a two car effort for the 2017 Total 24 hours of Spa headed up by Porsche works…
24 Hours of SpaGT World Challenge

Timo Bernhard proud ahead of team debut at 2017 Total 24 hours of Spa

By Vince Pettit
July 19, 2017
2 Mins read
KÜS Team75 Bernhard ready for Endurance bow at Spa-Francorchamps classic.
Endurance Racing

United Autosports announce LMP3 entry for 2017 Gulf 12 Hours

By Vince Pettit
July 10, 2017
1 Mins read
Team Owner and Managing Director of United Autosports, Richard Dean reveals that the team will be returning to the race that they claimed two class podiums in 2016.
Formula 1

Renault Sport celebrates 40 years in F1 with... a teapot!

By Vince Pettit
July 7, 2017
1 Mins read
Legendary team owner Ken Tyrrell gave the RS01 the nickname “Yellow Teapot”, 40 years on the French manufacturer releases a special celebration of their first car.
24 Hours of SpaGT World Challenge

Newcomers KÜS Team75 Bernhard top the times on Total 24 Hours of Spa test day

By Vince Pettit
July 5, 2017
1 Mins read
Over 60 cars took part in the official test day for the 2017 Total 24 Hours of Spa with eight hours of track time available to them.
24 Hours of SpaGT World Challenge

Kaspersky Motorsport run new chassis at Total 24 Hours of Spa test day

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
2 Mins read
Giancarlo Fisichella and Marco Cioci run in new chassis for Kaspersky Motorsport at 2017 Total 24 Hours of Spa official test day.
24 Hours of SpaGT World Challenge

66 cars unveiled for 2017 edition of the Total 24 Hours of Spa

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
2 Mins read
36 entries in the Pro class, 23 in the Pro-am cup and a further 7 cars from the Am Cup make up the entry list for the 2017 Total 24 Hours of Spa.
Formula 1

Kvyat looking forward to high-speed nature of Red Bull Ring

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
1 Mins read
Scuderia Toro Rosso’s Russian driver can’t wait to return to the Austrian circuit to enjoy the fast-flowing final section of the track.
Formula 1

Sainz Jr. looking forward to 'gripping' race at 'home' circuit

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
2 Mins read
New surface at Red Bull Ring gives Carlos Sainz Jr. hopes of a smooth race.
24 Hours of SpaGT World Challenge

Motul Team RJN hit the track with their Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3's ahead of Total 24 Hours of Spa

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
1 Mins read
Alex Buncombe relishing the chance to drive around Spa-Francorchamps once again.
Formula 1

Honda's Hasegawa wary of high altitude performance at Red Bull Ring

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
1 Mins read
As Honda prepares to unleash their third installment of their 2017 engine, Yusuke Hasegawa is cautious ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Vandoorne targeting 'respectable result' in Austrian Grand Prix

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
1 Mins read
McLaren-Honda’s Stoffel Vandoorne believes the team can continue to build on previous work throughout the season for a ‘respectable result’ in Austria.
Formula 1

Alonso optimistic ahead of Austrian Grand Prix

By Vince Pettit
July 4, 2017
1 Mins read
Former champion Fernando Alonso finding a silver lining in a disastrous season
Formula 1

McLaren's Eric Boullier looking to repeat 2016 performance in Austria

By Vince Pettit
July 3, 2017
1 Mins read
McLaren-Honda Racing Director Eric Boullier is optimistic in the upcoming improvements from the team and engine manufacturer Honda.
British GTGT World Challenge

Over 60 cars set for 2017 Official Test Day of the Total 24 Hours of Spa

By Vince Pettit
July 3, 2017
1 Mins read
Blancpain GT Series competitors gear up ahead of the 2017 Total 24 Hours of Spa 2017 Total 24 Hours of Spa
Drifting

#BATTLEDRIFT returns for second instalment

By Vince Pettit
June 30, 2017
1 Mins read
Daigo Saito is back in his crazy Lamborghini Murciélago as Baggsy takes on the challenge in his 1400bhp monster Nissan GT-R .
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