It’s been difficult to escape the news about the deaths on the Jim Clark Rally this past weekend. But the reactions of some leave a lot to be desired. It’s rare that national level rallying makes headlines with the mainstream media. For it to get a mention on local news is often an achievement in itself….
Category: Motorsport
Caterham Seven 250R Kamui Kobayashi Special Edition
Adding another name to the list of F1 inspired road cars, is this special edition of the Caterham Seven. So is it marketing over substance, or does the lightweight roadster gain anything by being associated with the Japanese driver? Let’s get this out-of-the-way, They’re only making 10 examples, and they’re only going on sale in Japan;…
Friday Video – Honda Civic Tourer BTCC Trophy Challenge
There’s no BTCC action this weekend, but instead Honda has released a video to promote the link between the Honda Civic Tourer road car, and the successes of its racing counterpart. We’ll be honest, it’s a little bit cringeworthy, but probably no more so than that Rockstar energy hat Shedden usually wears around the paddock. Don’t call…
BTCC 2014 – Thruxton – Round 7, 8, 9 – Review & exclusive photos
If you’ve already read the editorial you’ll know ESM attended Thruxton for the BTCC at the start of the month. Now, here’s our BTCC Correspondent’s full round-up. Forgive him for the delay; he’s had a first-born child to christen. Jordan On Form As Plato Falters The latest rounds of the 2014 British Touring Car Championship brought more…
BTCC 2014 at Thruxton – Editor’s View
Last weekend EngageSportMode made its first trip all the way from the North East to Thruxton in the South. After several hundred miles of driving, lots of energy drinks and the requisite sunburn quota, was it all worth it? 302 miles is the distance from EngageSportMode.com headquarters to Thruxton race circuit in Hampshire. Local to us…
Imola 1994 – Remembering Senna
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Ayrton Senna. Here, EngageSportMode’s editor shares a few words on what that day meant to him, and the lasting impact it had. Ayrton Senna’s Lotus Renault from the 1980s. Photo taken at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. For whatever reason, Formula 1 accidents at the San…
BTCC 2014 – Donington Park – Rounds 4, 5 and 6
The second race weekend of the 2014 BTCC calendar produced more dramatic and controversial racing. What did our BTCC Correspondent make of it? Read on for his in-depth analysis. A Weekend to Savour for Plato It was a great weekend for title contender Jason Plato in the latest rounds of the British Touring Car Championship…
SEAT Leon Eurocup Racer – A Seriously Good Looking Race Car!
SEAT’s Leon is on something of a roll at the minute, with the Cupra 280 taking the FWD record at the Nürburging, whilst also picking up various accolades and positive reviews from the motoring press. So, what’s better than a 280 PS Leon? A stripped out racer with 330 PS and a humongous rear wing of…
BTCC 2014 – Brands Hatch Indy – Rounds 1, 2 and 3
The British Touring Car Championship got itself back on track at the Brands Hatch Indy circuit. Just what did our BTCC Correspondent make of the opening three rounds? Read our in-depth coverage below: 2013 BTCC champion Andrew Jordan was in a defiant mood as he started the defence of his title at the Brands Hatch Indy…
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge – Vettel Tests Prototype
Ahead of an expected production confirmation at the Beijing Auto Show later this month, Sebastian Vettel has been behind the wheel of the F1 inspired Infiniti supersaloon. With his role as Infiniti’s Director of Performance, Vettel will seemingly have a real hand in assisting with the development of the performance four-door. Infiniti has teased his involvement with this short video, showing…
Friday Photo – Audi R18 e-tron quattro loose on the streets
EngageSportMode might be all about BTCC this week, but then it’s not everyday you see a prototype race car driving through the city streets. However, residents of Le Mans in France are probably more familiar with it than anyone else in the world. To mark the launch of its latest LMP1 challenger, this week Audi Sport…
BTCC 2014 – EngageSportMode’s Full Championship Preview
Let Battle Commence… The time for talking is over, the time for pre-season testing is over, the time for relaxing on a Sunday afternoon is over; the British Touring Car Championship is back for a new campaign. Admittedly, I haven’t been all that interested in the close season, perhaps more due to a young child,…
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