If you happen to follow EngageSportMode on twitter, if you don’t remedy that first, you’ll have noticed a steady stream of Pirelli tyre-related lolz on Sunday. The Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya has rarely been one to set pulses racing, managing to generally rate slightly above Hungary for excitement. But the 2013 race proved to…
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Friday Photo From the Archives #6
Ok, I apologise. The title for this post is actually rather misleading, as the featured content is neither a photograph or particulary old. However, I do not care. A couple of months ago we brought you the epic work of FS Aviation and their drone cameras from the Monte-Carlo Rally. Well, the guys have been…
BTCC Round 3 – Thruxton Review
All the latest from ESM’s BTCC Correspondent, with his comprehensive roundup of the action from Thruxton. Honda’s Dominance Continues. Honda’s dominance of the 2013 British Touring Car Championship continued at Thruxton last weekend. Honda continued their impressive form from Donington, where they occupied 7 of the 9 podium positions, with 6 of the 9…
BTCC 2013 Round 2 – Donington Review
ESM’s BTCC correspondent dishes out his review of the action-packed second round of this year’s season: Honda’s Donington Dominance Stopped by Turkington! Last weekend saw the second round of 2013’s British Touring Car Championship at Donington Park. The hills surrounding the circuit still look like huge quarry mud banks due to the works to upgrade…
BTCC 2013 Round 2 – Donington Preview
Ahead of this weekend’s second round of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, ESM’s reliable expert gives us the latest news: This weekend sees the next instalment from the BTCC with the parade visiting the Leicestershire circuit, Donington Park. There have been several ‘upgrades’ to Donington since the supposed change of the British Grand…
BTCC 2013 Round 1 – Brands Hatch Indy Review
The opening weekend of the 2013 BTCC season produced a similar pattern to what we have become accustomed to over recent seasons. Jason Plato showed that the winter break had hardly stopped his charge for titles as he raced off to score 2 race victories, with old adversary Matt Neal taking victory in Race 3….
EngageSportMode’s 2013 BTCC Predictions
ESM’s BTCC correspondent is very excited. Check out his comprehensive guide to this seasons runners and riders, along with his predictions for which ones to keep your eye on. After a long winter, I am delighted to see the return of the BTCC this weekend. I am really excited about the forthcoming season for various…
BTCC Update – Final Pre Season Round Up
With the first race of the BTCC less than a day away, ESM’s BTCC correspondent brings you the latest last-minute news. Following the BTCC Media Day last week, there was an official test with the times charts topped by Andrew Jordan. However, Jason Plato and reigning champion Gordon Sheddon were not far behind him. An…
BTCC Update – Mid-March
With the clock ticking ever closer to the start of the 2013 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, ESM’s BTCC Correspondent has made time (amongst finding out he’s going to be a father) to produce another detailed update. Read on for the latest BTCC news and announcements: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue My…
2013 Australian Grand Prix – The Review (featuring Senna)
The first race of the Formula 1 season is always a strange one, not least because for European viewers it happens ridiculously early on a Sunday morning. F1’s opening night tends to showcase who has potential for the year ahead and, more importantly, who has more work to do back at the factory. 2013’s edition was no exception, although…
Rekindling my love for the WRC
Recently I wrote about whether Volkswagen’s assault on the World Rally Championship, with the Polo R WRC, could help recapture my interest in the sport. The Polo R WRC had a strong second place in Monte Carlo, with Sebastien Ogier behind the wheel. However, it was that other Sebastien (Loeb) who won yet again. Regardless…
BTCC Update – January 2013
We might still be 10 weeks away from the first race of the 2013 MSA BTCC season, but things are still fired up behind the scenes. ESM’s BTCC Correspondent brings more news, with the return of a former champion and ESM favourite. Read on: Turkington Returns! The big news from the BTCC this week involves…
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