Motorsport

Cumbrian karter Nathan Aston grabs his first podium of season

Nathan Aston photo Cumbria's karting superstar Nathan Aston has got his season off to a flying start after punching in some high-speed performances on circuits across the UK and Europe.

Last updated 11 May 2012
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Fifth place for Peter Taylor in Pirelli rally despite car trouble

Last weekend Carlisle played host to the Pirelli International Rally and the battle between the MSA British Rally Championship runners produced one of the closest finishes for years.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Ford claims 150th consecutive points finish in World Rally Championship

The Cumbria-based Ford team claimed its 150th consecutive points finish in the FIA World Rally Championship.

Last updated 30 April 2012
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Only seven seconds separate top crews in Pirelli Rally

The Carlisle-based Pirelli International Rally produced one of the closest finishes to a British Championship round for years with only seven seconds separating the leading two crews after two days of high sped competition in the daunting Kielder Forest complex.

Last updated 30 April 2012
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Cumbrian driver's key role in Lewis Hamilton F1 title bid

Cumbrian driver Oliver Turvey will next week attempt to solve the mystery of McLaren’s alarming lack of pace – and keep Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One World Championship dreams alive.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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Carlisle’s Peter Taylor going all out for Pirelli victory

Carlisle rally driver Peter Taylor is hoping his home advantage on this weekend’s Pirelli Rally will help to boost his MSA British Rally Championship campaign after a slow start on the first two rounds.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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Cumbrian racer confident of WTCC success despite Morocco setback

Carlisle motor-racing star Alex MacDowall is confident he can enjoy an eye-catching maiden season in the World Touring Car Championship despite back-to-back disasters.

Last updated 24 April 2012
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Ford's Sordo hoping forest practice makes perfect in Argentina rally

Dani Sordo prepared for the drive of his life at this weekend’s Argentinean Rally by testing the Ford Fiesta RS in Greystoke Forest near Penrith.

Last updated 24 April 2012
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Matthew Wilson eyes comeback in Greece rally

Cumbrian driver Matthew Wilson pledged he won’t return to World Rally Championship action until he has completely recovered from the injuries that have forced him to miss the last three rounds.

Last updated 21 April 2012
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Pirelli Rally boss promises family fun

Brian Kinghorn, chairman of the Pirelli Rally’s organising committee, is predicting a weekend of family fun when the rally returns to Carlisle for the 21st time next week.

Last updated 20 April 2012
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Ford's Latvala out of Argentina rally after training accident

World rally star Jari-Matti Latvala has been forced to withdraw from the Philips Rally Argentina later this month after breaking his left collarbone during a training fall.

Last updated 13 April 2012
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Keith Farmer gets Cumbrian team off to great start in British Superbike Championship

Paul Bird Motorsport was a busy team to be part of last weekend, when its two main championships, the British Superbike Championship and MotoGP, both kicked off with varying degrees of success.

Last updated 13 April 2012
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Cumbrian driver Alex MacDowall frustrated by Valencia showing

Rookie Carlisle driver Alex MacDowall is 11th in the FIA World Touring Car Championship after a tough weekend in Valencia.

Last updated 3 April 2012
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Carlisle driver hoping for home advantage in Pirelli Rally

Carlisle rally driver Peter Taylor is hoping his home event, the Pirelli International Rally, will spark enough speed to ignite his 2012 British Rally Championship challenge after a slow start on the first two rounds.

Last updated 30 March 2012
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Cumbrian Matthew Wilson's comeback on hold after freak accident

Matthew Wilson’s hopes of returning to action at this week’s Portuguese Rally have hit the skids as he has not recovered from injuries he suffered in a training accident.

Last updated 28 March 2012
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Carlisle racer Alex MacDowall eyes Valencia touring car success

Rookie driver Alex MacDowall insists he won’t allow age and inexperience to hold him back as he bids for victory in this weekend’s second round of the World Touring Car Championship.

Last updated 27 March 2012
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Aspatria's Mike Faulkner runner-up in Border Counties Rally

Last weekend’s Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally saw two local competitors consolidate their positions in the top-three of the overall Scottish Rally Championship after some stirring drivers through the ultra-tough Kielder forest complex.

Last updated 23 March 2012
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First win for Cumbrian co-driver in four years of rallying

Cumbrian co-driver Ann Forster made the long trek to Lincolnshire pay off with her first win in her fourth year in rallying.

Last updated 20 March 2012
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Teen Cumbrian racer eyeing British Kart Championship glory

Cumbrian motor-racing starlet Nathan Aston hopes a bit of help from Lewis Hamilton’s mentors will put him on the fast track to winning the MSA British Kart Championship.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Ford rally ace Latvala vows to hit back after crash

Ford flyer Jari-Matti Latvala has vowed to bounce back from his final-day crash on Rally Mexico which forced his second retirement in this season’s World Rally Championship.

Last updated 14 March 2012
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