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Prescott Motorsport teams up with Racecast Weather in 2017
In a month of announcements we have 1 more for you!! We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with Racecast Weather to bring you specific forecasts for the FIA World Endurance Championship rounds we are covering in 2017, along with the IMSA series in the US. Some of you may know Racecast from the recent Daytona 24 race and they are well know for providing forecasts for the US series. Now in 2017 they are to provide us with coverage for the FIA WEC series, we are t

Adam Prescott
Jan 31, 2017


Yearone, The Custom Flip Flop Company partners with Prescott Motorsport
Yearone, the custom flip flop company have partnered with Prescott Motorsport to support Joe Byrne Racing in 2017. In 2017 we are working with Yearone to support Joe Byrne racing, Joe Byrne is a former soldier in the British Army who served 7 years in the Royal Engineers, Joe's unit was 9 Parachute Squadron the Airborne Engineers. Joe was injured on exercise in 2014 resulting in severe damage to his nerves, this in turn lead to Joe being medically discharged from the Army

Adam Prescott
Jan 26, 2017


Charlie wants HIS title back in 2017
So Charlie what are your plans for 2017? "That's easy, my sole focus and the only plan I'm thinking of is how to win back the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Class Championship.... Last year was such a crazy season with my big accident and then the crazy final 2 races at Snetterton, one of which had to be shortened and the other cancelled completely due to fog. I really do believe I would of clinched the title again last year (Charlie was crowned 2015 Champion) if it hadn't been for th

Adam Prescott
Jan 20, 2017


Prescott Motorsport to be brand ambassadors for Revo
In 2017 Prescott Motorsport are proud to be ambassadors for Revo Sunglasses. Founded in 1985, Revo quickly became a global performance eyewear brand known as the leader in polarized lens technology. Revo sunglasses were first created by utilizing lens technology developed by NASA as solar protection for satellites. Nearly three decades later, Revo continues to build on its rich tradition of technology and innovation by offering the clearest and most advanced high-contrast po

Adam Prescott
Jan 16, 2017


United Autosports launch their Le Mans Challenger
Today at the opening day of the Autosport International Show 2017, Zak Brown and Richard Dean of United Autosports spoke to Toby Moody on the main stage about the launch of their LMP2 car for the European Le Mans Series and Le Mans, the Ligier JS P217. In 2009, with no sponsorship, Zak Brown started United Autosports with his Le Mans winning friend Richard Dean. They have competed in the BTCC, British GT and Rolex Daytona 24 amongst other series. In their debut season i

Adam Prescott
Jan 12, 2017


Dieter Gass to become new Head of Audi Motorsport
Scheduled change at the helm of Audi Sport: Effective January 1, 2017, after 23 years of service, Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich (66) will hand over this post to his successor, Dieter Gass (53). Dr. Ullrich will remain with Audi in an advisory role until the end of 2017. At the beginning of 2012, Head of Motorsport Dr. Ullrich persuaded Gass, who has a Diploma degree in electromechanical engineering, to return to Audi with the aim of grooming him as his success

Adam Prescott
Dec 16, 2016


Ilott moves to PREMA Powerteam for 2017 FIA F3 Championship
Multiple F3 race winner lands arguably one of the most coveted seats in F3 British racing driver Callum Ilott has signed for PREMA Powerteam to compete in the 2017 FIA F3 European championship. After considering offers including GP3 and GP2, Ilott has been selected by PREMA to strengthen its challenge for a record-breaking seventh consecutive F3 title in 2017. Possibly the most coveted driving seat in the F3 paddock, Ilott’s securing of the top spot reinforces his reputa

Adam Prescott
Nov 22, 2016


Sacrifice and Success in a Race of Remembrance
Tom Onslow-Cole (GB), Paul White (GB) and Jade Edwards (GB) were reunited for their annual pilgrimage to Anglesey Circuit in North Wales for the Mission Motorsport Race of Remembrance but, this year, the 2014 race-winners were joined by Olympic cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy (GB) and Paralympic Gold medalist Jon-Allan Butterworth (GB) in the Milltek Sport Volkswagen Golf. The weekend started well, as Butterworth successfully passed his ARDS racing driver test, however, the team

Adam Prescott
Nov 14, 2016


Free shipping for 6hFuji weekend
This weekend we are offering free UK shipping on our fantastic Mission Motorsport calendar - at the checkout just apply the coupon FreeShipFuji, and remember £5.00 from each sale goes directly to Mission Motorsport Here's the direct link to the page - LINK Mission Motorsport’s aim: “The Aim of Mission Motorsport is to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations, by providing opportunities through Motorsport.” “Through participation in co

Adam Prescott
Oct 13, 2016


Lawrence Tomlinson closes in on VdeV PFV class title.
Ginetta boss Lawrence Tomlinson took a big step towards the V de V PFV Class title at Magny Cours last weekend (8/9 October 2016) after securing his fourth race win of the season. In the first practice session of the weekend, it was CWS Racing who set the bar with Colin White and Will Burns at the helm. The pair set the fastest time of the session, just ahead of Nova Race’s #75 Ginetta, driven by Varini, Konopka and Calko. Third and fourth respectively were Simpson Motors

Adam Prescott
Oct 10, 2016


A Postcard from Reims-Gueux
Our our recent road trip, we passed through Remis, so took the chance to have a look at the old track, so here are some of our pictures. History of the circuit - taken from good olde wikipedia Motor racing started in 1926 with the second Grand Prix de la Marne, relocating the race from the Circuit de Beine-Nauroy to Reims-Gueux. The original 7.816 km circuit placed the start/finish line on road D27, approximately 1.6 km east of the Gueux village center, where it would remai

Adam Prescott
Oct 7, 2016


FALKEN heads to the VLN starting-grid with two German premium manufacturers
Two car entry for tyre manufacturer at VLN race this weekend. The ninth VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft (Endurance Championship) round held at Nürburgring this Saturday, will be the first race where FALKEN Motorsports will enter two GT3 cars. A new BMW M6 GT3 will join the familiar, tried-and-tested Porsche 911 GT3 R from the team’s stable. “For FALKEN, this event will be a test under racetrack conditions,” explains Markus Bögner, managing director, Falken Tyre Europe.“We a

Adam Prescott
Oct 5, 2016


Ilott finds form in final leg of Italian job
Podium tops tough weekend at Imola Bishop Stortford’s Callum Ilott fought back from a difficult weekend to secure third place in the final race of the FIA Formula 3 Championship at Imola in Italy this weekend. Feeling under the weather from the outset, Ilott was enduring a tough time at the former San Marino Grand Prix venue and with a 15th in Race One and retirement in Race Two, Ilott was in a determined frame of mind to make amends in Sunday afternoon’s encounter. Star

Adam Prescott
Oct 3, 2016


2017 Calendar
We are proud to launch our first calendar featuring our own photographs taken throughout this year from the FIA World Endurance Championships, 24H Series, Porsche GT3 cup and other series. This A3 landscape calendar would look fantastic on the wall of any motorsport enthusiasts home or office. Whats more we will be donating £5.00 from the sale of each calendar to the forces motorsport charity Mission Motorsport. Mission Motorsport is run by veterans, serving officers and m

Adam Prescott
Sep 23, 2016


Nürburgring Yields Points in Chase for Championship
Fourth, fifth and seventh aid Ilott’s push for third in the overall standings of the FIA European F3 Championship Three points finishes helped Bishop Stortford’s Callum Ilott to close the gap to his nearest rivals in the FIA European F3 championship in Germany, supporting his aim of a top three finish in just his second season of car racing. On a weekend when the whole VAR Motorsport team struggled with qualifying pace, Ilott was the quickest of the four-strong squad in ea

Adam Prescott
Sep 13, 2016


We are on You Tube!
Our first little trip into You Tube is now live!! Take a look at our channel, theres more to come!!

Adam Prescott
Aug 25, 2016


Second and fourth for Ilott at Masters of F3
With a pole position and second and fourth, 17 year old Callum Ilott enjoyed success at the Masters of F3 event in Zandvoort, Holland but ultimately hoped for more from the weekend. The annual event, founded in 1991 and counting Lewis Hamilton and Jules Bianchi as past winners, sees F3 drivers compete in two events on an alternative Kumho tyre for the Masters of F3 title. Ilott was able to seize the advantage in Friday’s Free Practice and qualifying, topping all the sessions

Adam Prescott
Aug 23, 2016


Pablo Pérez Companc seen testing at Sebring
Former Chip Ganassi Racing driver Pablo Pérez Company has been spotted testing the $1.5 million Pagani Zonda at the Sebring Raceway in Florida. Pablo signed with Chip Ganassi Racing for 2007 in the Indy Pro Series. In his first race for the team at Homestead-Miami Speedway he made contact with Sean Guthrie's car on lap 47. His car launched over Guthrie and into the catch fence where the footbox of his car was sheared off, resulting in what an observer termed as "gruesome"

Adam Prescott
Aug 17, 2016


Twenty-five years on we remember Paul Warwick
Many years ago I used to work in the Paddock Office at Brands Hatch signing the drivers on. Being quite young at the time, and in a male dominated environment, I quite enjoyed this…some of the guys were very easy on the eye! A particular favourite of mine was a young, dark, handsome chap called Paul Warwick (younger brother to the then Formula One driver Derek). Always very polite, with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye, Paul was a great talent destined to go o

Adam Prescott
Jul 21, 2016


Toby Sowery takes the win in a wet F3 race at Silverstone
Toby Sowery took the win in todays race at Silverstone, which finished under safety car after Quinian Lall beached his car at Luffield after an incident. Second was Lando Norris and third Matheus Leist. Toby Sowery Lando Norris #F3 #Silverstone

Adam Prescott
Jun 12, 2016


Our 2016 coverage
Prescott Motorsport coverage for 2016 will cover 4 counties and several different racing tracks starting on the 2nd of April with and 24H Series race from Silverstone, next up is the ELMS and FIA WEC races also from Silverstone on the weekend of the 16th and 17th April. Into May, and we visit Spa Francorchamps for the 6Hrs of Spa with the FIA WEC over the weekend of the 7th and 8th, back to Silverstone on the 15th and 15th for the Blancpain GT Series. Returning to Silvers

Adam Prescott
Mar 17, 2016


Interview with Connor De Phillippi
As part of our '90 Seconds with...' feature we spoke to Connor De Phillippi. At the age of 4 Connor wasn’t asking for a Tonka Truck or a Matchbox car, his toy came with a real engine and tires that needed changing. After seeing a neighborhood boy driving a go-kart on his street, he knew he needed to have one of his own. On his 5th Birthday Connors dream came true, when his grandfather got him his very own Tony Kart with a 50cc Comer engine. His foot hit the accelerator for th

Adam Prescott
Feb 23, 2016


Dion von Moltke to be sportscar brand ambassador for Audi USA
Dion von Moltke, who over the past four seasons has become the most experienced American driver behind the wheel of an Audi R8 LMS, now officially joins Audi of America as Sportscar Brand Ambassador. von Moltke’s new role will see him extend his professional abilities on and off the racetrack. As the winner of several races, most notably the 2013 Rolex 24 at Daytona, von Moltke will be able to apply his unique experience behind the wheel of the R8 LMS at major US automotiv

Adam Prescott
Feb 22, 2016
And now for something completely different: Twisted?
As the last Land Rover Defender rolled off the production line in Solihull, one company in the UK are ensuring the marque lives on in a totally different way - Twisted. Started in 2000, Twisted take your standard Land Rover Defender to the next level, or 2... or 3... spending upwards of 300 man hrs per vehicle, they line all the panels, make sure all the doors shut properly, all the seals work, change fittings for stainless steel ones, the chassis is coated - and t

Adam Prescott
Feb 17, 2016
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