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Front vs. Rear Wheel Drive

Since the invention of front wheel drive, there had been a debate about which one is superior: front or rear? There has never been a definitive winner, with good arguments for both sides… however, when it comes to motorsport and StreetCar specifically, some disciplines can favour one over the other.

Event Report: Andy Wilson Memorial Autotest

Andy Wilson was a long established member of Glenrothes Motor Sport Club, a brilliant engineer and a very competitive driver. His attention to detail was evident in all his cars, including his Mini Special which featured a self-built 2-speed gearbox. In 2002, Andy was in contention to win the Scottish Autotest Championship when he sadly suffered a fatal heart attack on the stop line.

Event Report: An AutoSOLO at Filching Manor

The ancient valley in which Filching Manor nestles reverberated with the sounds of revving engines and squealing tyres, as the Centre hosted its first AutoSOLO on the old Go-Kart track. This AutoSOLO was the MG Car Club's return to motorsport, after previously organising Navigational Scatters and regular Autotests.

GUIDE: How to Read and Plot on an Ordnance Survey Map

Over the coming months we will be developing Guides on how to navigate rallies. This first Guide will be something every navigator must do on a road rally – reading and plotting points on your Ordnance Survey maps (OS maps).

The Mother and Son Team at Beds, Herts and Cambs Land Rover Club

One of the best things about grassroots motorsport is the spirit of the Clubs themselves. Without their time, support, and dedication to the communities they represent, motorsport simply could not exist.

Bringing the Kremer family together with StreetCar

The beauty of StreetCar, and grassroots motorsport in general, is that you are able to compete on a level playing field, irrespective of age and experience. It’s a unique opportunity to participate with, and compete against, your friends – or your family members.

StreetCar Minimum Ages

If you are young and interested in getting involved in Motorsport, there are plenty of options available with StreetCar.

Choosing your first StreetCar Navigational Rally

Road Rallying is an exciting entry into motorsport, but with so many different disciplines, it can be overwhelming for newcomers to choose their first event. In this article, we will break down the various disciplines of Road Rallying and help you understand what makes each of them unique. Please note that we will not be including Targa Rallies, as they primarily take place across multi-venues and focus on the special test element of rallying.

StreetCar team update

We launched StreetCar in June, and over the past few months have been working with our community to help develop and promote the initiative, matching every member with their perfect club and event. We are pleased to say we now have over 40 StreetCar clubs running events up and down the country, supporting the world of grassroots motorsport.

From AutoSOLOs to Ginetta – Liona Theobald’s story so far

With a highly competitive field, huge fanbase and pairing with the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), Ginetta Juniors is often regarded as one of the UK’s most prestigious and competitive race series for young talent. Many promising drivers have entered the grid with the hope of propelling their careers to even greater heights. In fact, current BTCC champion, Tom Ingram claimed multiple Ginetta championships from 2010 – 2013.