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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.

Taster at Snetterton with Sporting Car Club of Norfolk

Snetterton is often associated with circuit racing and British Championship series like the British Touring Car Championship. However, we recently attended the circuit for something a bit different than the normal at Snetterton. The venue hosted Sporting Car Club of Norfolk’s (SCCoN) Taster Tarmac Autotest, enabling many their first taste of motorsport. Around 45 competitors arrived on the Saturday to put their car control to the test.

StreetCar in the South West

September was Motorsport Month for the South West of England, with a multitude of competitions, socials, championships and tasters arranged by over 15 Motorsport UK clubs, boasting 24 events and representing 13 disciplines. Two of our StreetCar clubs organised events for this month: Woolbridge Motor Club and Camel Vale Motor Club

Targa Navigations

It wasn’t until we attended the Oxford Motor Club’s Twisted Arms Autotest that we had a chance to sit down with Dick Hall. Dick discovered motorsport at an age later than most, and like most who find themselves in the grassroots motorsport scene, quickly became enthralled with the community, thrill and passion of motorsport.