Aimee Woods’ 2016 Formula Vee season begins……………
Welcome back to Aimee’s Inside Track……….The 2016 Formula Vee season kicked off in Kirkistown writes Aimee Wood The 2016 Formula Vee season saw the opening round kick off in Kirkistown located in the North of Ireland – a track I’m not overly familiar with. My last outing in October 2015 had been a practice session in Mondello Park to see out the year on a high note with hopes of continued improvements to the lap...
Tips for Driving in Spain
Planning a holiday trip to the Continent this summer? we have some practical tips and advice for driving in Spain writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Drivers who wear glasses must keep a spare set in their car. 2) Seatbelts are compulsory for front and rear-seat occupants 3) There are tolls on motorways so take plenty of change with you as often these are automated barriers 4) Warning triangles are a common requirement in...
How to keep your car secure
Minimize your chances of being a victim of car theft with these simple and basic tips writes Geraldine Herbert Parking Always ensure you park in a well lit area, beside other cars, where all-round visibility is good and have your keys out and ready when returning. Lock it Never leave a car unlocked for even a minute while going into a shop, also ensure your windows are up. Alarms & Trackers If you don’t have an alarm as standard...
Putting the sparkle back in your engine
An open road and a growling V8 engine may be at the root of many supercar dreams but like any dream it won’t last forever and what can be done once the magic has faded and that big block is only fit for the scrapheap asks Suzanne Keane Jeff Bibby of Tallaght Powder Coating came across a Ford Windsor V8 engine which had seen better days while looking for something a little different for a display stand at a show. The once...
Jennifer Mullan competes at the Phillip Island Classic, Australia – part II
Jennifer Mullan and the crew down under We catch up with Jennifer Mullan who made her international motor racing debut at the Phillip Island Classic, Australia in part two of her Diary of a Racing Driver Down Under Part Two – Phillip Island Classic, Australia A monster entry of 54 cars had been received for the event and we were all scheduled to be on track together at the same time. A final number of 48 cars took to the...
Unleash your inner racing driver at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone
The experience centre at Silverstone is where you can really explore the potential of Porsche cars, writes Geraldine Herbert As the needle on the speedometer zips toward the red line and we nudge closer to the bend, I am reminded by my instructor to “brake, brake hard”. A few laps around this very twisty racetrack and the nuances of braking, accelerating and steering are finally being digested and I learn the crucial...
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