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F1 gets into gear for Welsh charity event
publication date: Sep 15, 2011
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author/source: Peter Hughes
A Lotus Formula One car once
driven by triple world champion Nelson Piquet will be among 1500 cars on
view at Tredegar Park, Newport on Sunday when the 31st Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Vintage and Specialist
Rally takes place.
The Lotus T101 competed throughout the 1989 season and although driven initially by the Brazilian it
was Japan's Satoru Nakajima who took it to its best result with fourth place
and
|  | fastest lap of the race at that year's Australian Grand Prix.
Following its racing career, the car remained in storage for over 20
years until it was purchased by Newport businessman Steve Griffiths who has
returned it to its original condition.
At 500kg, it's around half the weight of the average family saloon but
produces more than six times the power, allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in
under 2 seconds before going on to reach around 200mph.
Commenting on his decision to display the iconic machine, Steve said
"The car has taken part in a number of major events, including the Goodwood
Festival of Speed, but it's great to be able to show it so close to home and
especially for such a worthwhile cause."
In addition to the Grand Prix supercar, a wide range of other cars,
bikes and commercial vehicles will be on display, including a road car that can
match the Lotus for speed. The exciting new Noble
M600 has just entered production and is manufactured by a small dedicated team
in Leicester.
It is one of the fastest, most exclusive road cars available on
the market today. With a top speed in excess of 215mph, the M600 is a rare
sight with just 50 examples planned to be built annually.
The
car, which posted the 7th fastest time when driven around the Top
Gear test track by "the Stig" in literally freezing conditions, is being
displayed by British brake Specialists Alcon, who will also have on display
their 2010 Nissan GTR brake development car. Alcon, based in Tamworth
Staffordshire, supply brakes to many high performance manufacturers such as
Jaguar, Bentley and Audi, as well as top motorsport teams such as Citroen WRC,
Honda F1 and Lotus GT4.
From Morris Minors to Mercedes Benz and Rovers to Rolls Royces there
should be something on display to interest everyone. With a whole range of
stalls and trade stands along with a craft marquee plus children's rides and
amusements there will be something to appeal to all the family.
For those inspired by what they see, there will also be a vintage and classic car auction run by Newport Auctions,
who will be donating all their fees and commissions to Leukaemia & Lymphoma
Research. If you have a car to sell you can
contact the event organisers for more information.
The show gets under-way at 10:30am on
Sunday, at £7
per adult, £5 for senior citizens and £4 for children. Family Tickets cost £18
for 2 Adults & up to 4 children under the age of 16.
| | | Britain's top club motorcycle racers
return to Pembrey Circuit this weekend as NG Road
Racing pay their second visit of the season to the venue for their penultimate
championship meeting of the season.
Among those taking part in the two day meeting will be Cardiff man Phil Bevan who
will be keen to get his season back on track as he aims to continue a
remarkable run of championship honours. Phil missed the last NG meeting at Anglesey, and that has
allowed |  | Roo Cotton to close the lead that Bevan had at the head of both the
Open and STPMotorsport.com Powerbike championships. Bevan is the lap record
holder around Pembrey where he runs a track day school.
He probably knows this 1.456 mile circuit better than any
other rider, and after a no score from Anglesey he will be smarting.... and an
angry Bevan is a fast Bevan.
Practice gets under-way at 9am each day with a 20 race
programme starting at 11am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday. Admission is £15
each day for adults with accompanied children under 15 admitted free. |
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