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These were the motoring world’s April Fools Day pranks 2019

Published 01 April 2019
By James Allen
April Fools Day is like Marmite: you either love it or you hate it. There's still enough interest for car makers and other motoring world.
James Mills journalist huge crash and rolls / flips video at Mini Challenge race practice during 2018 DTM meeting at Brands Hatch

Video: Spectacular Mini crash at Brands

It was obvious things were not exactly on track when the gravel loomed toward the driver’s window.
Published 14 August 2018
DTM racing will return to Brands Hatch this August

DTM racing returns to Brands Hatch this August

The DTM touring car series' five-year spell away from Brands Hatch will end on August 11, when the series makes its return to the Kentish track.
Published 03 August 2018
Young driver courses

What young driver courses are there for children aged...

Young car fans don’t need a provisional licence to roar round a track or try parallel parking. Driving finds races and lessons for children aged...
Published 08 June 2018
Win tickets to watch the Blancpain GT Series at Brands Hatch on 8 May, 2016

CLOSED: Win one of five pairs of tickets to the Blancpain...

With packed grids numbering nearly 40 cars and the names of manufacturers reading like a who’s who of sports car royalty, the Blancpain GT Series...
Published 03 May 2016
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News: Driver jailed for gatecrashing Brands Hatch race...

It was a dangerous prank that lasted a few minutes. Yesterday, in a matter of minutes, a judge sentenced Jack Cottle, the driver who gatecrashed a...
Published 18 November 2014
Ford Mustang 390 GT Fastback Bullitt races Dodge Charger, by The Sunday Times Driving

Faster than Bullitt: 1968 Ford Mustang vs 1968 Dodge...

Steve McQueen made the Ford Mustang a movie star, but could it really hunt down a Dodge Charger? Nick Rufford and Ben Barry hit the track to find...
Published 29 September 2014
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Mid-life crisis cars: Ferrari 458 Speciale vs Audi...

Supercars have long tempted middle-aged drivers after a new buzz, but can a mere £130,000 machine give you the thrills of a Ferrari costing twice...
Published 01 September 2014
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Video: Man gatecrashes Brands Hatch race to drive his...

A man has been arrested after a VW Polo was driven onto a former Formula One circuit during a race last Saturday.
Published 17 June 2014
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Hot rod hooligan battles with the blitzkrieg banana...

It’s the ultimate comparison test: two dangerously desirable sports cars lined up at Brands Hatch. Nick Rufford rides the Jaguar while James Mills...
Published 08 April 2014