Tag Archives: motor sport

Crashes, broken arm and a spectator fainting – the opening night of midget car racing in Wales

Posted on January 30, 2012 by weltchmedia

As Newport speedway prepares to add car racing to its programme for 2012, Andy Weltch looks back at the history of four-wheeled competition in Welsh stadiums.

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Speedway teams splutter in the social media race

Posted on September 26, 2011 by weltchmedia

Which British speedway teams take the chequered flag in the social media stakes, and which clubs fail to get away from the starting tapes?

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You don’t need 3D glasses – but rose-tinted ones might help!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by weltchmedia

Guest post by TV motor racing commentator Richard John Neil on his latest venture – a niche publication on old-time oval track motor sport.

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Brits abroad – in old cars

Posted on July 11, 2011 by weltchmedia

The British abroad may not enjoy the best of reputations, if tabloid tales of boozing and fighting are to be believed. But tours and rallies involving Brits and their classic cars really do earn the UK some kudos among our … Continue reading →

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Classic car events deserve praise

Posted on May 26, 2011 by weltchmedia

Congratulations go to the organisers of two recent classic car events which we attended – both were great days out, and both raised money for charity.

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Back-tracking – our top five retro-racers

Posted on August 5, 2010 by weltchmedia

They say nostalgia isn’t what it used to be – but Britain’s race tracks certainly have the retro look these days. Here we list our top five retro racers. Continue reading →

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Speedway’s Millennium magic

Posted on July 12, 2010 by weltchmedia

Speedway air-horns make vuvuzelas sound like an angelic choir – but we still want the British Grand Prix in Cardiff. Continue reading →

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