Category: Motorsport
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How to Progress to Owner-Driver Karting in the UK
For many drivers, karting is the first real taste of motorsport. Whether that racing ambition was already there from a young age, or it was introduced at the first visit of a kart track, the experience of close racing, basic racecraft and motorsport buzz is always shared. But, once interest grows past the occasional visit,… Read More
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UK Track Day Noise Limits Explained: What You Need to Know
Track days are one of the best ways to push yourself and your vehicle to the limit, chasing that adrenaline rush and those faster sectors lap after lap on some of the nation’s most renowned circuits. Countless measures are put in place across each venue to ensure not only the drivers’ safety, but of anyone… Read More
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Demon Tweeks Steering Wheel Guide
The steering wheel has been used almost since the dawn of motoring, and as a simple means of changing the direction is very hard to improve upon – and lots of people have tried. Earlier cars used a tiller, a simple lever to change direction, think of a rudder on a dinghy but generally the… Read More
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FIA Race Suit Regulations Guide 2026
In the fast-paced world of motorsports, safety is paramount. As the sport continues to push the boundaries of speed and performance, the need for comprehensive race suit regulations for safety becomes increasingly vital. The standards for race suits (racewear) changed in 2022. Motorsports governing body, the FIA now use the FIA 8856-2018 standard, which was… Read More
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Guide to Exhaust Silencers & Noise Reduction
The sound of a DFV at full chat on open pipes is pure music to any motorsport fan, unfortunately, Mr Busybody from Notinmybackyardington is not always inclined to agree. Continue reading for everything you need to know on exhaust silencers and noise reduction at circuits. Most circuits have noise limits in place to try to… Read More
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Understanding FIA & Snell Helmet Standards
Helmets play a critical role in ensuring your safety when racing. To guarantee protection, it’s essential to understand the range of helmet standards so you know what to look for when deciding to buy or upgrade your helmet. In this blog, we dive into the intricacies of FIA and Snell helmet standards, providing details about… Read More
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How to Become a Rally Driver
Dream of becoming a rally driver but don’t know where to start? This guide breaks down the steps from getting your licence to choosing a car, budgeting, and planning a path to the top. Whether you want to go pro or just enjoy a few club events, we’ve got you covered. Turning the dream of… Read More
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Moza Racing – Who Are They?
Whether you‘re brand new to sim racing or deep in the rabbit hole of tuning, upgrading, and late-night sim racing sessions, there‘s a brand you‘ve probably started hearing about: Moza Racing. But who exactly are they? Where did they come from, and are they worth your attention? Spoiler: absolutely. Moza Racing is a fast-growing sim… Read More
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Sim Racing Wheel Bases: Everything You Need to Know
Getting the right wheel base is a game changer in sim racing – literally. No matter whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade. It’s basically the heart of your sim racing setup, it’s what gives you that immersive feel of the car, letting you feel every bump, slide, and twitch of the the… Read More
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What is Sim Racing? How Do I Get Into It?
The rise of what is being labelled as “eSports” and “Sim Racing” has become a worldwide movement, even to the point of Formula 1 creating an official eSports competition involving most of the teams from the real-life championship. But surely this is just a bunch of kids playing video games, right? Well, actually, its roots… Read More