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  Christmas gift guide: Get on track - or off road 17 Nov 2014 (News)
  The same rules typically apply to off-road experiences as to trackdays, so check age and licence restrictions. Younger driver lessons Learning to drive usually starts at 17 - but it’s now possible to get behind the wheel early. Admiral/Skoda Young Driver operates driving lessons for anyone aged over 11, provided they can reach the pedals.
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  Porsche Carrera Cup Race Season Set to be More Exciting Than Ever 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  As drivers did new tyre runs later in the afternoon, Red Line was the last of the three big teams to send their drivers out with fresh tyres. Sutton and Meadows worked together, with Sutton running just ahead of his team mate to set the standard at 1m50.245s.
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  Kit Cars Kids Cars at London Motor Show 20 Jul 2008 (News)
  Life-sized replicas of the stars from Disney/Pixar’s hit animation ‘Cars’ provide further fun for youngsters. Another attraction for the young, or young at heart, is the Vauxhall VXRacing Village. Here guests can sample track thrills in the VXRacing Simulator or tackle speed in miniature with remote-control racing on a specially designed track.
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  SPECIALLY ADAPTED NOTE AT MOBILITY ROADSHOW 2 Jun 2006 (News)
  Test drives can be pre-booked at www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk or on arrival at the event. Drivers need to bring their driving licence on the day. With 180 exhibitors, including 30 companies new to the Roadshow, this year's show promises to be one of the best yet. With free entry, parking, crèche and wheelchair loans as well as entertainment for young visitors, this is a great day out for all the family.
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  'Built to last' to be theme of this year's NEC show 7 Jun 2018 (News)
  There are also those vehicles that have been ‘built to last’ so that they can be passed down from generation to generation, undertake epic journeys and challenges, and even remain on the roads to this day – some with their original drivers. Dave Youngs, car club manager for show sponsor Lancaster Insurance, added, ‘The theme can be interpreted in many ways and gives great scope for exhibitors to really make it their own.
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  Austin-Healey race car sets the pace at Revival auction 14 Aug 2017 (News)
  That is until disaster struck at the Stelvio pass and the car spun over the edge of the notorious mountain road and hurtled downwards before coming to a stop in a bank of snow. Both drivers escaped without serious injury and the car was recovered, repaired, and sold to emerging Finnish rally star Rauno Aaltonen. In 1965, a young rally enthusiast named Caj Hasselgren saw the vehicle advertised for sale, and, after a test-drive with Aaltonen in which they reached 220km/h (137mph) on the motorway, fell head over heels with it.
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  Racing at Crystal Palace 26th/27th May 16 May 2012 (News)
  Diggerland offers visitors the chance to handle heavy-duty construction equipment, while London Karting gives youngsters the chance to race in special, child-friendly, electric karts. Very young visitors can also enjoy a ride on The Wright Event's Barrel Train, which will be offering fun-filled tours over the weekend. As usual, visitors will have the opportunity to stroll around the open paddock, chatting to the drivers and soaking up the atmosphere.
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  Citroen Survolt doing demo runs at Goodwood 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  Developed by the six-time World Championship-winning Citroën Racing team, the turbocharged 1.6-litremodel provides a stepping stone to top-flight competition for young drivers aspiring to follow in the footsteps of Citroën’s Sèbastien Loeb. 2009 British Junior Rally Champion, Marty McCormack, will be putting DS3 R3 through its paces.  The 25-year old from Draperstown, Northern Ireland, currently drives the DS3 R3 in the British Rally Championship.
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  Pass Plus Just £35 23 Nov 2006 (News)
  Though primarily aimed at the 17 to 24 age group in the interest of improved driving standards and reduced accident rates for this high-risk group the grant, and scheme is open to new drivers in all age groups who have passed their driving test in the past 12-months. Completion of the course qualified drivers for discounts of up to 20% on their first year’s insurance premium. More at www.keiths.co.uk tel: 0117 9422599 While not all local councils are currently listed on the Pass Plus web-site, many are all signed-up to this important programme, including Bristol City Council, Bristol and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucester Council.
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  S-Max and Galaxy at Mobility Roadshow 8,9,10 June 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  These include Ford's Active Suspension System with Continuously Controlled Damping to improve performance and comfort, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Alert and Collision Mitigation by Braking - driver aids based on radar distance control. Hill Launch Assist allows drivers to release the brake pedal and apply the accelerator without fear of the vehicle rolling backwards. Driver's knee airbags are a new idea, as is a permanent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
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  BTCC Croft Just One Week Away 11 Jun 2011 (News)
  It’s really important for the North East that it can put on major motor sport events like the BTCC.” Meanwhile Plato’s young Cumbrian team-mate Alex MacDowall will be hoping to carry on the strong form he displayed at Oulton into his home event. But with nine different makes of car – Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, SEAT, Toyota, Vauxhall and VW – and at least 14 drivers on the 24-strong grid capable of challenging for wins and podium results, predicting the outcome across the three races is nigh on impossible.
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  2009 Goodwood Festivals Announced 21 Mar 2009 (News)
  Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival founder, Lord March says: ‘It will be just fantastic to have so many great cars and drivers here at Goodwood to celebrate our events for 2009. I look forward with much anticipation to seeing some of the great drivers and machines in action.’ To order advance tickets, please contact the Ticket Hotline: Telephone: +44 1243 755055 Fax: +44 1243 755058 Email: bookings@goodwood.co.uk On-line: www.goodwood.co.uk
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 Sep 2017 (News)
  brand=Autoglym&cm_re=homepage-_-trending+1-_-autoglym" target="_blank">>> Click here to see the deal Deal of the week We Are Marmalade is offering one year's free black box insurance, with a new car on finance, to young drivers. If you're aged 17 - 24, you could be eligible for free insurance (or cashback towards your insurance) on a Fiat 500 , Citroen C3 , Vauxhall Corsa , Renault Clio , SEAT Ibiza , Skoda Fabia and many more models.
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  Report: Flying Scotsman 2014 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  . Each day was laced with several timed tests, a hillclimb, a demanding river crossing, and several regularity-sections, each challenging the cars, drivers and the leaderboard, The ‘Great Northern’ route started from Birmingham’s Forest of Arden Hotel on Friday morning, travelling through the East Midlands to Derbyshire’ Peak District, Yorkshire, Lancashire, County Durham, Northumberland and over the Scottish Borders. There were few casualties in terms of retirees.
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  More Japanese High Jinks at Castle Combe on 30th May 20 May 2011 (News)
  Always spectacular is Wiltshire College driver, David Vivian from Bradford on Avon, needing a strong points finish this time in his B class Swift SC92. Not to be discounted are Castle Combe's Andy Jones and Melksham's Ed Moore, both Ray drivers yet to enjoy smooth outings this year.
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  Mercedes Benz Live Draws 15,000 Fans 12 Nov 2009 (News)
  BBC Radio 5 Live pundit and Brawn GP test driver Anthony Davidson demonstrated this year’s championship-winning Brawn GP car in its first public outing since the team won both of this season’s F1 world championships; and the thundering V8 C-Classes from the German Touring Car DTM Championship thrilled the crowds with British drivers Paul Di Resta and Jamie Green behind the wheel.
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  Extra HRDC day at Goodwood on Monday 4th March 24 Feb 2013 (News)
  The yardstick for both these cars will be Andy Young in his rapid RDR A35. Cars new to the HRDC are always of interest and Celia Stevens' stunning Ford Anglia is no exception, as is the super-rare FIA Fiat 1500 of Guy Harman, hot off the Scandinavian ferry.
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  Extra HRDC day at Goodwood on Monday 4th March 24 Feb 2013 (News)
  The yardstick for both these cars will be Andy Young in his rapid RDR A35. Cars new to the HRDC are always of interest and Celia Stevens' stunning Ford Anglia is no exception, as is the super-rare FIA Fiat 1500 of Guy Harman, hot off the Scandinavian ferry.
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  Auction Report – EBay 27th March 2005 29 Mar 2005 (News)
  £1,000 - £2,000 A yellow 98R 80k mile Citroen Xsara VTS in bright yellow with a small dent and worn drivers seat sold for £1,200. A decent amount of performance for the money. A young-driver friendly 82k mile 97R Ford Ka with a years ticket in fire engine red sold for £1,500, whilst a black 60k mile 97P Ford Mondeo 2.0 LX with a years ticket (with Mk1 Mondeo Ghia alloys) only made £1,205.
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  Cars and stars announced for historic rally show 28 May 2015 (News)
  .  Held on Sunday, 31 May, at the Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire, this free public event will welcome rally greats from marathon and international rallying events up to 1982, including drivers Derek Bell, Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams, and Rosemary Smith (pictured below), along with navigators such as Willy Cave and Hywel Thomas. More than 65 famous faces are confirmed to appear so far and it is hoped that some of them will get back behind the wheel for a parade lap around the perimeter of the museum.