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2018 Mini Challenge - Round 1

Posted by Alex Reade · April 03, 2018

2018 has seen a switch for us back to our beloved Mini, this time with the Excelr8 race team. With our new team we are hoping for big things this year. Our first race meeting of the season at Oulton Park is spread over the Easter weekend, qualifying on Saturday, then both races on the Easter Monday. This year a massive 30 beautifully prepared Mini JCW race cars make this years championship the most competitive its ever been.

The weather held off for qualifying and 30 JCW Minis took to the track, 20 minutes was never going to be enough time and it wasn't long before a yellow flag became a red and the session stopped. With only enough time for two laps it was tough to find the space to try for a decent time, Luke managed this well and qualified a superb 6th for race 1.

Two days later on a very wet Easter Monday we were told the race was to start behind the safety car, this went on for three laps, then on lap 4 they were racing, Luke held 6th comfortably, but it was not long before our teammate in front of us made a slight mistake and left enough room for Luke to slip through into 5th. The shortened race only had a couple of laps left and Luke held position to finish a fantastic 5th on the road. 4th place being Paul O'Neil, a guest driver who wouldn't score points meant Luke was 4th in the Championship. This took another twist when the winner was given a 30sec penalty and put back to 18th (seemed very unfair to me) and moved us to 3rd in the Championship.

Race 2 - The team made some adjustments to our car to dial out some of the issues Luke had in race 1. The reversed top 8 cars put us in 5th on the grid for race 2. This was looking great for us until the weather finally beat the officials into cancelling what was left of the day and robbing us of our 2nd race.

Our next meeting is at Rockingham at the end of this month the 28th and 29th. It can't come soon enough, a huge thanks to our team and of course our sponsors and friends. Its been a fantastic start, and there's a lot more to come yet.

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2018 Mini Challenge

Posted by Alex Reade · March 23, 2018

Easter weekend gets our racing season underway. This year sees Luke back in our beloved Mini JCW, this time we are with ExcelR8 in our hunt for success. Our 2018 livery brings a new Camo design and some new sponsors as well as our fantastic team of supporters to a highly competitive grid. One week to go

WAR - Wrapped by Alex Reade Motorsport

Posted by Alex Reade · February 08, 2018

Race cars or road cars, we can help transform your vehicle and give it a new lease of life. From a full colour change to just the mirrors, bonnet or roof we can help you all the way. If you would like any more information you can call us, email us or come and visit us at Brands hatch.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Car / Bike Wrapping

Posted by Alex Reade · December 07, 2017

Now we're official Avery Dennison suppliers, we can wrap your car or part of your car or bike in any colour you choose. All vehicles will be wrapped in our new purpose made showroom, so if you want you whole car or just your mirrors, bonnet or even tinted windows please call us and we will be happy to go through your requirements.

Silverstone

Posted by Alex Reade · September 19, 2017

Silvertone Clio Cup

For the last two rounds of the season Luke and teammate Sam Osborne switched race teams to WDE.

A fresh start for both drivers, new team, new teammates and a set up on the car both drivers really liked.

Although Luke helped one of his teammates gain pole position it didn't quite work out the same way for him, Luke starting race 1 from 12th. Just before the race the heavens opened and a very delayed and very wet race saw Luke drive a masterclass, overtaking in extreme conditions, fighting his way to a fantastic 7th place.

After a great wet race on Saturday the rain hindered us rather than benefiting us on Sunday. The end of the touring car race before ours saw a tiny shower enough to give a dry line and a damp line on the grid for race #2, we lined up on the damp side. So after a very slippery start we started to work our way back up the field which ended after a battle saw Luke take to the run-off slip road and re-join at the back of the pack. Such a shame after a great drive the day before, but very happy with the car and our new team. Next stop Brands Hatch and on the GP circuit, this will be much more to our liking.