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Great Racing at Croft - 28th & 29th April
This weekend saw plenty of great nail biting racing from the Max5 racing lot, with many battles going on throughout both races. The weather did its best to mix things up too, with one dry race and one very wet race on Sunday!
Race One saw John Halliwell fight to hang onto the lead until Paul Roddison retired with gearbox failure.
Race Two saw the heavens open, and Pauls earlier retirement meant he would start from the back of the grid. But Paul rose to the challenge and managed to drive to victory all the way through the grid!
The MK1 cars saw Phil Grayston join the grid for his first ever race having stepped up from Track days. Phil completed a very successful drive to take the Class Win in both Race One and Race Two!
See the in-car video of the drive HERE
Another Great Trackday at Croft
Another great day was had by the Max5racing drivers and enthusiasts at Croft Circuit. 
Mission Motorsport came over from Catterick Garrison with 18 ex-servicemen/women,
the idea is to get them interested in motorsport be it, land,
air or sea based. Needless to say the Max5racing lot were more than happy to lend a hand and entertain all
those that came along, in fact they are getting an MX5 MK1
ready to race later in the season so lets look forward to watching them race!
Photos from the day are up Here - & Here
Results from Race 1 – Pembry
A great weekend was had by all the Max5racing drivers, this time saw the drivers head to Pembry Circuit.
View the Results
Roddisons Race Video
Read the blog! – written by Max5 racer Alan Robinson
Croft trackday - 19th April 2012 - £129.00
Missed out at Donnington? Then fear not, because we've got another day lined up! This time the Max5 racing drivers are heading North to Croft. And you don't need to be a racing driver to come and join in either! The day will be split into 3 sessions due to noise restrictions, so we'll place all the race cars in One group, and mixed abilities in the remaining two sessions…
A noise limit of 88db is enforced - Limited to 30 cars so get booked in!
To book click HERE – View the discussion thread HERE - Or give call Paul Roddison a call
Didnt we have a cracking day at Donnington Park!?
The weather was stunning, the attendance was great and the atmosphere followed suit!
Roddison was on hand all day giving people passenger laps in his MK3 race car, while helping other racers with their car setups and driving tuition.
Nick D from Mazda on Track was there providing further tuition and hot laps in the very well prepared Mazda powered SR2 car
Huge Thanks to Chris at Drop Out Media for the excellent event photos! Follow this link to get his full writeup of the day and plenty more photos!
Paul Roddison's Fresh look
for 2012
Paul's car gets a winter refresh and comes back looking like this! Doesn't it look well? Notice he's sporting the number 1 this season too after taking the Championship last year.
Click the picture to view larger. Image thanks go to Phil Grayston, more of his photography work is here
Congratulations - 4 new drivers pass their ARDS tests!
The 4 novice drivers made the journey up to Teesside Autodrome to complete the first step in becoming a licensed racing driver - on valentine’s day too, how romantic ay!?
So that’s 4 new drivers to compete in this year’s Max5 racing calendar, with more waiting to take their test. Congratulations gentlemen and we wish those yet to take their test the very best of luck! Looks like it’s going to be a very exciting year with Max5racing!
Blow out those winter cobwebs!
What better way to ' Blow out those winter cobwebs' than with a trackday? Well look no further! Max5racing and friends currently have an astonishing 19 cars booked into Donnington on Sunday the 11th of March.
And you could join is!
The group is made up of both Road and Race cars with drivers ranging in ability, so no need to be put off thinking you will be left behind. Come and join us, be it driving on track in your own car or exchanging lighthearted banter in the pits, everyone is welcome. For booking and event information visit Focussed events here.
2012 Race Dates Confirmed!
31st March & 01st April - Pembrey
28th & 29th April - Croft
12th &13th May - Brands Hatch
16th & 17th June - Anglesey
21st & 22nd July - Croft
25th & 26th August - Snetterton
30th September - Mallory Park
On October 27th & 28th we are invited to a 1hr endurance race at Snetterton with TV coverage (Nipon)*
*Awaiting final confirmation of this event.....
Please note that for 2012, a small registration fee of £75 will be required - this covers you for the entire season, and is a one off payment. Cheques should be made payable to 'Max 5 Racing Ltd' and sent to:
99 Ameysford Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9QD
With so many great racetracks visit next year, why not have a go? What's that I hear you say, "don't I need a racing licence for that?" Well, yes, you do, but check out our 'Go Racing!' guide up there on the right of your screen, and see just how easy it is. Who know's, this time next year, you could be sat together for Christmas recounting tales of daring driving, and heroic overtaking moves on famous racetracks!
Congratulations to Paul Roddison & Mark Theaker!
A big well done to Paul and Mark, our new Champions!
Paul took two dominant wins at Mallory Park on Sunday, cementing his position at the top of the tables. It wasn't all plain sailing though, beaten to pole position for race one, Paul had it all to do from second on the grid of a damp circuit. Despite this, he took the lead as pole sitter Clive Bussey slipped down to third behind a hard charging Jon Halliwell, who seemed intent on stealing victory, putting Paul under a lot of pressure for a good while. Unfortunately for Jon, it wasnt to be, as Paul quickly found a rhythm, and was able to open out a lead which he held until the end.
In the Mk1's, despite starting on the back row of the grid, Mark Theaker was able to move up the field and pass rival Rolf Dilks, to take the class win putting him in a strong position to take the title in race two.
Race two saw Paul Roddison starting from familiar territory on pole position. With the track now dry, Paul was able to immediatley open up a commanding lead, leaving everyone else to fight amongst themselves. At the end of the lap it was Jon Halliwell holding fast in second, with Clive Bussey, Jeremey Shipley, Alan Robinson and Mark Theaker all fighting over third place! Despite a valiant effort from Clive, a front left puncture ruined his chances of not only a finish, but of taking second in the Championship.
Mark Theaker once again was able to hold off Rolf Dilks, earning himself the number one spot in his class Championship.
