Flying Cow Racing

NewtonRacing.co.uk

Driver Profile

Having always had an interest in Motorsport, competing was always just out of reach, finding a cost effective series in the Mk1 MR2's toward the end of 2007 was ideal for me.

Having no prior race experience I purchased a race ready MR2 in January, took my race license (ARDS) in February and was lining up on the grid for my first race at Silverstone in April 2008.

Missing only one race in 2008 and suffering no DNF's, I managed to finish the year as 1st Runner up and was also awarded Best Newcomer 2008, not bad for a Novice !

The season opener at Snetterton in 2009 saw me achieve my goal of a 1st Win, the remainder of the season I was a regular top 5 finisher.

2010 I ran the MR2 for the first half of the season then switched to a Proton Satria GTi for the later part.

Having built a JDM spec Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg over the winter of 2010 I campaigned it on selected CSCC Tin Tops and RDRTC Nippon Challenge rounds during 2011, always finishing in the Class top 3.

2012 I plan to support the RDRTC Nippon Challenge for a full season with 1 or 2 CSCC Tin Tops races thrown in for good measure. Check the 2012 Season page for race dates and locations

Married to Jayne, who can usually be found in the Paddock come rain or shine.

We live in Stockport, just outside Manchester

I work as the Sales & Marketing Manager for Ludo McGurk SVE who specialise in the manufacture and supply of high quality power supply and battery management equipment for specialist vehicles.

Our Tow Vehicle is a Ford E450 Super Duty Fleetwood Tioga 27ft 6.8Ltr petrol V10

It makes small work of towing the car and equipment

Silverstone Tyres - MR2 Racing is a very cost effective ways of getting into Motor Racing

With minimal modifications a front running car can be built for a lower budget than some spend on engines alone in other race series, the grid is very close and encompasses drivers of all ages & abilities.

There are drivers such as myself who have never raced before 2008, others who have come up through Karting or found other racing classes too expensive to be a contender.

There is a very helpful and knowledgeable Paddock atmosphere, with competitors willing to jump in and assist with problems to make sure your out for the next race.

Gareth Newton is in his second year of racing the Mk1 MR2 in the MR2 Racing series, after making his race debut at Silverstone in April 2008 at the back of the grid he has improved his race craft and can often be found running toward the front of the grid, this was enough to land Gareth the 1st runner up overall in 2008 and Highest Placed Newcomer Award 2008

MR2 racing & MR2 Championship race at Oulton Park, Pembrey, Anglesey Trac Mon, Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Snetterton, Mallory Park, Cadwell Park

Using the word budget racing devalues what the racing is about, it benefits from using currently inexpensive Toyota Mk1 MR2's (AW11) fitted with the 4AGE 16valve engine, as modifications are limited the result is very close racing with only seconds splitting the grid.

Seasons racing budget will vary but generally entry fees for a double header race are MR2 Racing Ł250 & MR2 Championship Ł210 for 2x15 minute races & qualifying

MR2 Challenge, Roadsports, MR2 race, racing, competition, motorsport, feeder series, novice, MR2 racing.

Seasons racing budget will vary but generally entry fees for a double header race are MR2 Racing Ł250 & MR2 Championship Ł210 for 2x15 minute races & qualifying

MR2 Challenge, Roadsports, MR2 race, racing, competition, motorsport, feeder series, novice, MR2 racing.

Gareth Newton