Team Edwardes Racing secured two positive results for both their drivers at Round 2 of the British Rallycross Championship at the Knockhill track in Scotland. After a trying start to the weekend, which saw the Revivals team’s lorry breaking down just outside Newcastle resulting in the rest of the team and cars not arriving to the track until 2 in the morning, the team were  ready for practice to get underway.

The first problem of the day arose after the  driveshaft of Toms classic Mini snapped leaving him parked up on the grass before the practise session was even over. However with the help of the whole team, the car was soon fixed and ready for its first set of heats. Tom went on to secure a list of impressive times as he spent the day duelling with rival and Edwardes Racing’s team mechanic Richard Wakeling. Tom went on to secure second in class to Richard in the A Final, just 0.2 seconds behind as the pair crossed the line. This strong finish means he is now tied for the lead of the championship with Wakeling after just two rounds.

With improvements being made to BMW Mini during the two events, George had a much improved second event showing that he can once again challenge for overall event victories. The rough and fast Knockhill track suited Georges aggressive driving style, allowing to exploit the cars full potential. A clash and resultant puncture in the first heats left George with the 5th fastest time, but victory in the 2nd and 3rd heats allowed him to secure Pole position for the A Final. However a poor start and miss-timing of his joker lap left George in 3rd place as he crossed the line. Although he finished only in third position, the improved performance of the car was clear to all and showed a large step forward in the cars development with the potential to build upon in future races.

A big thank you must go out to the Revivals team who put a huge effort into the preparation and running of not only the BMW Mini but also the classic Mini.The next round of the British Championship takes place at Mallory Park in Leicestershire on the 22nd of July where once again both of the teams drivers will be participation. In the mean time George will be once again driving one of the teams classic Minis in a one off appearance during the MDA’s annual ‘Euro Trip’ week in Holland and Belgium from the 5th July to the 16 July.

Make sure to regularly check the teams website, Facebook and twitter to find all the latest news and information on the teams activities throughout the year!

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Round 2 of the 2012 MSA Monster Energy British Rallycross Championship, will take the rough with the smooth as it storms on to the shale and tarmac circuit at Scotland’s premier race track. Both Tom and George will be competing in the event that will now be run as an afternoon to dusk event rather than the original night race, proposing a mixed array of challenges for both drivers.

Tom, competing in the MDA Mini-Cross class, has tasted success in the past at the Scottish track claiming the 2011 title and 2 podium finishes in the last 2 years. This year, only Tom and close rival Richard Wakeling will be making the trip up North for Rnd 2 of the championship but this shouldn’t dampen the on-track excitement!

George will be continuing in the teams BMW Mini in the British Rallycross BMW Mini class at the track. Currently he will be lining up against 4 other cars within the class, guaranteeing exciting action for the spectators. Last time George visited the track in 2010, he rolled his classic Mini 3 times onto its roof and thus recording his only DNF of the season. George’s return to the Scottish track will hopefully reap better results for the Coventry based driver.

Action kicks off at 1pm with racing set to finish by 8pm in the evening

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Tom Edwardes went of to take a demanding victory in the first round of the 2012 MDA Mini-Cross Championship, held at the Lydden Hill Circuit in kent on the 24th of March. Tom, who had being at the front of the pack all day went on to take victory after taking his joker lap off the start line, allowing him to close and overtake the pack over the following 4 laps.

The victory continues his run of victories after claiming the 2011 crown at the Knockhill circuit in Scotland last year and puts him in a demanding    position to retain the 2012 title.

On the other hand, George Edwardes suffered a disappointing 5th place finish in the British Rallycross BMW MINI class at the same event after struggling with an underpowered vehicle all day. George could not continue his run of finishing 3rd in all the heats and after some difficult driving from other drivers, ended up finishing the final in a less than deserved  5th position.

Both drivers are now looking forward to competing at the Knockhill track in Scotland on the 11th of May for Round 2 of the championship which will have the special feature of being the seasons only night race.

Photos and further information from this event will be uploaded to the site over the coming days!

Edwardes Racing Team

Welcome to the new 2012 Edwardes Racing Website! Over the coming weeks we will be updating you with the latest news and pictures from our 2012 season in which we will be campaigning our cars in both the MDA Mini-cross Championship and British Rallycross championship.

Make sure to check back regualary for the latest news and info as we continually update the website.

Edwardes Racing Team