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Motorsport
Paul has raced for the past 15 years in various formulas, from saloons and single
seaters, to sports cars. From 2002 to 2005 he raced a TVR Griffith 500 for TVR main
dealer TMS. During 2004 he competed in the TVR Car Club Challenge, winning two
races at Cadwell and Snetterton, and was the first driver to win a TVRCC event at
the wheel of a Griffith. Paul welcomes the opportunity to give advice including
hints, tips and techniques for general road/track days or racing.
Paul's son Neil, who has previous experience in karting, started his first year
of motor racing in 2006 competing in the Toyota MR2 Challenge. He drives a Toyota
MR2 Mk1 prepared by Prestige Performance Cars. At the end of the season Neil
finished 2nd overall in the championship which was a real achievement for a novice,
only being beaten by a driver with extensive race and instructing experience.
Toyota MR2 Challenge 2007 Calendar and Results
| Date |
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Venue |
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Result |
6 April race 1
6 April race 2 |
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Snetterton |
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1st
2nd |
7 May race 1
7 May race 2 |
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Cadwell Park |
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1st
DNF |
| 24 June |
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Mallory Park |
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1st |
15 July race 1
15 July race 2 |
|
Snetterton |
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1st
3rd |
| 28 July |
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Brands Hatch |
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1st |
| 19 August |
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Mallory Park |
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5th |
| 22 September |
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Silverstone |
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1st |
29 September race 1
29 September race 2 |
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Snetterton |
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1st
2nd |
| 14 October |
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Mallory Park |
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3rd |
‘NEIL WINS THE 2007 MR2 CHALLENGE’ At the end of the season Neil finished ahead on points and therefore took the title.
Birkett six hour relay race – 27th October 2007 at Silverstone
A total of 51 teams entered this race. Neil was part of a six car team who
finished an amazing 3rd overall and 1st in their class.
Sponsorship for 2008
Neil is looking to step up for the 2008 season and is actively seeking sponsorship.
If anyone is able to help, then please give us a call on 01664 481065. As you can
see, Neil’s results for 2007 are highly impressive.
Richard Wright Racing
Prestige Performance Cars have been actively involved with Richard Wright and his
son Ben, who have been taking part in the Dunlop Tuscan Challenge in a Tuscan
which was built in 2006. Paul and his team will continue to support Richard and Ben
with the TVR Tuscan.
Richard owns the oldest TVR in the world. His father purchased the TVR (No. 2)
which could be seen racing in the 1960's. Sadly for TVR No. 2 the car remained in
the garage and when Richard was old enough he was given the task of restoring it
to its former glory.
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Griffith Race Car
50 Motor Club Toyota MR2 Challenge
The oldest TVR in the world
Richard Wright Tuscan Race Car
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