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McInerney Mosler takes Britcar win - 19 November 2008 The Mosler GT3 driven by Sean and Michael McInerney held off a spirited challenge by the Aston Martin of Paul Drayson and Jonny Cocker to win the Britcar 'Into the Night' Race at Brands Hatch.
Brands Hatch set for night fever - 13 November 2008 The final racing event of the 2008 Brands Hatch season takes place on Saturday 15 November as the Britcar 'Into the Night' race takes place around the Kent circuit.
X-Bow flies at Brands Hatch - 13 November 2008 The KTM X-Bow, being run by Carlin Motorsport, was on track yesterday (Wednesday) at Brands Hatch. The team were at the circuit in order to develop its driving characteristics for potential owners.
Aaron Steele's FPA Shootout - 3 November 2008 Niall Quinn took victory and with it, the Autumn Trophy whilst Aaron Steele won the FPA Shoutout in a nail biting final round of the Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy at Snetterton.
Snetterton hosts Formul'Academy Euro Series finale - 3 November 2008 As well as hosting the FPA Shootout, this weekend (1/2 November) Snetterton welcomed the season finale of the inaugural Formul'Academy Euro Series.
Former Autumn Trophy runner-up returns for Shootout - 30 October 2008 Former Formula Palmer Audi frontrunner Aaron Steele will return to the series for the FPA Shootout at Snetterton this weekend (1/2 November 2008).
Snetterton revs up for FPA Shootout - 30 October 2008 Some of the UK's top young drivers will be going head-to-head at Snetterton this weekend in the FPA Shootout, for a chance to win nomination for the prestigious 2008 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award.
MSVR Open Sports entries now open - 12 September 2008 Entries for the final rounds of the 2008 MSVR Open Sports/Sports Racing series are now open. Two events will be held at Brands Hatch and one at Snetterton.
Clarke of the course - 30 October 2008 Jack Clarke finally got the victory that his pace deserved this weekend as he bounced back from earlier disappointment to take a commanding FPA Autumn Trophy win at Brands Hatch.
Top names do battle in FPA Autumn Trophy - 22 October 2008 This weekend (25/26 October) some of the UK's top young racing drivers will go head-to-head in the opening round of the 2008 Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy at Brands Hatch.
Eurosport extends BSB Championship deal - 22 October 2008 Eurosport will broadcast the British Superbike Championship (BSB) for a further two seasons after renewing its exclusive live rights deal with MotorSport Vision this week.
Byrne in last gasp victory - 13 October 2008 Shane Byrne took the final race win of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season at Brands Hatch after a final fight with Leon Haslam on the last lap of the second race.
MSVR Saloon and GT races at Snetterton - enter here! - 26 September 2008 Entries for the MSVR Saloons and GT races are now open. The races will be taking place at Snetterton on Saturday 1 November.
Haslam set for final showdown - 9 October 2008 Leon Haslam knows that he needs to stay ahead of Tom Sykes if he wants to secure second place in the final Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings at Brands Hatch this weekend.
VdeV UK set for TV coverage - 9 October 2008 For the first time this season VdeV UK will be filmed and broadcast on Motors TV when the endurance series heads to Silverstone on 19 October for Supercar Sunday.
Palmer unveils Formula Two plans - 2 October 2008 MotorSport Vision's Chief Executive Jonathan Palmer unveiled his plans for the FIA Formula Two Championship in a briefing session for media and prospective drivers today (Thursday).
2009 Lotus Cup Europe Race Series announced - 1 October 2008 Lotus Cup Europe has a new organiser and follows a new format for 2009. The series will be organised and run by LoTRDC who, with MotorSport Vision Racing run the successful "Elise Trophy" series.
Camier wins, Byrne is champion - 28 September 2008 Airwaves Ducati's Shane 'Shakey' Byrne has won his second Bennetts British Superbike Championship title after finishing third in an incident-packed first race at Silverstone.
FIA Formula Two Championship briefing announced - 26 September 2008 A championship briefing will be held at the RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre at 10.00 on Thursday 2nd October 2008.
McLaren Autosport BRDC Award finalists announced - 26 September 2008 Five of the six contenders for the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award have now been announced, including 2008 FPA Champion Jason Moore.
Crutchlow: I can still finish second - 26 September 2008 HM Plant Honda's Cal Crutchlow has not ruled out the possibility of finishing second in this year's Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings.
Jason Moore crowned FPA champion - 23 September 2008 Jason Moore has been crowned the 2008 Henderson Formula Palmer Audi champion following a top six finish in a frantic season-finale race at Silverstone.
Three year deal in BSB for GSE Racing - 17 September 2008 GSE Racing has today (Wednesday 17th September) announced that it will enter into a relationship with Yamaha Motor UK to compete in the British Superbike Championship over the next three years.
MSV wins FIA Formula Two Championship tender - 15 September 2008 MotorSport Vision (MSV) has won the tender to supply chassis and engines for the new FIA Formula Two Championship.
Haslam wins, title still to be decided - 14 September 2008 HM Plant Honda's Leon Haslam took a stunning victory in the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Croft.
Brands Hatch to host 2008/09 A1GP series finale - 9 September 2008 The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has signed an agreement with Brands Hatch for the circuit to host the Season Four finale on 1/2/3 May 2009.
HM Plant Honda confirm future in BSB - 9 September 2008 The championship-winning HM Plant Honda team have confirmed today (Tuesday) they will be back on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship grid in 2009.
Brands Hatch to host DTM race for next three years - 9 September 2008 The DTM German Touring Car Championship has agreed a new contract with Brands Hatch for the circuit to host a championship race for the next three years.
Entries now open for the 2008 FPA Autumn Trophy - 3 September 2008 Entries are now officially open for the 2008 Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy, which will take place at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit on 25/26 October and Snetterton on 1/2 November.
Scheider seals second victory of 2008 - 2 September 2008 Audi's Timo Scheider led from pole position to take his second DTM victory of 2008 at Brands Hatch on Sunday 31 August.
FPA: Keen wins, Moore second and extends title lead - 2 September 2008 Richard Keen secured his second Henderson Formula Palmer Audi victory of the day at Brands Hatch to complete a superb return to racing for the Buckinghamshire driver.
Laverty closes in on Daily Star Cup - 28 August 2008 John Laverty defied the pain of the multiple injuries he suffered in a heavy crash at Knockhill to take a second place and then a victory to extend his lead in the Daily Star Cup at Cadwell Park.
MSVR Update on James Dye - 27 August 2008 Nineteen year old Supersport rider James Dye is continuing to make good progress following his accident on Monday
MSVR Statement Cadwell Park - Updated - 26 August 2008 Following his accident yesterday (Monday) in the British Supersport Championship race at Cadwell Park, James Dye remains in a serious but stable condition in Hull Royal Infirmary.
Haslam rockets to double win - 26 August 2008 HM Plant Honda's Leon Haslam took his first double win of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship season this afternoon after another incredibly close race at Cadwell Park.
MSVR Statement - 25 August 2008 On the first lap of the British Supersport Championship race at Cadwell Park circuit, James Dye, 19 from Horsham fell from his Team Buff 675cc Triumph between Coppice and Charlies Corners.
Byrne: back to full fitness for Cadwell Park - 22 August 2008 Airwaves Ducati's Shane 'Shakey' Byrne believes he will be back to full fitness at Cadwell Park this weekend after his massive Knockhill crash.
Green prepares for home race - 20 August 2008 Jamie Green will be targeting the eleventh podium finish of his DTM career when he returns to Brands Hatch on 29/30/31 August to race on home soil.
Ellison: The win is so close - 20 August 2008 James Ellison has been the most consistent rider in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this season; he is the only rider to have scored points at every round this year.
BSB qualifying shake up for Cadwell Park - 18 August 2008 This weekend sees a new format for Bennetts British Superbike Swan Combi 50 Roll for Pole.
Treble top for Tom Bradshaw - 18 August 2008 Tom Bradshaw declared this as the best weekend of his career so far following his three fantastic FPA victories at Snetterton.
Haslam gets first win of 2008 - 11 August 2008 HM Plant Honda's Leon Haslam took the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship race win of the day in a dramatic two part race.
Sykes keeps up winning streak - 11 August 2008 Tom Sykes kept up his Bennetts British Superbike Championship winning streak at Knockhill on Sunday 10 August, holding off the challenges of Michael Rutter, Shane Byrne and James Ellison.
Haslam's race one nightmare - 11 August 2008 Leon Haslam is disappointed that he was unable to convert his pole position to a strong result in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race of the day at Knockhill.
Susie Stoddart: DTM will be spectacular! - 9 August 2008 Some of Mercedes' DTM drivers were at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands today (Friday 8 August) as part of a promotional event.
Brundle hoping for home circuit glory - 9 August 2008 Kings Lynn driver Alex Brundle is hoping for home circuit glory next weekend (16/17 August) when the Henderson Formula Palmer Audi Championship arrives at Snetterton.
GT Cup grid expands to forty one cars - 6 August 2008 Brands Hatch will be hosting a large number of entrants for this weekend's MSVR Supercar Saturday with 41 cars being confirmed to race in the GT Cup.
MSV Statement - Craig Jones - 3 August 2008
Kiyo does the double - 4 August 2008 Ryuichi Kiyonari fended off strong competition from fellow Japanese rider Noriyuki Haga to take his second win of the day in the HANNspree SBK Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch.
Sykes ready to take on the world at Brands Hatch - 31 July 2008 Rizla Suzuki's Tom Sykes will line up on the grid as a wild-card at the HANNspree SBK Superbike World Championship event at Brands Hatch this weekend.
Clarke triumphs in FPA race two - 28 July 2008 Jack Clarke secured his second Henderson Formula Palmer Audi win of the season at Brands Hatch after starting the race from second on the grid.
Menu wins WTCC race two at Brands Hatch - 28 July 2008 Alain Menu took full advantage of his pole position in the second World Touring Car race to take a commanding victory for the third successive year at Brands Hatch ahead of SEAT's Felix Porteiro.
Huff suffers puncture disaster at Brands Hatch - 28 July 2008 Rob Huff's dream one hundredth touring car race turned into a nightmare at Brands Hatch as he lost the lead of race one of the World Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch following a puncture.
Jason Moore takes the spoils - 28 July 2008 Jason Moore consolidated his position at the top of the 2008 Henderson Formula Palmer Audi Championship with a storming victory at Brands Hatch.
Crutchlow: We need a double win - 17 July 2008 HM Plant Honda's Cal Crutchlow has his sights set on nothing less than a double win this weekend (18/19/20 July) at Oulton Park.
Perez wins second British F3 race - 13 July 2008 Sergio Perez led from lights to flag to win race two of the British F3 International Series at Brands Hatch today (Sunday), his fourth victory of the season.
Cullen and Shovlin win dramatic GT race - 13 July 2008 The CR Scuderia Ferrari 430 of Michael Cullen and Paddy Shovlin took victory from eleventh place on the grid in the second of this weekend's Avon Tyres British GT Championship races at Brands Hatch.
Alguersuari takes F3 race one victory - 13 July 2008 Jaime Alguersuari took victory in race one of the British F3 International Series at Brands Hatch this morning (Sunday), but the race was ended early after 17 laps following an accident at Surtees bend.
Ericsson stripped of F3 race one pole - 13 July 2008 Swede Marcus Ericsson has been given a time penalty and will drop five places on the grid for the first race of the British F3 International Series at Brands Hatch today (Sunday).
Barnes and Gornall take GT win at Brands Hatch - 12 July 2008 The Dodge Viper of Team Trimite Brookspeed took victory in today's (Saturday) Avon Tyres British GT Championship race at Brands Hatch GP circuit.
Ericsson grabs pole for F3 race two - then crashes! - 12 July 2008 Fortec Motorsport's Marcus Ericsson clinched his second pole position of the day at Brands Hatch despite crashing heavily in this afternoon's qualifying session.
Ferrari 430s dominate qualifying at Brands Hatch - 12 July 2008 Paddy Shovlin claimed pole position for the first Avon Tyres British GT race of the weekend in the Ferrari 430 he shares with Michael Cullen, just beating the Dodge Viper of Team Trimite Brookspeed.
Ericsson takes pole for British F3 race one - 12 July 2008 Fortec Motorsport's Marcus Ericsson took pole position for the first of tomorrow's British F3 races at Brands Hatch this morning (Saturday).
Green takes second DTM win of 2008 - 1 July 2008 British DTM driver Jamie Green steered his Mercedes C-Class to his second win of the season around the streets of Nuremberg.
Rutter ends three year drought with victory - 1 July 2008 Michael Rutter and the North West 200 Ducati team took a spectacular victory at Mallory Park, with a gamble on tyres being rewarded with his first win since 2005.
Byrne takes win despite bizarre incident - 1 July 2008 Shane 'Shakey' Byrne made a tremendous recovery to take the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race win at Mallory Park.
Sykes’ scintillating pole position - 28 June 2008 Rizla Suzuki's Tom Sykes took his first pole position of the season after setting a blistering time in the Swan Combi 50 - Roll for Pole qualifying session.
Jack Clarke secures stunning victory - 28 June 2008 Jack Clarke won his first Henderson Formula Palmer Audi race of the season at Oulton Park after a fantastic performance having started from fourth on the grid.
Tom Bradshaw takes lights to flag victory - 28 June 2008 Tom Bradshaw led from start to finish in a dramatic Henderson Formula Palmer Audi Championship race one at Oulton Park.
Crutchlow gunning for the top - 28 June 2008 Cal Crutchlow took the advantage from Shane 'Shakey' Byrne at Mallory Park, diving beneath the time set by the championship leader in the final free practice session.
Priaulx to drive BMW Sauber F1 Team car at WTCC - 25 June 2008 Britain's Andy Priaulx, will be driving two cars at the Brands Hatch MSVR WTCC event - his BMW 320si race car and a BMW Sauber Formula 1 car.
Full grid for GT Cup at Oulton Park - 25 June 2008 The GT Cup makes its first ever visit to Oulton Park this Saturday (28 June) and a capacity grid is expected for the double-header race meeting.
Hollings to make FPA debut at Oulton Park - 25 June 2008 Sportscar racer Charlie Hollings will be making his Henderson Formula Palmer Audi Championship debut at Oulton Park this Saturday (28 June).
Zanardi and Tarquini take spoils in Brno - 19 June 2008 BMW Italy-Spain's Alessandro Zanardi and SEAT's Gabriele Tarquini took one victory apiece in Brno last weekend, in rounds 9 and 10 of the FIA World Touring Car Championship.
FPA driver prepares for home round at Oulton Park - 16 June 2008 Blackburn's Tom Bradshaw will be hoping for glory at his home circuit a week on Saturday (28 June), when the Henderson Formula Palmer Audi Championship visits Oulton Park for rounds 9 and 10.
Shakey takes spectacular win - 16 June 2008 Shane 'Shakey' Byrne took a sensational win in the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Snetterton this afternoon, despite almost coming to a complete halt on the opening lap.
Camier takes maiden BSB win - 16 June 2008 Leon Camier took his first win in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the opening race of the day at Snetterton, in one of the closest races of the season so far.
Martin Brundle visits Snetterton BSB - 16 June 2008 Martin Brundle was at Snetterton today (Saturday) to catch some of the spectacular action from the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
Crutchlow targets Byrne - 11 June 2008 Cal Crutchlow believes that Snetterton this weekend will be the place to close in on championship leader Shane Byrne as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship reaches Round Five.
Stefan Wilson takes maiden F3 national class victory - 9 June 2008 2007 Formula Palmer Audi Championship runner-up Stefan Wilson has taken his first national class victory in round eight of the British F3 International Championship at Snetterton.
Devaney doubles up - 9 June 2008 Ultimate Motorsport's Michael Devaney has taken his second victory in the British F3 International Series at Snetterton, ahead of Fortec's Sebastian Hohenthal.
Ellis/Mortimer take spoils in race two - 9 June 2008 Matech GT Racing's Bradley Ellis and Alex Mortimer have ended their one-off return to the Avon Tyres British GT Championship by taking victory in race two at Snetterton.
Devaney takes maiden win in race one - 9 June 2008 Michael Devaney fought off a strong challenge from Carlin Motorsport's Jaime Alguersuari and Brendon Hartley to take his maiden victory in the first British F3 International race at Snetterton this weekend.
Byrne steals victory from Haslam - 27 May 2008 Shane 'Shakey' Byrne doubled up on race wins at Donington Park, after diving down the inside of Leon Haslam at the Melbourne Loop with two laps remaining.
Another triple podium for Lola - 27 May 2008 Lola has now extended its 50th anniversary celebrations at Brands Hatch to three days, by once again taking all three podium places in the World Sportscar Masters race.
Meins wins GP Masters in McLaren M23 - 27 May 2008 Richard Meins took victory in the second Grand Prix Masters race at the Masters Historic Festival at Brands Hatch.
Ickx Ferrari to make Masters debut - 22 May 2008 For the first time in over 30 years, an ex-Jacky Ickx Ferrari 312B2 will return to racing, in the Grand Prix Masters series at this weekend's Masters Historic Festival.
Haslam targeting home wins at Donington - 22 May 2008 Leon Haslam heads to his 'home' round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Donington Park this Bank Holiday weekend hoping that he can revive his championship challenge.
F1 back to Brands Hatch GP circuit - 22 May 2008 For the first time in over 10 years, a contemporary Formula 1 car will take to the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit at the Masters Historic Festival.
BSB 2008 technical rules review - 21 May 2008 The championship organisers, MSVR, and the governing body, the MCRCB, have considered the application of the 2008 BSB Technical Regulations and any appropriate modifications necessary to optimise competitive equality, safety and cost, as per the MCRCB Sporting Code, article A5.
Race with MSVR at Anglesey International for only £170 - 7 May 2008 MSVR is holding the first Open Sports/Sports Racing event of 2008 at Anglesey International circuit on Sunday 18 May 2008
Snetterton hosts If Motorsport test - 7 May 2008 Norfolk-based If Motorsport completed an exclusive test at Snetterton last week, ahead of the MSVR VdeV UK meeting at the circuit in July.
HM Plant Honda rider targets victory at Brands Hatch - 7 May 2008 Leon Haslam is looking ahead to this weekend's Bennetts British Superbike Championship event at Brands Hatch and is more determined than ever to take his first win of the season.
Race victory for A1 Team India - 7 May 2008 In a dramatic final race of the season, Team India scored its second ever A1GP victory in the Feature race at Brands Hatch.
A1GP finale at Brands Hatch this weekend - 24 April 2008 The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is having it's final rounds of the season at Brands Hatch on 2/3/4 May 2008. Organised by MSVR the race meeting will be taking place on the world famous Grand Prix circuit.
Countdown to BSB Thruxton - 16 April 2008 The long awaited rescheduled opening races of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship will be at Thruxton 18 – 20 April 2008.
MSVR head to Donington for the 'Blast in the Park' - 3 April 2008 The 2008 seasons for Formula Palmer Audi, VdeV UK and the GT Cup get underway at MSVR's 'Blast in the Park' meeting at Donington Grand Prix circuit on 12/13 April.
Brands Hatch BSB statement by MotorSport Vision - 6 April 2008 Extensive snowfalls at Brands Hatch have caused the opening round of the Bennetts British Superbike championship to be abandoned.
Glorious Ginettas at Cadwell Park - 6 April 2008 Celebrating 50 years of Ginetta cars, over eighty competitors took part in the Ginetta Festival at Cadwell Park with races for Ginetta G20s, Ginetta Juniors and the all new Ginetta G50s.
One day until BSB 2008 gets underway! - 3 April 2008 There is less than one day to go until the start of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike season on 4/5/6 April at Brands Hatch.
Ginetta celebrate 50th anniversary at Cadwell Park - 3 April 2008 For the first time, one full day of Ginetta racing will entertain at a single venue as Ginetta celebrate 50 years of the marque.
MSVR revs up for Easter weekend - 20 March 2008 The 2008 MSVR season commences this weekend with action at three of MotorSport Vision’s circuits.
VdeV UK 'going Dutch' for eighth race - 20 February 2008 The eighth race date for VdeV UK has now been confirmed, with the series heading to the Assen TT Circuit in the Netherlands on 6/7 September 2008.
MSVR to run Bennetts British Superbike Championship - 20 February 2008 MotorSport Vision Racing, the racing division of MSV, have become organisers of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
GT Cup grid swells for its first round - 19 February 2008 MSVR's new GT Cup series has received 30 entries for its first race of the season at Donington Grand Prix circuit, despite the fact the event is still two months away.
MSVR Marshals' Newsletter #002 - 19 February 2008 The latest MSVR Marshals' Newsletter is now available to download.
Lotus unveil new pace car for 2008 - 8 February 2008 The MSVR Lotus on Track Elise Trophy have today unveiled their brand new Pace Car for the forthcoming 2008 season.
Elise Trophy gearing up for Celebration - 6 February 2008 The MSVR Lotus on Track Elise Trophy will kick off their 2008 season at the Brands Hatch Lotus Celebration on 23/24 March.
New GT Cup Series is Launched - 6 February 2008 The launch event for the new GT Cup Series took place at the Haynes International Motor Museum on Sunday 27th January.
2008 FPA calendar finalised - 6 February 2008 The 2008 calendar for the Formula Palmer Audi Championship has been finalised, with Spa Francorchamps, the home of the Belgian Grand Prix, confirmed on 16/17/18 May.
GT Cup 2008 Official Launch - 6 February 2008 The GT Cup's official launch event will be taking place at the Haynes International Motor Museum on Sunday 27th January.
MSVR launches new website - 6 February 2008 Msvracing.co.uk goes live in advance of new season and has information on all MSVR championships and series plus the action-packed event calendar for 2008
VdeV at the Autosport Show - 6 February 2008 VdeV UK, the new endurance series backed by MSVR, have taken a stand at the Autosport Show at the Birmingham NEC in conjunction with several CN manufacturers.
2008 calendar announced for GT Cup - 6 February 2008 Following a hugely-successful debut outing at Snetterton in November, the GT Cup has announced its race dates for the 2008 season.
Lotus Elise Trophy hailed a "stunning success" - 6 February 2008 The Lotus on Track Elise Trophy has received lavish praise from weekly paper Motorsport News. The series, which was the first-ever to be launched in conjunction with MotorSport Vision Racing...
FPA Star scoops McLaren Autosport BRDC award - 3 December 2007 Formula Palmer Audi driver Stefan Wilson claimed the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award in London on Sunday 2 December.
New VdeV UK website launched - 6 December 2007 A new website has been launched for the VdeV UK endurance series as part of their preparations for the season ahead.