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Emma Hunt MotoFest Coventry 2018
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ROUND 6 - Saturday 2nd June 2018
ROUND 7 - Sunday 3rd June 2018

For anyone that hasn’t visited MotoFest Coventry, it’s a truly spectacular event. Christened ‘the urban festival of speed’ by 2017’s BARC Speed Champion Steve Riddle, its scale has expanded dramatically over recent years, seeing displays from leading automotive manufacturers, car clubs, motorcycle clubs, racing circuits and motorsport suppliers taking over the entire city centre. This is supported by a wealth or pop-up bars, street food vendors, merchandising stalls, artists and performers, plus an extensive programme of live entertainment that outclasses many music festivals. Topping the bill, Saturday saw The Rolling Stones pulling into town for a concert at the City’s Ricoh Arena, swelling crowds dramatically during the afternoon.

The circuit-based action takes place on a closed section of Coventry’s Ring Road, delivering a 1.98-mile course between Junction 6 and Junction 4. This is populated throughout each day by spectacular demonstration and parade laps combining vintage, historic, classic and contemporary production, racing and supercars with racing and street bikes from almost every era.

New for 2018, the Power Maxed MotoFest Coventry Sprint adds almost four hours of competitive action to the established programme, drawing speed and racing competitors, plus a selection of celebrity drivers, from across the UK. From midday, sighting and practice laps are followed mid-afternoon by timed runs, creating a true spectacle for over 130,000 visitors who attended during the weekend.

Day one and day two of the MotoFest Coventry Sprint were also Rounds 6 and 7 of the 2018 BARC Speed Championship. On Saturday, thirteen of our contenders took to the City’s Ring Road, with reigning champion Steve Riddle in the Renault Clio Cup dominating Class SB – Road Going Standard Production Cars 1400cc – 2000cc, with a best of 92.06 seconds.

In Class SC – Road Going Standard Production Cars Over 2000cc, Scott Hughes in the BMW M135i scored consistent times to record a win on 88.90 seconds. Unfortunately, Emma Hunt’s VW Golf was a little outgunned by Scott’s BMW, taking second with 100.83 seconds. However, Emma took the lead at representing the championship, not only starring in a live BBC News interview, but also hosting one of the Corporation’s on-board cameras during her runs on the Toyo Tires Coventry Sprint Circuit.

In Class 1A – Road Going Series Production Cars Up To 1400cc, Andrew Rollason’s Ford Ka took the class win on 103.12 seconds. Then, in 1C – Road Going Series Production Cars Over 2000cc, James Hunt‘s BMW E30 suffered turbo failure, with Jim putting in a T1 time of 103.05 seconds before retiring.

Class 3B – Modified Series Production Cars 1400cc – 2000cc, saw Callum Barney wheeling out the beautiful Ford Cortina GT and taking second with 98.03 seconds. Class 3C – Modified Series Production Cars Over 2000cc, witnessed the first outing for Oliver Worthington’s recently acquired Nissan S14, with Oliver taking second place with an excellent time of 86.58 seconds. Mike Stark’s Alfa Romeo 156 GTA followed in fourth place on 91.76 seconds, the car proving to be quite a handful through some of the chicanes. After a spin or two, Will Hunt’s Cosworth Sierra came in fifth, setting a best of 91.85 seconds.

RESULTS – ROUNDS 6 & 7

In Class 4C – Sports Libre Cars Up To 1700cc, Clive Wooster’s Radical was placed third overall, also taking BARC Midlands FTD with a best of 75.25 seconds. Finally in 4D – Sports Libre Cars 1701cc & Over, Duncan Cowper’s DAX Rush MC took second overall and second in class on 73.50 seconds. Paul Norris’s lovely Talbot Sunbeam followed Duncan in fifth on 84.05 seconds, with Dave Walker in his VW Golf GTI 16v taking eighth place on 96.81 seconds. It was interesting to see the BTCC represented in this class by Senna Proctor driving his Vauxhall Astra, taking sixth place with a time of 84.49 seconds.

Day two saw a reduced contingent of BARC Speed Championship competitors, with many moving on to Silverstone’s Stowe Circuit for Round 10 at MG Live. However, the five remaining contenders enjoyed another spectacular day, with bright sunshine throughout.

In Class 1A – Road Going Series Production Cars Up To 1400cc, Andrew Rollason’s Ford Ka took second place on 101.31 seconds, a 1.81 second improvement on the previous day.

Class 3B – Modified Series Production Cars 1400cc – 2000cc, saw Taras Andrusin in his Renault Clio 172 Cup taking second place with 95.16 seconds. Callum Barney followed close behind with 99.25 seconds, seeing the spectacular Ford Cortina GT taking third place.

Class 3C – Modified Series Production Cars Over 2000cc, Mike Stark’s Alfa Romeo 156 GTA took the overall class win with 92.96 seconds. However, Oliver Worthington’s Nissan S14 was hot on Mike’s heels, taking second place with 93.34 seconds.

Finally, in Class 4D – Sports Libre Cars 1701cc & Over, Duncan Cowper’s DAX Rush MC took second place and BARC Midlands FTD with a best of 73.29 seconds.

We would also like to congratulate Olly Clark who took the overall win on both day one and day two in his Subaru Impreza. With times of 69.78 and 69.64 seconds respectively, Olly also went home with a set of tires courtesy of Toyo.

Benefitting from almost two days of glorious sunshine, substantial media coverage confirms that both the 2018 Power Maxed MotoFest Coventry and the inaugural MotoFest Coventry Sprint were an outstanding success with visitors and competitors alike. However, none of this would have been possible without the support of Coventry City Council, plus an incalculable amount of time, sleepless nights and sheer hard work by James Noble, Darren Langeveld and their amazing MotoFest team, including its sponsors, partners and volunteers. From the BARC’s and BARC Midlands Centre’s perspective, we would like to sincerely thank everyone from the MSA, especially Kate Adamson and Nicky Moffitt, plus the army of officials, marshals and motorsport volunteers who’s tireless efforts succeeded in delivering a smooth, safe and truly sensational event.

The dates for MotoFest Coventry 2019 have already been announced, seeing a return to the City on 1 and 2 June. With over sixty competitors already registering their interest, the BARC and BARC Midlands Centre are now expecting next year’s MotoFest Coventry Sprint to be bigger, better and even more spectacular!

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