evo Diary
Forthcoming hot events for the enthusiast's calendar
July 26-27BTCC, Oulton ParkCan the diesel SEAT Leons of Jason Plato and Darren Turner claw back some points from the dominant VX Racing Vectras? www.btcc.net
July 27British Truck Racing Championship, Donington Park1000bhp, 2200lb ft of torque and faster to 100mph than a 911... www.britishtruckracing.co.uk
July 31- Aug 3WRC Rally FinlandWill Citroën’s Sébastian Loeb be quicker than championship leader Mikko Hirvonen on his home turf? www.wrc.com
August 1-3F1 Hungarian GP, BudapestWith no traction control and Ferrari making a few major mistakes this year, this is one to watch. www.f1.com
August 2-3British Truck Racing Championship, THRUXTONYes, really, 2200lb ft of torque. Each! www.britishtruckracing.co.uk
August 3Ford Fair, SilverstoneLast year over 15,500 enthusiasts attended with both modern and classic Fords. www.fordfair.co.uk
August 15-17WRC Rally GermanyExpect a wide variety of stage conditions, including the rough concrete surfaces of the Baumholder military ranges. www.wrc.com
August 16-17BTCC, KnockhillWatch out for leading independent driver Mat Jackson troubling the manufacturer teams in his BMW 320si. www.btcc.net
August 22Evo Trackday, Bedford AutodromeIt’s your last chance to join the evo team on track this year! www.evo.co.uk/trackdays
August 22-24F1 European GP, Valencia, SpainFor the first time in nine years the European Grand Prix won’t be held at the Nürburgring. Instead, Spain gets a second GP, to be held on a tight and twisty street circuit in Valencia. With barriers close on either side, expect some disastrous mistakes. Especially if it rains, in which case Massa will be cock-a-hoop. www.f1.com
August 28-31WRC Rally New ZealandOne of the fastest rallies on the calendar. Nice scenery too… www.wrc.com
August 30-31BTCC, SilverstoneThe season’s penultimate round. Will the Vectras have it in the bag by now? www.btcc.net
