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Minitron goes European at Spa Francorchamps, Belgium Champion of Brands; forthcoming dates Exciting news Sponsorship opportunities for next season Meet the team Recent events Round Up Unfortunately, Minitron Racing’s participation in the Monoposto race at Spa in June was curtailed by an engine failure in pre-event testing, meaning that unfortunately our Jamun M92 driven by Simon was forced to be withdrawn. However, Neil Barnett is currently working his magic on the engine which should soon be reunited with its Jamun.

Simon has also recently acuqired a Ray GR96 which he raced on July 16th in the CoB series. This is a very special car to Simon as he originally raced in it just over 20 years ago! Simon was straight back into the groove despite the length of time between races and a niggling misfire. The team worked hard overnight to correct the misfire and Simon qualified 22nd.

In the actual race, Simon was placed 21st after a frantic battle with Adam Fathers’ RF93.

Innes also raced at this meeting, qualifying 20th in his Van Diemen RF89 racing hard with Trevor Stiles, Jack Kemp and Shaun Macklin to finish 19th. Back row, (L-R) Tim, Alex, Innes and Diane Front row, Simon Pruce Photograph taken at Brands Hatch, April 2016. Copyright Minitron Racing Innes Hickman - Team Owner and Driver Number 13, Simon Pruce, proudly driving his Ray GR96 A Production Manager by day, Innes runs the team in his spare time and is the the team’s at Brands Hatch, July 16th. regular driver and avid follower. He is also a qualified vehicle technician as well as being trained as a machinist. Watch out for number 19, in the team colours of orange and Below, A collection of images from Circuit de Spa white racing at this year’s Champion of Brands. Francorchamps showing the famous F1 racetrack and Minitron’s team hard at work trying to repair Simon Pruce - Team Driver the Jamun M92. Simon is a Physiotherpist by day and drives for the team as often as he can, competing in the Champion of Brands 2016 and various other events. A keen motorsport fan, number 13 is looking forward to this season’s racing.

Alex Beukelman - No 1 Mechanic Number 1 Mechanic Alex hails from Botswana and his been with the team since 2013. Team Leader for a Manufacturing Company in his day job, Alex is in charge of the Mechanics here at Minitron Racing. A keen motorcyclist, he will ensure the cars are tip top and ready to hit the track this season.

Duncan MacDougal - Mechanic Duncan has recently joined the team in the role of Mechanic and did a stirling job at the Media Day earlier this year. He is looking forward to the racing this season.

Tim Carr - Data Analyst & Diane Schadenberg - Marketing Manager The two newest members of the team. Tim provides data analysis and stats with regards to their performance and is always ready to feed back after the last lap. Diane ensures Minitron’s Marketing is in order, keeping her nose to the ground looking for ways to PR the team. Previous results, sponsorship packages & news for 2017 Don’t forget, we’ve recently launched some great new Brands Hatch is the spiritual home packages for 2017. These will be revealed mid September. of , so it is entirely Visit www.minitronracing.com and click on contact us to appropriate that the track play host find out more about these amazing opportunities. to a single venue series fo the iconic cars. One of our drivers, Simon Pruce, pictured left in his 2016 promises to be bigger and Ray GR96, has some very better for the Champion of Brands exciting news. (CoB) series, with all races scheduled to take place around the exciting We’re keeping both the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. news and the surprise un- der wraps until September, All Ford -engined Formula Ford ready for the new season, 1600 cars are eligible to participate but be sure to keep an in the CoB and, as a result races offer eye on our Facebook page great opportunities for the owners when we do the big reveal. of all type of FF1600 car to battle, wheel-to-wheel against each other As always, we’ll keep you around the Kent Circuit. posted Previous races 14/15 May Brands Hatch Indy, MSVR Club Championships 11/12 June Brands Hatch Indy, American Speedfest IV 24/25 June Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Belgium 15/16 July Brands Hatch Festival - Bert Ray Memorial Trophy Forthcoming races: 23 July Jo Stiffert Trophy GP Circuit 11 September MSVR Club Championship Silverstone GP 22/23 October Brands Hatch Indy 12 November MSVR Club Championship

STOP PRESS: We have a car for hire for future CoB races, Monoposto races, the FF Festival and the Walter Hayes Trophy. Contact us at [email protected] for details

Simon now own’s Matt Rivett’s Ray GR97.Originally raced in 1997 by 2014 FIA World Endurance Champion Anthony Davidson before making its way to Matt where he became Castle Combe FF1600 champion in 2006 Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter