This news section has all the latest news and results as Wil takes part in events across the country and Europe.
Castle Combe Circuit, CSCC Swinging Sixties Group 1 and 2 Races
Castle Combe circuit saw Wil taking part in both The Swinging Sixties races. Group 1 race was in a Lenham GT, Sharing the drive with owner , John Hilberry. Wil having a first drive in the car in qualifying. He managed to get it 14th on the grid with a large entry in the class A […]
JP1 Hot Laps at Brands Hatch Circuit
GREAT THANKS ! Hello Wil My name is Pete Ferguson. I am the dad of Jack Ferguson. He is the young lad you drove around Brands this morning and he gave you his card for his website. I was only there originally as I had bought the thrill ride for my dad’s birthday which was […]
Croft Circuit, CSCC Swinging Sixties, in The Datsun 240Z
No test session was undertaken on the Datsun since Silverstone. The test day at Croft on Friday should have been used to make adjustments that were badly needed. As it turned out the day was used for ,owner, Dean to learn the circuit, being a total novice. Wil managed about 3 or 4 laps just […]
A Few Laps With Wil Arif by Stephen Goodwin
A few laps with Wil Sometimes I am thinking of creative ways to advertise water filters, on other occasions I will be illustrating articles about IT in accountancy. My clients also sell guns, fit saddles, fix teeth, organise literary forays, cut down trees and tile walls among many other things. A job is what you […]
Bedford Aerodrome track day in a Caterham
Byron has been a track day client over a number of seasons. His Caterham has gone through several changes in the overall CC’s making the car faster after each change. As he gains more track experience he is able to enjoy using the technique that Wil teaches him to get the best out of his car. […]
Brands Hatch GP Circuit Instructing in a Lotus
Had an American client who wanted to do a track day on the GP circuit at Brands Hatch, while he was over here on holiday. The Lotus was hired for the day for use on the track. David (the client) was thrilled at being able to drive on the iconic circuit. Wil did not know […]
CSCC Swinging Sixties Race at Silverstone International Circuit in The Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z has been built from scratch with all the teething problems one has for new built race cars. The race at The Silverstone International Circuit was it’s first outing. The car owned and commissioned by Dean Halsey, was having it’s first real test and Deans first ever race, so we did not expect the […]
800th race of Wil’s Illustrious Career
Snetterton circuit saw Wil take part in his 800th race. Wil was racing a Fiesta ST with a young driver, Ronan Quinn (17) whom he is coaching for the rest of the season. They were taking part in MSV ‘s Trackday Trophy race. The result was a disappointment to say the least, the main reasons being, a […]
Fleetworld Event Silverstone Circuit for BMW May 10th
Today was a Fleetworld Event featuring all the main car manufacturers. Wil was working for BMW, his role for the day was to give Hot Rides to people who were interested in the BMW i8. There was a long queue forming for the rides. No wonder when you look at the car and see how stylish it […]
Track Day Silverstone GP Circuit 9th May
Silverstone GP Circuit was the venue for the track day in a Caterham R400. Wil was giving a full day’s personal tuition to his client, whose brief for the day was to learn the lines and apexes of the Silverstone GP Circuit throughout the day (in the Caterham R400), so that he could put all […]