As is becoming a norm, Wil was asked to test a Van Diemen RF82 formula Ford 2000 for Steve Conner. When Wil tested the car it was in good shape and driving very well, with these comments, Steve asked if Wil wanted to race the car at the HSCC Legends meeting. Qualifying there was a […]
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Brands Hatch GP Masters Historic Festival May 25-26
A few weeks prior to this meeting Wil was asked to go to Brands Hatch to give James Fox a few tips on racing their Austin Healey Sebring Sprite around Brands Hatch circuit. Wil, always a happy to pass on his wealth of knowledge built up over the last 50 years. Wil was then asked if he would like to partner […]
Donington Park Circuit April 6-7 2019
The inaugural race in the new Ka Series run by MSVR. A steep learning curve to a what promises to be a very exciting series. Wil was asked to share a KA with 3 other drivers in the 4 hour race. It was pretty laid back as no one really knew what to expect. Wil qualified fastest […]
2019 Racing
Wil is down to drive and test The Saab 9000 T16 that he raced at Brands at the end of 2018. He will also be taking part in the New Ka series to be run by MSV. The 24hour C1 race at Silverstone in April Driving a TR2 with owner Paul at The Silverstone Classic […]
Saab 9000 T16 in Modified Saloon Race Brands Hatch 17-18 November
Wil has been helping the owner of this car, Steve Fields, with some driver coaching, in appreciation of the improvements he has made to his track driving, Wil was asked to race Steve’s Saab 9000 T16 Tin Top car in the Modified saloon race at Brands. The car was 200Kgs overweight compared to the other competitors. […]
MSV Trackday Trophy Brands Hatch November 11
The last race meeting for the MSV race season. Once again Wil was partnering Ronan in the Fiesta ST. Qualifying was damp and Wil took the first 10 mins of the session and Ronan the remainder of the 30 mins. 1st in class for most of the session and again pipped at the post this […]
MSV Trackday Trophy Rockingham 30 September 2018
MSV Trackday Trophy races are with 2 drivers. Wil was racing a Fiesta ST belonging to Ronan Quinn. Ronan is a young, very quick and talented driver that Wil has been coaching from a junior driver. As a thank you Wil has been racing in the Fiesta on and off subject to availability. They compete well […]
HSCC Ford Escort 50th Anniversary Historic Race Meeting 22-23 September
A change of Formula for Wil he was asked to race a Royale RP27 FF2000 single seater car. Though Wil has driven FF2000’s before he had not done so for a number of years. The RP27 had spent 4 years in a garage , Wil did not know how it would perform. Having done a […]
Brands Hatch Swinging Sixties Race August 18
The meeting at Brands was greatly anticipated by both Wil and Dean as the 240Z had been improved and it would hopefully be more competitive with the big boys. Entry was made and we were told that we were 16th reserve. What a blow! The team still decided to attend and qualify just in case they […]
CSCC Brands Hatch Bonanza 15 July
Today saw the team at Brands Hatch Indy circuit in the Datsun 240Z. An early start was on the cards. Qualifying first on a green track was going to be tricky. Wil qualified fastest in class and 6th overall. The race went well considering the Datsun had a electrical problem meaning that it could only rev to […]