With the Tuesday evening cycle race series beginning on the 12th of
April I thought it was time to speak to Steve Cowley, lynchpin of the
ever popular and long running series.
Photo by Tony Todd
With the arrival at Croft of the Velo29 late summer evening series and now the Winter Series, I thought it was time to investigate. I spoke to Dan Smith of Velo29.com mid way through the current Winter Series to find out more. continue reading…
After seven rounds, 14 races and a great deal of close battles, Paul Moss has been crowned 2010 Darlington and District Motor Club (DDMC) Northern Saloons and Sports Car Championship (NSSCC) Champion. continue reading…
Yorkshire-based racing driver, Daniel Lloyd has always had an affiliation with Croft circuit. Being based in Huddersfield West Yorkshire, Croft is one of Daniel’s local circuits, and has been the scene for many of his racing exploits. continue reading…
Words:- Sue Symons
Dan Linfoot
After two years with Regional and National success racing Mini Bikes, Dan Linfoot moved up a gear to the 125cc class with many club racing wins at Croft under his belt and he quickly moved on to the national scene in 2004. It was a steep learning curve for the naturally talented young man from Knaresborough, but he finished a very creditable twenty-fourth overall. He excelled the following season finishing fourth overall in the British 125 championship, his highlight was being granted a ‘wildcard ride’ at the ‘monsoon like’ British Grand Prix at Donington Park, where he stunned the opposition crossing the finish line in a sensational ninth position. continue reading…
Dennis Hobbs - Photo by Geof Symons
Since Dennis Hobbs won his first race on his road racing debut at Croft circuit in 1999 it was evident that the former fourteen times schoolboy Moto Cross champion was a force to be reckoned with. And winning the Honda Hornet cup series the following year was just the start of his many achievements. continue reading…
Words:- Leanne Fahy
Paul Luti - Photo by whatnonegatives
Paul Luti is a somewhat popular name within UK-based motorsport, especially towards the north of the UK. Being based in Scotland he is pretty limited in the ‘local’ circuit department, with only one major circuit in Scotland and Croft Circuit the only options available. Despite learning much of his race craft in and around his homeland, Croft Circuit has definitely played a large part in his exciting motor racing career so far. continue reading…
Chris Wise - photo by whatnonegatives
Chris Wise has a long association with Croft Circuit, first as a spectator at rallycross events and in later years as a regular competitor. He’s brought to Croft Circuit some memorable battles driving his 1985 specification Metro 6r4. This synonymous car of the old Group B rallying era of the eighties, now in the hand of privateers, is a sight to be seen on full throttle around the challenging Croft Circuit. continue reading…
Terry Wright Croft April 2010
It’s been a few years since I met Terry wright for the first time. It was a cold November up at Croft Circuit and I’d been sent there to take some pictures of the Winter Series event because basically Motorsport News couldn’t persuade anyone else to go. continue reading…
