Andy Scott is a prime...
Andy Scott is a prime example. He works in product development for the Japanese manufacturer, but leads a double life as race engineer for James Kaye, Synchro"s driver in the Independents" Cup of the Green Flag British Touring Car Championship. He told us: "Sacrifices have to be made. It requires a lot of commitment, and we recruit people at the beginning of each season. But the number of volunteers tails off as it progresses." Most of the enthusiasts have been involved for a number of years, but according to Andy, there are no restrictions on who can and can"t join in. "Some people are pen-pushers at work," he explained. "It"s not so much about ability as a willingness to learn." The team is made up of around 15 people, but there"s none of the luxury trappings often associated with motorsport for them.
ONE IN three passengers...
ONE IN three passengers are still not belting up for every trip in back of car, according to new Barclays Insurance Services research.
LINCOLNSHIRE Police giving migrant workers free driving courses to cut rural accidents. Scheme designed to develop skills of motorists new to British roads.
TRAFFIC wardens in Cheshire have been given DNA swab kits to help prosecute people who spit at them. Part of crackdown on attacks and anti-social behaviour. Could go nationwide.
NEW Dodge SUV, revealed as concept in issue 845, will be called Nitro, bosses have confirmed.