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Leon takes the glory

Leon takes the glory

15 October 2018

Leon Haslam beats Kent's Jake Dixon to the British Superbike title.

Ward feels the need for speed

Ward feels the need for speed

09 October 2018

Motorcycle speedster Richard Ward has set a trio of UK time-trial records.

Nevill holds his nerve

Nevill holds his nerve

05 October 2018

Alex Nevill has spoken of his relief at clinching the Mini Challenge Cooper AM title in a dramatic season finale.

Fitting winner at Lawford memorial

Fitting winner at Lawford memorial

09 September 2018

Tristan Ovenden claimed victory at the Ryan Lawford memorial rallycross event when the BTRDA series returned to Kent following a six-year absence.

Memorial event to remember Ryan

Memorial event to remember Ryan

05 September 2018

Friends and former rivals of a talented rallycross driver and engineer will race at Lydden Hill on Saturday in his memory.

Rallycross title fight comes to Kent

Rallycross title fight comes to Kent

26 August 2018

The three-way fight for the British Rallycross Championship crown will continue at Lydden Hill on Bank Holiday Monday.

In-form Nevill excited for Brands test

In-form Nevill excited for Brands test

23 August 2018

Alex Nevill is dreaming of a crack at the British Touring Car Championship after a strong breakthrough campaign on the track.

Ray on the podium at Cadwell Park

Ray on the podium at Cadwell Park

21 August 2018

Lydd rider Bradley Ray is fifth in the Bennetts British Superbike 2018 Championship

Boxall banned

Boxall banned

15 August 2018

Kent Kings rider loses speedway licence for two years after refusing a drugs and alcohol test.

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German touring cars return to Brands

German touring cars return to Brands

13 August 2018

The DTM returned to Brands Hatch for the first time in five years at the weekend, using the full 2.4-mile Grand Prix circuit for the first time.

Podiums elude Dixon

Podiums elude Dixon

23 July 2018

Jake Dixon clinched two fourth-placed finishes during round six of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.

Bid to lure ex-F1 champ Button

Bid to lure ex-F1 champ Button

18 July 2018

Former F1 driver David Coulthard is trying to convince ex-world champion Jenson Button to race at Brands Hatch next month.

Superbike champion speaks of horror crash

Superbike champion speaks of horror crash

07 July 2018

A biker who broke his neck and shattered his spine during a crash during a race says he would love to compete again.

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Thousands raised for injured superbike star

Thousands raised for injured superbike star

11 June 2018

A fundraising page set up to help the recovery of Kent rider Steve Mercer, who was involved in a horror crash, has raised thousands of pounds.

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Critically-injured superbike star facing 'waiting game'

Critically-injured superbike star facing 'waiting game'

05 June 2018

A rider who suffered multiple injuries after colliding with a safety car is still fighting for his life almost a week on from the horror crash.

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Superbike star still 'critical' after race crash

Superbike star still 'critical' after race crash

03 June 2018

A Kent rider is still unable to breathe for himself having suffered serious injuries following a crash with a safety car during a race.

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Superbike star undergoes surgery after race crash

Superbike star undergoes surgery after race crash

01 June 2018

A Kent rider who collided with a safety car in a qualifying race is recovering from injuries to his leg, ankle, pelvis, neck, back and voice box.

Superbike rider in hospital after crash with safety car

Superbike rider in hospital after crash with safety car

31 May 2018

A Kent superbike star is in a "critical but stable" condition after being involved in a crash during a TT qualifying race on the Isle of Man.

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Race circuit upgrades rejected

Race circuit upgrades rejected

29 May 2018

Plans to spend £6m improving a race circuit have been thrown out amid concerns over the impact on the surrounding area.

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Superbike champion 'alert and in good spirits'

Superbike champion 'alert and in good spirits'

22 May 2018

Kent Superbike champion Shane Byrne is said to be in good spirits, recovering from a major operation following a bike crash.

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