2011 UK Cup
Building on the growing success of last year’s Radical UK Cup, the 2011 season sees an even better calendar, increased promotion and televised footage from every round, though association with new organising partner Motor Sport Vision Racing.
Radical has listened closely to competitor feedback, to offer an exciting mix of classic circuits and new challenges. Alongside an overseas round at the ever-popular Spa-Francorchamps, the 2011 Radical UK Cup takes in both new-for-2011 layouts at Snetterton, the redeveloped Silverstone Arena and Donington Park circuits. The Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit is a welcome returnee to the season, and Oulton Park marks Radical’s traditional May foray to the North-West.
The popular 40-minute enduro, two-driver race format continues in 2011, with the series welcoming both professional and amateur drivers alike. An equalisation formula means that gentleman drivers have just as much chance for glory as the pros, ensuring close racing.
Championship features:
• 2x40-minute endurance races per weekend, featuring pit-stop driver change
• Additional points for fastest lap and pole position per class
• Control tyres and series scrutineer to minimise cost and ensure equal competition
• Class structure:
o Masters: SR8 Supersport and LM (2600cc, 2700cc and 2800cc)
o Supersport: SR3 and SR3 RS
2011 Radical UK Cup:
16-17 April Silverstone Arena
07-08 May Spa-Francorchamps*
14 May Oulton Park
04-05 June Brands Hatch GP
02-03 July Imola
16-17 July Brands Hatch Indy
13-14 August Donington Park
15-16 October Snetterton ‘300’
*Non-championship points scoring round
All rounds will be televised through Radical’s own on-demand web TV service, Radical TV, with an increased package of marketing and promotional activity through close association with MSVR and other series partners (watch the Silverstone TV pilot here). With Radical’s continuing trackside spares and technical support, the Radical UK Cup is the UK’s top national endurance racing series.
For more details contact:
Amanda Abbott, Championship Co-ordinator
+44 (0)1733 331616
amanda@radicalsportscars.com
Competition Car Insurance Radical UK Cup: Rockingham, 10/11 April 2010
11th April 2010
Phil Keen and Derek Johnston shared the victory spoils in a dramatic UK season opener at Rockingham, which was graced by almost perfect weather conditions. A healthy entry was headed by seven SR8’s, assuring that the competition at the head of the field was as competitive as ever. Terrence Woodward/Ross Kaiser lined up on pole for Saturday’s race, with Roger Bromiley/Shaun Balfe alongside. Autosport’s Marcus Pye and Historic race and preparation ace Simon Hadfield headed the second row from Manhal Allos, while defending champion Derek Johnston had the first of the SR3’s alongside him on row three, with David Thorbur...
Sunshine And Speed: Radical's UK Championships Launch At Rockingham
9th April 2010
The Competition Car Insurance Radical UK Cup and Quaife Radical Clubman’s Cup kicked off in style at Rockingham today, with fantastically clear conditions greeting competitors at the modern Corby circuit.Testing commenced on the International Sports Car Circuit at 09:35 this morning. 34 Clubman’s Cup drivers and 18 UK Cup teams will be in action this weekend, as part of the Dunlop Great & British Motorsport Festival.Amongst the drivers signed up at the last minute is Autosport Magazine’s Marcus Pye, sharing an SR8 this weekend with historic racing stalwart Simon Hadfield. Long-time European Masters professional driver Nigel Greensall al...
Balfe Returns To Radical
25th March 2010
Former Spanish GT Champion Shaun Balfe will contest his first full season with the Radical Works Team this year, following testing in the works SR8 at Brands Hatch yesterday (Thursday).This is the first time that Balfe has competed in the current-spec, high-downforce SR8, and he will be contesting the Competition Car Insurance Radical UK Cup with longstanding Radical racer Roger Bromiley in the #14 car.Balfe has a wealth of experience with Radical, since his first outing in an SR3 six years ago. Since then, Radical's destinctive two-driver SR shape has evolved considerably, and Balfe is looking forward to the challenges that this year will po...
All Change For UK & Clubman's Cup Competitors
25th March 2010
With the new season approaching, many established Radical racers have upgraded to new or fresh equipment in their bids for the Competition Car Insurance Radical UK Cup, and the Quaife Radical Clubman’s Cup.Manhal Allos was testing his new 2.6-litre SR8 alongside his UK Cup rivals for the first time, and was pleased with the results, driving on a much drier track than at his Rockingham shakedown two weeks ago. “Everything is going well and the car is on the pace,” said Manhal.Rachel Davies, the 2010 season’s sole female driver, was testing her red SR3 for the first time. Rachel contested the Clubman’s Cup ...
UK Cup Stalwart Shakes Down Third SR8
15th March 2010
Long-standing Radical owner Manhal Allos took delivery of his fourth car on Friday, shaking down his brand-new SR8 2.6 at a wet and windy Rockingham test day. The Sollatek driver finished fourth in the Masters class during last year’s Radical UK Cup, previously owning an SR3 before his brace of SR8s.Although conditions were less than perfect, Manhal found it easy to acquaint himself with the new car, and was soon out-pacing Porsches, BTCC cars and a host of other machinery at the shared test, assisted by former Le Mans Series champion (and Radical’s Nordschleife lap record driver) Michael Vergers.“This new car will be my 2...
Insurance First For Radical
5th February 2010
Competition Car Insurance has today been confirmed as the new title sponsor for the Radical UK Cup, ten weeks ahead of the first round of 2010 at Rockingham.Radical’s longstanding insurance partner will be supporting the eight-round enduro series throughout 2010, bringing many benefits for the competitors. Central to this is a unique, preferential insurance package for all Radical competitors. Available only to Radical, drivers can sign-up for cover on the day of the event, at the circuit, removing the need for pre-event paperwork, inconvenience and payment.All registered Competition Car Insurance Radical UK Cup drivers will also receiv...
From Tyneside To Stateside
2nd February 2010
As the fantastic prize for winning the Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Challenge with Radical, 2009 UK Cup and European Masters champion Derek Johnston won a drive in a Daytona Prototype at the Rolex 24 last weekend. Derek’s mature drive to a tenth-in-class finish demonstrated why he was the right man for the prize.Although well-prepared for endurance racing by three seasons in an SR8 Supersport, Derek was undoubtably nervous ahead of his first stint, a late-night drive in the Doran Racing Dallara-Ford he shared with Memo Gidley, Fabrizio Gollin and Brad Jaeger. However, Johnston immediately settled and lapped within two seconds of t...
Championship Rounds
- Round 1 - Radical UK Cup: Rockingham - 10th April
- Round 2 - Radical UK Cup: Spa-Francorchamps - 8th May
- Round 3 - Radical UK Cup: Oulton Park - 29th May
- Round 4 - Radical UK Cup: Imola - 2nd July
- Round 5 - Radical UK Cup: Castle Combe - 17th July
- Round 6 - Radical UK Cup: Brands Hatch - 14th August
- Round 7 - Radical UK Cup: Thruxton - 28th August
- Round 8 - Radical UK Cup: Silverstone - 10th September
- Round 9 - Non-Championship Round: Donington Park - 25th September
Standings
| Masters (*Provisional) | |
| Terrence Woodward | 191 |
| Ross Kaiser | 191 |
| Shaun Balfe | 117 |
| Roger Bromiley | 117 |
| Derek Johnston | 99 |
| Manhal Allos | 87 |
| John Lord | 45 |
| Lawrence Wilkins | 45 |
| Richard Fearns | 33 |
| Gavin Pickering | 16 |
| Mark White | 16 |
| Jonathan Wright | 14 |
| Mark White | 14 |
| Stuart Moseley | 8 |
| Tom Ashton | 6 |
| Jeremy Ferguson | 5 |
| Andrew Ferguson | 5 |
| Simon Hadfield | 0 |
| James Abbott | 0 |
| Rob Huff | 0 |
| Marcus Pye | 0 |
| Paul O'Neill | 0 |
| Ian Flux | 0 |
| Phil Keen | 0 |
| Phil Abbott | 0 |
| Bob George | 0 |
| Supersport | |
| Ross Allen | 226 |
| Rob Wheldon | 158 |
| David Thorburn | 158 |
| Peter Osborn | 131 |
| Mark Smithson | 115 |
| Alex Kapadia | 95 |
| Phil Abbott | 93 |
| James Abbott | 93 |
| Stuart Moseley | 83 |
| Luigi Gatti | 75 |
| Sami Suominen | 75 |
| Chris Dymond | 45 |
| Chris Hillaby | 44 |
| Chris Dymond | 41 |
| Clive Biley | 25 |
| Andrew Ferguson | 21 |
| Richard Jameson | 19 |
| Gavin Pickering | 12 |
| Jeremy Ferguson | 9 |
| Mark White | 8 |
| Grant Sharman | 6 |
| Ron Bush | 5 |
| Gavin Kershaw | 5 |
| Mark White | 4 |
| Richard Fearns | 2 |
| Ben Raincock | 1 |
| Michael Burgess | 1 |
| Richard Carver | 0 |
| Colin Millar | 0 |
| David Jacobs | 0 |
| Shaun Mellors | 0 |
| Ben Jackson | 0 |
| Chris Blades | 0 |
| Gary Ramsdale | 0 |
| Simon Tilling | 0 |
| Paul Steele | 0 |
| Jonathan Wright | 0 |
| Rachel Davies | 0 |
| Ian Flux | 0 |
| Marcus Pye | 0 |
| Tom Ashton | 0 |
| Rob Davies | 0 |
| Craig Currie | 0 |
| Michael Jackson | 0 |
Race 1 - 10th April 2010 - Radical UK Cup: Rockingham
| Position | # | Driver(s) | Class | Car | Points |
| 1 | 57 | Phil Keen | Masters (*Provisional) | Moore Racing | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | Derek Johnston | Masters (*Provisional) | 360 Racing | 20 |
| 3 | 88 | Terrence Woodward, Ross Kaiser | Masters (*Provisional) | 360 Racing | 17 |
| 4 | 85 | Ross Allen | Supersport | KB Developments | 20 |
| 5 | 47 | Marcus Pye, Ian Flux, Simon Hadfield | Masters (*Provisional) | Radical Guest Car | 0 |
| 6 | 70 | Rob Wheldon, David Thorburn | Supersport | Radical Works Team | 17 |
| 7 | 42 | Richard Fearns | Masters (*Provisional) | 11 | |
| 8 | 71 | Phil Abbott, James Abbott | Supersport | Radical Works Team | 11 |
| 9 | 61 | Manhal Allos | Masters (*Provisional) | Sollatek | 8 |
| 10 | 40 | Mark White, Gavin Pickering | Supersport | Radical Works Team | 8 |
| 11 | 24 | Clive Biley, Chris Hillaby | Supersport | Radical Works Team | 6 |
| 12 | 46 | Peter Osborn | Supersport | 5 | |
| 13 | 87 | Luigi Gatti, Sami Suominen | Supersport | 360 Racing | 4 |
| 14 | 44 | Gavin Kershaw, Ron Bush | Supersport | BrooklandSpeed Racing | 1 |
| 15 | 7 | Mark Smithson, Grant Sharman | Supersport | 360 Racing | 1 |
| 16 | 53 | John Lord, Lawrence Wilkins | Masters (*Provisional) | 6 |
Race 2 - 10th April 2010 - Radical UK Cup: Rockingham
| Position | # | Driver(s) | Class | Car | Points |
| 1 | 1 | Derek Johnston | Masters (*Provisional) | 360 Racing | 22 |
| 2 | 14 | Shaun Balfe, Roger Bromiley | Masters (*Provisional) | Radical Works Team | 15 |
| 3 | 57 | Phil Keen | Masters (*Provisional) | Moore Racing | 0 |
| 4 | 88 | Terrence Woodward, Ross Kaiser | Masters (*Provisional) | 360 Racing | 11 |
| 5 | 70 | Rob Wheldon, David Thorburn | Supersport | Radical Works Team | 21 |
| 6 | 85 | Ross Allen | Supersport | KB Developments | 16 |
| 7 | 61 | Manhal Allos | Masters (*Provisional) | Sollatek | 8 |
| 8 | 47 | Marcus Pye, Ian Flux, Simon Hadfield | Masters (*Provisional) | Radical Guest Car | 0 |
| 9 | 87 | Luigi Gatti, Sami Suominen | Supersport | 360 Racing | 11 |
| 10 | 46 | Peter Osborn | Supersport | 8 | |
| 11 | 24 | Clive Biley, Chris Hillaby | Supersport | Radical Works Team | 6 |
| 12 | 7 | Mark Smithson, Grant Sharman | Supersport | 360 Racing | 5 |
| 13 | 44 | Gavin Kershaw, Ron Bush | Supersport | BrooklandSpeed Racing | 4 |
| 14 | 53 | John Lord, Lawrence Wilkins | Masters (*Provisional) | 6 |