Ben Evans Racing

Its been a while since I posted here, perhaps a reflection of my busy 2009. My commentary year kicked off with a thoroughly enjoyable CSCC two-dayer at Anglesey before moving on to Brands Hatch for the A1GP weekend. An epic three days of action, I was all on my own for Friday’s Practice/Qualifying day before teaming up with Mark Werrell for the race action, which was excellent. Mark and I had a great weekend helped no end by the superb racing on offer. The second Lurani Trophy Formula Junior encounter was probably the best race, but other memorable moments include Ireland clinching the A1GP title and Paul Hogarth’s monster GT Cup shunt.

Following a much needed weekend off, next up was Silverstone for CTCC/BARC meeting. A eclectic mix of cars and some enjoyable dicing made it a good couple of days, although my burgeoning cold meant I was worn out by Sunday night. May Bank Holiday and it was up to Oulton Park for the BARC on the Saturday and BRSCC on the Monday. The BARC meeting was one of the most enjoyable I’ve covered in a long time, a wide variety of machinery and some cracking racing ensured the 9 race programme disappeared in the blink of an eye. The BRSCC meeting on the Monday was Caterham heavy, but delivered some top dicing, although the R400’s could have done with a few more cars. Whilst it was the Roadsports that had the grid nos the R300’s looked the most fun to drive.

Next up on the Circuit Public Address diary is the Lotus Festival at Snetterton on June 13th/14th, Thruxon on the 28th June, and then the World Series by Renualt at Silverstone on July 4th/5th. July, August, September and October are now all looking extremely busy. In fact pretty much the only weekend I have off is that of the British GP, although I am open to offers of free tickets.

A diary that is now even fuller due to the news that I will be part of the commentary team for the F3/GT season finale at Brands Hatch on September 19/20. I am really excited about this meeting as I love F3 and Formula Ford.

Last week however it was away from the circuits and into the studio for my first TV commentary commitment of the year, covering the World Series by Renault for Renault TV. The programme is produced by KPC Media and presented by Gemma Scott, keeping together the team who made last years’ BT Vision and Setanta shows. I have to say I’m biased by this year’s programmes are a big step forward and well worth searching out when they appear on Renault’s website and their satellite channel in a few weeks.

If you are looking at putting a race series on TV or need a commentator for any event, then please contact me - benfrombristol@hotmail.com / 0797 11 00 465