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  • Chris Smiley returns to the BTCC with Restart Racing
    Chris Smiley will return to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in 2024 after two years away, with the fan favourite back on the grid with a new team to the championship, Restart Racing, making its BTCC debut. Restart Racing has acquired two TBLs (racing licences) and two CUPRA Leons to make the jump back ...
  • Great pace but no reward at Brands Hatch
    Restart Racing had a bruising season finale of the 2023 TCR UK championship season at Brands Hatch, despite showing great pace on Saturday, followed by a race-leading performance by 2022 champion Chris Smiley. The weekend started well with Smiley topping the short free practice session on Saturday morning in the wet, with team-mate Scott Sumpton just ...
  • Chris Smiley shines in the rain
    It was apparent after practice that Chris was suffering with a performance deficit, chasing a handling problem with his Civic FL5, and also struggling with the difference in straight-line speed compared to the rest of the field. Chris salvaged a sixth-place finish before race-ending contact in a drama-filled second race. Following challenges with Chris Smiley’s ...
  • Wrestled and Bumped at Silverstone
    It was apparent after practice that Chris was suffering with a performance deficit, chasing a handling problem with his Civic FL5, and also struggling with the difference in straight-line speed compared to the rest of the field. Chris salvaged a sixth-place finish before race-ending contact in a drama-filled second race. Chris wrestled with his Civic ...