Mike Trusler

Mike is our designated Formula Renault UK correspondant for the 2011 season. Mike's currently studying Motoring Journalism at UCA in Farnham, Surrey and you can contact him on mike@btcccrazy.co.uk or on twitter @mike_trusler.

More posts by Mike Trusler

Mat Jackson, Redstone Racing, Race 3, Donington Park 2012 Just In!

Jackson Takes Victory In Final Race Of The Day

April 15th 2012

Mat Jackson has won the third and final race of the day of the British Touring Car Championship at Donington Park. Jackson was followed home in somewhat controversial fashion by Jason Plato …
Mat Jackson, Redstone Racing, Race 1, Donington Park 2012

Jackson Wins Donington Opener

April 15th 2012

Mat Jackson has won the first race of the day of the British Touring Car Championship at Donington Park. The Redstone Racing driver was closely followed by Gordon Shedden, while his team-mate …
Andrew Jordan, Pitrek Racing, Brands Hatch Indy, Race 3

Jordan Leads Independents After Opening Weekend

April 2nd 2012

Andrew Jordan sits proudly on top of the Independents Championship after the opening weekend of the season in the 2012 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. Despite not claiming an outright race …
Jason Plato, MG KX Momentum Racing, Championship Leader, Brands Hatch Indy

Plato Leaves Brands With Unexpected Lead

April 1st 2012

Jason Plato will have every reason to leave Brands Hatch with a big smile on his face after securing an unexpected early championship lead. Plato and the MG KX Momentum …
Jason Plato, MG KX Momentum Racing, Brands Hatch Indy, race 3

Plato Wins On MG’s Comeback Weekend

April 1st 2012

Jason Plato has won the third and final race of the opening weekend of the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch. The double BTCC champion takes MG’s first race …
Matt Neal, Honda Yuasa Racing Team, Brands Hatch Indy, Race 2

Neal Takes Race Two Victory

April 1st 2012

Matt Neal has won the second race on the opening weekend of the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch. The victory is the first win for the brand new …
Dan Wells (GBR) ATech Reid Formula Renault

Formula Renault Gears Up For Exciting 2012

January 27th 2012

The Formula Renault UK Championship is set for an exciting 2012 after SRO released details about the forthcoming season. The prestigious Formula Renault UK Championship continues to be a breeding …
Jackson signs for AmD

Ollie Jackson Joins AmD

January 12th 2012

AmD Tuning.com has confirmed Ollie Jackson will drive the team’s turbo-powered Volkswagen Golf in 2012. The West Thurrock-based team has agreed a deal with Jackson that will see him embark …
Oliver Rowland (GBR) Fortec Motorsport Formula Renault

Rowland Wins Prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award

December 4th 2011

Oliver Rowland has won the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award. Rowland finished runner-up in the Formula Renault 2011 main series, before winning the Finals Series last month. The …
Oliver Rowland (GBR) Fortec Motorsport Formula Renault

Rowland Seals Final Series Title With Win

November 12th 2011

Oliver Rowland has won the Protyre Formula Renault Final Series title after winning the opening race of the day at Rockingham. Rowland finished four and a half seconds ahead of …
Joshua Hill (GBR) Fortec Motorsports Formula Renault

Hill Scores Double Pole At Rockingham

November 12th 2011

Fortec Motorsport’s Josh Hill once again proved his qualifying prowess by taking pole position for both race’s in the Protyre Formula Renault Finals Series at Rockingham. Hill, who also took …
Dan Wells (GBR) Atech Reid GP Formula Renault

Wells Ecstatic After Double Podium Finish

November 11th 2011

Dan Wells made a great start to the Protyre Formula Renault UK Finals Series, taking two podiums leaving him second in the championship going into the final two rounds at …
Josh Webster (GBR) Mark Burdett Motorsport Formula Renault

Webster Delighted With Podium At Snetterton

November 10th 2011

Josh Webster said he was ‘delighted’ with his maiden Formula Renault UK podium at Snetterton, after the 17-year-old finished second ahead of a number of established drivers. After claiming two …
Joshua Hill (GBR) Manor Competition Formula Renault

Hill And Rowland Share Spoils At Snetterton

November 9th 2011

Fortec Motorsport dominated proceedings once again on Sunday, after Josh Hill took his maiden victory in round three and Oliver Rowland grabbed the round four honors. The rain from Saturday …
Oliver Rowland (GBR) Fortec Motorsport Formula Renault

Fortec Dominate Finals Series Saturday

November 8th 2011

Fortec Motorsport dominated proceedings at a damp Snetterton on Saturday after Josh Hill took both pole positions and Oliver Rowland took a pair of race victories. In qualifying, heavy rain …
Jordan King (GBR) Manor Competition Formula Renault

Formula Renault UK Finals Series Entry List Released

November 3rd 2011

The Protyre Formula Renault UK Finals Series released its entry list on Wednesday, a list which boasted a full 32 car grid for the six round series. The Protyre Finals …
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A Lap With Rob Collard

October 25th 2011

When I was asked if I would like to be driven by Rob Collard for a series of laps in his specially adapted two seater EbayMotors BMW 320si there was …
Alex Lynn (GBR) Fortec Motorsport Formula Renault

Lynn Crowned Formula Renault UK Champion

October 21st 2011

Alex Lynn secured the CERTINA Formula Renault UK Championship with a round to spare at Silverstone, after taking a convincing victory in round nineteen. It would turn out to be …
Certina Swiss Watches

WIN: A Signed Formula Renault Cap

October 16th 2011

As the season comes to a close at Silverstone, BTCC Crazy have an exclusive competition for all you CERTINA Formula Renault UK fans! We have a CERTINA cap signed by …
Alex Lynn (GBR) Fortec Motorsport Formula Renault

Title Within Reach For Lynn

October 10th 2011

Alex Lynn can claim the CERTINA Formula Renault UK title at Silverstone, after the Essex youngster left the Brands Hatch circuit with a twenty seven point lead over nearest rival …