Author Archives: Graham Walden

New Drivers, First Race, and First Signatures

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Graham Walden

Together with Midland Classic Restorations we have been helping four newly licened racing drivers achieve their goal of going racing, with a plan ultimetely to enter the Le Mans Classic in 2011. To do this they have acquired a 1932 … Continue reading →

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Britcar Silverstone

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Graham Walden

After a hectic day at Silverstone on Thursday we returned there on the Saturday to see the first round of the Britcar Championship. It was great to see the Glynnsport Sagaris doing well with Danny Winstanley and Steve Glynn at … Continue reading →

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Silverstone Testing

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Graham Walden

Our first test of the year, at Silverstone on the new version of the southern circuit was also the first time with new drivers Paul,Mike,Gary and Martin in their MGA and the MCR Sebring Sprite. a very interesting and rewarding … Continue reading →

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Tasmin Engine Trial Fit

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Graham Walden

With the 12v engine removed, the newly built 220bhp 24v Cosworth Engine has been lowered onto the engine mounts for its first trial Fit. As you can see it goes in quite neatly. With the basic engine block being the … Continue reading →

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Spa Francorchamps 2011

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Graham Walden

Black Cat Racing will be entering the Sports, Saloon and GT one hour challenge on 1st and 2nd October 2011 www.race-at-spa.com

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Tasmin Testing

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Graham Walden

We took the Tasmin to a newley resurfaced mallory Park to test some suspension changes and different wheels with moulded slicks. The car felt great and handled well, so we’re headed in the right directionThe Test was cut short though … Continue reading →

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Hopefully the last date change

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Graham Walden

There has been a slight adjustment to the dates, with the Rockingham Race moving a week earlier to 20/21st August. The provisional Calendar is now Snetterton         29/30 may Brands Hatch    11/12 june Donnington       23/24 july Rockingham      20/21       August Oulton  … Continue reading →

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2011 Provisional dates Change

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Graham Walden

The first round at silverstone has been replaced with a race at snetterton a week later ( Great my daughters Birthday) The provisional Calendar is now Snetterton         29/30 may Brands Hatch    11/12 june Donnington       23/24 july Rockingham      28       August Oulton  … Continue reading →

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GT Drive offer For Graham

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Graham Walden

Black Cat racing’s lead Driver GrahamWalden has been offered a very good deal on Racing a GT Sagaris at both Donnington and Spa Francorchamps in 2011. The hunt for sponsorship to make this a reality now begins. The Team are … Continue reading →

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2011 TVR Challenge Race Dates

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Graham Walden

Dunlop TVR  Challenge Events 2011 Dates DH Venue 1 May 21 May 22 DH Silverstone – National 2 June 11 June 12 DH Brands Hatch 3 July 23 July 24 DH Donington Park 4 August 27 28-Aug DH Rockingham 5 … Continue reading →

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