Either way I think this type of voting contest is a great concept, but there is just no way to run it fairly.

Nice articles you have here. To you it may seem like your country does less to support talent then any other, but it certainly doesn’t seem that way to me on this side of the pond!

Thanks for commenting.

Whilst I think there is truth in what you say, I also think that there is an obvious disparity between some “club” championships and some “national” championships. Whilst series like Formula Renault UK have an obvious depth of talent, so do other “club” events – the Formula Ford Festival (1600) or the Walter Hayes Trophy (a history of guest appearences teaches us this) for example.

Perhaps it’s more appropriate to say that there is a greater variation in the quality of “club” championships compared to “national” championships – somewhat obvious when you consider there is a significantly larger number! I can certainly think of a number of 750MC championships which I (and many others) consider to have (or have had) a considerably depth of talent but also others which are severely lacking. Ultimately, no matter what you series you choose, you can never do more than win.

And whilst I do not, for one moment, think that my writing or blog will land me a seat in F1 or GP2, in reality that is not my motivation. Believe it or not, I actually enjoy writing… Despite a disproportionate amount of money circulating in the sport, I would argue that motorsport in this country does less to support its young talent than any other (and I include you in that). If writing about what I perceieve to be wrong can influence change (and I believe that in some respects, it already has) then that is motivation enough for me. As Abraham Lincoln said, “To stand in silence when they should be protesting makes cowards out of men.”

Thanks again!

Best wishes

Martin

I have read a few of these articles you have written now.. some I agree with some I do not.

However no matter how many you write it will sadly not change the way Motorsport is.. if it helps vent your frustrations then carry on. After I competed in Formula Renault in 07 I had 2 sponsors pull out, property! I was left to find my budget and yes as I was aware it is impossible for a young driver regardless how talented, media savvy, good looking etc etc to attract £100K + for UK Renault or similar.

I was offered to do Formula 4 and jumped at the chance, what I did realise whilst doing it was the difference in level of driving from Club to Top National stuff.. and I do mean surprised. Its massive!

However all I am doing is battling away when I have chance before and after work to try and get myself back into a National Championship.. thats all you can do. No comparing your time against Sims or this opnion against that will change the fact they have plenty of money to test and race in F3/GP2.. So save your time writing the articles thats how it is.

I am massivly frustrated to see drivers I beat often in Renault/BMW win in F3 and I am sat in an office… You just have to keep working.

Wish you all the best.. keep battling.

CH