Gtechniq joins Raceworks on the road to Mandalay 

Leading ceramic surface protection manufacturers have reaffirmed their support for motorsport, today (Wednesday 13 January), this time backing a team embarking on the road to Mandalay.

Northampton-based Gtechniq, the surface protection experts, have joined forces with Raceworks Motorsport, to increase the efficiency of their Datsun 240Z during the Road to Mandalay endurance rally, this February.

The 24-day rally across Malaysia, Thailand and Burma is set to test the cars and their drivers’ performance and skills. Gtechniq’s C1 Crystal Lacquer and EXO Ultra Durable Hybrid coating have been used to prep the car, making it easier to maintain during the almost month-long journey.

Rob Earle, managing director of Gtechniq, said: “People underestimate the impact that having a dirty car can have, not only on safety, but on the performance of a car too.

“With Gtechniq coatings on the Raceworks Datsun, dirt particles, which are often unevenly distributed on a car, are less likely to create drag as air particles cling to the grime. It will obviously also help the driver to ensure the car stays much cleaner in the dirtiest of environmental conditions.”

From Sunday 1 February 2015, well-known historic car racing driver and owner, Grant Tromans and his navigator for the event Simon Russell, will be embarking on this Endurance Rally Association venture in the Raceworks Motorsport prepared 1973 Datsun.

Mike Purse, a director of Raceworks Motorsport, said: “We have been treating our circuit racing cars with Gtechniq products this season with great results, so we are really looking forward to testing them to the extreme with our Datsun 240Z on this endurance event covering so many types of terrain.”

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Notes to editors

Gtechniq was born out of pure science, the love of cars and the desire to create the best car care products, with a focus on protective coatings – the cornerstone of our success.

In 2004, scientists at Gtechniq created a superior line of products aimed at perfecting all car surfaces. And over the last 10 years, these products have been continually improved to provide a range that outshines and outlasts the competition.

The Gtechniq range includes composite ceramic coatings, leather protection, fabric protection, wheel and trim protection, shampoos and much more. For more information about Gtechniq, or to find an Accredited Detailer, visit www.gtechniq.com

About Raceworks Motorsport

The team at Raceworks Motorsport has enjoyed successes in many different forms of motorsport, from road rallying to International GT Racing. Over the years, we have gained vast experience in a variety of machinery by building and running cars for many different championships and customers.

Raceworks Motorsport manage a varied Portfolio of cars, including Single Seat racing cars, World Sports Cars, GTs, Touring and Super Cars from the 1950’s to present day.Offering specialist services covering all aspects of competition car preparation, from complete car builds, shell preparation, suspension set up, maintenance, repair and servicing.

The Raceworks Motorsport ‘on event’ support service provides customers with the comfort of comprehensive ‘arrive and drive’ conditions, for European and UK events and track days. In-house fabrication facilities allow bespoke parts to be made to customer’s specification.

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Raceworks Motorsport | Wyndmere Park | Steeple Morden | Herts SG8 0NZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1763 852 900 | Email: team@raceworksmotorsport.com

Amy Chappell, head of sales and marketing, e-mail amychappell@gtechniq.com, or call t: +44 (0) 1327 1 327 811 015, m: +44 (0) 7931 371 411

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Follow the Datsun Adventures

After the success of the London to Cape Town Rally, the Datsun 240Z is now ready for it’s next endeavour…

On Sunday 1 February 2015, well-known historic car racing driver and owner, Grant Tromans and his navigator for the event Simon Russell, will be embarking on this Endurance Rally Association venture in the Raceworks Motorsport prepared 1973 Datsun.

You can keep up to date with the progress of this very special project by following the crazy capers on the Datsun Adventures dedicated facebook page.

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Hertfordshire Racing Team Prepares For An African Epic

–  The London to Cape Town World Cup Rally in a Restored 1973 Datsun 240z

The latest epic project underway by the Royston based racing team, Raceworks Motorsport (the racing division of PromotaSPORT), is to restore and prepare a 1973 Datsun 240Z for the inaugural running of the Endurance Rally Association’s London to Cape Town Rally which sets off from London on 1^st January, 2012.

Raising funds for African charities, the ’73 Datsun is entered in the Historic section of the rally. Driver and vehicle owner, Grant Tromans alongside navigator and Raceworks Motorsport director, Simon Russell will endure a grueling 30-day, 14,400 Kilometre timed journey (approx 8900 miles) across three continents, 13 countries and extreme conditions – from snow and ice in Europe to dust, desert and bush in Africa. And all this in the relative discomfort of the 1973 Datsun 240z with just each other for company; according to the rules of the rally, there’s no support team allowed. Harsh.

The two-man team will race across Europe to reach a ferry in Greece to North Africa. After which they head to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa finishing in Cape Town’s stunning Waterfront 29 days later.

The Raceworks Motorsport engineers have prepared numerous rally, road and track cars for many events and race series, but their biggest challenge to date is getting the Datsun ready for its African Adventure. Preparation work on this classic rally car includes to date:

Fitting a full roll cage, up-rating the body shell, engine, drive train, suspension and brakes; fitting a custom made 90ltr fuel tank; fitting new safety equipment including harnesses, as well as both handheld and plumbed fire extinguisher; fitting a custom made wiring harness to allow for additional power supplies for rally equipment such as trip computer and navigational equipment; adding mounts to the roof and boot lid to carry spare wheels and additional equipment; up-rating lights, fitting additional driving lights to the front of car.

The project manager and co-driver Simon Russell said;

“For us the race has already started as we are battling against the clock to have the car match-fit for start in London. But I’m confident we can rise to the challenge.”

He continued;

“It’s going to be huge challenge for the crew and car alike to get to Cape Town, especially as once we leave London, we aren’t permitted any of our own support crew.

I’m really looking forward to event and we will certainly be aiming for a good result.”

Raceworks Motorsport ‘s Epic Datsun Adventure will be raising money for Christian Partners in Africa www.cpafrica.org.uk and The Giving Organisation www.thegivingorganisation.org.

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Find out More:

Raceworks Motorsport | Wyndmere Park | Steeple Morden | Herts SG8 0NZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1763 852 900 | Email: team@raceworksmotorsport.com

Websites & Facebook Pages:

Datsun Adventures Website: http://www.datsunadventures.com/

Datsun Adventures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DatsunAdventures

The London to Cape Town World Cup Rally:  www.londoncapetownrally.com

Raceworks Motorsport Website: http://www.raceworksmotorsport.com/

Raceworks Motorsport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaceworksMotorsport

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