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The 12-year-old has ambitions of winning the title.

Darlington 12-year-old to compete for British Drag Racing title

The 30-year-old has secured sponsorship from the UK’s leading motoring and cycling retailer, Halfords, for the third consecutive year

The 30-year-old has secured sponsorship from the UK’s leading motoring and cycling retailer, Halfords, for the third consecutive year

North East racer secures lucrative sponsorship for 2024 championship

The BTCC field on the start line at Croft Circuit

The BTCC field on the start line at Croft Circuit

Croft Circuit confirms action-packed motorsport events calendar for 2024

Yorkshire BTCC drivers Dan Cammish, left, and Daniel Lloyd

Yorkshire BTCC drivers Dan Cammish, left, and Daniel Lloyd

British Touring Car Championship at Croft - full preview, tickets and local interest

Three times British Touring Car Champion Ash Sutton, who tops this year's standings ahead of the Croft weekend

Three times British Touring Car Champion Ash Sutton, who tops this year's standings ahead of the Croft weekend

Croft Circuit hosts sixth race weekend in British Touring Car Championship

Durham racer James Alderson will be in action in the Pirelli 600 Super Series at Croft Circuit this weekend. Picture: TONY TODD

Durham racer James Alderson will be in action in the Pirelli 600 Super Series at Croft Circuit this weekend. Picture: TONY TODD

Croft Circuit gearing up for No Limits motorbike racing action this weekend

Kart racer Thomas Potter is to be the face of an online anti-bullying campaign in motor racing. Picture: DAVID POTTER

Kart racer Thomas Potter is to be the face of an online anti-bullying campaign in motor racing. Picture: DAVID POTTER

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Disgust as talented County Durham kart racer told to end his life by cruel bullies

Andy Holtby will be hoping to defend his class seven title at the H&T Trailers Men’s National Autograss Championships. Picture: MOO PICS

Andy Holtby will be hoping to defend his class seven title at the H&T Trailers Men’s National Autograss Championships. Picture: MOO PICS

Autograss racing heads to North Yorkshire this weekend

Dan Lloyd celebrates victory in the BTCC Championship. PICTURE: DAVID NELSON.

Dan Lloyd celebrates victory in the BTCC Championship. PICTURE: DAVID NELSON.

Thousands flock to Croft as North Yorkshire racer seals homecoming triumph

Scorton driver Max Coates will compete in the Mini Challenge Trophy at Croft this weekend

Scorton driver Max Coates will compete in the Mini Challenge Trophy at Croft this weekend

Croft Racetrack

Scorton driver Max Coates has a target on his back at Croft this weekend

The BTCC field races around Croft Circuit last year. Picture: TONY TODD

The BTCC field races around Croft Circuit last year. Picture: TONY TODD

Croft Racetrack

Title race in the balance as British Touring Car Championship heads to Croft

Ben Taylor, the CEO of BARC, looks out over the start and finish line at Croft Circuit, near Darlington

Ben Taylor, the CEO of BARC, looks out over the start and finish line at Croft Circuit, near Darlington

Croft Racetrack

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Croft Circuit boss Ben Taylor discusses racetrack's future - and whether British Superbikes might one day return

Max Coates gets his MINI Challenge Championship 2022 title push underway today when he races at Donnington Park.

Max Coates gets his MINI Challenge Championship 2022 title push underway today when he races at Donnington Park.

'Everything is coming together' for Max Coates' season opener

Lewis Hamilton reveals he is changing his name ahead of the new F1 season. (PA)

Lewis Hamilton reveals he is changing his name ahead of the new F1 season. (PA)

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Lewis Hamilton is changing his name to honour his mother ahead of new F1 season

Rob Gaffney, Max Coates and Rhys Lloyd. Pic: HIGH ROW MARKETING

Rob Gaffney, Max Coates and Rhys Lloyd. Pic: HIGH ROW MARKETING

North Yorkshire driver Max Coates set for busy year with Endurance drive

Redcar Bears announce line-up for 2022 Speedway Championship season

Redcar Bears announce line-up for 2022 Speedway Championship season

Redcar Bears announce line-up for 2022 Speedway Championship season

Lizzy Mentier was crowned Teesside Sprint Series champion, to add to her other karting titles this year in the National Junior Kart Championship and Hooton Indikart Series

Lizzy Mentier was crowned Teesside Sprint Series champion, to add to her other karting titles this year in the National Junior Kart Championship and Hooton Indikart Series

Marske 12-year-old Lizzy Mentier wins three karting titles

Ryan Champion won the Roger Albert Clark Rally. Picture: ANDY ELLIS

Ryan Champion won the Roger Albert Clark Rally. Picture: ANDY ELLIS

North Yorkshire duo triumph in storm-hit Roger Albert Clark Rally

British Touring Car Championship: The story of the weekend at Croft

British Touring Car Championship: The story of the weekend at Croft

British Touring Car Championship: The story of the weekend at Croft

Max Coates: Racer wants no favours in pursuit for MINI Challenge

Max Coates: Racer wants no favours in pursuit for MINI Challenge

Max Coates: Racer won't rely on favours in pursuit for MINI Challenge title

Max Coates standing in front of his MINI Car.

Max Coates standing in front of his MINI Car.

Max Coates races to podium finishes at Croft in MINI Challenge

Max Coates celebrates a win in the Clio Cup.

Max Coates celebrates a win in the Clio Cup.

Max Coates announces plans for step up to British Touring by 2023

Lauren Northover in a go-kart

Lauren Northover in a go-kart

Stockton go-kart racer competing in Formula Woman competition

Mac Coates is gearing up to race at his local track Croft Circuit in the 2021 MINI Challenge.

Mac Coates is gearing up to race at his local track Croft Circuit in the 2021 MINI Challenge.

Max Coates is like 'a kid at Christmas' for for Croft homecoming race

British Touring Car drive Tom Oliphant tees off with competition winner Sam Parker at Blackwell Grange Golf Club - the BTCC is at Croft this weekend

British Touring Car drive Tom Oliphant tees off with competition winner Sam Parker at Blackwell Grange Golf Club - the BTCC is at Croft this weekend

Croft Racetrack

Touring Car star tackles a different kind of driving ahead of Croft weekend

Max Coates drives for Graves Motorsport in the 2021 MINI Challenge. PICTURE: SAM ALSOP

Max Coates drives for Graves Motorsport in the 2021 MINI Challenge. PICTURE: SAM ALSOP

Max Coates wins his first race of the 2021 MINI Challenge

Ethan Hammerton with the Graduate Cup

Ethan Hammerton with the Graduate Cup

Rising star Ethan Hammerton gears up for more racing success

The Redcar Bears seal a three points victory over Glasgow Tigers. PICTURE: COLIN POOLE.

The Redcar Bears seal a three points victory over Glasgow Tigers. PICTURE: COLIN POOLE.

Redcar Bears beat Glasgow Tigers in Speedway Championship

Redcar Bears in action on the track.

Redcar Bears in action on the track.

Redcar Bears fans raise funds to fix injured rider's bike

Bea Royal at Low Skelding

Bea Royal at Low Skelding

Packed weekend of trialling for Ripon, Richmond and Yeadon-Guiseley motor clubs

Joe Cunningham in action at Oulton Park (Picture: Andy Ellis)

Joe Cunningham in action at Oulton Park (Picture: Andy Ellis)

North Yorkshire rally driver stars at Oulton Park

Ethan Hammerton from Northallerton will be gunning for Mini Challenge glory this season

Ethan Hammerton from Northallerton will be gunning for Mini Challenge glory this season

Hammerton joins Coates in Mini Challenge bid

Tom Affleck, expert winner

Tom Affleck, expert winner

Tom Affleck grabs third win in Guisborough DMC's Summer Series

The 27-year-old race car driver from Northallerton is hoping to climb to the top of elite Britsh Motorsport. PICTURE: Sam Alsop.

The 27-year-old race car driver from Northallerton is hoping to climb to the top of elite Britsh Motorsport. PICTURE: Sam Alsop.

Max Coates all geared up for Mini Challenge title push

Local driver James McCann hopes for success at Croft this weekend Picture: JON ELSEY

Local driver James McCann hopes for success at Croft this weekend Picture: JON ELSEY

Croft welcomes fans back for 750 Motor Club action

Local driver James McCann will be hoping for success as crowds return to Croft Circuit this weekend Picture: JON ELSEY

Local driver James McCann will be hoping for success as crowds return to Croft Circuit this weekend Picture: JON ELSEY

Crowds return to Croft as North Yorkshire circuit stages two days of action this weekend

Mazda driver Tim Dore (37) uses all of the track and a little bit more in tricky conditions at Croft Picture: Tony Todd Photography

Mazda driver Tim Dore (37) uses all of the track and a little bit more in tricky conditions at Croft Picture: Tony Todd Photography

Mixed weather heralds Croft comeback

The Captain Tom Foundation One Hundred Challenge Riders

The Captain Tom Foundation One Hundred Challenge Riders

One Hundred Challenge Ride through Dales for Captain Tom Foundation

Andrew Grimstone Picture: Sarah Hall Motorsport & Media

Andrew Grimstone Picture: Sarah Hall Motorsport & Media

Coates and Wheatley impress at Thruxton

The Class 7 pack throw up the dust before the rains came Picture: Laura Stephenson/Moo Pics

The Class 7 pack throw up the dust before the rains came Picture: Laura Stephenson/Moo Pics

Autograss: The best kept secret in motorsport – but the weather wins…

Paul Sadler at the Richmond trial

Paul Sadler at the Richmond trial

80 riders turn out for Richmond's Applegarth Trial

Jack Stones at the bottom of Tank Trap

Jack Stones at the bottom of Tank Trap

Jack Stones goes Vertigo

Cumbrian driver Frank Bird and County Durham’s Jack Morton finished second at Snetterton Picture: JAMES WARD/CHICANE MEDIA

Cumbrian driver Frank Bird and County Durham’s Jack Morton finished second at Snetterton Picture: JAMES WARD/CHICANE MEDIA

North-East teams box out places on Snetterton Rally

Rob Waite Picture: BARRY WATSON

Rob Waite Picture: BARRY WATSON

Richard Sadler rides to hattrick of victories

Max Coates (right) will line up for graves Motorsport in the 2021 Mini Challenge

Max Coates (right) will line up for graves Motorsport in the 2021 Mini Challenge

Max Coates to race in Mini Challenge again

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship returns to Croft in September Picture: TONY TODD

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship returns to Croft in September Picture: TONY TODD

Bumper post-lockdown season at Croft Circuit

Aldis Blacker at the Ripon Motor Club trial

Aldis Blacker at the Ripon Motor Club trial

98 riders compete at Ripon Motor Club trial as grassroots motorsport resumes

Nigel Mansell chats with son Greg on the Croft grid Picture: TONY TODD

Nigel Mansell chats with son Greg on the Croft grid Picture: TONY TODD

The 2007 Croft meeting that proved a family affair for Nigel Mansell

Kevin Procter on the podium with Alexander Hvaal (left) and Marc Laboulle (right) Picture: TIM WHITTINGTON/RALLYCROSSWORLD.COM

Kevin Procter on the podium with Alexander Hvaal (left) and Marc Laboulle (right) Picture: TIM WHITTINGTON/RALLYCROSSWORLD.COM

King Kevin: When a Leeming businessman cemented his place in motorsport folklore

The Richardsons pictured 11 years ago - Amber, five, Niamh, 11, Hannah, 13, Chloe, 15 and Jonathan, 18

The Richardsons pictured 11 years ago - Amber, five, Niamh, 11, Hannah, 13, Chloe, 15 and Jonathan, 18

Motor clubs pencil in trial dates as lockdown set to ease

Manners leads the Formula Ford 1600 field through the infamous Croft Chicane Picture: TONY TODD

Manners leads the Formula Ford 1600 field through the infamous Croft Chicane Picture: TONY TODD

Motorsport Memories: The impeccable Dave Manners

Charlie Payne and co-driver Craig Thorley negotiate the Lightwater stage in their Mitsubishi in 2008 Picture: IAN HARDY

Charlie Payne and co-driver Craig Thorley negotiate the Lightwater stage in their Mitsubishi in 2008 Picture: IAN HARDY

Motorsport Memories: The Ultimate challenge of the Riponian Rally

Helmut Kelleners in the mighty March Chevrolet

Helmut Kelleners in the mighty March Chevrolet

Motorsport Memories: Croft’s World Cup and Hollywood connections

Robin and Karen Luscombe

Robin and Karen Luscombe

Sporting memories: The Gerald Simpson Memorial Two Day Sidecar Trial