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Keep up to date with the latest news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Donington Park: First Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April 2026<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

We were back for the first event of the 2026 Sustain Fuel Formula Vee Championship at Donington Park. With a healthy grid of 27, including a few new faces, the season was off to a great start. Qualifying was interrupted by two red flags with many of the grid only just getting their required three laps in. Dan Polley took poll position for Race 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Race 1 saw close racing throughout the grid. Dan Polley and Bradley Tarlton were the front runners and after swapping places a few times, Dan took the win with Bradley second – his best result to date. An epic battle for third was fought between Peter Studer, John Hughes, Colin Gregory and Rik Lanyi. Peter took third, but John and Colin were just a couple of tenth’s away. In Class B, Phil Waterhouse took the spoils with Dave Storey and Jake Hockley second and third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Race 2 took place in the afternoon, and unfortunately only 6 racing laps were completed before the safety car was out, under which the race finished. Dan and Bradly continued their first and second positions, with John Hughes taking third. In Class B, Phil Waterhouse carried on his winning form, with Camilo Vergara taking his first Class B podium in second, and Dave Storey in third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you missed any of the action, it was live streamed and available on the 750MC YouTube channel<\/a>. Next stop for the Vees is Pembrey, a new track for the majority of the Vee drivers on the 23 \u2013 24 May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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End of Season Gathering and Vee Centre Awards Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

November 2025<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In the blink of an eye, the 2025 season was over, and it was time to celebrate in true Vee Centre style. The day kicked off with the classic karting event at Sutton Circuit. Whilst it was dry, the track was a bit greasy giving rise to all the driver excuses!! Peter Studer took the overall win with Pete Belsey second and Will Malins (and his plaster cast!) in third!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The evening Vee Centre Awards Night had a great turn out, lots of laughter, storey telling, good food and of course the infamous raffle!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congratulations to the Vee Centre Award winners!!<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vee Centre Challenge – Sam Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mini championship challenge for drivers finishing outside the top 10 at each event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Masters Challenge – Vaughn Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mini championship for the ‘older’ driver over 45.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Willetts Trophy – Simon Foley (collected by Phil Foster)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded to the driver who has not had a podium place in any previous year’s overall championship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Half Crank Award – Rich Walsh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded for a noteworthy event or promotion of the formula. Rich nearly achieved an impressive 1,000 miles in a season with just one engine! It was also in recognition of a good season with his first podium scored at Castle Combe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Driver of the year – John Hughes.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded to the most all round driver and in recognition of promoting good driving and sportsmanship in our Formula. John had been away from the formula for a number of years – hopped back in his Vee and finished third overall! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The remaining Vee Centre Awards went to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n