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We’ve all heard of the term “Homologation.” But what exactly does it mean? Well, thanks to a video by Hagerty, we can dive a little deeper into the term and find out what it really means in an automotive sense.
According to the official definition, homologation means to sanction or “allow.” How does this translate into the automotive realm? Homologation refers to the process taken to certify that a car is manufactured to meet the standards for sale technically, all vehicles are homologated.
But when we refer to a car being a homologation special, this means it’s approved for racing. Sanctioning bodies require manufacturer participation, and having vehicles on track being roughly the same as what the public can buy provides an incentive for sales and interest for us. Homologating a car for racing requires that an automaker produces a certain number of road-going versions.
MG reveals unhinged touring car racer for the road. While it might not be so known here, over in Europe MG has a bit of a reputation in the world of touring cars.
Fans to be welcomed back for Snetterton
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Fans will be welcomed back trackside to watch the British Touring Car Championship in person for the first time since the 2019 season finale when the series heads to Snetterton next month.
Spectators were banned from attending events throughout the 2020 season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2021 opening round at Thruxton also being run behind closed doors.
Although it was hoped that fans would be able to attend the Snetterton meeting after it was shifted back to a date in early June, that has now been confirmed after the government revealed that the UK will move to the next phase of the roadmap out of lockdown from next week.
Grounds Care Group to plant trees at British Touring Car race circuits
Landscaping firm Grounds Care Group (GCG) has partnered with British Touring Car Championship star Rory Butcher to offset his carbon footprint by planting trees at race circuits around the UK.
by Dan Symonds
GCG managing director Adam Brindle and Toyota Gazoo Racing driver Rory Butcher - credit: Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK)
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