Team RLR and MG Head to Silverstone

September 7, 2011 Staff Highlights, Racing and Competition Comments Off on Team RLR and MG Head to Silverstone

Team RLR LeMans Series SilverstonePlanet LeMans is reporting that boosted by a new driver and a major sponsor, Team RLR will enter the 6 Hours of Silverstone determined to impress in front of a home crowd at the penultimate round of the 2011 Le Mans Series next weekend (September 9-11).

The mid-season break proved to be a productive one for the Lancashire-based squad as it added former Le Mans 24 Hours winner Warren Hughes to its line-up alongside regular drivers Barry Gates and Rob Garofall, and also confirmed famous British car brand MG Motor UK as an official sponsor.

Read the complete story over at Planet LeMans.

Staff

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