A Racing Car Is Born

Season 1

A Racing Car is Born focuses on the world of the budget race-car. Follow presenter Mark Evans as he builds, tunes and races a 7-type circuit racer - his very own Westfield 1800, a Ford Zetec powered car with independant rear suspension.

With filming at race-mettings and track-days throughout the British Isles, A Racing Car is Born for the first time really gets under the bonnet of budget motoring.

The series not only shows the amazingly quick build process, it also shows the wide variety of competition motor sport available to the amateur.

With the car complete, Mark takes himself off to compete in various different types of motorsport events - from auto testing in Hatfield to circuit racing in Croix en Ternois, France, for which the car is transformed from a road legal sports car into an out-and-out race car.

Mark shows just how easy it is to obtain a race licence and how to find an area of club motorsport to enjoy.

Where to Watch Season 1

15 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Mark Evans embarks on a project to build a Westfield sports car to compete in racing events across the UK.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2A visit to the Westfield factory where the car kit is manufactured, before Mark Evan begins the first stages of construction.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Work continues with the installation of the drive shafts, fuel tank and upper steering column.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Mark Evans installs the engine, propshaft, starter motor and gear lever of his Westfield sports car.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5In addition to building the dashboard, the instruments are installed with the assistance of Mike Topp from the 750 Motor Club.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6Mark Evans concentrates on the chassis of the Westfield sports car as he continues his self-build project.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7Work turns to the interior of the car, as Mark Evans chooses seats for the Westfield.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8Mark Evans begins fitting out the interior of his kit car, focusing on the door lining, lights and dashboard finish.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9Adding the finishing touches to his creation, Mark Evans prepares for the Single Vehicle Approval test.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10Mark Evans takes his newly completed Westfield sports car to the track for its biggest test.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11With his vehicle now complete, Mark Evans takes the opportunity to try out his creation and takes part in a driving masterclass.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12The hand-built Westfield is entered into a hillclimb competition at Gurston Down near Salisbury, Wiltshire.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13Mark Evans gains his first racing experience in the Westfield when he attends a track day at Donington Park, near Derby.
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14Mark Evans takes part in practice laps in France and qualifies for a circuit race, going behind the scenes to watch preparations for the event.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15Mark Evans decides to put his creation to the ultimate test - a circuit race in France. He first cleans the car in the hope it will increase his speed.

 

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