Radical Sportscars
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About Radical Sportscars
Radical Sportscars is the world leading manufacturer of Sportscars with its headquarters in Peterborough, UK.
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HISTORY & MILESTONES
2, 000 cars.
You don’t sell that many sports racing cars in two decades unless the package is thrilling, dramatic, huge fun to drive and excellent value for money.
Equally you’re not truly Radical unless you offer something innovative and unique, both values that have always been at the core of our philosophy. From the very beginning our approach has always been to create a whole new niche in the world of motorsport, to which Nothing Compares.
Our original brief 20 years ago? A lightweight sportscar that utilised superbike technology. Faster than a supercar, totally driver focused and intensely rewarding to drive, Radical was the first company to create a bespoke powertrain system for a superbike-powered sports racer. The cars were built not just for the discerning club racer but trackday enthusiasts too, and both types of driver enjoy unmatched levels of support as well as having the fastest cars on track.
But the Radical philosophy extends much wider than just the cars. By launching our own race championships we became the first manufacturer to bring long-format, doubleheader endurance racing to the club racer, and provided na comprehensive spares and technical support team at every event that continues to this day.
The iconic Clubsport model established the company in 1997, and it is still raced with enthusiasm all around the world. Its success was instantaneous and the full grids soon led to developments, the Prosport adding wings, more power and wider slicks, but the team at Radical were never going to rest on their ever-growing laurels. In 2002 they launched the SR3, a genuine two-seater, road-legal track car, that wowed both the press and track drivers all over the world. It has become Radical’s most popular model to date and was soon followed by the compact SR4, a small, light and practical two-seater that proved to be the perfect successor to the original Clubsport.
The awesome SR8, launched in 2005 and powered by the high-revving, 380bhp Powertec RPV8 engine, brought Le Mans Prototype pace to the national racing scene. The mighty RPE RPV8 was designed, developed and manufactured in-house, and the car now holds several circuit out-right lap records, including the highly sought prize of the production car record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The latest-generation 2. 7-litre engine sets lap times comparable to LMP machinery on a fraction of the budget, and continues to draw acclaim for established endurance racers the world over.
In 2011 Radical took the bold step of developing its first fully EC Type Approved, street-legal roadster the SR3 SL. Powered by a turbocharged Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder engine it opened up Radical ownership to a whole new market, rapidly establishing itself in countries such as Switzerland, Germany and Japan. Technology and processes developed in the design of the SR3 SL have since enabled Radical to create a ‘milestone’ car; the new RXC. With the EcoBoost-powered RXC Turbo unveiled as Radical’s new flagship model in January 2014 this is one automotive success story that shows no signs of fading. At the opposite end of the model spectrum, the SR1 Cup racecar and championship model continues to bring new racers into the sport, providing them with the skills to succeed in the highly-competitive motorsport arena.
Radical set out to create a new niche in the sportscar scene offering drivers incredible performance for a realistic price, and their success is born out in the sales figures. As we enter our third decade with a fresh brand perspective, high-performance range and thrilling championship portfolio, over 2, 000 Radical owners can’t be wrong.
Reviews
Steve Burgess delivered a stellar last-lap charge in Radical Challenge qualifying, to secure an all-important pole position start for the penultimate round of the season at Rockingham this morning.
A single point separates Burgess and RAW Motorsport teammate Dominik Jackson and the closeness of this year’s title fight was once again evident with the pair trading top times from the off. Jackson initially took the upper hand, managing to punch in one more fast lap before a safe...ty car broke up the session.
Back to green with just over 10 mins remaining, Burgess chipped away at Jackson’s top time to close within 0.129, but waited until the closing seconds of the session to post a final flyer and secure pole by 0.294 seconds, with a time of 1:17.903.
Outgoing Radical SR1 Cup Champion Jerome de Sadeleer, who took a clean-sweep in the formula here last year, clocked in third fastest ahead of Elliot Goodman. Brian Caudwell snatched fifth fastest by a mere 0.002 seconds from Richard Baxter.
Radical Challenge Round 6, Rockingham Qualifying
1. Steve BURGESS Radical SR3 1:17.903 2. Dominik JACKSON Radical SR3 + 0.294 3. Jerome DE SADELEER Radical SR3 +0.671 4. Elliot GOODMAN Radical SR3 +0.913 5. Brian CAUDWELL Radical SR3 +0.990 6. Richard BAXTER Radical +0.992
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The action’s not only at Rockingham this weekend - we’ve got racing in the Scandinavia Cup too!
Radical Sportscars is proud to be featured in this year's Parliamentary Review, with CEO Joseph Anwyll detailing the successful turnaround of the business and its evolution into a truly world-class player in the race and track car market.
The Parliamentary Review, chaired by Lord Pickles and Lord Blunkett, releases each September, featuring a range of thriving British businesses and educators. The Review is wholly independent of parliament and the government of the day, and ...aims to share best practice and raise industry standards by working with a number of successful organisations up and down the country, across the private and public sectors.
Read the article on the Parliamentary Review website here: http://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/‚ Ķ/radical-sportscars
#business #bestpractice #marketleader #nothingcompares
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No Room for Error at Rockingham... A single point; that’s all that separates leading Radical Challenge title protagonists Steve Burgess and teammate Dominik Jackson heading into the penultimate series rounds at Rockingham this weekend. Follow the action on https://www.tsl-timing.com/ - https://www.radicalsportscars.com/…/no- room-for-error-at-ro…
The final European Masters race of the season saw our 2018 Champions Mark Crader and Stuart Moseley take the win ahead of Andrew and Jeremy Ferguson. Mark also took the Supersport title with teammate Alex Mortimer in the SuperSport class after a close battle with Ludovic Loffreda and Romian Lutter. Thank you to everyone who‚Äôs joined us for the season! üèÅüèéüí® Congratulations to our Champions! üèÜ #EuropeanMasters #REM #Radicalsportscars #NothingCompares #Monza #Championship #Finale @ Monza Eni Circuit
Congratulations from everyone in the UK Kim. What a fantastic season for Radical Australia üá¶üá∫
Manhal Allos takes victory in race 1 at Monza for the final round of the Radical European Masters season. Second was closely contested between Mark Crader and Andrew Ferguson in the closing stages with Mark and Stuart Moseley taking second, Andrew and Jeremy Ferguson in third. Ludovic Loffreda and Romain Lutter took Supersport Victory in their SR3 with Alex Mortimer and Mark Crader a very close fought 2nd. Race 2 tomorrow 11am. üèÜü•áü•àü•âüèéüí®üáÆüáπüèÅ @ Monza Eni Circuit
The final qualifying session of the Radical European Masters 2018 season is underway.. who will take the honours? @ Monza Eni Circuit
County Derry driver Gerard O'Connell scooped his first Millers Oils Northern Ireland Hillclimb title this weekend, propelled by his 2.8-litre SR8 LM.
In a dramatic finale to the nine-round 2018 championship, O'Connell took this year's title in his showdown with Richard McGimpsey despite a late scare with driveshaft issues on the very final run, held at Knockagh, just north of Belfast. O'Connell needed to retain second position on the day to lift the title...but a spin by McGi...msey on his final run on one of Knockagh's tight hairpins meant the championship was assured.
It was a double celebration for O'Connell as he also won the prestigious Leaders Championship, which is based around the Class records on each Hill. Alan Jardine's BDA Escort gave it a real go at Knockagh to pip O'Connell for that title but Gerard needed only one run to secure the Leaders title as well.
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Fantastic onboard from RSR Spa, and their SR3 RSX fleet ready to provide many years of Trackday driving heaven! #SR3RSX #EauRougeFlat #Spa #nothingcompares
Xtreme motorsports Radical RXC’s claim the top two spots of the podium at round 5 of the China GT championship. Drivers Tom Ashton and Liu Kai in the 68 car and Song Bo and Dominic Tang in the 25 car. Bumper crowds enjoy brilliant racing, videos up on China GT Facebook.
Ryan Harper-Ellam limited the damage at Donington Park by claiming victory in the second SR1 Cup race of the weekend.
After his DNF in the first outing, Harper-Ellam needed a bumper score to stay in the title fight against James Pinkerton, with just two races remaining after this weekend. He duly delivered, leading the race from lights to flag.
Pinkerton kept the pressure on to finish second, and will take a handy points advantage to Brands Hatch in November.
... Race one victor Patrick Lay secured the final step of the podium after coming out on top of a close battle with Shane Stoney. Chris Short won the Rookie class, while David Tagg doubled up in the Fangio race.
1 Ryan HARPER-ELLAM SR1 Gen 2 20:50.775 2 James PINKERTON SR1 Gen 2 +4.480 3 Patrick LAY SR1 Gen 2 +15.538 4 Shane STONEY SR1 Gen 2 +25.890 5 Chris SHORT (Rookie) SR1 Gen 2 +45.629 6 Ross ELLIOT SR1 Gen 1 +56.424
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James Pinkerton extended his advantage in the SR1 Cup Championship with a second place in the first outing at Donington Park, after rival Ryan Harper-Ellam failed to finish.
However, both title protagonists had to play second fiddle to a stunning debut performance from Patrick Lay, who dominated in the wet conditions. Lay started third but broke into a clear lead, leaving Pinkerton and Harper-Ellam to battle. Pinkerton spun at Redgate and Harper-Ellam couldn’t avoid him and w...as forced to park his damaged car.
Lay controlled the remainder of the race to lead Pinkerton home by a comfortable margin, as Will Hunt held off Chris Short to grab the Rookie Class win.
David Tagg celebrated his first Fangio Trophy win of the year in 11th.
1 Patrick LAY SR1 Gen 2 21:48.635 2 James PINKERTON SR1 Gen 2 +6.128 3 Will HUNT (Rookie) SR1 Gen +10.322 4 Mark WILLIAMS (Rookie) SR1 Gen 2 +33.861 5 Shane STONEY SR1 Gen 2 +36.515 6 Dean WARRINER SR1 Gen 2 +52.209
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Ryan Harper-Ellam continued his 100 per cent qualifying record in this year’s SR1 Cup by securing double pole positions for the penultimate weekend of the season at Donington Park.
Amidst the biggest gird of the season, Harper-Ellam faced competition from newcomers Patrick Lay and Shane Stoney, as well as title rival James Pinkerton but managed to go fastest in a close session, which was afflicted by light rain, forcing drivers into making key tyre choices. Harper-Ellam’s sec...ond-fastest time was good enough for race two pole.
Lay will start second, just 0.4s off Harper-Ellam’s benchmark, with Pinkerton in third and Stoney in fourth. Race one at Donington Park is scheduled for 14:40hrs, and live timing is available here: https://livetiming.tsl-timing.com/183651< br> 1 Ryan HARPER-ELLAM SR1 Gen 2 1:35.678 2 Patrick LAY SR1 Gen 2+0.441 3 James PINKERTON SR1 Gen 2 +0.648 4 Shane STONEY SR1 Gen 2 +0.868 5 Stuart MOSELEY SR1 Gen 2 +1.545 6 Will HUNT (R) SR1 Gen 2 +1.911
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Can‚Äôt wait until the weekend to get your next dose of SR1 Cup action at Donington Park this weekend? Jump onboard with 2017 Vice-Champion James Pinkerton and enjoy his pole-winning lap around the Leicestershire track last year. üëèüèÜ
Great customer day @silverstonecircuit today.. lots of new customers trialling the cars.. üèéüí® great shots once again @olliereadpics üôåüèº #SR1 #Goldtrack #Silverstone #Trial #testdrive #trackday #Radicalsportscars #nothingcompares @ Silverstone Circuit
Mark Crader and @imosie took the race 2 win at Silverstone this morning during the Radical European Masters, @louishs83 and @theodor_olsen took 2nd and a very delighted Roger Bromiley in third. Race 3 underway with Mark Crader holding off @louishs83 before the pit window.. who will come out on top? #RadicalSportscars #NothingCompares #EuropeanMasters #REM #SR8 #Silverstone @ Silverstone Circuit
What a company. What a product! The SR1 absolutely blew me away, I'm still grinning like an idiot ÔøΩ. Not just the car though, but the package you offer really is amazing.... from support to hospitality, it's all been covered. Well done guys and thank you so much.
Thank you so much to all the crew at Radical for a totally fabulous day at Brands Hatch. What marvellous hospitality with really friendly and informative guys. You made us feel so welcome. We especially loved the tech talk and the pit tour, oh and the racing of course. ÔøΩ
We're definitely going to be following your progress ÔøΩ. Good luck for the rest of the season. Xxx
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I would like to thank radical sports cars for one of the best days of my life at the sr1 shootout yesterday. The cars are unbelievable in how they handle and are so easy to drive. Thanks to everyone who made this competition happen
Had a mega day at the sr1 shootout at rockingham. Thanks for a memorable day guys n girls, loved it
Great company. Really nice chaps hand making quality sports cars with so much power.
Die schnellsten Trackday- und RennfahrzeugeÔøΩÔøΩÔøΩ
Best motorsport experience I ever had!
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