Mark Hales
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Mark Hales is a British
auto racing
driver and instructor. He is best known for finishing as runner-up in the 1987 British Touring Car Championship season
. He was a class B winner that season with his Ford Escort RS Turbo. His final season in the BTCC was in 1991. He competed in a Mitsubishi Lancer
in the first part of the season, switching to a Mitsubishi Galant
for the second part. He got one championship point at Snetterton
. Most recently he has competed in historic racing, winning the Historic Six Hours of Spa in 2004. He was also a contributor and track-tester for the British motorracing magazines Evo
and Octane
. He also writes for the Daily Telegraph, and has published a book co-written by Nick Mason
, called Into The Red.
United Kingdom
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auto racing
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
driver and instructor. He is best known for finishing as runner-up in the 1987 British Touring Car Championship season
1987 British Touring Car Championship season
The 1987 Dunlop RAC British Touring Car Championship, was the 30th season of the championship. The series, previously the British Saloon Car Championship, had a new name and new sponsor...
. He was a class B winner that season with his Ford Escort RS Turbo. His final season in the BTCC was in 1991. He competed in a Mitsubishi Lancer
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,...
in the first part of the season, switching to a Mitsubishi Galant
Mitsubishi Galant
The first generation of the car, initially known as the Colt Galant, was released in December 1969. The design was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring to the influence of aerodynamics on the silhouette. Three models were available, powered by the new 'Saturn' engine in 1.3 or 1.5 L ...
for the second part. He got one championship point at Snetterton
Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit
Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit is a motor racing circuit in Norfolk, England. Owned by MotorSport Vision, it is situated on the A11 road some 20 km north-east of the town of Thetford and 30 km south-west of the city of Norwich...
. Most recently he has competed in historic racing, winning the Historic Six Hours of Spa in 2004. He was also a contributor and track-tester for the British motorracing magazines Evo
Evo
-Publications:* East Village Other, American underground newspaper in New York City * EVO , a comic crossover between Top Cow/Image Comics titles* Evo , a British car magazine-Electronics:...
and Octane
Octane
Octane is a hydrocarbon and an alkane with the chemical formula C8H18, and the condensed structural formula CH36CH3. Octane has many structural isomers that differ by the amount and location of branching in the carbon chain...
. He also writes for the Daily Telegraph, and has published a book co-written by Nick Mason
Nick Mason
Nicholas Berkeley "Nick" Mason is an English drummer and songwriter, best known for his work with Pink Floyd. He was the only constant member of the band since its formation in 1965...
, called Into The Red.