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Promising teens join Norfolk-based team's Ginetta line-up

Josh Rattican - R Racing Ginetta Junior

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A Norfolk-based racing team has added two promising youngsters to its three-car Ginetta line-up. Elite Motorsport will be represented by Tom Emson and Josh Rattican in this year’s Ginetta G55 SuperCup (GT4) Championship. This year marks the...
San Luis Potosí-born José Garfias has been announced as Shipdham-based Elite Motorsport's final driver in the 2021 BRDC F3 Championship.

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'Impressive' Mexican driver joins Norfolk-based team's F3 line-up

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Tom Lebbon, 15, from Bury St Edmunds has announced that he will be moving from the Ginetta Junior Championship up to the BRDC British Formula 3 (F3) Championship in 2021 with Norfolk racing team, Elite Motorsport.

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Norfolk racing team's junior champion graduates to Formula 3

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Having already guided Tom Gamble, Adam Smalley, James Hedley and Tom Lebbon to the Driver’s “crown” over the past four years, Shipdham-based Elite Motorsport has an exciting mix of second-year Ginetta Juniors and newcomers.

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Racing team owner optimistic as aspiring youngsters join

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Javier Segrera Pont has been announced as Elite Motorsport's first driver in the 2021 BRDC F3 Championship.

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'Promising' Spaniard joins Norfolk racing team ahead of F3 debut

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Players and staff at Bradenham Cricket Club have been left feeling angry and hopeless after finding

‘It’s nonsense’ - ‘Mindless’ vandals damage cricket pitch by driving...

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Swaffham Town's Nick Davey on a charge.

Football club change stadium name in new sponsorship deal

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John Lister was sent a card by Norwich City to mark his 101st birthday, pictured here with Thorp Hou

Norwich City surprise for Second World War veteran on 101st birthday

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Runners at the start line of a previous parkrun at Gorleston Cliffs Picture: Richard Knibb

Runners urged not to organise gatherings as parkrun UK suspends all events

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Tense moments as England rugby fans watch England against South Africa in the world cup final at Hol

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Norfolk reacts to England’s World Cup final defeat to South Africa

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Nick Castellan pushing forward for Swaffham Town Picture: EDDIE DEANE

Swaffham Town claim excellent 1-1 draw at leaders Stowmarket

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Matthew Prudence in the thick of the action for Swaffham Town against Whitton on Saturday Picture: E

Swaffham Town have to settle for point after conceding late penalty

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Scott Moore shoulder to shoulder with an opponent during Swaffham Town Reserves' 2-1 defeat at the h

Swaffham Town brought back down to earth after excellent cup win

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Swaffham Town's Sam Garner rounding his man in a recent game against Woodbridge Picture: EDDIE DEANE

Narrow away win takes Swaffham Town up to fifth in the table

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Dean Miller heading home at the back post for the Pedlars' second goal in their 4-2 win over Gorlest

Swaffham Town record two impressive league wins in five days

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Swaffham Town's Sam Garner rounding his man in a recent game against Woodbridge Picture: EDDIE DEANE

Youngsters progress - but it’s another defeat for Swaffham Town

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Disappointing results for Swaffham Town and Thetford Town

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Sam Carter in aerial action against Woodbridge Town as Adrian Hill looks on Picture: EDDIE DEANE

Disappointing few days for Swaffham Town and Thetford Town

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Swaffham Town's Ryan Pearson scored both his side's goals Thetford Town Picture: EDDIE DEANE

Swaffham Town bow out of FA Cup - but it’s been a great start in league

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Swaffham's Alex Vincent is denied by the Godmanchester keeper, who gets just enough on the ball to d

They’re off - and Jackson strikes quickly for Swaffham

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Sunday Football League results

Swaffham Town and Thetford Town shine in pre-season friendlies

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Alfie Cooper loses his wicket as Bury St Edmunds put Swardeston under some pressure in Saturday's EA

Thetford closing in on top two in Norfolk Alliance Division One after...

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Sunday Football League results

Joe Jackson in the goals as Swaffham Town kick-off pre-season campaign

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Action from Sprowston A's four wicket win over Swardeston CEYMS A in Division Five of the Norfolk Al

Thetford claim comfortable win over league’s bottom side

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Will Means in full flight for Great Witchingham on a beautiful day at Halvergate Picture: TIM FERLEY

Alex Payne makes 120 as Swaffham claim emphatic away win

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The evergreen Mark Thomas in full flight for Swardeston against Sudbury Picture: TIM FERLEY

Liam Conroy’s unbeaten ton sets up impressive win for Thetford

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Past and present Norfolk captains come face to face at Manor Park as Horsford's Chris Brown bowls to

Cooper sparkles as Thetford maintain promising start in Norfolk Alliance

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Simon Dye and his wife Tamsin at the England Hockey awards night at Leicester Picture: ENGLAND HOCKE

Norfolk’s Simon Dye honoured at annual England Hockey awards

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Troy Allan strokes the ball away for Vauxhall Mallards at Manor Park Picture: TIM FERLEY

Swaffham beat Thetford by two wickets in tight Norfolk Alliance battle

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Swaffham Town players and officials in a happy mood at the club's presentation evening Picture: EDDI

Awards handed out at Swaffham Town after season to remember

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