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This weekend marks the first Rally Croatia on the World Rally Championship calendar with a revised event schedule for 2021.

While the usual suspects take the time control for the first time this morning from the Zagreb based event, a privateer also graces the entry list in modern day WRC machinery for this weekends event...

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Author: Tal England, Photo/Video: BlendLine MagazineApril 2014, touching down into LAX, this time not in transit. It would be for the first time with intention to enter the United States Of America. Big Bro, was flying in from Auckland New Zealand and was due to land 30 minutes after my arrival. As I passed through a surprisingly light security, I wandered outside and towards the taxi rank. The heat from the Los Angeles sun hit my pale english face and I instantly cracked a smile. This was going to be a trip!Soon after fobbing off a clan of over enthusiast...

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Following on from our race and rally helmet and racewear guide, which you can find here, we thought some information on kart racewear and helmets would be useful, since certain karting championships are tightening up their regulations on the homologations of clothing used.

Of course, “karting” covers a large range of arrive-and-drive organised events, where you would most likely be offered a helmet and overalls by the circuit...

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On behalf of a BlendLine supported team we are offering this extremely exclusive Spedeworth/Ludlow Mercedes SLK racing car.
This car has been converted to a silhouette for 2021 and many components are brand new...

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Uncle Keith did a rally once in 1973, so you can just borrow his old helmet and overalls, right? Nope!

There are strict homologations in place for competing in the UK and around the world, and the equipment you have to wear is approved to keep you safe in the event of a large accident or fire while out competing. This guide is aimed at all areas of Motorsport UK governed competition, and states the generally approved standards for competing in rally, race, hillclimb and rallycross disciplines. We will also cover some aspects of the racewear now required by International racing standards too. 

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