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Racing to Win in 2013… Last 3 Results: P2, P2, P2


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Driver Line-up Confirmed for Race Seven

TeamSport: North London

Alessandro Di Genova and Joshua Cameron make their third starts for Ugbaja Grand Prix in this evening’s race at TeamSport: North London.

After taking two podiums from the first two races, the team will be looking to carry the momentum of their second place finish two months ago, and travel to a circuit where the team has not raced before. Continue Reading →


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Injury Latest: Nico clear to race this evening

Nico Aaron Ugbaja (GBR) Ugbaja Grand Prix Karting Team (GBR) (IND)

Foot Injury that put Nico in doubt for Race Seven will not be a threat for today’s race.

Originally the injury looked like it would be detrimental to Nico’s race preparations, but after last minute checks, he is still included in the line-up for race seven.

The team travel up to North London later today for the third race of the year after a two month break.

Lights go out at 20:00 this evening (TBC) and as always you can follow the team’s progress through our social media streams.

    


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Foot injury puts Nico in doubt for Race Seven

Nico Aaron Ugbaja (GBR) Ugbaja Grand Prix

An injury sustained in training to Nico’s right foot puts him in doubt for race seven on Tuesday.

At the moment it is not clear whether the injury will be detrimental to Nico’s race preparations but he is still included in the line-up for race seven. Initially Alex Billy was meant to travel to North London but a last minute line-up change means Nico will be travelling to North London to deputise for him.

Lights go out at 20:00 tomorrow (TBC) and as always you can follow the team’s progress through our social media streams.

    


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Race Seven Confirmed at TeamSport: North London

Ugbaja Grand Prix Karting Team (GBR)

Ugbaja Grand Prix will take to the track for the third race of 2013, later this month at TeamSport: North London.

After taking two podiums from the first two races, the team will be looking to carry the momentum of their second place finish two months ago, and travel to a circuit where the team has not raced before. Continue Reading →


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April Fools: Nico Aaron Ugbaja steps down as team principal of Ugbaja Grand Prix

Nico celebrates P2 in Parc Ferme...

Nico Aaron Ugbaja steps down as team principal of Ugbaja Grand Prix with immediate effect after a team meeting earlier today.

The move comes in a bid to improve the way the team operates after the failure to win another race in the past two years.

Ugbaja Grand Prix won its début race back in February 2011, but since then the team has achieved mixed results. After a team meeting earlier today, the decision was made for Nico to step down from his current position and Alessandro Di Genova replace him as team principal with immediate effect.

Nico was not available for comment, Alessandro’s first role as team principal will come on the 17th April when the team travel to North London for their third race of the year.

Ugbaja Grand Prix resumes racing on the 17th April at TeamSport: North London (TBC)

To keep track of latest updates, please like Ugbaja Grand Prix’s Facebook page, click on Ugbaja Grand Prix’s YouTube Page or follow @UgbajaGrandPrix on Twitter.

     


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Race Six: Ugbaja Grand Prix finish P2 again at Crawley

(Far Left) Alessandro Di Genova (ITA) Ugbaja Grand Prix Karting Team

Ugbaja Grand Prix returned to the second step of podium again last Tuesday evening after finishing second in a very challenging grand prix at TeamSport: Crawley.

The team continued their fantastic start of 2013 with a brilliant performance that saw them finish just three seconds behind the winners, securing their third consecutive second place finish in as many races. This raced marked the first time that Nico Aaron Ugbaja was not in the line-up and Alexander Billy returned after a year hiatus.

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Mid-February Catch Up

Ugbaja Grand Prix Karting Team (GBR)

Have you have missed anything that has been posted recently? Well instead of having to go from A to B ….. Catch up with all our latest content from one page!!

February 2012: Catch Up

  1. Race Five: Ugbaja Grand Prix finish P2 in first race of 2013
  2. Moment #3: Our Third Podium
  3. Race Six Confirmed for Ugbaja Grand Prix
  4. Driver Line-up Confirmed for Race Six
  5. Moment #4: Our Fourth Podium
  6. Driver of the Race: Race Six
  7. Analysis: Ugbaja Grand Prix since 2011
  8. Nico: “Alessandro is proving me right by replacing me”
  9. Start of 2013? So far so good .. But we can always improve!!

Ugbaja Grand Prix resumes racing on the 12th March at TeamSport: North London (TBC)

To keep track of latest updates, please like Ugbaja Grand Prix’s Facebook page, click on Ugbaja Grand Prix’s YouTube Page or follow @UgbajaGrandPrix on Twitter.

    


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Race Five: Ugbaja Grand Prix finish P2 in first race of 2013

Ugbaja Grand Prix Karting Team (GBR) (IND)

Ugbaja Grand Prix returned to the podium again on thursday evening after finishing second in a very challenging grand prix at TeamSport: Crawley.

The team marked an eight month absence from racing with a brilliant performance that could have ended in victory, by picking up back to back podiums with both of them being a second place finish. New debutant Joshua excelled on his debut, at one point setting the fastest lap of the grand prix by a significant margin ensuring that the team would lead a grand prix for the fourth time in five races. Continue Reading →


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Driver Line-up Confirmed for Race Five

TeamSport: Crawley (Grand Prix Layout)

Alessandro Di Genova and Joshua Cameron make their debut for Ugbaja Grand Prix in tomorrow’s race at TeamSport: Crawley.

The team return to the track where they took the victory in Race One in February 2011, so the team will be quietly confident going into tomorrow’s race. Continue Reading →


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Race Five Preview Quotes – The Team

After the podium success of Race Four on the International circuit at Crawley in April last year,  a new year means new expectations. With a little over two weeks to go, preparations are being made to ensure that the start of 2013 is a smooth one. Those involved discuss their prospects for the 2013 Ugbaja Grand Prix: Race Five.

PRAVEEN PRAKASAN – FIRST DRIVER

Praveen Prakasan (IND) Ugbaja Grand Prix Karting Team (GBR) (IND)

“This year is already looking exciting, we have a lot of racing planned and I would be surprised if we have not done ten races by the end of the year. Looking ahead to the next race I think we stand a good chance and we really should be aiming for a top four finish, the race is taking place on the Grand Prix circuit which we are very confident on having won there on our first attempt. The circuit is very slippery and there is a high chance of experiencing traffic, yellow flags or even getting a red flag, but I do enjoy driving on the track and I am looking forward to racing again” Continue Reading →

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