Simon Blanckley
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Simon Blanckley is a British racing driver from Durham
Durham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...

 and former driver in the British Touring Car Championship. He began racing in 2002, having been a racing fan for a long time

2007 was his only BTCC season, having sold his house to fund the move. He raced an ex Team Halfords Honda Integra under the banner of Sibsport, working with former Independent Champion team owner Graham Hathaway
Graham Hathaway
Graham Hathaway is a British retired auto racing driver. He is presently running his own team Graham Hathaway Racing . His racing career has seen him compete in rallycross and saloon cars...

. They scored a point at Rockingham
Rockingham Motor Speedway
Rockingham is the UK's most modern motorsport venue and Europe's fastest racing circuit, hosting corporate driving days, driver training, conferencing & exhibitions, vehicle manufacturing events, track days, testing, driving experiences and motorsport...

. At Oulton Park
Oulton Park
Oulton Park Circuit is a motor racing track in the small village of Little Budworth, Cheshire, England. It is about from Winsford, from Chester city centre, from Northwich and from Warrington with a nearby rail connection along the Mid-Cheshire Line. It occupies much of the area which was...

 he missed race 3 due to accident damage sustained during race 2. At Donington Park
Donington Park
Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...

 he had pace but no results. Before round 8 the team pulled out, due to Blanckley's work commitments.

Career

  • 2007- Honda Integra
    Honda Integra
    The Honda Integra is a compact luxury performance coupe made by Honda during the years 1985 to 2006. The sporty front wheel drive car is able to house five passengers with a two door hatch or four door sedan available.The Integra was on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list six times, in...

     Sibsport- independent
  • 2006- Euro Saloons- Super Touring Honda Accord
    Honda Accord
    The Honda Accord is a series of compact, mid-size and full-size automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, and sold in a majority of automotive markets throughout the world....

    - Graham Hathaway Engineering- 6 Wins
  • 2005- Northern Sports & Saloons series - Peugeot 205
    Peugeot 205
    The Peugeot 205 is a supermini produced by the French car manufacturer Peugeot between 1983 and 1998. It was declared 'Car of the Decade' by CAR magazine in 1990. The 205 won 1984 What Car? car of the year.-History:...

  • 2004- Northern Sports & Saloons series - Peugeot 205
  • 2003- Northern Sports & Saloons series - Ford Escort
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