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Community Shield 2019 – Who are you Cheering for?
The FA Community Shield sees the winners of the Premier League go up against the holders of the FA Cup. However this year Manchester City won both, and of course they can’t play against themselves, so this year the Premier League runner up team will be playing, so that means it’s Liverpool vs. Manchester City. If you’ve ever wondered why it’s called the Community Shield, it’s because proceeds of the game go to help community projects and charitable organisations all over the UK. When and whe
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Who Will be King of the Hungaroring? - Hungarian Grand Prix 2019 is Underway
The Hungaroring circuit near Budapest plays host to the 2019 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix and it’s an amazing race course, a tight and winding circuit that’s always the setting for some high octane thrills and spills. The two Drag Reduction System zones give some overtaking opportunities to this tricky circuit that covers a total of 306.63 km over 70 laps. The current lap record of 1:19.071 was set by Michael Shumacher in 2004 but with a change in specifications last year, cars are now achieving fast
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Look Out for the Speedy Reg Fiesta at the Kirkistown Circuit
If you’re watching the Kirkistown Races at the Kirkistown Circuit in County Down, do keep an eye out for the Ford Fiesta we sponsor. You can’t miss it, it’s blue and yellow, the Speedy Reg colours. We think it looks great! July saw driver Neville Anderson have his first race at Kirkistown, the Fiestas & Mazda MX5 Race 1 and he performed brilliantly, he certainly did us proud. He’ll be back for the August meeting and we’ll be watching with great anticipation. Kirkistown – a unique circuit
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Raise Your Glasses It’s International Beer Day – Cheers!
Craft beer, light beer, IPA, real ale or stout, today they are all welcomed under the banner of ‘beer’ to be enjoyed, appreciated and shared. Whatever your preference, today is the day to order yourself a pint as it’s International Beer Day! Plan a trip to support your local pub, try something new from a local brewery, or even an exotic brew from overseas. You might just find yourself a new favourite. Or perhaps you’d like to celebrate at home? No problem, you’ll find so many fabulous beers in t
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The DVLA’s Most Curious Queries
Two years ago, the DVLA launched a special innovative service that could be accessed via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This service would allow people to ask their devices questions regarding the DVLA such as when their road tax is due, or their MOT date and it’s proved to be very successful. It’s pretty handy simply reading out the letters and digits of registration plate to your voice controlled device and having Alexa or Google Assistant instantly give you the information you need, and
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GPs May Soon Have to Report Signs of Dementia to the DVLA
Conservative MP Rachel Maclean is backing a Bill that calls for diagnosed dementia sufferers to retake their driving test. Currently, a third of people with dementia still drive a car which poses an issue for road safety. Currently, the system places the onus on the patient themselves. If you suffer from dementia, or any other medical condition that could adversely affect your driving ability, you are legally obliged to inform the DVLA. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to £1000. D
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So Many Big Names at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival
The World Famous Edinburgh International Festival is here, with amazing performances covering all aspects of the arts at a variety of venues across Edinburgh. This year the festival runs from 2nd August to 26th August and there are some massive stars performing. If you get the chance to go, you’re sure of a fantastic time. The first Edinburgh Festival took place after the end of the Second World War. The concept was devised to help the people of the UK heal from the effects of the war throug
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The Latest Update from the British Historic Rally Championship
As you probably know, we sponsor rally driver Simon Webster and so we’re even more enthusiastic about the British Historic Rally Championship than ever before, and we like to keep you updated! This Sunday saw round five of the BHRC, the Harry Flatters Rally in the Epynt ranges of Wales and again it was incredibly exciting. This event was the first asphalt round after four gravel rounds and this change of surface always brings a challenge and often plenty of surprises and this was particularl
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Let’s Be Friends - It’s International Friendship Day!
Friendships are so important. From those close friends you can turn to when you really need to talk, those you can share fun times with, and those casual friends that you perhaps don’t know that well but are always nice to have a chat with. We’re lucky here at SpeedyReg as we have lots of friends! Everyone who works here is so lovely we are all friends as well as colleagues, and we have a lot of regular customers who have become friends over the years. It’s lovely when we pick up the phone and h
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Two Year Later – Finally it’s Holloway vs Edgar at UFC 240
This main event fight was first scheduled two years ago, but a string of injuries resulted in the match being seemingly endlessly postponed. However, now it’s here and fingers crossed nothing will happen between now and the early hours of Sunday morning and it will go ahead this time! The event takes place at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Timing wise, the action takes place in the evening of Saturday 27th July local time, so taking the time difference into account, that’s the early ho
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Will Lewis Hamilton Continue his Winning Streak at the German Grand Prix?
After his recent success at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton is looking pretty good for winning the championship again this year, but he won’t be putting his feet up and coasting to that win. That’s certainly not his way, he’ll be going all out to win all the races right up to the very last one. He won the German Grand Prix last year, his fourth win here, and no doubt he’ll be keen to secure a fifth win this year. Michael Schumacher also took 4 wins at this, his home circuit, the only other driver to
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Silverstone Classic Where the Cars are the Stars
Silverstone Classic is the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. This year the event runs from 26th July to 28th July. Many of the most amazing cars in the world will be featured here, with vehicles spanning a century of historic motor sport. You’ll be totally spoilt with 1000 cars entered into the races, and a whopping 10,000 vehicles on display! More car clubs than ever before have registered for the show this year, in total more than 100, so it’s going to be a spectacular weekend for
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