Prodrive
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorsport Advanced Technology |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Banbury,England |
Key people | David Richards(founder and chairman) |
| Website | Prodrive.com |
Prodriveis a Britishmotorsportand advanced engineering group based inBanbury,United Kingdom.
History
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Prodrive was founded in 1984 by Ian Parry andDavid Richards.[citation needed]
Prodrive sold its 51% stake inFord Performance VehiclestoFord Australiain 2012. Prodrive also foundedFord Performance Racingin 2003, entering theV8 Supercarseries in Australia after purchasingGlenn Seton Racing.This was sold in January 2013.[1]
Motorsport Activities
[edit]Formula One
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On 28 April 2006, Prodrive were officially granted entry to F1 when theFIAannounced the list of entrants to the2008 Formula One World Championship.[2]It was announced on 23 November 2007 that Prodrive F1 would not compete in the2008,as the legal situation left no time for the team to be set up for the start of the season.[3]
On 23 April 2009, Prodrive issued a press release stating that they were considering an F1 entry for the 2010 season, possibly under theAston Martin Racingbrand.[4][5]On 29 May 2009, it was reported that Prodrive had submitted a formal application for the 2010 season. However, Prodrive was not accepted to the final grid. Prodrive was one of two potential buyers considered by theRenault F1 Teamto take-over the team prior to the2010 season.[6]In April 2010 Prodrive announced it would not apply for the 2011 Formula One season. The slot became available afterUS F1 Teamcollapsed.[7]
Facilities
[edit]Prodrive had a facility at the formerRAF Honileyairfield andLucasVarityproving ground nearWroxall, Warwickshire,together withMarcosandTRW.[8]
In March 2006, Prodrive announced its intent to build a £200million, 200-acre (0.8 km2) motorsport facility called "The Fulcrum".[9][10]
As of 3 August 2006, Prodrive has won the support of theWarwick District Councilplanning committee for development of The Fulcrum.[11]The permission covers a highly advanced engineering research and development campus, a conference facility called theCatalyst Centreand new access road, a roundabout, infrastructure, parking and landscaping. The plans still have to be presented and agreed by the British government'sDepartment for Communities and Local Government.There is local opposition against Prodrive's plans via the Fulcrum Prodrive Action Group (FPAG) to protect the rural nature of the community and the safety of the people that live within it.[8]
In 2014 the site was sold to Jaguar Land Rover.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^V8 team FPR sold to Melbourne-based pairSydney Morning Herald5 January 2013
- ^"2008 FIA Formula One World Championship Entry List".Archived fromthe originalon 22 June 2007.
- ^"F1-Live - Prodrive no-go for 2008".Archivedfrom the original on 19 March 2008.Retrieved23 November2007.
- ^"2008 Prodrive Press Release".Archived fromthe originalon 3 May 2009.Retrieved24 April2009.
- ^"Richards keen on Formula 1 return".23 April 2009.Retrieved6 April2018– via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"Renault considering rival bids for team".Autosport.
- ^"Prodrive rules out entering F1 in 2011".Autosport.
- ^abProtest against Formula One plans[permanent dead link]kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 24 March 2006
- ^New Formula One plans unveiledBBC News - 1 March 2006
- ^Prodrive plans £200m F1 facilityArchived4 March 2006 at theNational and University Library of Icelanditv-f1.com - 13 March 2006
- ^Prodrive development approved[permanent dead link]kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 3 August 2006
Other sources
[edit]- Cropley, S (9 November 2004). Beauty and the beast.Autocarpp. 44–51.
- Cropley, S (30 November 2004). Out, but not down.Autocarpp. 72–73.
External links
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- Prodrive's website
- Subaru World Rally Team Homepage
- Aston Martin Racing Homepage
- American Le Mans Series Homepage
- Auto parts suppliers of the United Kingdom
- Automotive motorsports and performance companies
- Companies based in Banbury
- Companies established in 1984
- British auto racing teams
- World Rally Championship teams
- 24 Hours of Le Mans teams
- FIA GT Championship teams
- British Touring Car Championship teams
- Apax Partners companies
- Car manufacturers of the United Kingdom
- Car brands
- Global RallyCross Championship teams
- British racecar constructors
- Intercontinental Rally Challenge teams
- European Rally Championship teams
- Dakar rally racing teams
- British GT Championship teams
- American Le Mans Series teams