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Fast-track law degree student Roger Grimshaw will be taking news of Staffordshire University¹s innovative courses to race meets the length and breadth of the country.
Staffordshire University is sponsoring Roger in the 18-race Mini Challenge which is part of the Dunlop Great and British Motorsport Festival to be televised by Sky Sports and Motors TV.
As part of Staffordshire University's drive to reach new audiences, Roger's racing Mini and the race truck which is used to transport the vehicle to race circuits like Brands Hatch and Donington are decorated with the University's distinctive accelerate your learning' branding.
Roger, who is set to graduate from his two year fast-track degree later this year, will be assisted throughout the race season by students on the BSc Motorsport Technology degree. Currently on placement with Stafford company Beacon Racing, the students are working on making the vehicle raceworthy as well as assisting Roger trackside as his race team.
Staffordshire University wishes Roger every success for the season (and in his degree!) Check out his progress in the race reports.
Roger Grimshaw

Roger Grimshaw, 44, is a fast-track degree student and this is aside from his passion for motor racing. Read more about Roger Grimshaw »
Castle Combe race report, July 17/18/19 2009
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Donington race report, July 4/5 2009
Donington last held a Grand Prix in 1993. It may do again in 2010 but until then a driver rarely gets the chance to drive the “Grand Prix” circuit. This time the MINI Challenge was invited to do so Read more about Donington race report, July 4/5 2009 »
Brands Hatch race report, June 6/7 2009
Brands Hatch used to be one of the country's two Grand Prix circuits – unfortunately its glory days are past but it still has a magic that a classic circuit always has. Trouble was that I hadn’t raced there since 1991. Read more about Brands Hatch race report, June 6/7 2009 »
Rockingham race report, April 18/19 2009
What a weekend – the start of the season and the time we have to show we can “walk the walk” after “talking the talk” since Christmas. Read more about Rockingham race report, April 18/19 2009 »





