How are we involved?

Updated for 2023 that continues to show that we are keen to enjoy and then support others into all types of grass roots motorsport.

Our 2023 fleet currently looks like this;

We will continue with some of the old favourites:

Triumph Spitfire competing in Hill Climbs & Sprints

1977, 1500cc with some engine and handling modifications, but remains road legal. Entered into the Classic Marques Speed Challenge; a series of hill climbs and sprints against the clock with a power to weight handicap system so it attracts a wide array of vehicle types. Organised through membership of the CMSCC (Classic Marques Sports Car Club). Will also be competing in the speed series through membership of the HRCR (Historic Rally Car Register).
Driver Nigel Walton

E Type for Classic car tours

1969 Series 2: original UK 2 seater FHC specification with Jaguar Heritage Certificate; 4.2 Litre straight 6 engine
Driver Nigel Walton

Then we are adding in new vehicles and disciplines:

Volvo for Classic car rallies

1959 1600cc structurally and mechanically sound and we plan to keep the external patina as shown, however we will be completing cosmetic improvements to the interior. Will be competing in historic car rallies organised through the HRCR.
Drivers Nigel Walton & Chris Moore

MGB Roadster competing in Hill Climbs & Sprints

1979, 1800cc with some engine and handling modifications, but remains road legal. Entered into the Classic Marques Speed Challenge. Driver Chris Moore

AC Cobra for displays and showing

A meticulously crafted, hand built vehicle running a very lively 4.6L V8 engine on Ford Sierra Cosworth running gear which proved very competitive on the Santa Pod track. Driver Nigel Walton

Hovercraft racing competing in the Junior Nationals championship

New build of a Rattler single engine, single fan specification craft, fitted with a Rotax 447 engine which, because its running in the Junior championship has to have its thrust limited. Pilot Charlie Moore

Provision of professional drivers: for all types of cars and disciplines

Our vehicle fleet can be available for displays, photo shoots, shows, events and exhibitions

Collaborations across the paddocks have led to others carrying the TinSan Brand

These are not our vehicles: but include a 1999 2.5L Porsche Boxster in the race winning hands of Simon Parkin; a Triumph GT6, with a Ford Zetec engine handled by Alan Voyce.
We also have Junior Hovercraft contender Oliver Bran and F50 class contender Sarah Gill.

Model racing featuring a range of specifications

After spending last year in development, we are now ready to run in the very competitive championships under the control of MSUK at both indoor and outdoor circuits so the technical aspects of car set up can be very consuming. Driver Chris Moore

We are also planning to include our involvement with non-competitive track days, drifting and even tank driving! – Along with attending shows, displays and exhibitions, as we continue to network industry wide to build our brand – and hopefully I will get my promised drive in a Ford GT40!

To make way for this packed itinerary, we had to say goodbye to some of last year’s vehicles that have now been moved on for others to enjoy:

Porsche Cayman S

2000s; Road-legal Porsche Cayman S

SOLD

MGB Roadster

1970s; Road-legal MGB Roadster without the modifications that our white MGB Roadster has for hillclimbing and sprinting

SOLD

Super Mighty Mini

1990’s; 1293cc running with many performance and handling upgrades, but all within a series specific specification and race prepared to MSUK standards: Used in the 2021 Super Mighty Mini Championship

SOLD

Mazda MX5

1990’s MK1 1600cc, running to an almost standard performance specification; but race prepared to MSUK standards and was run competitively in the MX5 cup through the 750 Motor Club; and also performed as a track day and driver training car.

SOLD

Bentley Continental GTC Speed Edition

Completely standard but it gave us a chance to get experience managing a 600 BHP, 205 MPH W12 power unit in a variety of conditions

SOLD

Rattler Hovercraft

A recent build of a ‘Rattler’ junior craft, with a single Rotax 447 engine, single fan configuration providing both the lift and thrust. Previously entered into the UK Junior Championship through membership of the Hovercraft Club of Great Britain.

SOLD

Our galleries page has pictures and videos from our past exploits which started with our current involvement in hovercraft racing 2012 – 2018

Our involvement in Hovercraft Racing 2012 – 2018

Technically speaking

Under the WaltonMoore Racing banner we competed using various configurations, which enabled us to work industry wide to push development and explore different techniques:
July 2012 – F3 Eagle Hull; with Rotax 503 engine (single engine, integrated craft)
March 2014 – F3 Moto Hull; with Rotax 447 engine (single engine, integrated craft)
April 2014 – F3 & Juniors (13-16 yr old) BBV Hull; (single engine, integrated craft, but with 2 fans)
July 2014 – F3 Venom Hull; TZR250 tuned engine (single engine, integrated craft)
September 2014 – F2 Predator Hull; with GSXR 600 thrust / solo 210 lift (twin engine craft)
May 2015 – F2 raider Hull with GSXR 600 thrust / solo 210 lift (twin engine craft)
August 2016 – F2 In a manufacturing partnership with Raider hovercraft we Co-built new craft to compete in the World Championships; with Rotax 453 (2 stroke) thrust / Herth F33 lift (twin engine craft)
April 2017 – F2 Eurocraft Hull; with Rotax 453 thrust / Herth F33 lift (twin engine craft)
April 2018 – F1 meant restructuring the F2 Eurocraft to cope with the extra forces for F1; Rotax 809 Thrust / F33 Lift
May 2018 – Cadet class (New class introduced for 11-13 yr olds) Rattler hull; with Rotax 447 engine (single engine integrated craft). Note this was the only configuration in the paddock that could be entered in Cadet class; Juniors (13-16 yr old) and F3 enabling parent & child sharing (single engine, integrated craft)
Achievements:
Multiple individual race and race meeting winners; 4th in UK Championship; 9th in World Championships; 2nd in F3 open classification

Commercially speaking

During our association with the Hovercraft Club of Great Britain we employed a past Club Chairman and previous Chief Marshall, and arranged for sponsorship of officials clothing.
WaltonMoore Ltd took over the running of the on-site merchandising activities and latterly handed it back having professionalised the supply chain leading to lower operational costs, and despite lowering sales prices, a resultant increase in profitability.
We pioneered the use of the newly developed body armour suit with integrated neck brace; becoming the first people in the paddock to use them. We arranged for the supplier to make a presentation at the AGM and negotiated preferential pricing for club members on a range of items.
And of course a big thanks to our own ‘Spanners’

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