Ferrari takes a Mini adventure

Resident Columnists

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 10:00

Bedford based racing driver, Annalese Ferrari, was out testing a Mini Challenge car at Bedford Autodrome last week as part of filming for a new BBC3 television programme to be aired soon.

Annalese, who has been racing for several years, was soon on the pace in the Lohen Racing owned John Cooper Works Mini that is eligible to race in the Mini Challenge, a feeder series for the British Touring Car Championship.

“I have tested a JCW Mini before and to be back in one again is fantastic. They are so much fun to drive, like driving an oversized kart and the handling is excellent, even though the track was wet it still had amazing corner speed and grip. To be filming for BBC3 as well made the day even more brilliant.”

The Mini Challenge season starts on 14th April at local circuit Silverstone and both Annalese and Lohen Racing are keen to be on the grid for the opening race. Lohen are currently building a new JCW Mini that Annalese will race should she secure sponsorship which will give her a fighting chance of some top finishes and hopefully plenty of podiums.

As well as looking forward to the start of the season, the fashion model will also be featuring in a new television programme to be aired on Sky Living in March and has also been offered the opportunity to race a Ferrari F430 in the GT3 Cup in the USA towards the end of the year. Most recently Annalese competed in the Ginetta Celebrity Kart Race at the Autosport International Show and last year was a class winner racing a Peugeot 206 GTI. Annalese is still seeking sponsorship for 2012 and anyone interested in becoming involved is welcome to contact her on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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