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BMW UK presented the award to the Bowker BMW Centres in Blackburn and Preston, at a ceremony in Liverpool. The award was one of the national BMW UK Retailer Awards and recognised the family-owned group’s commitment to sustainability. The award also acknowledges Bowker’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Bowker Motor Group’s financial commitment to sustainability in 2022 alone has reached almost £2 million. The business has engaged an Energy Champion to discover smarter ways to reduce their carbon footprint. And, last year, Bowker revealed that it has eliminated all but 95% of its paper transactions and communications.
The BMW UK Awards were presented at the ACC Liverpool by comedian Alan Carr and TV presenter Edith Bowman. The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of BMW and MINI retailers across the country. BMW UK chose winners in categories including Sales, Marketing, Used Cars, and Sustainability.
Chris Eccles, Bowker Motor Group director, said: “Thank you to BMW UK for this prestigious award. We are proud that BMW has recognised us for our commitment to sustainability, especially in the first year it has been presented. At Bowker, we take our responsibility to minimise our impact on the environment seriously. And we want to lead by example.
“This award is credit to the hard work and dedication of our staff. Now, more than ever, we’ll continue to find more ways to reduce our impact on the environment. It’s up to us all to reduce our carbon footprint and make a difference.”
Sustainability has been at the heart of Bowker Motor Group since 2007. In that year, the Bowker centres adopted the ‘Bowker SOS’ (Switch Off Something) initiative inspired by the energy crisis of 1973. Since then, the centres have recycled materials such as glass, cardboard, oil, and even rubber tyres to help the environment. Recyclers reconstitute the tyres to reuse in flooring for children’s playgrounds.
In 2012, Bowker BMW in Blackburn became the first car dealership in Lancashire to install solar panels on the roof of its Blackburn Centre. At the time, the investment in 210 panels offered a projected saving of £420,000 over the next 25 years. With the spiralling increase in energy costs, this saving is likely to be even more. An emissions saving of almost 500 tonnes of CO2 was also predicted.
The sustainability award also acknowledged Bowker for creating wide-ranging social value. The business demonstrated a focus on improving working conditions for employees and supporting the local community.
At work, the company is investing in new showers and changing facilities for staff. From wealth management workshops to professional development for managers, Bowker employees can count on support. And they have sourced uniforms from sustainable suppliers.
Working with local colleges, Bowker has established scholarship and apprenticeship schemes for over 15 years. The group has employed 14 apprentices and recently hired its first female apprentice. Bowker also invites students to experience the motor trade at first hand. The training covers all departments during a 10-day period.
Bowker BMW is spearheading an environmental drive to make all its processes paperless; and has already eliminated all but 95% of its paper transactions and communications.
Family-owned Bowker Motor Group’s paperless mission was pioneered by the group’s sales team in their centres in Blackburn and Preston. The company’s aftersales department has now followed their lead in going completely paperless. The remaining departments will soon follow suit.
The paper-free changes means that the customer experience at Bowker is now completely digital – using computer screens and tablets to share information. The information is then stored securely and digitally instead of as physical documents.
Stewart Rose, Bowker Group service manager, said: “With the introduction of paperless processes, we all learned to adapt the way we work. It didn’t take long for the benefits to all staff and customers to become clear. Digitised documents are much easier to search for and find. It’s speeding all our processes up, too. All our transactions are now completed on tablets.”
Bowker Motor Group has partnered with Keyloop to introduce new paperless processes. Keyloop provides dealer management systems in over 90 countries. Its technology connects over 250,000 product users and 18,000 retail sites. The secure open platform links retailers, manufacturers, partners, and customers to provide a seamless automotive retail and service experience.
In addition to the improved customer experience Bowker’s paperless drive is delivering other business benefits too. Digital storage saves space and time, boosts security and helps the environment. Manufacturing paper products produce greenhouse gases, causing deforestation and global warming.
Stewart Rose adds: “Our new paperless processes help continue our company’s commitment to the environment. We also monitor how we recycle packaging and waste; conserve energy and use more electric vehicles – it all adds up! The energy crisis and Global climate emergency has encouraged us to focus on what all businesses need to do to make a difference.”
Bowker Motor Group’s long-held environmental focus began more than 15 years ago when they recycled glass, cardboard and even rubber tyres to be reconstituted for re-use including flooring for children’s playgrounds.
10 years ago Bowker BMW in Blackburn installed 206 new solar panels on the roof of the dealership. Since the five-figure installation, the panels have delivered CO2 savings estimated at almost 500 tonnes. That amount is equivalent to the amount of carbon sequestered by 80,000 trees grown from seedlings during the same time.
Our very own Service Technician, Phil Darwen from Bowker BMW Blackburn, has been awarded BMW Master Technician status for the first time. He’s one of only 70 Master Technicians in the country.
Phil’s achievement is even more remarkable, because he completed his Senior and Master Technician accreditations in the same year – something that normally takes candidates years to complete.
Phil achieved his Masters qualification after successfully passing a rigorous day-long exam – which has to be retaken every five years.
Phil said: “The most challenging part is keeping up with the new technology. But we also see older cars with over a hundred thousand miles on the clock. We enjoy keeping them running as well as the day they rolled out of the dealership. Bowker BMW is a very supportive company. Hopefully payback for the dealership’s support. I’ve worked hard. But they have invested in me too.”
In the tests, Phil successfully completed the industry-recognised examinations featuring a range of online, practical, diagnostic and theoretical examinations. The test also includes a coaching exercise and customer handling situations.
Stewart Rose, Bowker Motor Group service manager, said: “Congratulations to Phil. It’s a wonderful achievement. He’s a very valuable member of the team here at Bowker, he works hard and inspires and helps colleagues with his knowledge and passion for the latest BMW models.”
Bowker BMW in Blackburn has of the most qualified service departments in the UK: 1 Master Technician; 3 Senior Technicians; 12 BMW Technicians and 3 BMW Service Technicians – all with Automotive Technician Accreditation.
We were delighted to take part in the Electric Vehicles, Renewables and Energy Efficiency For Business at the AMRC North West facility in Salmesbury. The event was delivered by Electricity North West and its partners: AMRC (University of Sheffield), Chamber Low Carbon, East Lancashire Chamber, North and West Lancashire Chamber, Lancashire County Council, Boost and Let’s Experience Electric.
The event brought together industry leaders and businesses from across Lancashire and the North West to offer practical advice and guidance on switching to electric vehicles, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
We heard from industry leaders and case studies from businesses already on their net zero journey and also offered the chance to network with other businesses and suppliers.
Speakers also included were:
- Councillor Shaun Turner, Lancashire County Council
- Jonny Sadler, strategic decarbonisation manager, Electricity North West
- Miranda Barker OBE, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
- Paul George, commercial manager, Drax
- Melissa Conlon, commercial director, AMRC North West.
Test drives were then available for delegates to try out our electric range. These included the BMW i4, iX3, iX and Electric MINI Level 2. All of which received a lot of attention and popularity.
To experience the BMW electric range for yourself. Book a test drive today* at https://www.bowkermotorgroup.co.uk/bmw/new-cars/bmw-i-range
To experience the MINI electric for yourself. Book a test drive today* at https://www.bowkermotorgroup.co.uk/mini/new-cars/mini-electric
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This season, the under 10’s team at Springfields FC will wear brand new tops, training tops, shorts and socks thanks to a sponsorship by Bowker BMW in Preston; Paul’s employer for over 15 years.
Before his death in 2021, Paul ‘Crowey’ Crowhurst had worked at Bowker BMW for over 15 years and was also the Chairman of Springfields FC.
For Bowker BMW in Preston Jonathan Rogan, Head of Business, said: “Paul was a much-loved colleague and a selfless supporter of grassroots football. Never more so than when it came to Springfields F.C. He’d taken one of the teams at Springfields through all the age groups. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the U10’s team in Paul’s memory and wish them all the best for the season.”
Springfields under 10’s play in the Mid Lancashire Colts Junior Football League league. Springfields FC is a community club in Preston offering football coaching starting at age 5, with teams competing from under 7’s through to adults.
For Springfields F.C., treasurer Danielle Gore said: “Thank you to Bowker BMW for sponsoring the under 10’s kit. These are young players at the start of their football adventure, just like the team that Crowey first coached. His legacy lives on in the lives of the young people who he inspired, and the hundreds of other players and parents who benefitted from his hard work on the committee and as our Chairman.”
Last month more than 20 Bowker Motor Group employees successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in Crowey’s memory – a challenge he’d completed himself several years earlier. By completing the 24-mile 5200-feet climb in around 12 hours Bowker staff raised over £4,000 for St Catherine’s Hospice.
Unlock your next thrill, with the new BMW M2.
Achievements come in many different forms. With the new BMW M2 they’re expressed through an M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder inline petrol engine producing 460hp, in perfect synergy with the latest technology that ensures total control.
Your move.
Dynamics and design features of the new BMW M2 Coupé.
Front Design.
Compact proportions and clear contours define the characteristic design of the BMW M2 Coupé. In the style of the BMW 2002, the headlights are implemented as individual units.
M Carbon roof.
As part of the intelligent lightweight construction concept, the M Carbon roof significantly helps to reduce the vehicle’s weight. Thanks to its carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) design, it is around 6 kg lighter than a comparable roof made of steel. This shifts the vehicle’s centre of gravity downwards and increases driving dynamics.
Rear Design.
The muscular wheel housings and the typical M wheel arches emphasise the broad and powerful stance of the new BMW 2 Coupé on the road, conveying its power and athleticism impressively to the outside. The rear lights reveal a completely new interpretation of the characteristic L-shape as they spread pulsatingly to the sides.
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW M2.
M Carbon bucket seats.
The M Carbon bucket seat with illuminated M2 logo and M colour accents combines the lightness and racing character of a bucket seat with the range of functions of an M sport seat. Its fit provides optimum lateral support and high long-distance comfort. The seat is compatible with multipoint harnesses and therefore fully suitable for racing.
M steering wheel.
With the M leather steering wheel, you can enjoy a sporty, direct steering feel and conveniently retrieve the preset M Drive configurations at the touch of a button.
BMW Curved Display.
The one-piece, fully digital BMW Curved Display provides information on your BMW over a large area and clearly arranged. It combines a 12.3” instrument display with a touch-capable 14.9” Control Display. Operation is ergonomically optimised and intuitive. The curved, almost free-floating design looks both sophisticated and modern.
BMW M2 COUPÉ – IMPRESSIONS.
Figures are provisional.
Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.
Exclusive, expressive, electrified: The new BMW XM combines impressive presence with the high performance of a BMW M and powerful plug-in hybrid technology of the latest generation:
- The BMW XM is the first high-performance car from BMW M, combining a newly developed V8 M TwinPower Turbo engine with BMW’s 5th generation battery technology.
- Both power sources deliver 653hp and 800Nm combined propelling the XM from 0-62mph in 4.3s.
EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW iX1.
Front Design.
The iconic front in the style of the BMW luxury class inspires with its “Iconic Glow” illuminated kidney grille and thin daytime running lights typical of M. The distinctive grille with the BMW XM logo and exclusive Night Gold accents exudes luxury and exclusivity. The powerful sculpted bonnet merges smoothly into two power domes.
Side View.
The side view combines the strong character of the design in coupé style with powerful proportions and styling highlights such as the darkest windows of the entire BMW model range. Both the 23” light alloy wheels and the accent band that make the shaping of the new BMW XM unique create an especially exclusive effect in the accent colour Night Gold.
Rear Design.
The vertical, hexagonal M twin tailpipes give the rear with gold-coloured diffuser accents and the new XM logo a unique presence. The two BMW logos lasered on either side of the rear window make reference to the last “M only” model – the BMW M1. Together with the wheel arches, the surrounding rear lights emphasise the robust, broad stance.
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW XM.
Illuminated headliner.
The indirectly illuminated headliner impresses with a three-dimensional prism structure. Distinctive Ambient light provides a splendid presentation of the various lighting designs such as the welcome scenario. The colour selection can be adapted to individual needs to match driving mode and atmosphere.
M Lounge.
The M Lounge offers a unique sensation of spaciousness. The one-piece seating area and details such as the diamond-shaped structures in the headrests and stitching pattern convey comfort and luxury. Together with the sculptural, indirectly illuminated headliner, dark windows and comfort cushions, they create a novel feeling of space.
Exclusive Vintage leather.
The new leather with vintage character fascinates with its natural structure and texture vintage character, setting elegant accents in the door trims and instrument panel. This material is being put to use for the very first time exclusively in the new BMW XM and the special processing and refinement methods provide unique and individual styling in every vehicle.
PLUG-IN HYBRID DRIVING EXPERIENCE IN THE NEW BMW XM.
- Purely electric range up to 55 miles (WLTP) and intelligent driving modes for full flexibility
- Maximum driving pleasure with supreme efficiency
- Efficient combustion engine with 489hp (360kW) and BMW eDrive power unit with 197hp (145kW)
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
For Plug-in Hybrid vehicles these figures were obtained using a combination of battery power and fuel, for battery electric vehicles after the battery had been fully charged. Plug-in Hybrid and battery electric vehicles require mains electricity for charging. Figures shown are for comparability purposes. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.
At temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, purely electric driving mode of plug-in hybrid models will not be available until the battery has warmed up to an operational condition after the vehicle has travelled a few miles.
Three of our highly skilled apprentices at Bowker BMW on Trident Park in Blackburn, joined forces to enter this year’s Accrington Soapbox Challenge.
The Bowker BMW ‘soapbox car’ is being made from sourced recycled tables and chairs, plus BMX bike wheels and other repurposed items.
19 year-old Accrington College student Luke Comberbach and Blackburn College students 17 year-old Jack Orrell and 19 year-old Ciaran O’Boyle have worked together in between their other jobs to spearhead the Bowker challenge.
Ciaran said: “We’re very excited. It’s been great fun to build the cart. And we think we’ve got a good chance. We recycled old tables that we sourced from college. We used an old chair from a gaming steering wheel setup. We found the bmx tyres on the internet. Whatever we could lay our hands on really!
“The three of us have done most of the work. But other Bowker technicians have helped with advice and opinions. One of them came up with the design. Then we put it together. We’ve learned so many new skills. I’d never welded before. I’ve learned how to weld. So, hopefully the pieces will stay together!”
This year’s Soapbox Challenge takes place in Accrington town centre on Saturday, 27th August 2022. The last event saw 26 contestants, over 9000 spectators, plus family fun stalls and activities.
‘Soapbox cars’ were historically made from wooden soap crates. More recently, materials have become more varied since the first publicly recorded Soapbox race in 1904.
Competitors have been challenged to create a four-wheeled non-motorised Soapbox vehicle, using only gravity for fuel and speed. The soapbox must have a form of steering, the ability to brake and competitor safety helmets must be worn.
Aside from that, there are no rules. It’s simply the first to reach the finishing line wins! Novelty prizes will also be awarded to competitors with the Best Soapbox Design and Best Team Costume.
A customer service apprentice from Clitheroe has become the first Bowker BMW apprentice to achieve a distinction in a new apprenticeship format.
19-year-old Ella Grimshaw, an apprentice at Bowker BMW in Blackburn, completed her Customer service apprenticeship with Blackburn College. Ella achieved distinctions in all three elements of the course: professional discussion, observation and showcase portfolio.
The new process, called an End Point Assessment (EPA), is an impartial assessment of an apprentice’s skills, knowledge and behaviours compared with the apprenticeship standard.
Ella, a former pupil at St Augustine’s High School in Clitheroe, said: “I’m really pleased to achieve distinctions. It was a nice bonus to be told the results were in the new format.The blend of coursework and practical on-the-job learning really suits me. I’ve learned a lot and gained confidence talking to customers. My manager and colleagues have been very supportive and I’d like to continue learning with Bowker.”
For Bowker BMW in Blackburn, Stewart Rose said: “Congratulations to Ella. This is an amazing result; especially when you consider the disruption she has faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bowker has a proud tradition of success within the apprentice community, and Ella’s exceptional results will see.
“Ella’s success is another example of how the partnership between Bowker BMW and Blackburn College continues to flourish through work placement and apprenticeship opportunities for students.”
Blackburn College Principal and Chief Executive Dr Fazal Dad said: “Congratulations to Ella for completing her EPA and finishing with an outstanding distinction grade.
“We have a great relationship with Bowker BMW which has enabled our apprentices the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting at a local employer. I look forward to seeing how Ella continues to progress with Bowker BMW.”
The long-standing partnership – first signed in 2015 – has led to a steady stream of Motor Vehicle students accessing work experience and learning on the job through the Bowker BMW Apprenticeship programme.
The Bowker BMW Apprenticeship programme offers College students the opportunity to train alongside master technicians, with several Blackburn College students having already gone on to employment with Bowker BMW.
Following Bowker BMW’s partnership with Ciceley Motorsport’s British Touring Car Championship Team – Car Gods Racing, we want to keep you up-to-date with their progression throughout the season. Below you can find the race reports from each race weekend throughout the season. Race reports will be added the week following the race.
Photos: Jakob Ebrey Photography, www.jakobebrey.com
Tough Weekend for Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport at Croft.
Top Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship team Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport left Croft frustrated yesterday after a weekend of dramas prevented the squad from showing what it is truly capable of.
Drivers Adam Morgan and George Gamble headed to the North Yorkshire circuit in confident mood as Croft is normally regarded as a rear-wheel drive circuit and that would play to the strengths of their BMW 330 e M Sports. After two productive free practice sessions, the pair went into qualifying ready to shoot for the front of the grid. However, there was instant drama when Adam slid off into the gravel and stopped the session, his car beached in the turn one gravel.
“It was entirely my fault,” admitted Adam who had arrived at Croft in a helicopter after two days of work at Goodwood for Kwik Fit. “I left-foot braked and was a bit keen. I was able to carry on in qualifying but the penalty for causing the stoppage was that I lost my best lap time.”
That condemned Adam to 17th on the grid, while teammate George impressed on is first race at Croft for three years by taking ninth on the grid.
In blustery conditions on race day, the Car Gods backed cars charged into battle with George running comfortably in the top 10 but Adam was in strife early on when Jason Plato tried a pass at the Esses, the fastest part of the circuit, and turned Adam sideways. In the resulting slide, Adam dropped to the rear of the field and had to start his fightback all over again.
“I’m gutted,” said Adam. “It was deemed a racing incident but that’s the second weekend in a row where the day has been ruined by contact in the first race.” Adam hauled the Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport BMW home in 19th place.
George did a great job of hanging on to ninth place, his efforts more meritorious given that his hybrid system failed during the race and needed replacing for race two.
For the second 15-lap race, George started ninth and Adam 19th but George was the one to suffer misfortune this time when a throttle body failed meaning that his engine started to misfire and then stopped. Retirement meant that he would start at the rear of the grid for race three, whilst Adam battled his way up from 19th on the grid to 15th, just inside the points. “That was really hard work,” Adam reported. “It was so hard to make progress because I got stuck behind Jason (Plato) who was defending heavily but was much slower. I made a good start and once I was clear of Jason I caught people, but the cars are so evenly matched now, it shows how important qualifying is.”
George was disappointed as well. “I’d been looking for a good result in race three, running in the top group and then trying to benefit on the reverse grid draw which we where well on course for, but it wasn’t to be. My pace was really strong before the gremlins struck so that is something positive to take away from the weekend at least.”
From 26th, George slogged his way to 19th, while Adam secured 10th from 15th on the grid to round out a tough day.
“It’s been a character building,” smiled Adam. “I hate myself for the mistake in qualifying because that affects the whole day, but we will bounce back at Knockhill.”
Ciceley Motorsport’s Commercial Director Ash Gallagher said: “You get these weekends occasionally but it doesn’t make them any less hard to take. Everyone worked so hard on George’s car, firstly on the hybrid system and then on identifying and rectifying the throttle body issue, but it just wasn’t his day and Adam has been beating himself up since qualifying. All our hospitality guests saw first hand the ups and downs of motor racing, but really got behind Adam and George and cheered them on. Two top tens isn’t what we set out to achieve but proves that we have the pace to challenge.”
The championship now takes its summer break before heading to Knockhill, Scotland, on July 30/31. Adam lies ninth in the Drivers Championship with George 14th, whilst the pair are second and fourth in the Independent Drivers standings. George is also second in the Jack Sears Trophy for drivers who hadn’t scored an overall podium prior to the season starting. Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport lies sixth in the Teams’ Championship and second in the Independent Teams’ standings at the halfway point of the season.
The next races in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will be at Knockhill on July 30/31, with qualifying shown live on itv.com on Saturday and the race action broadcast on ITV4 on Sunday.
Difficult day for Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport on home soil.
Leading Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship team Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport endured a tough time at Oulton Park at the weekend, an incident in race one firing Adam Morgan into the barriers as team-mate George Gamble made the best of his weekend, racing at Oulton for the first time since 2019.
After Adam’s win at Thruxton, the team arrived at Oulton Park in optimistic mood and worked hard on the set-up of the BMW 330e M Sport and improved the cars across the two free practice sessions ready for qualifying. Adam had a very strong qualifying session, described by Chief Engineer Steve Farrell as, “One of his best sessions: consistent and full of controlled aggression.” Fourth was Adam’s reward while George was 13th, admitting to being less confident here than at other circuits and eager to make progress in race one.
The opening race of the day, in front of a huge trackside crowd and a massive television audience on ITV main channel, began with Adam fighting hard to get his tyres up to operating temperature. “It takes about three laps before they become warm enough so those first few laps were always going to be a challenge.” Adam ran fifth in the opening laps, waiting for the Goodyear rubber to switch on to and enable him to make a move, but leaving Lodge Corner on lap four, Adam was turned sideways by Gordon Shedden and as Shedden kept his foot in, he span Adam’s BMW 330e M Sport into the barriers. The hit broke a front and rear upright, putting Adam out of the race and dropping him to the rear of the grid for race two. “Shedden just turned me around,” said Adam. “He was never alongside me and once he hit me, there was nothing I could do to save it because he kept pushing.” Shedden was docked three places for the incident, but it didn’t save Adam’s day.
George, by his own admission, “Made a poor start. I bogged down a bit because the rear tyres were a bit hot and I lost places, but was fighting back as best I could. The trouble here is that it’s narrow and I got stuck in traffic and just couldn’t make progress. The car felt fast but I never had the space to pass people.” George came home a frustrated 18th.
Adam was one of the stars of race two as he drove an outstanding race coming from 29th on the grid to 16th place at the end. Adam picked off place after place with some inspired overtaking moves, including a great-late race battle with double-champion Jason Plato which culminated in Adam’s Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport BMW passing around the outside on the final lap. “The pace was really good,” said Adam, “and we should have been up at the front. I had strong pace but it was tough to overtake.” Adam’s 13-place gain underlined his commitment.
George had another tough race, getting roughed up early on after a clash with Ollie Jackson and picking up damage, resulting in another 18th place, while worse was to come after contact caused a suspension failure in race three and forced retirement.
Adam, from 16th on the grid for the final race, was on a mission and blasted up to eighth place, once more proving his creativity in overtaking and salvaging points after a disappointing day.
“There’s no doubt that we should have done better and that collision in race one really set us back,” said Adam, “but the biggest positive is how well the car went all weekend and, while this has been a knock on the championship, I’ll bounce back hunting for race wins.”
Ciceley Motorsport’s Commercial Director Ash Gallagher said: “This is one of those weekends that you want to forget, but when you look at the positives, there are quite a few. The car was good all weekend, fast and strong, and the team worked flat out to sort out the various bits of damage on both Adam and George’s cars after a difficult couple of races, and where still able to give them a competitive package. Adam’s racecraft was outstanding once again and his progress gave ITV viewers plenty of chances to see him and Car Gods and our other partners plenty of airtime! George treated this weekend as a learning one and gained experience, but I am sure will come back stronger at Croft in two weeks’ time. Our guests enjoyed a great day out at Oulton Park and rode the emotions with us, cheering Adam home eighth after being at the back for the second race.”
Adam now lies eighth in the championship and second in the Independents’ standings, while Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport is sixth in the BTCC Teams championship and second in the Independent Teams’ competition. George is second in the Jack Sears Trophy for drivers who hadn’t scored an outright podium before the opening race of the year.
The championship moves further north in two weeks time to Croft, near Darlington, Qualifying will be shown on itv.com on Saturday June 25th, with all the raceday action on ITV4 on June 26th
Mighty Morgan motors to Thruxton win
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship ace Adam Morgan bounced into title contention yesterday with a superb win at Thruxton, the UK’s fastest circuit, after 17 laps of intense pressure. It was Adam’s 11th career BTCC win.
The Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport team arrived at the fast Hampshire circuit after two excellent weekends, but found that the set-up of the BMW 330e M Sport wasn’t ideal. Tweaks were made in readiness for the second practice session and yet more for qualifying in which Adam, held up by a slower car battled to 12th fastest time and team-mate George Gamble 16th, both drivers happy with the progress of the cars but knowing that the balance wasn’t yet perfect.
Ciceley Motorsport’s engineering squad, led by the experienced Steve Farrell, worked long into Saturday night studying data and analysing the options available. An early start beckoned for the mechanics on Sunday morning as they had to adjust both cars to the new chosen settings, but it was worth it because the cars enjoyed a renaissance throughout the day.
Adam made a good start in the opening race and grabbed places in the opening lap scrum through the right-left-right sequence at the Complex and continued to push, grabbing ninth place from Stephen Jelley’s similar BMW 330e M Sport at Cobb on lap 11 and then grabbing another spot from Dan Lloyd’s. When Gordon Shedden hit tyre dramas late-race, Adam gained another place to finish in seventh position.
“We made really good progress in that race,” said The Morganator. “It’s a very different car from yesterday and much more driveable. I looked after the tyres in that race but we are really back in the game now.”
George also had a busy race, battling his way to 14th in what he described as a, “Banker race. I found more pace but I just couldn’t get through the traffic. The cars are so even and the hybrid isn’t enough of a benefit to make passing possible. I was strong in some places and the cars ahead stronger in others so it was a bit cat and mouse.”
The two Mac Tools-supported BMWs lined up seventh and 14th on the grid for the second race, but George was in strife on the opening lap when he was clipped by Aidan Moffat which pitched him into a high-speed spin. “I don’t know how I missed the wall…” he mused afterwards. “I wasn’t on my best tyres and there was no damage thankfully.” Ultimately, 20th was his reward with an “All-out assault plan” for race three.
In contrast, Adam, in his 300th BTCC race, made a good start with his rear-wheel drive technology but then lost a couple of places to front-wheel drive cars at the end of the lap. The BMW had the advantage off the line, but the front-wheel drive cars were able to make their tyres work sooner and hence fought back at the end of the lap. Adam pushed on, his tyres coming alive and fought up to sixth place. “That felt like a faster pace,” he reckoned, “and I had slightly higher tyre degradation as a result. I’m really pleased, though, with how the car has been transformed.”
Race three was set to be a thriller with the reverse grid draw putting Adam in second on the outside of the front row. And the Car Gods-supported BMW 330e M Sport launched clear of pole-sitter Jason Plato to lead to turn one. And there Adam stayed under race-long pressure from four-times champion Colin Turkington with Ash Sutton on their tail as well. Adam had to cope with a safety car situation, triggered by Stephen Jelley’s BMW spinning, and late-race rain. “My wipers weren’t working so as the visibility decreased, I was loosing reference points. That’s not ideal when you have Colin behind you.”
Like many drivers who are now learning about the hybrid system, Adam saved his for later in the race. “I didn’t use it for the first five laps and then started using it as the race wore on to try to get away from Colin.”
Adam’s 11th career win was a special one. “I won’t forget this. The way that the whole Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport team has turned the car around is awesome. That late night yesterday was well worth it.”
George fought his way to 14th, again battling hard to get through the traffic and gaining more valuable experience and points in his maiden season in the championship.
Said Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport’s Commercial Director Ash Gallagher: “What a result! That was a proper win for the whole team, from Steve Farrell and the engineers to team manager Martin Kenyon and all the mechanics plus Adam in the car: it was everyone coming together and turning the weekend around. We were left scratching our heads on Saturday but the way that we regrouped and took a win in such an impressive way is a great reflection on the quality of the people we have in the team. Adam drove brilliantly under pressure and George had a difficult weekend but gained more seat-time which is crucial. Our Car Gods and Mac Tools guests are a big part of the team on racedays and I am delighted that they could share in our success after race three. We have our sights firmly on more wins next time out now!”
The results from Thruxton move Adam into sixth place in the Drivers’ Championship and puts George 11th, with Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport now fourth in the Teams’ Championship. Adam lies second in the Independent Drivers’ standings with George third and Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport second in the Independent Teams’ Championship just four points off the leading squad.
The next stop for the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship is at the team’s home circuit of Oulton Park on June 11/12, with qualifying shown on ITV.com on Saturday and the raceday action starting on ITV1 before switching to ITV4 for the third race.
Three top-10s for Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport in Brands Hatch thriller
In front of a huge television audience of ITV1 for the first time, Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport scored three top-10 results in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at the weekend, despite having to cope with tricky weather conditions and a technical drama on the way.
With all cars in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship running a new hybrid system for 2022, qualifying became of extra importance as drivers Adam Morgan and George Gamble would have to balance their usage of the extra power generated for their ideal qualifying lap on the 1.2-mile track. Adam would have 4.5 seconds usage per lap while George would have 12, but both cars struggled with the system malfunctioning. In spite of the lack of extra power, Adam still qualified an outstanding fourth fastest with George a hugely impressive seventh in his second-ever BTCC qualifying session.
Raceday dawned overcast and rain was falling as the cars came to the grid. Both Adam and George played it safe and elected to run on wet tyres, with Adam having 15 laps of hybrid use and George 22 laps from the total race distance of 24. On a wet track, the two Car Gods-backed cars experienced early hybrid system activation issues and hence the engineering team elected, mid-race, to switch the cars to a different engine map and the hybrid system then came alive allowing Adam (who admitted to making a bad start) to battle to sixth place and George to take 14th after he dropped down the order as others with hybrid power passed him early in the race.
“It was really slippy,” remarked Adam after the opening race. “The track was changing constantly and that was our first time in the wet with this set up so I’m quite happy overall.”
Said George: “It was my first time in the wet and I made a good start but then got caught up in traffic and I couldn’t get through and got roughed up a bit! That was a bit of a welcome to touring car racing I think, but the car felt good.”
Drama befell Adam leaving the garage for race 2 as the car refused to pull away when first gear was engaged. A bearing had come out of the back of the flywheel causing the input shaft to the transmission to become off-centre, thus jamming the clutch. It meant that Adam couldn’t take the start as the team toiled to trace and rectify the problem. George upheld the team’s honour and blasted from 14th to ninth in greasy conditions once again.
“I made a good start again and then the pace tailed off a bit, but some more rain came and that helped us find pace. In the end, though, the rear tyres seemed to drop away and that made it difficult towards the end, but I gained places and it was all good experience,” he said.
For the final race, broadcast to a live ITV1 audience, George started fourth on the reversed grid with Adam 28th and last. Both charged into battle, with Adam picking off the traffic ahead and caught the similar BMW 330e M Sport of Stephen Jelley on the line, missing 13th place by just six-hundredths of a second. In doing so, Adam incredibly overtook 14 cars! George ran fourth early on with a gaggle of front-wheel drive cars around him and eventually the traction that they boasted allowed them to move ahead of him, seventh place being his reward, along with the Jack Sears Trophy win for the weekend.
“That was an enjoyable race,” said Adam, “because it showed what we are capable of and how good the car is. Missing race two was obviously disappointing and as it affected the race three grid it was always going to be tough, but the car was mega in the last race. I’m feeling really positive about things.”
Ash Gallagher, Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport’s Commercial Manager, said: “Yet again we have proved that we have front-running pace. The weather this weekend made the racing a bit of a lottery, but in every session, wet or dry, we were competitive. Adam’s problem was something that our guys had never seen before, but once we had traced it we were able to get him back on track for race three, which considering the very tight turn around between the races this weekend was a monumental effort from the guys in the garage, so we go to Thruxton felling really confident.”
Adam lies eighth in the championship standings, with George ninth and Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport is fourth in the BTCC Teams Championship. The Independents Championship has George second and Adam fourth, with Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport second in the Independent Teams title race. The Jack Sears Trophy, for drivers who hadn’t scored an overall podium result before this season, is led by George after three JST wins thus far.
The next three races in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship are at Thruxton, Hampshire, on May 28/29, with qualifying on Saturday shown on itv.com and the raceday action live on ITV4.
Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport sizzle in Donington BTCC hybrid debut
Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport is celebrating a superb start to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Donington with a podium finish, two Independent category wins and a massive step forward for the Accrington-based team.
The new era of the BTCC requires all cars to run a hybrid unit that regenerates power and allows drivers 15 seconds per lap of hybrid deployment. It has been a learning curve for all the teams in pre-season testing and remained a challenge over the race weekend, but Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport was on top of the new technology, and Drivers Adam Morgan and newcomer George Gamble were relishing the opportunity to go racing and fight for wins and podiums in 2022.
The weekend started with two free practice sessions that allowed the teams to work on car set-up for the all-important qualifying session, Adam and George were in a confident mood. After an early stoppage, caused by Dan Cammish splitting a fuel rail and igniting, the teams had just under 22 minutes to set their grid-deciding lap times. George wowed everyone with a time fifth fastest, just 0.219s off pole position, while Adam would line up a relieved eighth after he had a fuel pump fail which prevented a second run. Fortunately, his first effort was good enough to keep him up near the front of the grid in P8.
An optimistic team went to the grid ready for the first ever BTCC race with hybrid technology and it began with a frantic lead battle and a safety car period. As the leaders tripped over themselves and delayed each other, Adam cleared a frantic battle and caught the leading group to finish fifth while George’s BTCC debut resulted in sixth place after a highly impressive drive. The Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport BMW 330e M Sports also took a one-two finish in the Independents’ class which was another boost to the squad.
The cars lined up fifth and sixth for race two, but Adam was in strife even before the race started, as a tooth had worked loose in the transmission in race one which prevented the engagement with the hybrid system and with no spares available, he had to complete the remaining two races without the extra power available to everyone else. Adam battled to a remarkable fourth place, “helped by me having a big gap to the pack behind,” but George was a star of the race as he bolted to second place on the run to the first corner and finished in third place overall as well as winning the Independents’ category.
“I didn’t think it could get better than race one,” said George, “but I made a good start and had Adam behind me to protect me from the pack. It feels amazing!”
George was penalised in race three with a drive-through penalty for jumping the start and finished 20th, while Adam, again forced to run without hybrid, finished in sixth place after a tremendously consistent day which showed the pace of the cars and the giant step forward the team has made on the engineering side.
Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport’s new Commercial Manager Ash Gallagher was delighted with the results: “We have had an absolutely fantastic weekend. Two Independent wins are a great boost and so is the fact that the cars were so solid on pace in all three races. We are all thrilled for George getting his first podium in only his second BTCC race, while Adam’s results without hybrid show how good his racecraft is and how well engineered our BMW 330e M Sports are. Steve Farrell and the team have worked really hard over the winter and the whole team, as well as our commercial partners, are buzzing about the weekend. We can’t wait for Brands Hatch!”
The Donington results put Adam fifth and George ninth in the championship standings, with Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport second in the Teams’ Championship. Adam leads the Independents’ Trophy with George third with Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport the leading Independent team. The BTCC’s Jack Sears Trophy runs for drivers who haven’t scored an overall podium before the start of the season, and although George now has an overall podium to his name, he is second in that competition as well.
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship bursts back on track at Brands Hatch, Kent, on May 14/15. Qualifying will be shown live on Saturday on itv.com with the raceday action starting on ITV4 but including two BTCC races on ITV1.
Bowker BMW have extended their partnership to support a North West-based pursuit of the 2022 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.
Last year, Bowker BMW became the new official parts provider for the Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport Race Team.
Bowker BMW will also continue to support Ciceley Motorsport with a sponsored car for Blackburn-based driver Adam Morgan. The eye-catching matt black BMW X4 has been signwritten with Bowker BMW and Ciceley Motorsport logos. The car is predicted to clock up over 5,000 miles throughout the North West and between UK circuits throughout the racing season.
Bowker Motor Group director Chris Eccles said: “We loved being involved last year and we are excited to be involved again. We will help with parts and provide Adam with the new BMW X4. Last year, the team’s first season back in a BMW, saw podiums and wins for Adam in a solid race season. We’re keeping everything crossed for more placings for the team in 2022.”
Last season was Ciceley Motorsport’s first season driving BMWs. Adam Morgan enjoyed two wins including a double podium at Oulton Park. After their first season driving BMWs, the team will hope to finish even higher than their 9th place in the team standings this season.
Competing in his 11th season in BTCC, Adam Morgan is upbeat about the team’s prospects for the approaching campaign. Adam said: “Bowker BMW was a big part of the team’s success last year. It is wonderful news to have the local dealership on board once again. Travelling between races and testing can be long and arduous; even more draining than the races themselves sometimes! The new BMW X4 will play a crucial role in the team logistics and that will be a huge help for me and the team.”
Following an extensive pre-season testing programme for the Car Gods Ciceley Motorsport team, the 2022 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season will get underway at Donington Park on 23rd-24th April.
The team has just revealed their line up for the coming season which, this year, includes BTCC support race front runner George Gamble. George will partner Adam in their pair of Car Gods backed BMW 330e M Sport Saloons for his debut season in the Championship.
Adam added: “It’s fantastic to have George join the team for this year, his pedigree in rear wheel drive machinery on the TOCA package is second to none, and after our first couple of meetings together he has fit straight into the team dynamic. With a learning year under our belts last season with the BMW’s, we are in a brilliant position to have a proper run at the title in 2022”.
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Lancashire automotive retailer Bowker BMW has announced a new long-term partnership with Lancashire further education provider, Preston College.
The new automotive technologies partnership will help apprentices learn a breadth of knowledge, skills and behaviours in their specific area. The aim is to help apprentices to become confident in carrying out maintenance and everyday repairs on vehicles, cars and motorcycles, through to more complex diagnostics and servicing.
Preston College is currently the largest apprenticeship provider in its local area. Award-winning Bowker Motor Group’s automotive retail franchise portfolio includes BMW, with centres in Preston and Blackburn.
Preston College is committed to embedding industry-led curriculum across all of its provision types. The technical skills programme partnership with the Bowker Group will provide valuable experience and development opportunities that will ensure learners become sought-after within industry.
The development of key provisions types, combined with the underpinning knowledge, skills and behaviours delivered in an education environment, will allow the pipeline of industry-ready learners to progress into permanent employment or an apprenticeship within the organisation, whilst adding value to Bowkers’ existing workforce.
Jonathan Rogan, head of business at Bowker BMW in Preston, said: “As a Lancashire-based family business we are always looking for meaningful ways to invest in the county’s future. Our new strategic relationship with Preston College is the perfect collaboration between two organisations who share the same values and vision for local learners.
“We’re especially excited to bring the unique strengths of both organisations together. Bowker Motor Group has a rich tradition for investing in local apprentices. We have several managers who started with us as apprentices. With Preston College’s help we can continue to create exciting careers and provide an even better learning environment for our apprentices.”
The partnership will see the two organisations work together to provide apprentices with high-quality training, delivery and assessment, whilst continuing to use the College’s industry-standard workspaces.
Mark Taylor, Head of School for Engineering and Automotive Technologies at Preston College, added: “With the relentless pace of change and the increasing number of electric cars, the automotive retail sector has witnessed considerable innovation over recent years. Our partnership with Bowker Motor Group will help us to keep ahead of the game by offering real life learning experiences with the latest automotive technologies in a commercial environment.
“There’s no doubt that partnering with one of Lancashire’s most-famous family businesses will offer our apprentices the chance to deliver first class outcomes whilst developing their skills in high quality, technology-rich learning spaces.”
A Lancashire woman has won a new mobility scooter in a competition to discover a deserving winner.
More than 250 Motability customers entered a competition organised by Bowker BMW in Blackburn. The first prize was a Pride Go-Go ES8 Boot Scooter donated by Blackburn Modern Mobility.
Ashraf, the husband of winner Safi, claimed the prize on his wife’s behalf and explained: “I would like to thank Andrew Holden at Bowker BMW Blackburn and Modern Mobility for selecting my wife and awarding her with this fantastic mobility scooter.
“We feel honoured to have won this competition. I am hoping that this mobility scooter will encourage my wife to be independent and provide her with a better quality of life”
Andrew Holden from Bowker BMW and Russel Curry from Blackburn Modern Mobility were on hand to present Ashraf with his wife’s new scooter at the Bowker BMW centre on Trident Way in Blackburn.
For Bowker BMW, motability specialist, Andrew Holden said: “Congratulations to Safi and Ashraf on winning the first prize. Previously, we ran a similar competition as a prize draw. This time we judged nominations from friends and family who felt they knew someone who deserved the scooter the most.
“Special thanks to Modern Mobility for generously donating the mobility scooter. We work together whenever we can to help people with disabilities to keep moving. This competition was a great example.”
This competition challenged anyone in Lancashire who knew a friend or family member who would benefit most from a free mobility scooter. They were asked to share a couple of sentences that describe the reason they should win and the kind of impact that winning a free scooter will have on their lives.
For Blackburn Modern Mobility, Russel Curry, said: ”We were happy to link up with Bowker BMW to support this competition. Safi was a worthy winner. Thank you to Ashraf for sharing the impact this scooter will have on his wife’s life. Hopefully, Modern Mobility can continue to work together with Bowker Motability to help more people who find it difficult to get around.”
In 2019, Andrew was crowned best Motability specialist in the country. The award recognised Andrew as the best from over 18,000 motability specialists in the country and acknowledges consistently high standards of service and support to customers of the Motability Car Scheme throughout 2018.