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Porsche Centre Preston has confirmed its sponsorship of Preston-based racing driver Holly Crankshaw as she prepares for the 2025 Retro Kart Championship season.
33-year-old Holly is competing in six national championship rounds between April and September, racing in Class 1B with the Retro Kart Championship. Her kart, a 1974 Zip Shadow with period-correct engines, will carry race number 13. In addition, she may compete in a one-off Open Plate event in October at Fulbeck.
Each championship meeting consists of a Saturday practice and setup day, followed by Sunday racing with three heats and a final. The calendar includes events at Rowrah, Three Sisters, Shenington, Rissington, and Dunkeswell.
Bowker MINI is sponsoring Penwortham Town Football Club’s Under 8 Blue team.
The support from Bowker MINI’s Preston dealership has enabled the team to receive waterproof jackets for the current season.
The Under 8 Blue team is part of Penwortham Town Football Club, which is located just outside Preston. Founded in 1977, Penwortham Town was one of the original members of both the Central Lancs Junior and Mid Lancs Colts Football Leagues.
The club runs multiple youth teams across different age categories, including the Under 8s, and is committed to promoting grassroots football in the local area.
This month, Bowker MINI showcased the latest MINI lineup at the Royal Lancashire Show, while Bowker Blackburn Sales Executive Adam proudly claimed ‘Best Overall MINI’ at the Lytham Classic MINI Meet.
The team also celebrated the success of sponsored dancer Lilliana Willacy, who achieved outstanding results at the Dance World Cup 2025.
To round off a memorable month, Bowker MINI handed over the keys to numerous excited new owners, marking the start of many new MINI adventures.
