It is said that a true Ford fan bleeds blue. Although he has never actually shown anyone the proof, it is obvious that the love of the blue oval courses through Paul Nevill’s veins. The 57 year-old managing director from Welwyn, Herts. has been racing for thirty years utilizing both an Escort Cosworth and his current RS2000. As many racers will tell you, it is tough to find a series that both fits with your lifestyle and is enjoyable at the same time. And like the odd racer before him he found that the answer to that problem would be to start his own series and to that end he did. In mid 2019 he established the Modified Ford Series which began organizing events in 2020 46
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with a combined grid with the Classic and Modern Motorsport Club (CMMC). The series quickly became a success and in 2021 it became affiliated with the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC). Prior to becoming a promoter Paul had competed in various series and championships, driving the afore mentioned Escort RS2000 and Cosworth. He has including many one-off races like the Birkett 6 Hours Relay at Silverstone which is the UK’s biggest motor race. Dating back to 1951, the race was the brainchild of one
