Road planer to race F1 stock car at Irish Open
Josh Spiers, a road planer from Evesham, is set to compete in the Irish Open Championship, a notable event in stock car racing. He has been racing for four years and enjoys both the competitive aspect and the mechanical work involved in maintaining his car. This weekend's race at Nutt's Corner Raceway marks his first competition in Ireland, which he views as an exciting new challenge.
- ▪Josh Spiers has been racing Formula 1 stock cars for four years.
- ▪He will compete in the Irish Open Championship at Nutt's Corner Raceway.
- ▪Spiers enjoys the mechanical side of racing as much as the competition.
- ▪His employer, Jet Plant Hire, supports his racing endeavors.
- ▪Spiers encourages young people to consider careers in road planing.
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