McMurtry Spéirling sets OUTRIGHT HILLCLIMB RECORD at Goodwood Festival of Speed
McMurtry Spéirling sets OUTRIGHT HILLCLIMB RECORD at Goodwood Festival of Speed British electric car manufacturer McMurtry Automotive makes motorsport history by setting a new all-time hillclimb record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and winning the event on its competition debut. Max Chilton completed the 1.16 mile course in a blistering 39.08 on Sunday beating […]
McMurtry target Goodwood FoS victory with fan car competing in motorsport for the first time since 1978.
Fan car competes in motorsport for the first time since 1978. McMurtry Automotive and F1 driver Max Chilton target victory and will attempt outright record at Goodwood Festival of Speed with fully electric fan car. (Gloucestershire, 16 June 2022) New developments reveal 2000kg of instant downforce-on-demand and a sub 1.5 second 0-60mph for unique fan […]
Former Formula 1, IndyCar, and Le Mans 24H driver Max Chilton joins McMurtry Automotive
British ex-Formula 1, Indy Car and Le Mans 24H driver, Max Chilton, joins McMurtry Automotive in pivotal role as head development driver for the McMurtry Spéirling. Swinhay, Gloucestershire, UK 2 February 2022 British ex-Formula 1, Indy Car and Le Mans 24H driver, Max Chilton, joins McMurtry Automotive in the pivotal role of head development driver […]
Derek Bell MBE, McMurtry Spéirling development driver, named as Grand Marshal for 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021
Five-time Le Mans winner and McMurtry development driver, Derek Bell, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Grand Marshal of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021. As Grand Marshal, Derek, whose first Le Mans triumph came in 1975 before an incredible seven-year stint of podium finishes, including four further wins, spanning 1981 to 1988, will lead out the competing cars for the formation lap ahead of this year’s race.