STANDLAKE Arena have lined up two race meetings for the Christmas and New Year period.

The circuit, near Standlake, hosts the Christmas Capers meeting for all classes - including under 2.0-litre bangers - this Sunday.

And the following Sunday, January 5, they stage the Heavy Metal Classic, for bangers only, both under and over 1800cc, with £2,000 prize money.

Racing at both meetings starts at noon.

MORGAN are offering their fans the unique opportunity to be part of the true spirit of Le Mans next year.

For a membership fee of £1,000, 1,000 people will become Official Morgan Team Partners, supporting the marque's return to La Sarthe for the 2003 Le Mans 24-hour race.

Members will receive an exclusive club package designed to make them feel involved in one of the world's most exciting motorsport events.

It will include circuit entrance and reserved grandstand seating, name on the Morgan Le Mans roll of honour, private access to the team and limited edition clothing and memorabilia.

All members will also be automatically entered into a free prize draw to win either a unique Aero 8 road car.

BANBURY'S 555 Subaru World Rally Team have confirmed that they will continue their long-standing relationship with Pirelli, and for the 2003 season will benefit from an exclusive tyre supply deal with the Italian tyre manufacturer.