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My views on all things cars and motorsport
Welcome to The Switchback, a website on motorsport with the occasional look the general automotive world. The Switchback is a place for me to say my piece on what I see on road & track, and hopefully provide an interesting read for anyone who stops by!
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2021 Monaco GP Review: Verstappen leads the championship after Mercedes falter
Max Verstappen and Red Bull took the championship top spot with a win on the streets of Monaco, while title rivals Lewis Hamilton and...
Mark Craggs
May 27, 20212 min read
My Top 10 Favourite NASCAR Drivers of All-Time
Following on from my top 10’s of favourite drivers from F1 and WRC, here is my top 10 favourite NASCAR drivers of all-time. NASCAR is my...
Mark Craggs
May 19, 20215 min read
2021 Cup Drydene 400: Hendrick dominant in Dover as Bowman heads the pack
Owner Rick Hendrick saw his team lock out the top four at Dover, as Alex Bowman continued the number 48’s winning legacy at Dover...
Mark Craggs
May 17, 20212 min read
2021 Xfinity Drydene 200: Cindric makes it three for 2021, tames the 'Monster Mile'
Austin Cindric took his third win of the season, recovering from early contact to claim the checkered flag at Dover International...
Mark Craggs
May 17, 20212 min read
IndyCar: VeeKay wins the Indianapolis GP as Grosjean claims first pole and podium
Pit strategy helped youngster Rinus VeeKay become the third first-time winner of the 2021 IndyCar Series, beating out former F1 star...
Mark Craggs
May 16, 20212 min read
2021 Goodyear 400 Review: Truex Jr. makes history with dominant Darlington win
Martin Truex Jr. became the first driver to win a stage and the race as he swept all three stages on his way to the checkered flag in...
Mark Craggs
May 10, 20213 min read
2021 F1 Spanish GP Review: Hamilton overcomes Verstappen with bold strategy
Strategy was the winner as Lewis Hamilton converted his 100th career pole into his 98th career win at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya....
Mark Craggs
May 9, 20213 min read
2021 BTCC Round One Report: Cook doubles up but Hill take championship lead at Thruxton
Josh Cook climbed atop the podium twice but a weather affected race three saw Jake Hill leave the south coast with the championship’s top...
Mark Craggs
May 9, 20214 min read
My 2021 British Touring Car Championship Predictions
The 2021 British Touring Car Championship season is upon us and is all set to be one of the closest seasons in history. So, in a season...
Mark Craggs
May 7, 20219 min read
My Top 10 Favourite WRC Drivers of All-Time
Following on from my favourite F1 drivers of all-time list is this one, my all-time favourites from my first love, the World Rally...
Mark Craggs
May 4, 20214 min read
2021 Portuguese GP Review: Hamilton takes dominant win in Portimao
Lewis Hamilton took his second win of the season in a dominant display at Portimao. It was career win number 97 for the Brit, who never...
Mark Craggs
May 3, 20213 min read
NASCAR Cup Review: Birthday Boy Busch wins Buschy McBusch Race 400
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Kyle Busch claimed his first win of the season in a chaotic climax at Kansas Speedway. Busch doubled up this weekend,...
Mark Craggs
May 3, 20213 min read
Reviewing My 2020 BTCC Predictions
Before I drop my 2021 British Touring Car Championship predictions ahead of the first round at Thruxton on May 9, here’s a review of my...
Mark Craggs
Apr 28, 20212 min read
My 2020 British Touring Car Championship Predictions
After a four month delay, the 2020 British Touring Car Championship finally gets underway with a trip to Donnington Park this weekend....
Mark Craggs
Jul 28, 20203 min read
My Top 10 Favourite F1 Drivers Ever!
This is the first in a little series covering a number of championships, so expect more bizarre opinions and contradiction over the...
Mark Craggs
Jul 9, 20203 min read
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