Channel: Lifestyle
Celebrity Track Day

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Renault TV challenges two sporting superstars to an action-packed race around the Circuit de l’Ouest Parisien in France. The new Clio Renaultsport with cup chassis will be put through its paces as rugby union man-mountain Benjamin Kayser and Olympic gold medallist figure skater Gwendal Peizerat go head to head vying for the title of France’s fastest sportsman.
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Need for Speed™ SHIFT is an award-winning authentic racing game that combines the true driver’s experience with real-world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic race tracks. Need for Speed SHIFT takes players in a different direction to create a simulation experience that replicates the true feeling of driving high-end performance cars including the Renault Sport Megane R.S.
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Emmauel Guigou has two lives. He’s a rally winning Clio 3 Maxi driver and a well known Renault consultant, driving around France in his Clio 3 in order to share his passion for Renault. Since 2003 Manu has been winning prizes as an impressive rally driver. But he is also a peoples’ person, meeting fans and participating in many Renault organised events.
Renault TV joins the young drivers of Northamptonshire as they put their driving skills to the test at Silverstone. As young drivers they are statistically most as risk of being involved in a serious driving accident so the Northamptonshire Casualty Reduction Partnership has teamed up with Renault to run the award winning CarKraft Experience Day. Meet our young drivers James, James and Daisy and watch as they experience a driving assessment by an Advanced Skills Police Driver, attempt to keep control in the skid pan, compare the difference between cars with and without ABS breaking and participate in a classroom session to expel driving myths. We also meet PC David Lee – an advanced skills driver and Renault Sport enthusiast.
From the late 1950s to the late 1970s the Blue and White stripes of the Gordini Marque became synonomous with speed, style and excitement. Now some three decades since the last Gordini hit the road, Renault are relaunching the Gordini badge with an exhlilarating new range of modern sports cars that will proudly bear the famous livery. In this Renault TV exclusive we celebrate the Gordini legend, catch up with Global CMO Steve Norman who explains why the company felt that the time was right to relaunch the brand and meet the designers charged with creating a Gordini stlye for the modern age
The Renault Clio and Megane RS are two of the hottest hatches money can buy, but as RS stands for Renault Sport, meaning these two cars are just the latest to benefit from over 35 years of unparalleled expertise in race car design and engineering, that’s hardly surprising! To put them to the test, we drove them through the bumpy, tight urban streets of Oxford where their comfort and low down power makes them ideal everyday cars, then we wound them up on the local B-roads, before unleashing them on a race track at Silverstone! Here we get a taste of the even spicier CUP versions of each car with their lighter, lower bodies and shove in the back power. These two uncut packages deliver grin inducing hits of adrenaline and driving pleasure. The real deal for any track day junky. This RS test drive film is a state of the art production, with razor sharp visuals and a Major Motion Picture soundtrack, So turn up the volume settle down for a hot Renault ride.
Emmauel Guigou has two lives. He's a rally winning Clio 3 Maxi driver and a well known Renault consultant, driving around France in his Clio 3 in order to share his passion for Renault. Since 2003 Manu has been winning prizes as an impressive rally driver. But he is also a peoples' person, meeting fans and participating in many Renault organised events.
Chloe and Jade Edwards are sisters who've a passion to race in one of Renault's most competitive one make series; the Clio Cup. Both girls have a racing family pedigree stretching back two generations so driving fast is in the blood. Their father, Jim Edwards JNR won the Clio Cup back in 2001 so who better to guide these very competitive ladies around 'the home of motor racing' Silverstone racing circuit. We witness each sister battle it out against the more seasoned Clio Cup drivers as they fight the field for the best lap times but which sister will be the fastest?
The historic Portuguese city of Porto plays host to the launch of the stylish new Clio and what better conditions to challenge this latest Clio, than the congested, tight, narrow cobbled streets of this historic Northern city. Amanda Stretton pushes the new Clio Hatch to the limits in downtown Porto taking time out to visit what Porto is perhaps most famous for, an historic Port House. While there, the Clio's surprisingly large loading capacity is tested to the max with a number of crates of vintage Port.
Renault TV introduces viewers to the high octane excitement of the Journées Passion, where track day enthusiasts and everyday motorists get the chance to test their Renault Sport models to the limit in some of Europe's most iconic motor sport locations. In this observational documentary filmed at the iconic F1 circuit at Spa, we meet drivers from both France and England who explain what the Journées means to them. Our cameras will be on board as seasoned track day veterans, negotiate the twists and turns of the famous Spa circuit in expert fashion. We'll also be getting a birds eye view as nervous novices take to the track for the first time.
The historic Portuguese city of Porto plays host to the launch of the sporty new Clio GT and what better conditions to challenge the Renaultsport enhanced hatch, than the tight narrow cobbled streets and fast sweeping roads on the outskirts of the city. Amanda Stretton embarks on a vigorous test drive taking time out to take in some stunning locations on the way. These include the stylish art deco inspired Serralves Museum where Amanda introduces some of the exciting new features on the new Clio GT and distinctive design features.
Renault TV joins the young drivers of Northamptonshire as they put their driving skills to the test at Silverstone. As young drivers they are statistically most as risk of being involved in a serious driving accident so the Northamptonshire Casualty Reduction Partnership has teamed up with Renault to run the award winning CarKraft Experience Day. Meet our young drivers James, James and Daisy and watch as they experience a driving assessment by an Advanced Skills Police Driver, attempt to keep control in the skid pan, compare the difference between cars with and without ABS breaking and participate in a classroom session to expel driving myths. We also meet PC David Lee – an advanced skills driver and Renault Sport enthusiast.
The historic Portuguese city of Porto plays host to the launch of the stylish new Clio and what better conditions to challenge this latest Clio, than the congested, tight, narrow cobbled streets of this historic Northern city. Amanda Stretton pushes the new Clio Hatch to the limits in downtown Porto taking time out to visit what Porto is perhaps most famous for, an historic Port House. While there, the Clio's surprisingly large loading capacity is tested to the max with a number of crates of vintage Port.
The historic Portuguese city of Porto plays host to the launch of the sporty new Clio GT and what better conditions to challenge the Renaultsport enhanced hatch, than the tight narrow cobbled streets and fast sweeping roads on the outskirts of the city. Amanda Stretton embarks on a vigorous test drive taking time out to take in some stunning locations on the way. These include the stylish art deco inspired Serralves Museum where Amanda introduces some of the exciting new features on the new Clio GT and distinctive design features.
Chloe and Jade Edwards are sisters who've a passion to race in one of Renault's most competitive one make series; the Clio Cup. Both girls have a racing family pedigree stretching back two generations so driving fast is in the blood. Their father, Jim Edwards JNR won the Clio Cup back in 2001 so who better to guide these very competitive ladies around 'the home of motor racing' Silverstone racing circuit. We witness each sister battle it out against the more seasoned Clio Cup drivers as they fight the field for the best lap times but which sister will be the fastest?
In 1972 the car that many say was the first supermini, was revealed to the press and public to huge acclaim. Over the next 20 years the 5 would become the most cherished model in Renault's range, beloved of everyone, from people on a budget, to horse power hungry rally drivers as they powered to victory. We learn of the sad, yet inspirational tale of the 5's design by Michel Boue. We hear about the 5's astonishing debut at the Monte Carlo Rally, as told by its victorious driver Jean Ragnotti, who then takes us on a wild ride as he blasts his famous Rally car around the historic Montlhery race track. We're given a tour of the 5's nuts and bolts by the men who look after Renault's incredible Historic Car Collection. In addition, respected motoring journalists Jason Barlow, Richard Bremner and Marie-France Estenave give an independent view of the 5's story. This documentary reveals, with exclusive access and in unparalleled detail, this compelling story.
