Bmw don’t hand out the Motorsport Badge to every car in a range, they only select the one that fits their requirements, and it hands out the rarest of badges the CSL only when it’s sure that the car represents the standard that has gone before, and so we take a look at the E46 M3 CSL. Some may argue that the E30 M3 is a purer beast, but for all that the M badge represnts best I think it’s captured here in this model.

23 year old Lee Newsome from Ashford has been selected Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Month for July. The young Wicklowman’s performances during the month, which included a pair of third places in the Formula Sheane races at both Anglesey and Kirkistown, as well as a new class lap record at the Welsh circuit, have earned him the nomination.

Sponsored by Artic Air and Carraig Stonework, Lee is one of the regular front-runners in this very competitive class, and is currently serving his apprenticeship in the refrigeration/air conditioning business. He plans to race in either Formula Sheane or Formula Vee next year.