About us

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About Us

As with most race teams in Motorsport there have been changes across the team over the years.

At CTS#41 passion is the main quality we look for when selecting our successful team, from drivers, mechanics, support staff and sponsors. You have to Love what you do!

Our Passion for Motor Racing goes way back to our childhood and with that in 2014 Simon Cole created the CTS#41 Team. We are a bunch of hard working passionate individuals that work together to deliver a thrilling experience for you, whilst having fun doing it!

We compete in The British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) with Simon Cole (truck no. 41) as our Principle race driver along with his son, Archie Handy (truck no. 40).

 

RACE TRUCK SPECS

 

Truck Specifications and Performance –

    • Name: “Frankie”
    • Driver: Simon Cole
    • Race Number: 41
    • Make: IVECO
    • Engine: MAN
    • Gearbox: ZF
    • 0 – 60 In Under 6 Secs
    • 100mph
    • Electronically Limited
    • 1100 hp
    • 5500 NM of Torque
    • 5.3 Tonne
    • 3.5 Tonne Over Front Axle
    • 1.8t Rear Axle
    • 1 way Adjustable Shocks
    • Fixed Rear Diff
    • Race Tyres

 

 

Truck Specifications and Performance –

    • Name: “Ovlov”
    • Driver: Archie Handy
    • Race Number: 40
    • Make: Volvo FM12
    • Engine: Cummins M11
    • Gearbox: ZF
    • 0 – 60 In Under 6 Secs
    • 160kph Limited
    • 950 hp
    • 5000 NM of Torque
    • 5.3 Tonne
    • 3.5 Tonne Over Front Axle
    • 1.8t Rear Axle
    • 1 way Adjustable Shocks
    • Fixed Rear Diff
    • Race Tyres

 

 

 

 

 

MEET THE TEAM

CTS#41 Simon Cole

SIMON COLE – TEAM PRINCIPAL

Race Driver & Senior Mechanic

Simon has been racing trucks for almost 12 years, he thinks he’s widely regarded as the pin up boy of the truck race scene, we’ll leave that to you to figure out!

Plenty of podiums and wins to his cv and regarded as one of the most dynamic and fun to watch driver out there. Simon is a popular member in and out of the paddock

‘I’m proud of the team’s commitment and passion for preparing for the season. Let’s do this Team CTS#41!

CTS#41 Archie Handy

ARCHIE HANDY

Racing driver and Mechanic (Ovlov)

Archie is our BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship racer and son of Simon Cole. Has been helping dad from the start in 2014! Archie is a young whipper snapper at the tender age of 16 with a beautiful racing career ahead of him.

He’s in the first year of his HGV mechanics apprenticeship and loves it, although he’d rather be on the track racing, ‘nothing beats the adrenalin rush of a race’.  At race weekend he assists Jon in the pit lane and workshop.

Archie is great friends with Connor and they both love spending race weekends having a laugh!

JONATHON DAVID

Team Manager & Chief Mechanic (Frankie)

Jon has worked on HGV vehicles since the age of 14, so he has definitely earned the right of chief mechanic for Team CTS#41.

This will be his 6th year as chief mechanic and is an integral part to ensuring the Truck is race ready! His role within the team is to prep in workshop, over see any problems at race meetings and be in the pit ready if Simon comes in, fix small issues and him back on the track to finish races.

‘I’ve also spent the last four years trying to get sponsors on board with a few big names joining us’.

CONNOR DAVID

Chief Mechanic (Ovlov)

Connor is 17 years old and attending Colchester college, he’s in his 2nd year on a motor vehicle course. Being the son of Jonathon, it was only natural that he would be learning the ropes off his old man! He is becoming quite a dab hand at truck racing mechanics. His role in team is helping with repairs and assisting in the pit lane. Good friends with Archie (Our BRSCC Fiesta Junior racer on the team).

His interests include anything motorsport and has his own motocross bike, he is a huge asset to the team.

TOBY COLE

Electrician & Team Support / Driver

I’ve always been a massive motorsport fan, being interested in rally cross from an early age which in turn introduced me to circuit racing and all types of Motorsport Championships’.

Toby is Simon’s brother so it was always on the cards that he would be part of the CTS#41 team and has been for several years now.

‘I love the teamwork of getting to the circuits and setting up ready for racing, it’s great, couldn’t ask to work alongside a nicer bunch and look forward to this season and the success we hope to achieve’.

SAM MORSE

Social Media & Admin & Team Support

Sam has been part of the race team since 2014. He looks after the team’s social media and updates during race weekends, so look out for his Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram updates.

You’ll see him around the truck racing paddock ensuring the team is ready for every race session.

 

JOIN THE TEAM

We are always looking for new members to join the team. CONTACT US

PARTNER WITH US

We Love Creating Partnerships and Offer Commercial Sponsorship Opportunities for your Business. Interested?

Take a look at our Commercial Opportunities Presentation or Contact us for more info