It’s the final round of the 2019 MINI Challenge season. Ryan has always gone well at Snetterton and he’ll be looking to master the 2.97 mile… The Direnza All Stars MINI keeps the team busy in the workshop following a difficult weekend racing at Silverstone, where it sustained crash damage The Direnza MINI JCW racing car made a surprise appearance at Zuto’s company conference in Manchester on June 20th MINI Challenge rookie Andy Ringland had a sensational run to second place at Oulton Park in just his second race meeting – watch the on board video and see how he did it Realise the full potential of your car’s gearbox with a high grade Short Shifter by Direnza – designed to improve gear lever action and response in an instant Take the next step in your car modification journey with lowering springs by Direnza – instantly improve your vehicle’s looks and handling Not only do Direnza’s forged aluminium alloy, hub-centric wheel spacers improve your car’s appearance, they enhance stability and handling performance Performance without compromise – Direnza’s Universal Oil Cooler and Relocation Kit provides greater capacity than equivalent OEM systems, ensuring more reliable vehicle running Top JCW class racer Ryan Dignan will wear Direnza colours in this year’s MINI Challenge series – read the full story… Ride along with Jonny Fletcher as he pushes the limits of his heavily modified Vauxhall Astra at Cadwell Park during last year’s Time Attack Championship New turbodiesel powered hatchback proves a hit around Cheshire’s undulating race circuit – watch the full video below… We get behind the wheel of a new… The Focus Cup is a brand new championship for 2019 and features a Direnza-sponsored car, complete with the company’s exciting new livery design We recently drove our R56 Mini Cooper S to the dyno with the aim of testing our range of engine enhancements. As well as developing products for new performance cars, here at Direnza we also offer upgrades for older performance models. Iconic cars such as the Mk1 Audi TT Quattro (225bhp).
GCM Georgescarmedia visits Direnza HQ!
George spent the day at Direnza HQ as we installed a host of new performance upgrade on the Ford Focus ST225
Direnza in the Alfa Romeo Championship Round 1: Silverstone
Direnza supported driver, James Ford, was in action for the Round 1 of the 2021 Alfa Romeo Championship. See how he got on below!
Direnza Time Attack Championship 2021 Pre Season Testing
Direnza Driver, Jonny Fletcher, gets back on track ahead of May’s season opener.
Motorsport: Mini Challenge 2020, Round 4 – Snetterton
A tough weekend for Ryan, as two incident packed races scuppered his chances of a high scoring finish.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 5 – Snetterton
Changeable Weather Conditions Set Up a Dramatic Day of Driving for Jonny Fletcher
Motorsport: Focus Cup 2020 – Part 2
It was a Brands Hatch double header for round 3 & 4. Could Andrew Godfrey continue his remarkable start to the season?
Video: This is Direnza – Research, Design and Development
A look behind the scenes of our UK based design and engineering centre.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 4 – Brands Hatch
Can Jonny return to the podium at one of his favorite circuits on the calendar?
Motorsport: Focus Cup 2020 – Part 1
A look back at Round 1 and 2 as Andrew Godfrey is selected to drive the Direnza Sponsored Focus for 2020.
Engineering: MVT ‘Multi Vane Technology’ Intercooler Design Process
A look behind the scenes of the Direnza Research and Development Centre.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 2 & 3 – Cadwell Park
An action packed weekend as Time Attack visits Cadwell Park for a thrilling double header.
Motorsport: MINI Challenge 2020, Round 1 – Donington Park
Mini Challenge joins the TOCA British Touring Car calendar for the 2020 season.
Motorsport Is Back!: Time Attack Round 1 – Oulton Park
A topsy-turvy Saturday, ultimately ended in celebration, as Jonny Fletcher’s last gasp effort secured a podium finish in the first round of the 2020 Time Attack Championship.
Direnza Hub-centric | Forged Aluminium Wheel Spacers
With over 160 variations available, enhancing the appearance and handling of your car has never been easier.
Motorsport: Donington Pre-Season Test Day
After an extended winter break, Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher was back on track. Excitement was high ahead of the season opener in under a months time.
Modifying a Fiat 500 Abarth
The team at Direnza have been working hard over past few months & they have come up with some rather special parts for the little 500.
Direnza 2019
2019 was a massive year for Direnza. With so much going on, we thought we’d put together some highlights from the past 12 months.
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 6 & 7 – Snetterton
It’s the last weekend of the 2019 Time Attack Championship and Snetterton is sure to provide the drivers with one of the hardest tests yet.
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 8 – Snetterton 300
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 5 – Mallory Park
Time Attack visits Mallory Park for the first time in its near 15 year history with Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher aiming to conquer the tricky conditions and claim yet another podium
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 7 – Donington Park
Following a
short absence from competition, Direnza returned to the MINI Challenge JCW grid
for Round 7 at Donington Park – find out how the team got on…
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 4 – Donington Park
Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher continues his run of good form in Time Attack with another podium finish, this time in Round 4 at Donington Park
Video: New ‘This is Direnza’ promotional advertisement goes live
Watch our awesome new promotional video ‘This is Direnza’, featuring our All Stars drivers, behind the scenes footage and more!
News: Direnza launches 0% APR finance on performance parts orders over £150
It’s now even easier to upgrade your car with Direnza parts, thanks to our new 0% APR finance scheme – available on orders totalling more than £150
Video: Amazing 360 onboard with MINI Challenge driver Ryan Dignan
Sit alongside Direnza All Stars driver Ryan Dignan as he carves a fine line around Oulton Park’s International Circuit during a track day
Video: Direnza on track – Oulton Park International Circuit in Cheshire
Watch the Direnza All Stars team in action at Oulton Park as they put miles on the MINI Challenge JCW, Time Attack Astra and Focus RS during a day-long track session in July
Video: Time Attack Astra onboard at Oulton Park
Direnza driver Jonny Fletcher was on fire in Round 3 of Time Attack at Oulton Park – ride on board with him in our interactive 360-degree video
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 3 – Oulton Park
Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher scores an impressive podium finish in Round 3 of Time Attack against strong opposition – get the full story from Oulton Park and the Tunerfest North weekend
Video: The Direnza MINI Challenge JCW heads to the dyno – Update 3
Direnza’s MINI Challenge JCW race car performs well on the dyno, rewarding the team for their efforts in the workshop
Video: MINI Challenge JCW in the workshop – Update 2
News: Direnza’s MINI Challenge racer causes a stir at Manchester Airport’s Radisson Blu Hotel
Video: Engine torque mounts for E36 to E90 3-Series, and Z3 and Z4 models
Direnza expands its engine and gearbox mount range with new products for popular BMWs including saloons, coupes, cabriolets and roadsters
Video: MINI Challenge Cooper Am, Round 2 – Oulton Park
Video: Rebuilding the MINI Challenge Quaife gearbox
Well known for its complexity, the MINI Challenge JCW racer boasts a sophisticated Quaife transmission – watch as Direnza engineers rebuild the six-speed sequential unit
Video: Short Shifters by Direnza
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 2 – Brands Hatch
Poor weather hampered Jonny Fletcher’s Astra at Cadwell Park, so would the next round of Time Attack at a bright and breezy Brands Hatch prove any more successful? Read on to find out…
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 3 – Silverstone
Direnza returns to MINI Challenge with a bang! Round 3 at Silverstone proves a tough weekend for driver Ryan Dignan and the team, with crash damage and gearbox rebuilds keeping everyone on their toes…
Video: Lowering Springs by Direnza
Video: Hub-centric wheel spacers by Direnza
Video: Universal Oil Cooler by Direnza
Video: Engine torque mounts by Direnza
Incredible design meets sensational performance on the road and track – improve your vehicle’s handling and response with Direnza’s new engine mounts
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 2 – Snetterton
Direnza debuts in the 2019 MINI Challenge JCW championship with All Stars driver Ryan Dignan, and the team gets off to a flying start at the fast and technical Snetterton circuit
Motorsport: MINI Challenge driver Ryan Dignan joins Direnza All Stars
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 1 – Cadwell Park
Direnza All Stars driver Jonny Fletcher gives his take on the first Time Attack meeting of 2019, at a sunny-come-sodden Cadwell Park
Video: Onboard with Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher
Engineering: Revolutionary engine mount design by Direnza
Direnza’s modular engine mount design provides an ultra strong link between motor and chassis, while incorporating interchangeable components – now available to order from www.direnza.co.uk
Video: Onboard a Focus Cup racer at Oulton Park
Motorsport: All systems go for Direnza in Time Attack
Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher revealed as the latest addition to 2019 Direnza ‘All Stars’ line up – 600bhp Astra features company’s new livery
Motorsport: Driving a Focus Cup racer
We jump behind the wheel of a turbodiesel powered Focus Cup race car ahead of the championship’s inaugural season, and find out more about the series
Motorsport: Direnza signs up for the Focus Cup
Motorsport: Andy Frost teams up with Direnza for the BDC
DriftCup champion Andy Frost will be supported by Direnza in this year’s British Drift Championship – here he reveals all about his upgraded BMW, plus his expectations for the coming season
Motorsport: Direnza sponsors Knight brothers in British karting
Reinforcing its commitment to grassroots motorsports, this season Direnza is backing karting brothers Will and Zach Knight of Team Knight, and the pair have high hopes for the year ahead…
Motorsport: Time Attack Testing – Cadwell Park
Direnza Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher gets behind the wheel of his turbocharged Astra in the build-up to the new season and comes away impressed with the Vauxhall’s new-found agility
Blast from the past: F1 inspired BMWs
The 2019 Formula 1 season kicked off in Australia on March 17th – we remember two road-going BMWs with engines influenced by the sport: the 320si and M5
Top 5: Track day cars
Armed with a £5,000 budget, we choose the best track day cars for the 2019 season. Be warned, though – you may end up searching the classifieds for your own!
Blast from the past: Renaultsport Megane 250
Launched 10 years ago, the Megane 250 is still capable of demolishing back roads – Direnza looks back on Renaultsport’s hot coupe
Show: Autosport International 2019
Direnza used this year’s event to meet with partners and talk business – but that doesn’t mean we missed all the great metal on display. Here are our highlights from Birmingham’s NEC…
News: MINI Challenge to support BTCC from 2020
It’s out with Clios and in with Coopers as the MINI Challenge signs new TOCA deal for 2020
Interview: Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher
Jonny Fletcher looks forward to the new Time Attack season and reveals the updates he’s made to his Direnza-backed Vauxhall Astra GSi
History: The Ford RS models
Synonymous with high performance, Ford’s RS models span over 50 years and are famous for their success in motorsport – we pick our top five road going versions
Parts case study: Front Mount Intercooler – Volkswagen Golf R MK7
Cooling and engine performance gains with Direnza’s front mount intercooler kit
Parts case study: Mini Cooper S (R56)
Parts case study: Audi TT 225 Quattro
It’s the final round of the 2019 MINI Challenge season. Ryan has always gone well at Snetterton and he’ll be looking to master the 2.97 mile… The Direnza All Stars MINI keeps the team busy in the workshop following a difficult weekend racing at Silverstone, where it sustained crash damage The Direnza MINI JCW racing car made a surprise appearance at Zuto’s company conference in Manchester on June 20th MINI Challenge rookie Andy Ringland had a sensational run to second place at Oulton Park in just his second race meeting – watch the on board video and see how he did it Realise the full potential of your car’s gearbox with a high grade Short Shifter by Direnza – designed to improve gear lever action and response in an instant Take the next step in your car modification journey with lowering springs by Direnza – instantly improve your vehicle’s looks and handling Not only do Direnza’s forged aluminium alloy, hub-centric wheel spacers improve your car’s appearance, they enhance stability and handling performance Performance without compromise – Direnza’s Universal Oil Cooler and Relocation Kit provides greater capacity than equivalent OEM systems, ensuring more reliable vehicle running Top JCW class racer Ryan Dignan will wear Direnza colours in this year’s MINI Challenge series – read the full story… Ride along with Jonny Fletcher as he pushes the limits of his heavily modified Vauxhall Astra at Cadwell Park during last year’s Time Attack Championship New turbodiesel powered hatchback proves a hit around Cheshire’s undulating race circuit – watch the full video below… We get behind the wheel of a new… The Focus Cup is a brand new championship for 2019 and features a Direnza-sponsored car, complete with the company’s exciting new livery design We recently drove our R56 Mini Cooper S to the dyno with the aim of testing our range of engine enhancements. As well as developing products for new performance cars, here at Direnza we also offer upgrades for older performance models. Iconic cars such as the Mk1 Audi TT Quattro (225bhp).
2021 Time Attack Championship Round 1: Cadwell Park
Direnza driver Jonny Fletcher returns for the latest installment of the Time Attack Championship.
GCM Georgescarmedia visits Direnza HQ!
George spent the day at Direnza HQ as we installed a host of new performance upgrade on the Ford Focus ST225
Direnza in the Alfa Romeo Championship Round 1: Silverstone
Direnza supported driver, James Ford, was in action for the Round 1 of the 2021 Alfa Romeo Championship. See how he got on below!
Direnza Time Attack Championship 2021 Pre Season Testing
Direnza Driver, Jonny Fletcher, gets back on track ahead of May’s season opener.
Motorsport: Mini Challenge 2020, Round 4 – Snetterton
A tough weekend for Ryan, as two incident packed races scuppered his chances of a high scoring finish.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 5 – Snetterton
Changeable Weather Conditions Set Up a Dramatic Day of Driving for Jonny Fletcher
Motorsport: Focus Cup 2020 – Part 2
It was a Brands Hatch double header for round 3 & 4. Could Andrew Godfrey continue his remarkable start to the season?
Video: This is Direnza – Research, Design and Development
A look behind the scenes of our UK based design and engineering centre.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 4 – Brands Hatch
Can Jonny return to the podium at one of his favorite circuits on the calendar?
Motorsport: Focus Cup 2020 – Part 1
A look back at Round 1 and 2 as Andrew Godfrey is selected to drive the Direnza Sponsored Focus for 2020.
Engineering: MVT ‘Multi Vane Technology’ Intercooler Design Process
A look behind the scenes of the Direnza Research and Development Centre.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 2 & 3 – Cadwell Park
An action packed weekend as Time Attack visits Cadwell Park for a thrilling double header.
Motorsport: MINI Challenge 2020, Round 1 – Donington Park
Mini Challenge joins the TOCA British Touring Car calendar for the 2020 season.
Motorsport Is Back!: Time Attack Round 1 – Oulton Park
A topsy-turvy Saturday, ultimately ended in celebration, as Jonny Fletcher’s last gasp effort secured a podium finish in the first round of the 2020 Time Attack Championship.
Direnza Hub-centric | Forged Aluminium Wheel Spacers
With over 160 variations available, enhancing the appearance and handling of your car has never been easier.
Motorsport: Donington Pre-Season Test Day
After an extended winter break, Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher was back on track. Excitement was high ahead of the season opener in under a months time.
Modifying a Fiat 500 Abarth
The team at Direnza have been working hard over past few months & they have come up with some rather special parts for the little 500.
Direnza 2019
2019 was a massive year for Direnza. With so much going on, we thought we’d put together some highlights from the past 12 months.
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 6 & 7 – Snetterton
It’s the last weekend of the 2019 Time Attack Championship and Snetterton is sure to provide the drivers with one of the hardest tests yet.
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 8 – Snetterton 300
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 5 – Mallory Park
Time Attack visits Mallory Park for the first time in its near 15 year history with Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher aiming to conquer the tricky conditions and claim yet another podium
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 7 – Donington Park
Following a
short absence from competition, Direnza returned to the MINI Challenge JCW grid
for Round 7 at Donington Park – find out how the team got on…
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 4 – Donington Park
Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher continues his run of good form in Time Attack with another podium finish, this time in Round 4 at Donington Park
Video: New ‘This is Direnza’ promotional advertisement goes live
Watch our awesome new promotional video ‘This is Direnza’, featuring our All Stars drivers, behind the scenes footage and more!
News: Direnza launches 0% APR finance on performance parts orders over £150
It’s now even easier to upgrade your car with Direnza parts, thanks to our new 0% APR finance scheme – available on orders totalling more than £150
Video: Amazing 360 onboard with MINI Challenge driver Ryan Dignan
Sit alongside Direnza All Stars driver Ryan Dignan as he carves a fine line around Oulton Park’s International Circuit during a track day
Video: Direnza on track – Oulton Park International Circuit in Cheshire
Watch the Direnza All Stars team in action at Oulton Park as they put miles on the MINI Challenge JCW, Time Attack Astra and Focus RS during a day-long track session in July
Video: Time Attack Astra onboard at Oulton Park
Direnza driver Jonny Fletcher was on fire in Round 3 of Time Attack at Oulton Park – ride on board with him in our interactive 360-degree video
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 3 – Oulton Park
Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher scores an impressive podium finish in Round 3 of Time Attack against strong opposition – get the full story from Oulton Park and the Tunerfest North weekend
Video: The Direnza MINI Challenge JCW heads to the dyno – Update 3
Direnza’s MINI Challenge JCW race car performs well on the dyno, rewarding the team for their efforts in the workshop
Video: MINI Challenge JCW in the workshop – Update 2
News: Direnza’s MINI Challenge racer causes a stir at Manchester Airport’s Radisson Blu Hotel
Video: Engine torque mounts for E36 to E90 3-Series, and Z3 and Z4 models
Direnza expands its engine and gearbox mount range with new products for popular BMWs including saloons, coupes, cabriolets and roadsters
Video: MINI Challenge Cooper Am, Round 2 – Oulton Park
Video: Rebuilding the MINI Challenge Quaife gearbox
Well known for its complexity, the MINI Challenge JCW racer boasts a sophisticated Quaife transmission – watch as Direnza engineers rebuild the six-speed sequential unit
Video: Short Shifters by Direnza
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 2 – Brands Hatch
Poor weather hampered Jonny Fletcher’s Astra at Cadwell Park, so would the next round of Time Attack at a bright and breezy Brands Hatch prove any more successful? Read on to find out…
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 3 – Silverstone
Direnza returns to MINI Challenge with a bang! Round 3 at Silverstone proves a tough weekend for driver Ryan Dignan and the team, with crash damage and gearbox rebuilds keeping everyone on their toes…
Video: Lowering Springs by Direnza
Video: Hub-centric wheel spacers by Direnza
Video: Universal Oil Cooler by Direnza
Video: Engine torque mounts by Direnza
Incredible design meets sensational performance on the road and track – improve your vehicle’s handling and response with Direnza’s new engine mounts
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 2 – Snetterton
Direnza debuts in the 2019 MINI Challenge JCW championship with All Stars driver Ryan Dignan, and the team gets off to a flying start at the fast and technical Snetterton circuit
Motorsport: MINI Challenge driver Ryan Dignan joins Direnza All Stars
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 1 – Cadwell Park
Direnza All Stars driver Jonny Fletcher gives his take on the first Time Attack meeting of 2019, at a sunny-come-sodden Cadwell Park
Video: Onboard with Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher
Engineering: Revolutionary engine mount design by Direnza
Direnza’s modular engine mount design provides an ultra strong link between motor and chassis, while incorporating interchangeable components – now available to order from www.direnza.co.uk
Video: Onboard a Focus Cup racer at Oulton Park
Motorsport: All systems go for Direnza in Time Attack
Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher revealed as the latest addition to 2019 Direnza ‘All Stars’ line up – 600bhp Astra features company’s new livery
Motorsport: Driving a Focus Cup racer
We jump behind the wheel of a turbodiesel powered Focus Cup race car ahead of the championship’s inaugural season, and find out more about the series
Motorsport: Direnza signs up for the Focus Cup
Motorsport: Andy Frost teams up with Direnza for the BDC
DriftCup champion Andy Frost will be supported by Direnza in this year’s British Drift Championship – here he reveals all about his upgraded BMW, plus his expectations for the coming season
Motorsport: Direnza sponsors Knight brothers in British karting
Reinforcing its commitment to grassroots motorsports, this season Direnza is backing karting brothers Will and Zach Knight of Team Knight, and the pair have high hopes for the year ahead…
Motorsport: Time Attack Testing – Cadwell Park
Direnza Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher gets behind the wheel of his turbocharged Astra in the build-up to the new season and comes away impressed with the Vauxhall’s new-found agility
Blast from the past: F1 inspired BMWs
The 2019 Formula 1 season kicked off in Australia on March 17th – we remember two road-going BMWs with engines influenced by the sport: the 320si and M5
Top 5: Track day cars
Armed with a £5,000 budget, we choose the best track day cars for the 2019 season. Be warned, though – you may end up searching the classifieds for your own!
Blast from the past: Renaultsport Megane 250
Launched 10 years ago, the Megane 250 is still capable of demolishing back roads – Direnza looks back on Renaultsport’s hot coupe
Show: Autosport International 2019
Direnza used this year’s event to meet with partners and talk business – but that doesn’t mean we missed all the great metal on display. Here are our highlights from Birmingham’s NEC…
News: MINI Challenge to support BTCC from 2020
It’s out with Clios and in with Coopers as the MINI Challenge signs new TOCA deal for 2020
Interview: Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher
Jonny Fletcher looks forward to the new Time Attack season and reveals the updates he’s made to his Direnza-backed Vauxhall Astra GSi
History: The Ford RS models
Synonymous with high performance, Ford’s RS models span over 50 years and are famous for their success in motorsport – we pick our top five road going versions
Parts case study: Front Mount Intercooler – Volkswagen Golf R MK7
Cooling and engine performance gains with Direnza’s front mount intercooler kit
Parts case study: Mini Cooper S (R56)
Parts case study: Audi TT 225 Quattro
2021 Time Attack Championship Round 1: Cadwell Park
Direnza driver Jonny Fletcher returns for the latest installment of the Time Attack Championship.
GCM Georgescarmedia visits Direnza HQ!
George spent the day at Direnza HQ as we installed a host of new performance upgrade on the Ford Focus ST225
Direnza in the Alfa Romeo Championship Round 1: Silverstone
Direnza supported driver, James Ford, was in action for the Round 1 of the 2021 Alfa Romeo Championship. See how he got on below!
Direnza Time Attack Championship 2021 Pre Season Testing
Direnza Driver, Jonny Fletcher, gets back on track ahead of May’s season opener.
Motorsport: Mini Challenge 2020, Round 4 – Snetterton
A tough weekend for Ryan, as two incident packed races scuppered his chances of a high scoring finish.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 5 – Snetterton
Changeable Weather Conditions Set Up a Dramatic Day of Driving for Jonny Fletcher
Motorsport: Focus Cup 2020 – Part 2
It was a Brands Hatch double header for round 3 & 4. Could Andrew Godfrey continue his remarkable start to the season?
Video: This is Direnza – Research, Design and Development
A look behind the scenes of our UK based design and engineering centre.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 4 – Brands Hatch
Can Jonny return to the podium at one of his favorite circuits on the calendar?
Motorsport: Focus Cup 2020 – Part 1
A look back at Round 1 and 2 as Andrew Godfrey is selected to drive the Direnza Sponsored Focus for 2020.
Engineering: MVT ‘Multi Vane Technology’ Intercooler Design Process
A look behind the scenes of the Direnza Research and Development Centre.
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 2 & 3 – Cadwell Park
An action packed weekend as Time Attack visits Cadwell Park for a thrilling double header.
Motorsport: MINI Challenge 2020, Round 1 – Donington Park
Mini Challenge joins the TOCA British Touring Car calendar for the 2020 season.
Motorsport Is Back!: Time Attack Round 1 – Oulton Park
A topsy-turvy Saturday, ultimately ended in celebration, as Jonny Fletcher’s last gasp effort secured a podium finish in the first round of the 2020 Time Attack Championship.
Direnza Hub-centric | Forged Aluminium Wheel Spacers
With over 160 variations available, enhancing the appearance and handling of your car has never been easier.
Motorsport: Donington Pre-Season Test Day
After an extended winter break, Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher was back on track. Excitement was high ahead of the season opener in under a months time.
Modifying a Fiat 500 Abarth
The team at Direnza have been working hard over past few months & they have come up with some rather special parts for the little 500.
Direnza 2019
2019 was a massive year for Direnza. With so much going on, we thought we’d put together some highlights from the past 12 months.
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 6 & 7 – Snetterton
It’s the last weekend of the 2019 Time Attack Championship and Snetterton is sure to provide the drivers with one of the hardest tests yet.
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 8 – Snetterton 300
It’s the final round of the 2019 MINI Challenge season. Ryan has always gone well at Snetterton and he’ll be looking to master the 2.97 mile…
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 5 – Mallory Park
Time Attack visits Mallory Park for the first time in its near 15 year history with Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher aiming to conquer the tricky conditions and claim yet another podium
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 7 – Donington Park
Following a short absence from competition, Direnza returned to the MINI Challenge JCW grid for Round 7 at Donington Park – find out how the team got on…
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 4 – Donington Park
Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher continues his run of good form in Time Attack with another podium finish, this time in Round 4 at Donington Park
Video: New ‘This is Direnza’ promotional advertisement goes live
Watch our awesome new promotional video ‘This is Direnza’, featuring our All Stars drivers, behind the scenes footage and more!
News: Direnza launches 0% APR finance on performance parts orders over £150
It’s now even easier to upgrade your car with Direnza parts, thanks to our new 0% APR finance scheme – available on orders totalling more than £150
Video: Amazing 360 onboard with MINI Challenge driver Ryan Dignan
Sit alongside Direnza All Stars driver Ryan Dignan as he carves a fine line around Oulton Park’s International Circuit during a track day
Video: Direnza on track – Oulton Park International Circuit in Cheshire
Watch the Direnza All Stars team in action at Oulton Park as they put miles on the MINI Challenge JCW, Time Attack Astra and Focus RS during a day-long track session in July
Video: Time Attack Astra onboard at Oulton Park
Direnza driver Jonny Fletcher was on fire in Round 3 of Time Attack at Oulton Park – ride on board with him in our interactive 360-degree video
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 3 – Oulton Park
Direnza’s Jonny Fletcher scores an impressive podium finish in Round 3 of Time Attack against strong opposition – get the full story from Oulton Park and the Tunerfest North weekend
Video: The Direnza MINI Challenge JCW heads to the dyno – Update 3
Direnza’s MINI Challenge JCW race car performs well on the dyno, rewarding the team for their efforts in the workshop
Video: MINI Challenge JCW in the workshop – Update 2
The Direnza All Stars MINI keeps the team busy in the workshop following a difficult weekend racing at Silverstone, where it sustained crash damage
News: Direnza’s MINI Challenge racer causes a stir at Manchester Airport’s Radisson Blu Hotel
The Direnza MINI JCW racing car made a surprise appearance at Zuto’s company conference in Manchester on June 20th
Video: Engine torque mounts for E36 to E90 3-Series, and Z3 and Z4 models
Direnza expands its engine and gearbox mount range with new products for popular BMWs including saloons, coupes, cabriolets and roadsters
Video: MINI Challenge Cooper Am, Round 2 – Oulton Park
MINI Challenge rookie Andy Ringland had a sensational run to second place at Oulton Park in just his second race meeting – watch the on board video and see how he did it
Video: Rebuilding the MINI Challenge Quaife gearbox
Well known for its complexity, the MINI Challenge JCW racer boasts a sophisticated Quaife transmission – watch as Direnza engineers rebuild the six-speed sequential unit
Video: Short Shifters by Direnza
Realise the full potential of your car’s gearbox with a high grade Short Shifter by Direnza – designed to improve gear lever action and response in an instant
Motorsport: Time Attack, Round 2 – Brands Hatch
Poor weather hampered Jonny Fletcher’s Astra at Cadwell Park, so would the next round of Time Attack at a bright and breezy Brands Hatch prove any more successful? Read on to find out…
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 3 – Silverstone
Direnza returns to MINI Challenge with a bang! Round 3 at Silverstone proves a tough weekend for driver Ryan Dignan and the team, with crash damage and gearbox rebuilds keeping everyone on their toes…
Video: Lowering Springs by Direnza
Take the next step in your car modification journey with lowering springs by Direnza – instantly improve your vehicle’s looks and handling
Video: Hub-centric wheel spacers by Direnza
Not only do Direnza’s forged aluminium alloy, hub-centric wheel spacers improve your car’s appearance, they enhance stability and handling performance
Video: Universal Oil Cooler by Direnza
Performance without compromise – Direnza’s Universal Oil Cooler and Relocation Kit provides greater capacity than equivalent OEM systems, ensuring more reliable vehicle running
Video: Engine torque mounts by Direnza
Incredible design meets sensational performance on the road and track – improve your vehicle’s handling and response with Direnza’s new engine mounts
Motorsport: MINI Challenge JCW, Round 2 – Snetterton
Direnza debuts in the 2019 MINI Challenge JCW championship with All Stars driver Ryan Dignan, and the team gets off to a flying start at the fast and technical Snetterton circuit
Motorsport: MINI Challenge driver Ryan Dignan joins Direnza All Stars
Top JCW class racer Ryan Dignan will wear Direnza colours in this year’s MINI Challenge series – read the full story…
Motorsport: Time Attack Round 1 – Cadwell Park
Direnza All Stars driver Jonny Fletcher gives his take on the first Time Attack meeting of 2019, at a sunny-come-sodden Cadwell Park
Video: Onboard with Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher
Ride along with Jonny Fletcher as he pushes the limits of his heavily modified Vauxhall Astra at Cadwell Park during last year’s Time Attack Championship
Engineering: Revolutionary engine mount design by Direnza
Direnza’s modular engine mount design provides an ultra strong link between motor and chassis, while incorporating interchangeable components – now available to order from www.direnza.co.uk
Video: Onboard a Focus Cup racer at Oulton Park
New turbodiesel powered hatchback proves a hit around Cheshire’s undulating race circuit – watch the full video below… We get behind the wheel of a new…
Motorsport: All systems go for Direnza in Time Attack
Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher revealed as the latest addition to 2019 Direnza ‘All Stars’ line up – 600bhp Astra features company’s new livery
Motorsport: Driving a Focus Cup racer
We jump behind the wheel of a turbodiesel powered Focus Cup race car ahead of the championship’s inaugural season, and find out more about the series
Motorsport: Direnza signs up for the Focus Cup
The Focus Cup is a brand new championship for 2019 and features a Direnza-sponsored car, complete with the company’s exciting new livery design
Motorsport: Andy Frost teams up with Direnza for the BDC
DriftCup champion Andy Frost will be supported by Direnza in this year’s British Drift Championship – here he reveals all about his upgraded BMW, plus his expectations for the coming season
Motorsport: Direnza sponsors Knight brothers in British karting
Reinforcing its commitment to grassroots motorsports, this season Direnza is backing karting brothers Will and Zach Knight of Team Knight, and the pair have high hopes for the year ahead…
Motorsport: Time Attack Testing – Cadwell Park
Direnza Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher gets behind the wheel of his turbocharged Astra in the build-up to the new season and comes away impressed with the Vauxhall’s new-found agility
Blast from the past: F1 inspired BMWs
The 2019 Formula 1 season kicked off in Australia on March 17th – we remember two road-going BMWs with engines influenced by the sport: the 320si and M5
Top 5: Track day cars
Armed with a £5,000 budget, we choose the best track day cars for the 2019 season. Be warned, though – you may end up searching the classifieds for your own!
Blast from the past: Renaultsport Megane 250
Launched 10 years ago, the Megane 250 is still capable of demolishing back roads – Direnza looks back on Renaultsport’s hot coupe
Show: Autosport International 2019
Direnza used this year’s event to meet with partners and talk business – but that doesn’t mean we missed all the great metal on display. Here are our highlights from Birmingham’s NEC…
News: MINI Challenge to support BTCC from 2020
It’s out with Clios and in with Coopers as the MINI Challenge signs new TOCA deal for 2020
Interview: Time Attack driver Jonny Fletcher
Jonny Fletcher looks forward to the new Time Attack season and reveals the updates he’s made to his Direnza-backed Vauxhall Astra GSi
History: The Ford RS models
Synonymous with high performance, Ford’s RS models span over 50 years and are famous for their success in motorsport – we pick our top five road going versions
Parts case study: Front Mount Intercooler – Volkswagen Golf R MK7
Cooling and engine performance gains with Direnza’s front mount intercooler kit
Parts case study: Mini Cooper S (R56)
We recently drove our R56 Mini Cooper S to the dyno with the aim of testing our range of engine enhancements.
Parts case study: Audi TT 225 Quattro
As well as developing products for new performance cars, here at Direnza we also offer upgrades for older performance models. Iconic cars such as the Mk1 Audi TT Quattro (225bhp).