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If you weren't at Mendips Raceway for last week's big Rebels Racing event, not only did you miss a sensational race, you also probably haven't seen our new ad! The Weltch Media ad from last week's race programme at Mendips Raceway Weltch Media presented the 2026 World-Wide Rebellion - the biggest race of the year for the small-scale retro-style stock cars, which meant we also had an advertisement in the programme. Designed with our friends at Screamprint, using a photo of Rya

Many thanks to Lime Jelly Photography for these superb photos, capturing some of the excitement of the Weltch Media Rebels Racing World-Wide Rebellion at Mendips Raceway last weekend (19 September) Congratulations to Shay Murphy for winning a record fifth World-Wide Rebellion title, after holding a last-lap lunge by hard-charging Jack Charlesworth. Photos by Lime Jelly Photography Hi-res versions of these and many other photos from this meeting and other motorsport events are

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who made the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion a night to remember! Shay celebrates his historic win Saturday evening's (19 September) race at the Mendips Raceway in Somerset saw Shay Murphy overcome major setbacks to fight his way to the front and become the first driver to win Rebels Racing's world championship title five times. Seasoned observers described the race - being held in the South West of England for the first time in its 30

Tomorrow (Saturday 19 September) sees Rebels Racing's biggest event of the year - the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion - at Mendips Raceway, near Bristol. And today, we can reveal the trophies, laurels, and bottles of Barigny, from Victory Lane Awards, which will be presented to the first three drivers in the world championship race. The 30-plus men and women contesting the main event have reached the grid through a series of qualifying rounds, which put the highest scorers

Experienced player, coach, and long-time friend of Weltch Media, Laura Shaw has returned to the pitch. Laura, who runs Pro Shaw's Coaching and was sponsored by Weltch Media when she played soccer for Torquay United, is now with Saltash United Women - currently in the reserve team in the Earthbound Electrical Cornwall Women's Football League (CWFL) Division 2. "Football has always been a massive part of my life, both as a player and coach," said Laura. "So having the opportuni

We're just over a month away from Rebels Racing's biggest event of the year - the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion. Rebels in action at Mendips Raceway 2025 (Lime Jelly Photography) As part of the build-up to the race at Mendips Raceway, near Bristol on 19 September, we're pleased to share this full roll of honour. With thanks to Rebel Racing's Rachel Hunn, here is the list of drivers who have won the title - effectively the world championship - since it was first contested

Weltch Media joins our friends at Torquay United in sending love and support to United women’s team player Roxy Thomas and her family, following her diagnosis with a brain tumour. Roxy, 18, has had two operations over the past few days as she begins her treatment, and in a statement, Torquay United said: "Everyone associated with the club is thinking of her during what is an incredibly difficult time for Roxy and those closest to her". The talented young defender joined Unite

Today, we're pleased to share the latest look at how the grid for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion is taking shape. The updated line-up follows last weekend's (25-26 July) qualifying round at Lochgelly in Scotland, and it again shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, now with Danny Maddox sharing the front row. Liam Brown is on row two, alongside Harry Graham, who retained his European title in Scotland last weekend. The grid is kindly provided by Rachel H

Our Andy Weltch is gearing up to run the Cardiff Half Marathon to help the fight against homelessness and poor housing. Andy has secured a place in the 13.1-mile run around the Welsh capital city for Shelter Cymru, the charity of which he was a trustee for many years. Andy still smiling at the half-way stage in Cardiff Bay on last year's run "The Cardiff Half is one of the biggest road races in the UK," said Andy. "So, it's an exciting event to be part of and a great opportun

How will the world's best Rebels Racers line up for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion in September? Today, we present a first look at how the qualifying grid is taking shape, after three of the seven rounds, and before next weekend's (25-26 July) round at Lochgelly in Scotland. The mock-up grid, compiled by Rachel Hunn of Rebels Racing, shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, with Liam Brown alongside him. Danny Maddox lines up on the inside of row 2, nex

Weltch Media was back on the race track yesterday (Sunday) - our logo featuring on Tom Sutton's Legends Car in the National Championships at Hednesford Raceway in Staffordshire. Tom, a long-time friend of Weltch Media, is a former British champion in the highly competitive UK oval-track Legends Cars - high-speed 5/8-scale replicas of classic American stock cars. He recently returned to the formula, with the aim of making a serious bid for honours next season. Car and driver

Our long-time sponsored Torquay United Women player, Danni Wyatt, has tonight (Sunday 12 July) announced her retirement. "After a lot of thought, I've made the incredibly difficult decision to hang up my boots," she said in a statement on social media. Danni with Andy Weltch at the 2025-26 sponsorship launch Andy Weltch commented: "It has been an absolute privilege for Weltch Media to sponsor Danni for so many years. She has been an inspirational player, captain, and leader -

A new book tells the definitive story of rugby league’s greatest tour – and Weltch Media played a vital role. The Indomitables - named after the aircraft carrier that transported the squad from Britain to Australia - is published to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the most revered touring team in British rugby league history and its remarkable achievements. Lavishly illustrated with over 320 photographs, many of which have never been previous published, The Indomitables

The race for a place on the grid at the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion heated up at the weekend. The Rebels Racing series was at Skegness Raceway in Lincolnshire - sometimes dubbed 'Skeg Vegas' - for the latest world qualifying round. After yesterday's (Sunday 21 June) points were calculated, defending champion Shay Murphy leads the chase on 339 points, well ahead of Liam Brown (on 217), Danny Maddox (216), Nicole Emmett (198), and Ryan Leech (195). We'll be checking in o

Blog post by Weltch Media's Andy Weltch In case you hadn't noticed, the FIFA men's World Cup gets underway today (Thursday 11 June), with one of the three host nations, Mexico, facing South Africa. This is a huge event, of course - not just as the most prestigious competition for the world's most popular team sport - but in terms of its scale. 1970's FIFA World Cup involved 16 teams The 2026 competition features no fewer than 48 teams - in contrast, I recently rediscovered my

Racing driver Tom Sutton is set to return to the track with new opportunities for sponsors. Tom, a long-time friend of Weltch Media, is preparing to rejoin the UK’s oval-track Legends Car series and is seeking help to get him to the start line. “The car is almost there,” said Tom, a former British Champion in Legends Cars – high-speed 5/8-scale replicas of classic American stock cars. Tom Sutton's new Legends Car - "almost there" “We just need some extra help with tyres, a nu

Guest blog post from our long-time sponsored Torquay United Women soccer player, Danni Wyatt This season has been one that will stay with me forever. To see the girls go and win the league, the Devon County Cup and the League Cup is honestly unbelievable. A proper historic season for us and something everyone involved with Torquay United Women should be massively proud of. The standards, the togetherness and the mentality in this group have been incredible to watch. On a pers

Huge congratulations to our friends Torquay United Women, who have now clinched the 'treble' of winning the league, the Devon Cup, and now the league cup. Playing with our logo on their shorts, as they have throughout this remarkable season, Torquay beat PooleTown 5-0 yesterday (Sunday 17 May) to win the MJM Sports League Cup. Scorers were Beth Everson, Mollie Taylor, Matilda Franchi, Connie Pengelly, and Jas Barker. You can read a full report here. As well as being this seas

The race is under way for a place on the grid in the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion 2026 - the biggest event in the Rebels Racing calendar. Drivers are aiming to secure their place in the big race - effectively the world championship final - at Mendips Raceway, Somerset, in September, by gaining points in qualifying rounds throughout the year. Rebels Racers under the lights at Mendips Raceway (Lime Jelly Photography) The first of these has now been held - at Buxton Raceway

Congratulations to our friends Torquay United Women, who have won the South West Regional Women's League Premier Division title and with it promotion to the FA National League. United, playing with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts, secured the championship with a rare 0-0 draw away to Sherborne Town at Ilminster this afternoon (Sunday 10 May). Only one team is promoted, and although Torquay had all but secured the title last week, today's point made sure. You can read a