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Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Best Franchises To Own® Announces New Partnerships with Three Certified Advanced Franchise Consultants (CAFC)
London, Ontario - July 17, 2025 - Tony Brooks, founder of Best Franchises To Own®, is excited to announce new strategic partnerships with three Certified Advanced Franchise Consultants (CAFC): Julie Goldberg, Ray Glover, and Chris Smith. These new partnerships will provide aspiring franchise owners with a wider range of expert consultation services, further enhancing Best Franchises To Own®'s ability to guide individuals toward the perfect franchise opportunity. The consultants' national presence offers the opportunity to find the best franchises to own in key locations such as Marietta, Georgia, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, and West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, while also offering consultations across North America. Julie Goldberg (CAFC) joins from Marietta, Georgia, and brings a strong background in accounting and finance. With a data-driven approach, Julie specializes in matching clients with franchise opportunities in Marietta and beyond that align with their personal goals and financial aspirations. Known for her integrity and commitment to excellence, Julie empowers clients by offering clear guidance every step of the way. She is now available to help those seeking franchise opportunities in Marietta, Georgia and the surrounding areas. Julie is also willing to meet clients across North America. Ray Glover (CAFC) from the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area brings years of experience in corporate America, real estate development, and franchise consulting. After working with Fortune 100 companies like Xerox and Microsoft, as well as managing large-scale commercial developments for Starbucks and Walmart, Ray turned to franchise consulting to leverage his expertise in helping entrepreneurs build profitable businesses through franchising. Ray is ready to assist clients seeking franchise opportunities in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area and is available for consultations anywhere across North America. Chris Smith (CAFC) based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, has over 12 years of experience in the franchising industry. Specializing in matching individuals with the right franchise opportunities in West Bridgewater and throughout the region, Chris guides clients through the complex process of ownership, from initial consultation to due diligence and final negotiations. His commitment to education, transparency, and personalized strategies has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in the industry. Chris is now available for consultations on franchise opportunities in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts and is willing to meet clients across North America. Tony Brooks will continue to serve clients as a franchise consultant in London, Ontario, and across North America virtually, offering personalized consultations and expert guidance on franchise ownership. With a diverse team of consultants, Best Franchises To Own® is proud to provide nationwide service, helping clients from coast to coast achieve their business ownership dreams. Tony's experience as a franchisee, along with his military background, gives him unique insight into the personal and emotional journey of buying a franchise. His goal, since founding Best Franchises To Own® and joining FranServe in 2022, has been to help clients achieve financial independence, business ownership, and long-term success while avoiding the common pitfalls associated with starting a new business. His team comes from diverse backgrounds, offering specialized expertise that helps people navigate the complex world of franchising. This expanded team of consultants will now be available to provide free franchise consultations, offering invaluable insights and personalized assistance to anyone seeking guidance on franchise ownership. With a variety of expertise spanning multiple industries and locations, Best Franchises To Own® is well-equipped to help clients find the best franchises to own in Marietta, Georgia, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Port Stanley, and other key cities across the country. "Our new consultants are experts in their fields and will offer even more options to those looking for personalized franchise guidance," said Tony Brooks, Founder of Best Franchises To Own®. "We are thrilled to have them on board and look forward to helping more entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of business ownership." The new consultants are ready and available for free franchise consultations starting today. Anyone interested in exploring franchise opportunities in Marietta, Georgia, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, or beyond is encouraged to reach out for expert advice tailored to their unique goals. About Best Franchises To Own® Best Franchises To Own® is a trusted source for individuals seeking to explore franchise ownership. With a network of certified franchise consultants across the country, Best Franchises To Own® provides expert advice, free consultations, and unmatched resources for aspiring entrepreneurs to make informed decisions on franchise opportunities. For media inquiries please contact: Tony Brooks, CAFC Certified Advanced Franchise Consultant Best Franchises To Own® 1-866-640-3375 – Toll Free tony@ Media Contact Company Name: Best Franchises To Own® Contact Person: Tony Brooks, CAFC Email: Send Email Country: United States Website:
Telegraph
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Ranked: The greatest British F1 drivers of all time
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Formula One world championship. In that time, British drivers have recorded the most grand prix wins and claimed the most world championships. The first round of that inaugural season was the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. With that race repeated at the same circuit today, I decided to rank the greatest British F1 drivers of all time. For my qualification criteria, a British driver had to have won a minimum of four world championship grands prix – or be a world champion. Mike Hawthorn is considered (three wins, one title), but Peter Collins (three wins, no title) is not. To rank the 17 drivers who did qualify, I considered four factors: total victories, total championships, percentage of pole positions and percentage of victories. 10. Tony Brooks (1956-1961) Brooks sneaks into the top 10 ahead of David Coulthard, largely because of an impressive win percentage. There are 54 other drivers with at least six grand prix victories to their name but only 13 have a better win rate than Brooks, who raced in 38 grands prix over six years. Sir Stirling Moss called him 'the greatest unknown racing driver'. That seems fair. Three of his wins came on high-speed circuits: Spa-Francorchamps, Monza and the Nurburgring – all far more fearsome than they are today. Brooks is one of only two non-champions to make it into the top 10. The closest he came to a title was in 1959 when he finished second to Jack Brabham. How much more could he have achieved had he not retired at 29? Grand Prix starts: 38 Victories: 6 Win percentage: 15.79% Pole positions: 3 9. Jenson Button (2000-2017) Button's lengthy and successful career had several stages. He struggled to fulfil his early promise in a series of uncompetitive cars but had a breakthrough year in 2004 with Honda. That brought him 10 podiums and a finish of third, second only to the two dominant Ferraris. A first grand prix win came with Honda in 2006 and then his Hollywood 2009 title for Brawn, after Honda's departure from the sport. Just how good was he? On his day, exceptionally fast. He acquitted himself very well against Lewis Hamilton in three seasons at McLaren together, but lacked the ability to drag an unfancied car up the order. Exceptionally smooth and exceptional in the wet. Grand Prix starts: 306 Victories: 15 Championships: 2009 Win percentage: 2.6% Pole positions: 8 8. James Hunt (1973-1979) In some ways, Hunt's reputation for crashing (and his off-track lifestyle) colour the perception of the man who died aged just 45. Behind that was an exceptionally fast driver whose achievements have been perhaps underrated. Yes, his 1976 title was made far more likely by rival Niki Lauda's horrific crash and absence from the Austrian and German rounds. That should not count against Hunt, who won the title in horrific conditions in Japan, a race where Lauda pulled into the pits with the title on the line, so bad were the conditions. Proportionally, a slightly better career than Button. His 10 victories from 92 starts is a good return but his 14 pole positions in the same time period is more impressive. It puts him just below Alain Prost, Charles Leclerc and Mika Hakkinen for career pole percentage. Grand Prix starts: 92 Victories: 10 Championships: 1976 Win percentage: 10.87% Pole positions: 14 7. Graham Hill (1958-1975) Of all the multiple British champions, Hill is ranked lowest and lower than a couple of single champions, too. The longevity of his career – for 14 years he held the record as the most experienced F1 driver – is worth plenty, but it means he suffers a little in this ranking compared to other Britons with successful but shorter careers. Still, it was a tremendous career that lasted 180 races. The golden period was from 1962 to 1968 when he took his two titles and finished second three times to two other British greats – Jim Clark (twice) and John Surtees. Five wins at Monaco is no small thing, either. He struggled to achieve any significant results after a crash at the 1969 United States Grand Prix. He is still the only driver to have achieved motorsport's Triple Crown of victory in the Indianapolis 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the F1 world drivers' title. Grand Prix starts: 175 Victories: 14 Championships: 1962, 1968 Win percentage: 8% Pole positions: 13 6. Sir Stirling Moss (1951-1961) The highest-ranked non-champion in our list. That is no surprise, given he is surely the finest F1 driver never to have won the world drivers' title. A total of 16 wins (still a record for a non-champion) and 16 pole positions from 68 grands prix is a remarkable achievement, especially when you consider his direct rivals. In the four times he finished second (1955-1958), Juan Manuel Fangio won three times, with Mike Hawthorn pipping Moss by a single point in the other. As well as his many achievements in F1, Moss competed in and won plenty in other categories. A considerate driver as well as a fast one. Grand Prix starts: 66 Victories: 16 Win percentage: 24.24% Pole positions: 16 5. Damon Hill (1992-1999) Damon Hill's F1 career was short but burned brightly after he arrived in F1 at 31. After a debut year for an uncompetitive Brabham's final season in 1992, Hill found himself in a Williams race seat in 1993 alongside Alain Prost. The Frenchman won the championship that year with seven victories to his name, but Hill acquitted himself well with three victories of his own (all consecutive) and third place in the standings. It was in the following three years at Williams that he took the vast majority of his wins and took his only title in 1996. With modern racing rules he would and should have won the 1994 championship after Michael Schumacher crashed into him. Whilst he was not in Schumacher's bracket (who is?), the fact that he took on the German – and sometimes succeeded – works strongly in his favour. The 1993 Japanese Grand Prix win in torrential conditions is one any driver would be ecstatic with. His win percentage of 19.13 is bettered only by Hamilton, Stewart, Clark and Moss in this list – 20 career poles is not bad, either. There were occasional glimpses of brilliance in his final three years in F1. The 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix is arguably the greatest grand prix win that never was (a heartbreaking late failure that cost Arrows a first win), and in Belgium the following season he took a memorable debut win for Jordan. Grand Prix starts: 115 Victories: 22 Championships: 1996 Win percentage: 19.13% Pole positions: 20 4. Nigel Mansell (1980-1995) Dedicated. Committed. Courageous. The highest-ranked single champion in the list and with good reason – his 31 victories over 15 years and 187 race starts. Mansell was perhaps unlucky in that his seasons in a competitive car coincided with the rise of McLaren, Senna and Prost. A crash ruling him out of the final two rounds of the 1987 season, when he lost to Williams team-mate Nelson Piquet, did not help either. In his time at Ferrari, Mansell was nicknamed Il Leone (the Lion) for his ability to get the absolute most from the car, often heroically. He excelled on home soil, winning the British Grand Prix four times (only Clark, Prost and Hamilton have more) as well as the 1985 European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. After a couple of near-misses, Mansell finally took the title he deserved in 1992 in the dominant Williams FW14B. He won eight of the first 10 rounds, took 14 pole positions and had the title sewn up by the middle of August. Not only an F1 champion, either, having won the IndyCar title in 1993. A return to F1 in 1994 and 1995 fell flat (though he did win the 1994 Australian Grand Prix for Williams), but that should not darken a fantastic career. Grand Prix starts: 187 Victories: 31 Championships: 1992 Win percentage: 16.58% Pole positions: 32 3. Sir Jackie Stewart (1965-1973) Jackie Stewart's golden period came in a remarkable six years from 1968 until his final season in 1973. That included three championships, two second-place finishes and 25 of his total of 27 grands prix wins. Those 27 victories remained a record for 14 years until Prost took that mantle in 1987. Probably the finest of his titles was his 1971 championship (his second) for Tyrrell, where he won six of 11 races and scored nearly double the points of his closest rival, Ronnie Peterson. Mind you, 1969 was not bad either (six wins) nor taking the title in 1973 in a car that did not win the constructors' championship, a season in which his team-mate François Cevert was killed in practice for the season-ending United States GP. Looking at the win percentage of British drivers, it is only Lewis Hamilton and Jim Clark who beat him. Of course, Stewart's achievements go far beyond his statistical prowess, becoming a champion for increased safety in the sport, having seen so many of his competitors and friends die in competition. Grand Prix starts: 99 Victories: 27 Championships: 1969, 1971, 1973 Win percentage: 27.27% Pole positions: 17 2. Jim Clark (1960-1968) It is impossible to know just how much more Jim Clark could have won had he not died in a Formula Two crash at Hockenheim in 1968. His astonishing win percentage of 34.72 has not been beaten by anyone – British or otherwise – since and his pole percentage of 45.83 is bettered only by Juan Manuel Fangio. His record of 33 poles stood for 22 years until Ayrton Senna beat it in 1989. Despite competing only in 72 grands prix he still holds the records for the most grand slams (pole, win, fastest lap) in F1, with eight. His two titles for Colin Chapman's Lotus were superb: six wins from nine in 1965 (including six from his first six starts) and seven from 10 in 1963. Statistically one of the greatest of all time, but also one of the greatest stylistically, too. He was as smooth as it comes. Grand Prix starts: 72 Victories: 25 Championships: 1963, 1965 Win percentage: 34.72% Pole positions: 33 1. Sir Lewis Hamilton (2007-present) Looking at talent alone, it is impossible to compare Hamilton to his closest rivals in this list like Clark and Stewart. What is not up for debate is the longevity of Hamilton's success and his statistical superiority. Some may argue that the scale of Hamilton's successes were built on the dominant cars of the early turbo-hybrid era, that in reality he had only to beat his team-mate. That does a strong disservice to how difficult it is to perform as consistently as he did for as long as he did. Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel, his title rivals from 2014-2018, were no slouches. Seven titles – a record he shares with Michael Schumacher – could be more. Were it not for an engine failure in Malaysia in 2016 and a questionable decision by FIA race director Michael Masi in 2021 it would have been nine world championships. Hamilton's career also has the hallmark of all greats – being able to haul an under-performing car to the front row or the top of the podium.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Here Are the First F1 Cars Confirmed for Monterey Motorsports Reunion
How do you pick the best Formula 1 cars from the series' 75-year history? It ain't easy. But when the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion gets under way August 13-16 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California you can assume it'll be spectacular. Ellen Bireley, former executive director of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, will curate the class. She has previously orchestrated memorable displays such as the 2022 tribute to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and last year's 50th anniversary of historic racing at Laguna Seca. 'From England and Australia to Japan and throughout the Americas, I'm in discussion with owners of both early groundbreaking designs to more modern machines that showcase the most advanced technology,' Bireley said. 'Harnessing the vast knowledge of members on our Advisory Council has been critical in locating the best of the best from private collections and museums.' More than two dozen F1 cars from all eras are expected to line up on the grid in August, part of over 400 cars in 14 groups that will race on the 11 turns of the track. That includes the F1 classes of pre-1966 and 1966-1985 cars. So far, we know about three cars chosen. Chassis 101 was campaigned by All American Racers (AAR) in the 1966 and 1967 F1 seasons. With Dan Gurney at the wheel, it managed 5th place finishes at the French and Mexican Grands Prix and a 7th at the German Grand Prix. Also of note, Phil Hill and Bob Bondurant both raced this car for AAR. After its time with AAR, the car was sold and driven by Al Pease, a Canadian who holds the distinction as the only driver disqualified for a Grand Prix for being too slow. One of the most storied in the group, this is the machine Jim Clark took to victory at its race debut at Zandvoort 1967, in addition to wins at Silverstone and Watkins Glen. It is also the same car he drove at Monza in what has been considered the Scotsman's greatest performance. He led the race until lap 12, picked up a puncture and lost an entire lap. Clark then spent the next 48 laps recovering through the field, taking the lead on lap 60 before succumbing to a faulty fuel pump on the final lap, dropping him to third place. A pivotal British racing machine, chassis VW5, was one of the new cars built by Vanwall for the 1957 season. That year, Stirling Moss drove it to two wins, while in 1958 Tony Brooks scored two wins in VW5 and Stirling Moss also added a further victory to this car's tally. For the 1959 season, it was upgraded and renumbered VW11. In this guise it was raced into the 1960 season by Tony Brooks. Vanwall was the first British race car to win the Formula 1 Constructors' World Championship. The addition of the pre-1966 class is a first for Monterey, with many of the entries expected from international drivers. 'I'm looking forward to returning to Monterey Reunion in 2025 to be part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Formula 1,' Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, said when the class was announced last summer. 'McLaren has a long and successful standing in the series, so it's fantastic to celebrate Formula 1's history as we continue our battle to consistently fight at the front of the grid in the present. It's one of my favourite events of the year, so I am excited to attend again with United Autosports as Monterey once again showcases its passion for motorsport.' Friends of Laguna Seca Vice President Bruce Canepa concurred. 'It's the pinnacle of motorsports and we are thrilled to be celebrating F1's heritage, and future, on the series' 75th anniversary. While F1 has never professionally raced at Laguna Seca, the historic F1 cars that race during the Rolex Reunion have been keeping the passion alive for past, present, and future generations.'
