RACING Rivals charges onto Channel 4 on Saturday August 14, when the high-octane series that follows the spectacular ups, downs and spinning around of drivers in the 2004 Holiday Inn Seat Cupra Championship begins.

Produced by 4D Productions and Granada Sport, the 6 x 30 minute series is presented by Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks, Loose Women, The Games) and Jason Plato (Driven, Fifth Gear, Speed Sunday). Terri's love of sport and Jason's knowledge of motor racing - he was the 2001 British Touring Car Champion - combine to ignite the passion that goes on behind the scenes of Britain's top single-make saloon car championship.

With access to all areas the Racing rivals film crew are shadowing the 18 drivers over 12 races and six race circuits, delving into their personal lives to find out what motivates them to race at speeds of up to 150 mph, chasing their dream of becoming a professional racing driver.