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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Humble Wimbledon star Jack Draper still drives seven-year-old VW Polo despite earning millions in prize money
JACK DRAPER still drives the same old Polo car to training because he does not see the point of having a flashier vehicle in London, according to his pal Jack Pinnington Jones. Jones's Wimbledon dreams were fuelled as a teenager during early-morning car journeys with Draper listening to UK rap on the stereo. 5 Jack Draper drives the same VW Polo he had when he was a teenager Credit: PA 5 Draper used to drive mate Jack Pinnington Jones to training Credit: EPA 5 Humble star Draper would listen to rap music to get him in the mood for playing Credit: Swansway Motor Group The 22-year-old – who The Surrey star, who has earned so far £99,000 in prize money, had long dreamt of this position, particularly on those sunrise motor trips with They would travel together to Roehampton's National Tennis Centre before dawn in the winter months and before the school rush, put on the tunes and talk rubbish. The funny thing is that Draper, who has pocked career earnings of £5.9million, still drives around in the same Polo car and refuses to trade up for a bigger, better and more expensive model. READ MORE IN WIMBLEDON 'The traffic is just a nightmare if you go any later with the school run. 'So, Jack would say: 'Right, I'm going to be there at 6.30am. You're either there or you're not.' I'd be half asleep every time. 'It'd take 20 minutes on the roads because no-one else is awake. You'll have to wait till 8am for breakfast. It's just us sitting there at the NTC. Most read in Tennis JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - 'Music-wise, it'd be UK rap at the beginning of the week. If it's the end of the week, something probably more chilled. 'I was about 15 or 16. I didn't have a licence. Jack has the same car now. This little Polo. 'He treats it awfully. He's like: 'I don't need a nice car in London, I'm going to ding it anyway.' 'It's the same car he got when he first passed. He loves it. He has some boxing gloves in the wing mirror.' The two Jacks are very close pals and Draper reckons Jones has the makings one day of becoming a top-100 player. The decision to leave college, forego his degree and go pro was 'a big decision' and tennis is 'obviously now a job'. British No.11 Jones, who hails from Kingston, plays golf to a reasonable level and was hitting balls at Andy Murray's club the other day. He is probably one of the guys that took the mickey out of Draper for his attempts at shaving off his stubble before his first-round win over Sebastian Baez. Indeed, Draper – who now plays former US Open champion Marin Cilic this afternoon – is hoping the only close shaves this Wimbledon fortnight will be on his legs. And Britain's tennis hero has told fans to expect plenty of different hairstyles throughout his career – because it is a chance for him to experiment and rebel. Draper, 23, said: 'Yeah, I shave my legs. I mean a lot of athletes do. 'It's because of the (resistance) band work we do between our legs. 'I'm fed up of ingrown hairs and getting slapped with the bands – it sort of hurts a lot. So, I get rid of the hairs. 'When I put the bands around my leg, it pulls on your hair and it rips them off. And it's the same with the massages as well. 'I mean it's not ideal but if I'm going to be in less pain, then it's worth it.' Draper had blonde highlights done in his hair pre-tournament but will not be visiting the barbers until the event is over. The British No.1 said: 'One thing you will see with me over the years is a lot of different hairstyles. A lot of different things. 'Because I'm very experimental with that sort of stuff. Do I get bored? Yeah. 'There will be a lot of different things. My brother doesn't like it but there will be a lot.' 5 Draper has shaved his legs for Wimbledon Credit: Getty
South Wales Guardian
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Highway Code: £5,000 air conditioning warning to drivers
Brits are set to see the warmest spell of the year so far, the Met Office has said. The forecaster has revealed temperatures of 24C or 25C are forecast on Monday (April 28), and they will rise each day until a peak on Wednesday (April 30) or Thursday (May 1) of 28C, with a small chance of seeing 29C. Temperatures will be 'markedly higher' than what they should be for this time of year, as at the end of April it is usually about 12C in the North and 16C in the South, so some areas could be more than 10C higher than the average. As the warm weather arrives, drivers have been warned that failing to use air conditioning or open windows during hot weather could violate the Highway Code. Rule 237 of the Highway Code requires vehicles to be well-ventilated to prevent driver drowsiness. The reason for the rule is to avoid drowsiness when in control of a vehicle, should drivers ignore the guidance and subsequently lose control of their vehicle they risk a fine of up to £5,000 in the most serious cases. Experts at Swansway Motor Group said: 'Breaking Rule 237 could result in an on-the-spot fine if you are deemed to be driving carelessly or involved in an accident due to poor ventilation. An overheated car can cause drowsiness, putting the driver in an unsafe driving state. "Drivers must have complete control over their vehicles at all times and in hot weather, keeping the vehicles well-ventilated can help to combat any mistakes being made behind the wheel. "Failure to stick to this can lead to drowsiness at the wheel and, in extreme cases, a £1,000 fine for careless driving. If this leads to an accident where someone is seriously injured, the punishment could increase to a £5,000 fine and nine penalty points on their licence. "Good ventilation is important for staying alert and driving safely. Without enough airflow, a car's interior can heat quickly, causing driver fatigue and slower reaction times." Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements and failure to follow them could see drivers sent to prison. They say: 'Many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence. 'You may be fined, given penalty points on your licence or be disqualified from driving. In the most serious cases you may be sent to prison.' Highway Code rules are not laws, however many rules included do cross over into legal requirements, so it is important that you follow the guidelines.
Western Telegraph
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Western Telegraph
Highway Code: £5,000 air conditioning warning to drivers
Brits are set to see the warmest spell of the year so far, the Met Office has said. The forecaster has revealed temperatures of 24C or 25C are forecast on Monday (April 28), and they will rise each day until a peak on Wednesday (April 30) or Thursday (May 1) of 28C, with a small chance of seeing 29C. Temperatures will be 'markedly higher' than what they should be for this time of year, as at the end of April it is usually about 12C in the North and 16C in the South, so some areas could be more than 10C higher than the average. As the warm weather arrives, drivers have been warned that failing to use air conditioning or open windows during hot weather could violate the Highway Code. Rule 237 of the Highway Code requires vehicles to be well-ventilated to prevent driver drowsiness. The reason for the rule is to avoid drowsiness when in control of a vehicle, should drivers ignore the guidance and subsequently lose control of their vehicle they risk a fine of up to £5,000 in the most serious cases. Experts at Swansway Motor Group said: 'Breaking Rule 237 could result in an on-the-spot fine if you are deemed to be driving carelessly or involved in an accident due to poor ventilation. An overheated car can cause drowsiness, putting the driver in an unsafe driving state. "Drivers must have complete control over their vehicles at all times and in hot weather, keeping the vehicles well-ventilated can help to combat any mistakes being made behind the wheel. "Failure to stick to this can lead to drowsiness at the wheel and, in extreme cases, a £1,000 fine for careless driving. If this leads to an accident where someone is seriously injured, the punishment could increase to a £5,000 fine and nine penalty points on their licence. "Good ventilation is important for staying alert and driving safely. Without enough airflow, a car's interior can heat quickly, causing driver fatigue and slower reaction times." 'Prison' warning over failure to follow Highway Code Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements and failure to follow them could see drivers sent to prison. They say: 'Many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence. 'You may be fined, given penalty points on your licence or be disqualified from driving. In the most serious cases you may be sent to prison.' Highway Code rules are not laws, however many rules included do cross over into legal requirements, so it is important that you follow the guidelines.
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
Highway Code: £5,000 air conditioning warning to drivers
Brits are set to see the warmest spell of the year so far, the Met Office has said. The forecaster has revealed temperatures of 24C or 25C are forecast on Monday (April 28), and they will rise each day until a peak on Wednesday (April 30) or Thursday (May 1) of 28C, with a small chance of seeing 29C. Temperatures will be 'markedly higher' than what they should be for this time of year, as at the end of April it is usually about 12C in the North and 16C in the South, so some areas could be more than 10C higher than the average. As the warm weather arrives, drivers have been warned that failing to use air conditioning or open windows during hot weather could violate the Highway Code. Rule 237 of the Highway Code requires vehicles to be well-ventilated to prevent driver drowsiness. The reason for the rule is to avoid drowsiness when in control of a vehicle, should drivers ignore the guidance and subsequently lose control of their vehicle they risk a fine of up to £5,000 in the most serious cases. Experts at Swansway Motor Group said: 'Breaking Rule 237 could result in an on-the-spot fine if you are deemed to be driving carelessly or involved in an accident due to poor ventilation. An overheated car can cause drowsiness, putting the driver in an unsafe driving state. "Drivers must have complete control over their vehicles at all times and in hot weather, keeping the vehicles well-ventilated can help to combat any mistakes being made behind the wheel. "Failure to stick to this can lead to drowsiness at the wheel and, in extreme cases, a £1,000 fine for careless driving. If this leads to an accident where someone is seriously injured, the punishment could increase to a £5,000 fine and nine penalty points on their licence. "Good ventilation is important for staying alert and driving safely. Without enough airflow, a car's interior can heat quickly, causing driver fatigue and slower reaction times." 'Prison' warning over failure to follow Highway Code Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements and failure to follow them could see drivers sent to prison. They say: 'Many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence. 'You may be fined, given penalty points on your licence or be disqualified from driving. In the most serious cases you may be sent to prison.' Highway Code rules are not laws, however many rules included do cross over into legal requirements, so it is important that you follow the guidelines.
