Gravett co-founded Trakstar in 1989 with Mike Smith – Robb finished 2nd in his class that year, behind Andy Rouse's Ford Sierra RS500.

[2] Trakstar also built the Honda Civic run under the PG Tips Racing banner for Ray Armes that season.

The championship changed to a single-class in 1991, and Trakstar secured manufacturer support from Ford to run Sierra Sapphires that year with sponsorship from Shell Oil and engines prepared by Mountune, however Gravett was short on good results.

[3] This led to a difficult development period and the team experimented with different engine and gearbox configurations and even four wheel drive in an effort to catch up.

Unable to find a new title sponsor, the team struggled with lack of funds throughout the year and by the end of the season were forced into administration.

Peugeot had great success in European touring car racing, but never challenged in the BTCC, partly because of budgetary issues.

[7] Gravett is now running a driver safety driving programme called "Ultimate Car Control UK Ltd" with the head office at Crowthorne in Berkshire and regional centres across the county.