Richardson Racing has announced the signing of Ginetta Junior Scholarship winner James Taylor for the 2018 season.
The 15-year-old from Wath-Upon-Dearne in Rotherham, South Yorkshire saw off the challenge of more than 60 rivals to secure the Scholarship crown back in October - which saw him awarded a fully-funded season in the highly competitive series for aspiring stars of the future.
Following his success in the Scholarship, James enjoyed a test with the Richardson Racing team at Rockingham prior to Christmas and has now taken the decision to join the Corby-based outfit for his debut in the series.
As part of his deal with the team, James will benefit from access to a state-of-the-art simulator to aid his preparation for the ten meetings on the 2018 schedule and will also have the opportunity to work with the team’s experienced driver coach Sam Maher-Loughnan.
Following a full pre-season testing programme, James will make his race debut with the team at Brands Hatch in April.
“I’m really happy with my decision to join Richardson Racing,” he said, “and I believe that the team will give me the best chance to develop as a driver thanks to the package they have provided.
“In my first season in the series, I want to fight for the Rookie championship, but I’m also confident that podium finishes should be within my reach.
“With that in mind, I also hope that we can challenge for a strong result in the overall standings over the course of the year.”
Team boss Gwyn Richardson was pleased to welcome James into an expanded driver line-up that also features the returning Luke Browning, and fellow newcomer Emily Linscott.
“James is obviously a very talented driver as he showed in winning the Ginetta Scholarship against some stiff competition,” he said. “He did a good job when he tested with us late last year, and we were keen to try and do a deal to bring him onboard.
“We’re delighted that he has elected to join us for his debut season in the series and are confident about his ability to deliver some strong results on track during 2018.”
