Well done to the British Racing Driver Club’s 15 racing drivers, chosen for 2012′s Superstars category. In addition to the below elite, Sam Bird has been appointed ambassador. For 2012 Sam has switched from GP2 to Formula Renault 3.5.
So, what does it mean to be included in the BRDC Superstars line-up?
Now in its fifth year, BRDC SuperStars is well established as a programme which any serious young British driver aspires to be part of. As the scheme only selects the very brightest prospects, competition for places is tough and keenly fought.
The SuperStars are supported with training programmes which the on-track results of the last two years suggest, do help give those taking part a competitive edge. SuperStars compete across the different disciplines from single seaters to prototypes, touring cars to GTs. Indeed, it is an important part of the scheme’s ethos to ensure that those who benefit from the support go on to be successful across all disciplines of motor sport and not simply in racing cars. The Club very much wants to play its part in nurturing talent across the board in order to ensure that British drivers remain at the fore, both nationally and internationally, in years to come.
In addition to access to the Club and the opportunities for networking with the Members, the SuperStars will receive direct assistance with all aspects of professional motor sport. This will include help with physical and mental training, career guidance, team building skills, sponsorship advice, media and sales training, PR and marketing, motor sport seminars and workshops with BRDC Members. They will also gain significant benefit of media coverage that the BRDC SuperStars programme itself generates. Indeed, the Club’s endorsement of each young driver’s status as one of the very brightest prospects in motor sport is undoubted but hard to put a value on.
The SuperStars programme helps to strengthen links between young drivers and the Club, as well as reinforcing the relevance of the BRDC to the wider motor sport community.
Josh Hill: “I am really pleased to be part of the line up. It’s an honour to be considered”.
Tom Onslow-Cole: “I am over the moon to be back. Since my inclusion in 2010 I know how important the support that you get can be. I wanted to be part of it again so that I have the best tools in place to do my job this year”.
Frank Wrathall: “It’s an honour to be selected. A real boost for the BTCC championship and being recognised for this is the highlight of my career so far”.
Sam Bird: “I am thrilled and honoured to be offered the role of ambassador with the responsibility that it will bring. I am very much looking forward to sharing my experience and knowledge with all of the SuperStars this year”.
Tim Harvey, Director, BRDC SuperStars is delighted to confirm the line up for the fifth year: “We always find it hard to make the final decision but after careful consideration we are delighted that we have so many talented drivers to work with. It reinforces our commitment to the sport and the benefits that the BRDC can add to the careers of up and coming British talent”.
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