Josh Cook will graduate to the British Touring Car Championship this season, joining Power Maxed Racing to pilot their second Chevrolet Cruze with backing from #RacingforHeroes.
The 2014 Clio Cup runner-up announced his intention to join the championship with the launch of the #RacingforHeroes project as far back as December, and will compete under the charity’s banner for 2015 after securing a deal with Adam Weaver’s squad, who recently announced the acquisition of a second licence.
Cook will partner experience campaigner Dave Newsham at the team, who was announced as the lead driver at the beginning of last week.
The 23-year-old expressed his delight to be joining the championship and said that the team’s recent appointments had filled him with confidence heading into his rookie season.
“The realisation that I will be lining up on the BTCC grid has not yet sunk in,” said Cook. “I cannot wait to get behind the wheel of the Chevrolet Cruze and battle it out, although I am under no illusions of the challenge that lies ahead.
“The recent team changes at Power Maxed Racing, including the appointment of Martin Broadhurst as Team Manager fill me with confidence that this will be a long and successful partnership.”
Team Principal Weaver was pleased to announce Cook as his second driver, with his line-up now boasting what he saw as a healthy blend of experience and youth.
“I’m excited to have Josh on board, he’s excelled throughout his career and it’s great to be helping him realise his dream and his potential of racing in the BTCC,” he said. “Josh will add a good dose of youth and enthusiasm to the team and I’m sure both he and Dave will keep each other on their toes and spur each other on.”
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