Pirtek and Andrew Jordan have extended their sponsorship deal for a further three years, which will see the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver committed to the series until at least 2018.
Jordan, who secured the 2013 title, has been sponsored by the fluid transfer company since 2004, when the then 16-year-old was involved in rallycross racing. Jordan joined the BTCC in 2008, when Pirtek were a supporting sponsor for the Eurotech Racing team, with Pirtek stepping up to full title sponsorship from the 2010 season onwards.
The deal means that Jordan will remain in the BTCC until at least 2018, extending his tenure in Britain’s top touring car championship, where he has raced for the past eight seasons.
“There is tremendous loyalty from both sides of this partnership and I’m extremely proud to extend our contract with Pirtek for another three seasons,” said Jordan. “I’m absolutely delighted to be able to plan ahead with the knowledge that I have a proactive, supportive and incredibly enthusiastic sponsor alongside me.
“This long-term commitment will allow me to be in the best position to challenge for more race wins and another BTCC title.”
Pirtek Marketinng Manager Tammie Argent-Peters says the company are pleased to have been able to grow alongside Jordan, from unproven talent to BTCC champions.
“When we first agreed to sponsor Andrew he was an exciting but unproven prospect,” said Argent-Peters. “But together, we have seen him grow to become one of the sport’s leading and most popular contenders.
“What started out as a pure sponsorship arrangement has evolved to become a true working partnership. As a direct result of that partnership we have seen our brand recognition sky-rocket, we have enjoyed incredible levels of TV and trackside exposure and we are now a championship-winning team that will continue to compete at the highest level for years to come.”