Team HARD has confirmed that only three of its CUPRA Leon cars will compete in this weekend’s British Touring Car Championship season opener, after it parted ways with Jack Goff ahead of the new season.
Goff had been set to enter into his second season with the car, his tenth in the BTCC and his sixth with Team HARD.
However, he announced earlier this week that he was to part ways with Team HARD just days before the season, having also been absent from last weekend’s official media and test activities at Thruxton.
“I’m gutted that at this late stage Jack won’t be returning for our fifth season together,” said Team Principal Tony Gilham. “He and his family feel like one of our own and he will be sadly missed.
“I’d like to thank Jack for all his hard work over the years, he has been a great asset and ambassador for our team.
“Our friendship off track will continue and we hope Jack can race one of our cars again someday.”
Goff’s replacement will be announced ‘imminently’, with Team HARD having also been given permission by TOCA to ‘stand down’ the fourth CUPRA for this weekend.
The car is reportedly set to return for the next event at Brands Hatch.