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Lee Holdsworth joins CS Racing for 2015 V8 Supercars

Lee Holdsworth has signed a contract with Charlie Scwerkolt Racing for the 2015 V8 Supercars season after announcing his exit from Erebus Motorsport after this season earlier today.
“I’m really excited to join Charlie and FPR next year,” said Holdsworth to v8supercars.com.

“It’s no secret that it’s been a hard slog over the past couple of years but it didn’t stop me rising to the challenge when I got a sniff at a result. When you’re trying to develop a new package things don’t always go to plan so at times it’s been painful, but you have to stay motivated and get on with the job. Knowing what opportunities lie ahead though, brings me a new level of motivation and enthusiasm and I’m looking forward to the future with my new team,” said Holdsworth.

Holdsworth is going to drive the #18 Ford Falcon next year and team owner Charlie Schwerkolt is happy over his new signing.

“Lee has always been seen as one of the top drivers in the V8 Supercars field and his consistency and attitude has always impressed me. Lee is one of those guys that you know, given the right equipment and the right environment, will be at front of the pack. I’m incredibly excited to have been able to secure his services, and I know that we’ll be able to do great things together,” said Schwerkolt.

The signing of Holdsworth means the exit of CS Racing’s current driver Jack Perkins next year, who stated the following on his Twitter account:

”Unfortunately I won’t be driving car 18 full time in 2015, but I’ll be pushing hard at the last 2 events. Thanks Charlie for the opportunity.”