Tim Blanchard secures full-time drive for LDM

Tim Blanchard has secured a full-time drive with Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport for the 2015 V8 Supercars.
“After sitting out a year from full-time driving, I was determined to get back on the gird in 2015,” said Blanchard.

The 27-year-old drove the V8 Supercars endurance races for LDM last year together with Russell Ingall and his former merits include runner-up spot in the 2010 V8 Supercar Development Series, as well as the 2007 Formula Ford Australia title.

“When the opportunity arose to join Lucas and the team I was rather excited. Having worked with LDM last year it became evident that the team were making the rights steps in improving their performance,” said Blanchard.

Blanchard takes the final available seat on the 2015 V8 Supercars grid and team owner Lucas Dumbrell is pleased to have him onboard for the full season.

“I am thrilled to have Tim join us full-time this year. We have been in discussions since last years enduros – he did a really good job and was consistent throughout. He showed tremendous potential and it was disappointing to see him without a drive last year. It is great to have Tim return to the category full-time and I have no doubt he will be competitive,” said Dumbrell.