Dave Newsham to Speedworks for 2013 BTCC

Dave Newsham has joined Speedworks Motorsport to drive their Toyota Avensis in next year’s British Touring Car Championship.
“I am absolutely over the moon about this deal. I’ve been talking to Speedworks for a couple of years and now we’ve finally been able to do a deal. They are a very professional outfit, the engineering team there really know their stuff and my car will have all the latest developments on it. I cannot wait to get started,” said Newsham to btcc.net.

The Scot finished ninth this year for Team ES Racing with two victories and Speedworks team manager Christian Dick is excited to have Newsham onboard.
“We are very excited about Dave joining us for 2013. He knows how to win from the front and how to conduct himself when in the thick of a battle. I’d also rank him as one of the fastest drivers on the grid and he is just the sort of driver who can help us build on the very encouraging season we’ve enjoyed in 2012,” said Dick.

Newsham is aiming for a strong first part of the season and hopes to challenge for the independents’ title.
“With the deal done so early it hopefully means we will be well prepared going into the opening round at Brands Hatch and can target big points straight away. I certainly believe we will be able to challenge for the Independent drivers’ and teams’ trophies,” said Newsham.

Speedworks Motorsport is going to field a second Toyota next year and the team is negotiating with several drivers currently.