Ginetta Junior champion Jack Mitchell to test for Motorbase

Newly crowned Ginetta Junior champion Jack Mitchell has been rewarded for his success with a test in Motorbase Performance’s Ford Focus ST touring car.

Mitchell, driving his Airwaves Racing-backed Ginetta G40, secured the title in front of his home crowd at Brands Hatch yesterday.

As part of the Motorbase Performance young driver programme, Mitchell has benefited from additional support behind the scenes, with help both on and off the track from the Wrotham-based outfit.

Mitchell said: “It’s amazing really, it’s what I’ve dreamed of doing from a young age and I can’t wait. The fastest thing I’ve ever been out in before is a Ginetta Junior car so it’s going to be a big jump up going into the Focus touring car, but I’m looking forward it.”

Motorbase Performance team principal David Bartrum said: “I’ve watched Jack all year and he’s done a really, really good job. He’s local to us, we know his Dad Terry very, very well and it’s nice to see a local champion.

“It was always in my mind to have him test the Focus if he showed the maturity – which he has done. To take a youngster from a Ginetta Junior and to put him straight in a touring car, you’ve got to know that their head’s right. He’s definitely a very mature lad for his age and I’m looking forward to him testing the Motorbase Ford and to see how he gets on.”