Osamu Kawashima tests Speedworks Toyota at Donington

Osamu Kawashima has tested Speedworks Motorsport’s Toyota Avensis at Donington Park in preparation for a potential 2017 British Touring Car Championship drive.

“My dream is to race in the BTCC, and I am hoping to get a deal together for 2017. I want to be the driver who takes BTCC to Japan and makes it as popular there as it is in places like the United States,” said Kawashima.

The Japanese racer drove in the British Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup last year and received instructions from Tom Ingram during the test last week.

“I was very happy with how things went,” said Kawashima. “I appreciate Speedworks Motorsport’s help and guidance and the help from Tom. Testing a BTCC car is something that fills me with great pride.

“Over the course of the day I spent lots of time in the car and I really am grateful to the team for this opportunity. With Tom having made the switch from Ginetta machinery into the BTCC himself, his advice was invaluable to me as I got to grips with the Toyota.”