Kevin Gleason confirmed for the remainder of the 2017 season with RC Motorsport

RC Motorsport has confirmed that Kevin Gleason will complete the remainder of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season for them in the #24 Lada Vesta WTCC.

“I’m delighted that I will remain in the WTCC with RC Motorsport,” said Gleason. “I’ve enjoyed racing in the championship immensely and I feel that I have yet to show my full potential at this level, I have the next five races – including Macau where I was on the front row last time I was there – to continue to learn the with the TC1 car and push on up the field.”

The American made his international touring car debut in the TCR International Series last year and scored one victory, a goal he has for this year as well.

“Last year I was on the top step of the podium in TCR International, that’s obviously my ambition in WTCC. This however is at a different level, particularly with the Manufacturer entries and I’m taking every opportunity to learn and develop against the best touring car drivers in the world. Now I look forward to the race weekend in Argentina, another new track for me where I hope to make some further progress,” said Gleason.

Gleason is placed 13th overall in the championship this year after missing the season start in Marrakech.