A View From The Driver's Seat: The big news is out and I've been dying to tell you all
By Aiden Moffat / MJP Media | 17 July 2014
Aiden Moffat announces an important development for his Laser Tools Racing team ahead of the next BTCC meeting at Snetterton.
Signing autographs for the fans
So far this season I have been amazed at the support I have received from my fans and felt a little bit disappointed that I haven't been able to repay them and my sponsors with better results.
Yes, I know that I am really inexperienced in this championship, but I know where I stand in terms of my other racing activities and the success that I have achieved. I am sure that I can do better and I think the team can too. I'm not blaming anyone, but compared to most other teams on the grid we are inexperienced as a whole and importantly we have the extra handicap of limited data and limited testing as well. What we really needed was some extra data and engineering expertise.
The Wix Racing Mercedes Benz A-Class
We talked to a few 3rd parties and I am pleased to announce that we have done a deal with Ciceley Motorsport to provide us with technical expertise for the rest of the season. It is an awesome opportunity for me and the team to work with Ciceley who have such an enviable history of race experience.
Team boss at Ciceley is Russell Morgan who has a world of experience in racing, having been a very successful rally driver in his own right in the 1980s. His approach to racing is very similar to ours as we are both only in it for success, not just to enjoy the experience. This shines through in the way that Adam Morgan's car is prepared and this has shone through to his results.
Tom Onslow-Cole in the 2013 Airwaves Racing Ford Focus
As well as this fantastic tie-up on the hardware side, I have also been lucky enough to be given the chance to work with a real life BTCC hero of mine, Tom Onslow-Cole. Tom is going to be coming on board as a performance consultant, helping both with the car and also with me and my driving. This is such a fantastic opportunity that I am being given and I intend to make the most of it.
Our first outing as part of this move will be at Snetterton and I just can't wait. I look forward to seeing you all there and let's see what we can achieve!
Cheers for now.
Aiden #16
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