Andrew Wilmot will join Team HARD. Racing for the final weekend of the VW Cup and partner Howard Fuller in the final three races of the championship at Donington Park.
Former BTCC driver Andrew Wilmot will complete the final round of the VW Cup championship this weekend with Team HARD. Racing after having competed in the championships previous rounds with Maximum Motorsport.
Wilmot is a familiar face in the VW Cup world, competing in the championship for the first time in 2012. This year, he has competed in each round of the championship at Oulton Park and Silverstone and currently sits 2nd in the series with a total of 114 points.
Wilmot is no stranger to the team, having made his debut in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship with Team HARD. Racing in 2013 driving a Volkswagen CC NGTC after replacing driver Tom Onslow-Cole.
Wilmot’s racing career began in the Ford Fiesta Championship in 2010 and since then, he has also competed in the Michelin Ginetta GT4 Supercup in 2017 and the Renault Clio Cup more recently in 2018, achieving 4 wins, 9 podiums and 2 pole positions throughout his career. He is currently a team manager within the BTCC paddock for the 2020 season.
Wilmot will partner previous VW Cup race winner Howard Fuller this weekend to create a strong and experienced team that will create some close competition between those drivers who are positioned higher on the leader board.
Wilmot commented: “I’m very excited to be back racing with Tony (Gilham) and Team HARD. Racing for the final round of the VW Cup this weekend at Donington after 7 years away from the team.
“So far, it’s been a really good season for me in the VW Cup and I’m currently holding second place in the driver standings. Obviously, the aim is to sneak myself into that first position this weekend and take the championship. I think partnering with someone as experienced and competitive as Howard hopefully puts us in really good stead to take that VW trophy home on Sunday night!”
Team HARD. Racing’s Managing Director, Tony Gilham added: “It’s great to have Andy back in the Team HARD. Racing camp this weekend after he raced with us in the British Touring Car Championship in 2013. He has had a great season in the VW Cup so far and has been up on the podium multiple times, which in such a competitive field is a great achievement.
“I’m really glad that he has chosen Team HARD. Racing to be the team to hopefully take him to the title come Sunday afternoon. Andy has always been a great driver and a great personality to have around, which is another reason why I’m delighted that he’s going to be partnering with his good friend Howard Fuller this weekend, so watch out for those two as they try and hit the front in all three races!”
The VW Cup circus heads to Donington Park for the season finale this weekend which will be streamed live across Facebook and YouTube.