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Ben Barnicoat and teammates celebrating a podium finish and lifting their trophies.

Podium run continues for Ben Barnicoat at Sebring 12 Hours

The IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship returned to action over the weekend, and Ben Barnicoat was back in the #14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing RC F GT3 for round 2 of the calendar. The Mobil 1 Sebring 12 Hour rounded out a bumper weekend of endurance racing at the Florida circuit, and Ben continued his fine run of form this season to help bring home a hard-fought P2 finish.

After a strong start to the season at Daytona, Ben arrived at the weekend looking to continue the momentum for the title charge. Running alongside Jack Hawksworth and Kyle Kirkwood in the fluro yellow and black Lexus, the trio looked in a good position after the initial sessions as Jack took on qualifying. With the single lap pace proving strong, the Vasser Sullivan GTD PRO entry was firmly in the fight at the front of the field, eventually securing a front row gridslot, running P2 as the session ended.

Florida lived up to its Sunshine State billing and race day started under blue skies. The fast-paced action started from the first lap, and would relentlessly continue like this until the final lap. Jack held position off the start as an early incident brought out the first of several safety cars, and set the tone for the teams to look at different strategies. With pitstop cycles working through, Ben eventually took over for his first race laps just after the third hour.

Running P7 as he emerged from the pitlane, he wasted no time in showing his raw speed, closing down the gap ahead. As pitstops played out, combined with this fast pace, Ben gained three positions as his stint neared an end. A further caution period saw the team roll the strategy dice once again, bringing the Lexus RC F GT3 back to the pitlane and a switch of driver.

The team was back into the podium paying positions by middle distance, and Ben returned to the cockpit as the race reached its eighth hour. The track was, again, under a caution as he headed out, and was firmly under the rear wing of the race leader as the race went back to green. He would continue to be engaged in a fight at the front of the field throughout the stint, also battling with traffic, which would be a key factor during the whole race. As he concluded the second stint, with the car battled scarred from close racing, Ben still held the final podium position passing over to Jack for the run to the flag.

Further incidents in the closing hours would shake the order further, and bring out the safety car once again. This presented further opportunities with strategy, and a final scheduled pitstop ahead of the final hour mark saw the team still fighting for the final podium spot. Then, with the track now under the cover of darkness and only minutes remaining, a heavy incident saw several of the lead cars involved shaking up the order one last time. The fight continued as the track once again returned to green, and Jack brought the #14 Lexus RC F GT3 home in P2, less than 3-seconds off the lead.

After the conclusion of the rollercoaster of a battle, and with a second consecutive podium, Ben and his teammates remain firmly in the fight for the championship heading to round 3 at Long Beach. Fresh from the podium, he explained:

“I think a P2 result today is a great achievement for us. It was a hard day and a tough day. We had many setbacks, but we managed to keep clawing back. The Vasser Sullivan team and everyone at Lexus executed it perfectly. We kept calm no matter what was thrown at us, and it just shows you’ve got to be a good team and do everything right to get on the podium. P2 is a great finish and great points for the championship. Let’s get on to Long Beach.”

The IMSA Sportscar Championship continues with the Grand Prix of Long Beach over the weekend 14-15 April 2023.

Meakin to make Porsche return in Sprint Challenge GB

British driver, Zac Meakin, will make his second appearance in a Porsche, this time in the British GT Championship with Team Parker Racing competing in the GT4 class. Racing alongside teammate Dan Vaughan, the young driver is hopeful for another positive performance behind the Porsche 718 GT4 Clubsport RS wheel, with the potential of becoming the youngest-ever race winner in British GT Championship history.

The move follows an impressive Porsche racing debut at the Sprint Challenge Southern Europe earlier this year. Zac secured four race victories across two race events, which saw the #18 driver finish second in the driver standings.

With the championship around the corner, Zac comments:

“It’ll be great to hit the track with Team Parker Racing after a strong result in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe. I learnt a lot competing in those two race events and will look to apply that to the upcoming GB series. There are obvious differences between European and British tracks, but I’m hopeful my previous experience racing in the Ginetta Junior Championship will fare me well.”

The British GT Championship kicks off at Oulton Park on the 8th – 10th April. Stay tuned for all the latest racing updates by following Zac on Instagram and Facebook.

Skelton returns to Michelin Le Mans Cup grid for 2023

Josh Skelton will return to the Michelin Le Mans Cup grid in 2023, racing with championship-winning team Nielsen Racing in LMP3 alongside teammate and fellow Brit, Tony Wells.

2023 will mark Josh’s third year racing in the highly competitive endurance championship and presents another opportunity for the young driver to continue his trajectory to become an endurance racing champion. With experience under his belt, a championship-winning team behind him and racing under the lucky number ‘7’, the odds are in his favour.

Looking ahead to the season, Josh comments:

“I’m really excited to announce that I will be teaming up with Nielsen Racing and Tony Wells for the 2023 MLMC championship. Nielsen and Tony have demonstrated in the past that they can challenge at the front of the field by taking the championship in 2021. We have one goal, and that’s to repeat that in 2023! I can’t wait to get started.”

Guy Smith, GSM Director, comments:

“Josh will return to the LMP3 grid of the Le Mans Cup this season, and following his multiple successes last year, we are certain Josh will be racing at the top of the pack. Over the years, Josh has continued to show sheer determination and is more focused than ever to secure those podium finishes and ultimately enhance his racing career.”

In his rookie year racing in the LMP3 class of the Michelin Le Mans Cup in 2021, Skelton secured his first victory in the final round at the infamous Spa-Francorchamps after developing his race craft throughout the season. The Briton made a comeback in 2022, this time with Racing Spirit of Lèman team. Improving upon his debut season, Josh finished sixth in the driver standings and attained multiple podiums at Le Mans, Monza and Spa.

Josh will head to Barcelona for testing on 18th April, with the first round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup taking place shortly after on 22nd April 2023.

To stay updated with the latest on Josh’s racing career, follow all the GSM channels and Josh on @josh_skelton43.

Andy Meyrick (GSM Director) and Martin Fallon (Head of Commercial Partnerships at Motorsport UK) stood in front of a Motorsport UK Mini Cooper at Motorsport UK HQ.

Greenlight Sports Management to provide expert insight to Motorsport UK Academy members

Greenlight Sports Management is delighted to announce that it has become an Official Partner of the Motorsport UK Academy and will provide expert insight and guidance for members of the programme.

The company was founded by Guy Smith and Andy Meyrick and is uniquely equipped to provide world-class support for its clients. Guy claimed victory with Bentley at the 2003 24 Hours of Le Mans and has raced with notable success throughout his career, while Andy has been a factory driver, is Director of the BRDC SuperStars elite young driver programme, and is Motorsport UK Team UK Performance Manager.

The duo will deliver workshops to Motorsport UK Academy drivers on the Enhanced Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Team UK Futures Programmes, with the workshops enabling drivers to receive crucial guidance on how to push their career forwards through the identification and management of opportunities to succeed on and off the track.

In addition, Motorsport UK Academy drivers not affiliated with other management companies will be offered free consultation on services from mentoring, representation and negotiation, administration, branding, and content creation, as well as PR and communications.

Andy Meyrick, Greenlight Sports Management Director comments:

“I’m absolutely delighted to announce our partnership with Motorsport UK. As a driver, I have been part of the Team UK program and subsequently have been Performance Manager for Team UK for many years. Therefore, I am fully aware of the excellent work the academy provides and how it has contributed to so many talented British drivers. Guy and I are looking forward to adding and growing to this relationship with Motorsport UK.”

Hugh Chambers, Motorsport UK Chief Executive Officer comments:

“Young drivers are becoming increasingly aware of how they present themselves both on and off track. Guy and Andy have years of experience, and through Greenlight Sports Management, both can provide Motorsport UK Academy drivers with valuable insight on their own experience as well as helping to best support them on the next steps in their career.”

2023 Motorsport UK Academy drivers standing outside the Motorsport UK HQ beside a Mini Cooper with Union Jack design

Josh Skelton handpicked for national squad of elite drivers

Motorsport UK – the governing body for four-wheel motorsport in the UK – has selected racing driver Josh Skelton to join its national squad of elite competitors. Josh, who is managed by Greenlight Sports Management, joins just seventeen others to become part of Team UK.

The 22-year-old from Maryport, Cumbria will receive tailored coaching to unlock his full potential.

On being selected for Team UK, Josh Skelton said:

“I’m counting down the days to attend the first Motorsport UK Academy training camp in March. I’m lucky to be selected as the support is second-to-none. It’s a game-changing opportunity. I won’t waste a second of it.”

Katie Baldwin, Competitors Pathway Manager at Motorsport UK, commented on the addition to Team UK:

“After showing great promise in series like the British F4 Championship and, most recently, the Michelin Le Mans Cup – where he stood on the podium three times – we invited Josh to join our elite team of young British racing drivers. The Motorsport UK Academy furthers racing careers and we’re eagerly awaiting to see what difference we can make to Josh.”

Guy Smith, GSM Director, comments:

“We’re really excited about this opportunity for Josh, who is incredibly determined to grow in terms of his racing career and personal development. Motorsport UK has the expertise to further support Josh and these Team UK events will offer him the tools he needs going forward.”

Over the course of his career, Josh has tested his abilities across various racing championships. From single-seater to recently climbing into the seat of an LMP3 car, for a second year, to race in the 2022 Michelin Le Mans Cup. Josh secured podium finishes at Spa-Francorchamps, Monza and the infamous Le Mans circuit.

Make sure to follow Josh across his social channels to see what happens at the 2023 Team UK’s first training camp and for any race updates and future announcements.

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Jessica Edgar wearing a Rodin Carlin coat

Young British driver to race in female-focused series

Jessica Edgar joins Rodin Carlin to compete in the F1 Academy series.

British driver Jessica Edgar will make her international race series debut at the wheel of an F1 Academy single-seater run by Rodin Carlin.

F1 Academy aims to support young women drivers to progress through the junior single seater categories; from F3, F2 and ultimately into F1.

Looking ahead to the season, Jessica said, “I’m very happy to have signed with Rodin Carlin for F1 Academy. As soon as I heard about the series – the backing of Formula One and the teams and people involved – I was extremely keen to be part of this first historic season. I know the Rodin Carlin team and to go into this first season together is a dream come true.”

In Rodin Carlin’s 24 years’ experience, they have secured over 400 wins in championships including the British F4 Championship, F3, GB3 Championship and the eSkootr Championship.

Team Principal, Stephanie Carlin, commented, “We’re very proud to announce our first driver in F1 Academy ahead of what we expect to be an exciting and historic season. Jess was already well known to us, and the opportunity to work with her in F1 Academy came at exactly the right time in her career. With only one season in car racing to her name, there is still plenty to learn, but Jess is extremely motivated and we look forward to unlocking her potential in the season ahead.”

Jessica, aged just 17, is the latest Greenlight Sports Management driver to take a step-up in their career for the 2023 season. Following a successful karting career, which saw the young driver selected twice for the Girls on Track Rising Stars programme, Jessica progressed to race in the 2022 GB4 Championship. She secured a podium finish at Oulton Park in her rookie season.

Guy Smith, Greenlight Sports Management Founder, explained, “It’s an exciting time for Jessica as she embarks on this extraordinary opportunity that F1 Academy provides for her and other talented female drivers. Jessica showed great progress last year, racing in the GB4 Championship. She truly deserves this opportunity to continue her progression up through the junior categories.”

The championship will play host to a grid of fifteen cars across seven events, with each event consisting of three races. The drivers will get behind the wheel of the Tatuus T421 chassis, each fitted with an Autotecnica engine that delivers 165hp.

Keep up to date ahead of the F1 Academy season by following Jessica on Instagram and Facebook.

Greenlight Sports Management becomes official Bell helmets retailer

Greenlight Sports Management is very happy to announce that it has become an official retailer of Bell helmets in the United Kingdom and Ireland, providing its quality products to drivers of all ages and abilities.

Bell Racing Helmets is the world’s leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art head protection designed for professional and amateur drivers competing in motorsport. The Bell name is synonymous with safety, innovation, performance, and engineering excellence. Since 1954, Bell helmets have been worn and trusted by more champions, in all forms of racing, than any other brand.

The current generation of Bell Racing Helmets combines leading-edge technology, superior engineering, outstanding comfort and fit, excellent ventilation and forward-thinking design. Using the latest material innovations and manufacturing techniques Bell are able to create advanced helmets that maximise protection and enhance driver performance. Additionally, all helmets either come supplied with, or can seamlessly integrate, with the Zero Noise pit-to-car communications system.

Bell is the leading supplier of helmets in Formula 1 and manufactures purpose-built designs used in all forms of motorsports worldwide. They remain committed to working with the world’s best race teams and drivers to progress helmet technology, delivering innovative helmet solutions that improve driver safety and protection. Bell is proud to deliver the most advanced line of auto racing helmets available in the world today.

Guy Smith, Founder at Greenlight Sports Management comments:

“We’re very happy to be working with Bell Racing Helmets, supplying the fantastic products to drivers in the United Kingdom. With ambassadors such as Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Lando Norris, Bell is the clear choice for drivers wanting the very best helmets on the market. The team at Greenlight Sports Management will be able to work with drivers, providing a bespoke service tailored to their needs and at competitive prices that you cannot find elsewhere.”

Contact the team at Greenlight Sports Management today for further information on how to order one of Bell’s helmets with a bespoke service which will help drivers find the right choice for their own needs, at special prices.

Ben Barnicoat and his Vasser Sullivan teammates on the podium

Ben Barnicoat opens his 2023 IMSA account with a podium finish at the Daytona 24 Hours

An impressive performance from Ben Barnicoat and his Vasser Sullivan teammates saw the #14 Lexus RC F GT3 score silverware on the first outing of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. The trio remained in the fight for the victory all the way until the final lap, scoring a podium result at the 61st running of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, and Ben scored his best result at the famous Daytona International Speedway, claiming P3 – just 10-seconds behind the race winner.

Driving with Jack Hawksworth and Mike Conway, Ben returned to the famous Florida circuit after a strong qualifying result at last weekend’s Roar Before the 24 event, staying in the mix at the front of the GTD Pro field for the duration of the twice-around-the-clock season opener.

Ben took the start of the race, and wasted no time in showing the intentions of the Vasser Sullivan team, making an early move from 3rd on the grid. His pace during the opening stint set up a strong showing from the team, and strategy calls came into play as early as the end of the first hour. Running longer, Ben moved into the race lead for the first time, running in clean air, and this strategy call would see the team on the front foot heading through the opening hours.

The setup of the #14 Lexus looked strong from the outset, and the trio continued the battle for the podium positions as the sun set. Battles intensified in the darkness and, as daylight returned to the Daytona sky, the Vasser Sullivan team was still firmly engaged in the fight at the front of the field. A Full Course Yellow caution brought the leading pack closer together, and with just over two hours remaining, Ben was in for his final stint, delivering another strong performance. With the gap closed to the leader, he made the pass for the lead, and held on at the front until he eventually pitted for a final time. Handing over to Jack, the final 90-minutes were heavily interrupted by further cautions as the closely grouped field of competitors battled for position. The #14 remained in the fight to the end, defending hard and battling for the lead. Strong strategy calls from the pitwall, faultless pitstops and impressive pace from Ben and his teammates eventually saw the #14 RC F GT3 cross the line in 3rd, for Ben’s best result at the event.

Commenting on the performance, Ben explained:

“What an amazing week, and a great way to start the 2023 IMSA season – a podium at Daytona! It is great to be back with the team for a second season, and the hard work over the winter was clear last week at the Roar. This result, and the fact we were in the fight right up until the end, shows just how far we have come. The car felt great all weekend, the team did a great job, and it was great to be back racing with Jack and to work with Mike.

“We had a great car, probably the strongest I’ve felt in our Lexus RC F GT3 since joining the team. We didn’t quite have the straight line speed to put up a real fight for the win at the end, but a huge thank you to Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing USA, as well as our sponsors Molex, Sealmaster and Mouser Electronics. Our overall package with the #14 RC F GT3 is in a great place, and this is a really strong foundation for the season ahead to go and fight for a championship. Bring on Sebring!”

Ben will be back in action with Vasser Sullivan for Round 2 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. The Mobil1 Twelve Hours of Sebring takes place at Sebring International Raceway, 15-18 March 2023.

Zac Meakin and Stuart Parker shaking hands and stood beside a Porsche

Young British driver announces his Porsche and European race debut

Zac Meakin joins Team Parker Racing to compete in the 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe.

Greenlight Sports Management confirms British driver Zac Meakin will make his European GT race debut at the wheel of a Porsche GT4 RS. The 16-year-old is the latest addition to the 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe grid with Team Parker Racing. It’s the first time the young British driver has competed in a Porsche. 

The step-up follows a notable two years racing in the highly-competitive Michelin Ginetta Junior Championship in which he achieved a P2 finish at Thruxton in Round 8.

The  Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe is a three-round championship held at renowned locations across the Iberian Peninsula, including Valencia, Portimão and the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. 

With Team Parker Racing’s 26 years of nurturing talented drivers and racing across multiple championships, including the Porsche Carrera Cup GB and British GT Championship, this opportunity provides Meakin with a robust platform to further his car racing career. 

Looking ahead to his Porsche debut, Meakin said:

“It’s a double-whammy of debuts for me as I compete in a Porsche for the first time, as well as racing on European sportscar tracks. It’s a big step. I can’t wait.

Competing with Team Parker for the winter series will give me experience and seat time in the GT4 car. The team has shown it’s competitive across multiple Porsche championships over the years.”

Guy Smith, GSM Director, commented: 

“As Zac’s management team, GSM knows this is a key point in his racing career. Zac’s ready to develop what he learnt from the previous two years competing in the Ginetta Junior Championship. Team Parker Racing, with its proven ability to grow driver talent over the years, is the perfect fit for Zac.” 

Stuart Parker, Team Manager at Team Parker Racing, said: 

“We look forward to working with Zac. Racing in the winter series is a great opportunity for him to get familiar with the car. We’ll pull together to help him master new circuits, a new car and a new team.”

Zac’s debut race in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe will take place at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia on the  20 – 21 January 2023. 

Follow Zac on Instagram and Facebook for more updates from pre-season testing. 

Vincent Abril signs with Greenlight Sports Management

Vincent Abril joins the Greenlight Sports Management driver roster.

Driver Vincent Abril becomes a new addition to Greenlight, following an illustrious career in GT racing and competing as a factory driver for both Bentley and Mercedes-AMG.

Abril embarked on his motorsport career at age 15, competing in the Rotax Junior karting class in the French Championship, progressing quickly into the Seat Leon Supercopa French championship before beginning his journey in GT racing.

Vincent had a promising start to his GT career, with the driver’s on-track performance leading to a nomination for the ‘Rookie of the Year’ award in 2013. A year later, when racing for Audi Sport WRT in the Blancpain GT Sprint Series, Abril was crowned ‘Young Driver Champion’.

Abril went on to sign as a Bentley factory driver, competing in the Blancpain GT Endurance and Sprint Series’ between 2015 and 2018, most notably becoming the 2015 Driver Champion in his first year with the marque. That same year, Vincent secured a victory at the 6 Hours of Le Castellet in 2017 and P2 at the Total 24 Hours of Spa.

More recently, Vincent competed in the Blancpain GT Series with AKKA ASP in 2019, driving the Mercedes-AMG GT3 and made a debut in DTM in 2021 as a Mercedes-AMG Factory driver. The driver also raced with MR Racing in the Ferrari 488 GTE Evo in 2020 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and returned to the race event in 2022 racing in the GTE Am class with AF Corse, triumphantly crossing the line in pole position. In the same year, Abril competed with the successful Ferrari outfit in the Asian Le Mans Series, securing three podium positions and driving in the GT World Challenge Europe with Team JP Motorsport, racing in the McLaren 720S GT3.

Looking ahead to the future and signing with Greenlight Sports Management, Vincent said:

“I’m delighted to join my ex-teammates and friends Guy Smith and Andy Meyrick at GSM. Two examples of true professionals! Together, I am confident multiple opportunities will develop, especially during this amazing era that endurance racing is witnessing. Bright days ahead!”

Guy Smith, GSM Director, comments:

“We are thrilled to have Vincent join us at Greenlight Sports Management and work with him to further his already impressive motorsport career. Andy and I have seen first-hand how Vincent has gone from strength to strength in his career to become one of the fastest young sportscar drivers on the grid. Vincent will be a great addition to the GSM team and provide our younger drivers with his insight on how to progress up the ranks. We are excited to see what the future holds for Vincent.”

Keep up to date with Vincent’s career and any announcements by following @greenlightsp and Vincent @vinceabril36 on Instagram.

Zac Meakin joins Greenlight Sports Management

Another young rising star Zac Meakin joins Greenlight Sports Management’s growing roster of talent.

15-year-old Zac will be joining Preptech UK to contest the Ginetta Junior Championship again for the 2022 season, following a successful rookie season with Yorkshire-based Raceway Motorsport last year.

The teenager’s motorsport journey began indoor karting, aged seven before he progressed quickly through the indoor karting academy scene.

After just six months, Zac advanced to outdoor karting, racing and testing at the UK’s largest outdoor karting track, Circuit Pfi. He excelled through the Cadet and Junior karting ranks of British, European and International championships from 2014 to 2019.

The Leeds-based racer’s two successful kart seasons in 2018 and ’19 culminated in a successful selection process to represent team GB at the European Karting Juniors at Le Mans and a fourth-place overall in the Little Green Man British series in 2019. A switch to cars for extensive testing and completion of his ARDS test in 2020 ensured his debut in competitive racing in the Ginetta Junior Series in 2021 was a smooth transition.

Now joining Greenlight Sports Management (GSM), the youngster will be moving onto the next chapter of his motorsport journey as Director Guy Smith and Andy Meyrick support his long-term plan to become a pro racing driver.

GSM Director Guy Smith said: “We are delighted to have Zac as part of the Greenlight Sports Management team. We watched Zac last year in the Ginetta Junior Championship, and it was exciting to see his progress and become a front runner by the end of the season. Zac came highly recommended by Ben Barnicoat, who had worked closely with him in karting,

Undoubtedly, his progress will continue to develop so that he can be a contender for this year’s Ginetta Junior season.”

Zac Meakin said “I’m super excited to join Greenlight Sports Management. I’m sure that I will achieve my racing goals with such an experienced team behind me. I am looking forward to working with them this season.”

Seb Morris to race in Porsche Carrera Cup GB in 2022

Greenlight Sports Management Pro driver Seb Morris will open a new chapter in his career in 2022, competing in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB with Team Parker Racing.

The 25-year-old will make his debut racing a Porsche and undertaking his first full season on home soil since his title success in 2017 in British GT. For 2022 the series will run the new generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup machinery, based on the Porsche 992.

The Welshman is no stranger to Team Parker Racing, having switched from single-seaters to sports cars with the Leicestershire-based outfit in 2016 and competing in the British GT Championship, securing the championship title with three victories in ’17, alongside Rick Parfitt Jnr.

Having remained with the team in 2018 and ’19, Seb moved to the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, contesting four seasons, before being signed by Bentley in 2020, where he undertook the Intercontinental GT Challenge with the factory M-Sport team. Narrowly missing out on a debut podium at the Bathurst 12 Hours, Morris stayed with Bentley until their sudden withdrawal from GT racing in 2020.

Last-year Seb competed in the 24 Hour Series with three wins, a podium in Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe, and a second class finish in the Nürburgring Langstrecken Series on the famous Nordschleife.

Now embarking on his next challenge, the Porsche Carrera Cup GB provides the fastest one-make race car in Great Britain. Continuing its schedule alongside the ever-popular British Touring Car Championship, the Porsche Carrera Cup GB includes 16 races across eight weekends and will begin in April at Donington and conclude at Brands Hatch in October.

At least one race at each meeting will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV in the UK, ITV4, and online via ITV Hub.

The first race gets underway on 23-24 April at Donington Park.

2022 Porsche Carrera Cup GB calendar:

23 / 24 April – Donington Park – Rounds 1 & 2

14 / 15 May – Brands Hatch (Indy) – Rounds 3 & 4

11 / 12 June – Oulton Park – Rounds 5 & 6

30 / 31 July – Knockhill – Rounds 7 & 8

13 / 14 August – Snetterton – Rounds 9 & 10

27 / 28 August – Thruxton – Rounds 11 & 12

24 / 25 September – Silverstone (National) – Rounds 13 & 14

8 / 9 October – Brands Hatch (GP) – Rounds 15 & 16

Fortec Motorsport confirms Greenlight Sports management young driver Jessica Edgar as the first GB4 signing

Greenlight Sports Management (GSM) are delighted to announce that Fortec Motorsport has confirmed Jessica Edgar as the team’s first driver for the new GB4 Championship partnered by the BRDC.

The GSM young driver from Ennerdale in Cumbria has enjoyed several test days with the team in recent weeks, and the new season will mark her first campaign in car racing following a successful karting career.

Jessica began karting in 2010, and highlights soon followed, including being crowned as the Rowrah Club Champion in 2017, wins in the Super One category on the way to fourth overall in the final standings of the Mini X30 division and fifth in the same class in the Little Green Man (LGM) Championship in 2018.

Edgar broke records in 2019 after becoming the first female to win more than one round of the LGM Championship on the way to second overall in the final standings, the highest end of year finish for a female karter. She also secured the runner-up spot in the Kartmasters Grand Prix, just one-hundredth of a second away from being the first female to win a GP title, with her performance earning a place at the X30 World Finals at Le Mans. Jessica was also fourth in the British Kart Championship as she continued in the X30 Mini division.

She was also chosen to represent Team UK in the FIA Motorsport Games in 2019 and was chosen as a member of the Motorsport UK Academy, and was selected for the FIA’s ‘Girls on Track Rising Stars’ programme in 2020.

2021 saw Edgar finish fourth overall in the LGM Series while competing in the British Kart Championships.

Jessica is the tenth member of her family to establish a career in motorsport, following
three generations of the family preceding her, including her Great Grandfather Iredale Edgar, her grandparents Terry and Winnie Edgar, and father Jason (a top motocross rider before switching to karts) and her uncle Justin.

GSM Director Guy Smith said: “We are pleased to see Jess join Fortec Motorsport for the GB4 Championship, which promises to be a very competitive and exciting championship.

I know Fortec well, having driven for them many years ago in Formula 3, and I know that it will be a supportive environment for Jess’s first car racing season. During testing, Jess has shown that she is ready for the challenge and has been improving each time out.

It would be great to see her challenging for the podium later in the season.”

Jessica Edgar said: “I am excited to be racing in the GB4 Championship and enjoy working with the Fortec team. I’m looking forward to the year ahead; they are a great team and have lots of experience helping young drivers progress from karting to car racing. I know I have a big learning curve ahead of me, but I want to maximise every opportunity I get. Guy and Andy at GSM have helped hugely in putting everything together to allow me every chance to succeed.”

Teenage karting star Jessica Edgar joins Greenlight Sports Management

Greenlight Sports Management is delighted to announce that rising teenage karting star Jessica Edgar has joined its roster of drivers. Part of a motorsport family that has spent more than half a century in the industry, the youngster has an impressive resume behind her, despite being just 16 years of age.

Jessica has represented the United Kingdom at the FIA Motorsport Games, is a member of FIA Girls on Track, is part of Motorsport UK’s Academy, and has twice been selected for The Girls on Track – Rising Stars programme, a joint project between the FIA and Ferrari’s Driver Academy, which aims to identify the best 12–16-year-old female racers from across the globe.

She is the tenth member of the Edgar family to be involved in karting, going right back to her great grandfather, Iredale, part of a team of enthusiastic racers who purchased a disused quarry which is now home to Rowrah, one of Britain’s finest kart circuits. Her grandparents, father, and uncle claimed multiple karting championship titles, while her cousin, Jonny, was the 2020 ADAC Formula 4 Championship victor and currently races in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

Jessica first tried karting when she was four years old, before coming into her own when she was 13, competing in X30 Minis, where she took fifth position in the LGM Championships. Her performances that season meant she was asked to represent Team UK in the inaugural FIA Motorsport Games in Italy, as well as being accepted into Motorsport UK’s Academy for 2020 and ’21 and has been part of The Girls on Track – Rising Stars programme for the past two seasons, heading to the prestigious Winfieid Racing School at Paul Ricard.

Uniquely equipped to provide world-class support for its clients, Greenlight Sports Management was founded by veteran racer and Le Mans winner Guy Smith and racing driver and BRDC SuperStars Director Andy Meyrick. Jessica joins Ben Barnicoat, Charlie Robertson, Seb Morris, and Josh Skelton at Greenlight, with all the team eagerly looking forward to working with her as she aims to make her way into Formula 4 competition, with a long-term goal of reaching the W Series.

Jessica Edgar

“My best friend’s brother is Josh Skelton who is with Greenlight, so that’s how we were recommended to speak to Andy and Guy. After meeting with them and understanding what they do for their drivers in the business, we thought it would be a good opportunity to join, knowing that they’ll be able to help me build a career in motorsport and focus on my racing.

“Being part of FIA Girls on Track has made me realise how good I am. I learned a lot of other skills rather than just driving, like interview techniques and how the cars and tyres work. It was interesting to take part in the Rising Stars scheme, to see how fundamental your fitness is, plus it was a good experience to drive an F4 car as that is my short-term goal.

“I can’t wait to begin working with Guy and Andy, because they know what they’re doing with all of their experience in motorsport. I am confident they will be able to give me advice and help me all the way through my career.”

Andy Meyrick

“We are really happy to welcome Jessica to Greenlight Sports Management. She is a really promising talent and successful in karting but is now ready to make the step forwards into car racing. Her experience with FIA Girls on Track has not only been a good experience for her but means she has tasted Formula 4 machinery already.

“Her longer-term goal is to reach the W Series so we will be doing what we can to help prepare her for that step and guide her through the next stages of her career. She has good options for 2022 which we will evaluate with her and help ensure she makes the right choices to have the very best chance of success.”

WIN Autosport’s LMP3 entry #83 Duqueine D08 Nissan.

Greenlight Sports Management confirms Josh Skelton for Motul Petit Le Mans with WIN Autosport

Photo: Rick Dole/IMSA

Greenlight Sports Management (GSM) are pleased to announce that GSM Young Driver Josh Skelton will join WIN Autosport competing in the IMSA 10-hour endurance race at Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Road Atlanta Raceway. Petit Le Mans will be the 21-year-old’s IMSA endurance racing debut, entering the LMP3 field alongside COOL Racing teammate Matt Bell, and Naveen Rao in the #83 car. Bell and Rao previously captured their IPC Championship at Road Atlanta in 2020 so Josh will be looking to capitalise on the team’s experience.

Josh completed a test of the 2.54 mile Road Atlanta track, 12-turn road course on 19^th October and said, “It was brilliant to get experience of such an iconic and challenging circuit as well as work with the WIN Autosport crew. I’m excited to make my North American debut – Thanks to GSM for supporting me. I’ve heard the racing in the IMSA Series is top notch so I’m really looking forward to the entire experience.”

Josh looks forward to competing in Atlanta on 13^th November 2021.

First year of operation for Greenlight Sports Management buoyed by success on track

Greenlight Sports Management (GSM), the leading motorsport management company, has enjoyed its first 12 months of operation, so it seems like a good time to review how things have been going for its drivers so far in 2021.

McLaren Automotive driver Ben Barnicoat continues to impress the sportscar world with some standout performances, which included unlapping his McLaren 720S GT3 at the 24 Hours of Spa and handing the manufacturer its best result at the race, finishing seventh. He performed well during his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut and continues to be a frontrunner in GT World Challenge Europe with JOTA.

Charlie Robertson was delighted to make his return to full season racing in 2021, after Ginetta pulled the plug on its LMP1 programme, in which the 24-year-old played a key development role. This year he competed in the Asian Le Mans Series with ARC Bratislava and joined Assetto Motorsport in a Ginetta G56 GT4 in the British GT Championship. He claimed pole position at Snetterton, and his team-mate secured a GT4 Pro-Am victory in the rain at Oulton Park. Charlie also appeared at Le Mans, joining the Eurosport commentary team, providing a drivers’ insight into events during the race.

Seb Morris has been demonstrating his versatility this season, racing a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO in the 24H Series with Leipert Motorsport, taking a debut podium with the team. His performance in that race earned him a call to also compete with the team in Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe, where he secured a podium finish on his first appearance.

GSM Young Driver Josh Skelton made the change for 2021 from single seaters to sportscars, joining Cool Racing in the LMP3 class of the Michelin Le Mans Cup. He has regularly been challenging for race victories and took a dominant, well-earned maiden win in the series at Spa-Francorchamps, finishing over half-a-minute ahead of the next car.

GSM co-founder Guy Smith has been racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with United Autosports in an LMP2 and claimed podium finishes at the challenging Sebring and again at Watkins Glen. He also appeared in an LMP3 at Le Mans but was unfortunately taken out of the Road to Le Mans contest.

Finally, fellow GSM co-founder Andy also made a racing return to Le Mans; with the United Autosports team he races with in the Michelin Le Mans Cup. In fourth on the final lap of race one, he looked set to challenge the podium positions, but yellow flags halted his charge.

Away from the race track, GSM organised a two-day driver training and team-building camp, created by Boomerang Pro Fitness. This incorporated fitness challenges covering cycling, climbing, running and circuit training, as well as assessments and a driving challenge in the Base Performance Simulators sim. Education sessions were also included with top-level sports nutritionists and sports psychologists designed to support the drivers on and off the track. The camp successfully increased levels of understanding with a holistic approach to race preparation and provided some much needed social and team-building time.

And Greenlight Sports Management is also proud that it has signed up to Carbon Club, powered by Forest Carbon, in order to help create new woodlands in the UK. GSM will work with Forest Carbon to support UK woodland creation projects, and at the same time begin actively looking for areas where the company and its clients can make improvements to calculate and reduce their carbon footprints. In addition to planting and managing trees, GSM and its clients will consider further steps that can be made as part of a long-term approach to benefit the environment.

GSM Driver training camp

The two-day driver training and team-building camp was run from 10 to 11 August and featured physical training, educational sessions and technical assessments.

Created by Boomerang Pro Fitness specifically for GSM, the two days incorporated fitness challenges covering cycling, climbing, running and circuit training, as well as assessments and a driving challenge in the Base Performance Simulators sim. Education sessions were also included with top-level sports nutritionists and sports psychologists designed to support the drivers on and off the track. The camp successfully increased levels of understanding with a holistic approach to race preparation and provided some much needed social and team-building time.

Dedicated to managing and supporting both GSM Directors Guy Smith and Andy Meyrick were in attendance, providing insight and assistance (as well as some additional competition) across the two days.

The camp was a huge success, and the GSM team are already planning the next one!

To find out about a GSM training camp, contact us using the contact form, and we will be in touch.

Greenlight Sports Management to start addressing carbon emissions with Forest Carbon initiative

Greenlight Sports Management (GSM), the game-changing motorsport management company which works with drivers, teams, and OEMs, is delighted to announce that it has signed up to Carbon Club, powered by Forest Carbon, in order to help create new woodlands in the UK.

Greenlight Sports Management was founded by 24 Hours of Le Mans race winner Guy Smith and BRDC SuperStars Director and Pro driver Andy Meyrick, who have both been highly successful on track while representing prestigious manufacturers. GSM’s roster currently boasts McLaren Automotive Factory Driver Ben Barnicoat, Ginetta Factory Driver Charlie Robertson, and former Bentley Works Driver Seb Morris, with Josh Skelton a member of its Young Driver Programme.

Working as it does in the motorsport industry, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, GSM will work with Forest Carbon to support UK woodland creation projects, and at the same time begin actively looking for areas where the company and its clients can make improvements to calculate and reduce their carbon footprints. In addition to planting and managing trees, GSM and its clients will consider further steps that can be made as part of a long-term approach to benefit the environment.

Forest Carbon lead the way when it comes to carbon-financed woodland creation, having made the case for a woodland carbon standard to the UK Forestry Commission over a decade ago. This led to the implementation of the Woodland Carbon Code in 2011, which continues to be owned and administered by the devolved arm of the Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry.

All of Forest Carbon’s new woodlands are assured under the Woodland Carbon Code, which means they are all independently verified projects, certified to ISO 14064 standard, that offer real social and environmental benefits. As one of Europe’s least forested countries, the UK has plenty of space for new woodland to help mitigate the country’s emissions while potentially creating up to 10,000 new jobs in the process.

For further information and to track updates on the relationship between Greenlight Sports Management and Forest Carbon, please follow GSM’s social media channels.

Guy Smith and Andy Meyrick, Directors, Greenlight Sports Management

“We are delighted to be working with Forest Carbon and alongside that starting the important work of identifying areas where Greenlight Sports Management and our clients can make improvements. Where we can’t reduce our emissions we will aim to offset them.

“We are all aware that being involved in motorsport and having the opportunity to see the world while doing our job also puts a strain on the environment and we are keen to make inroads to offset that moving forward. We’re very happy that all our clients are on board with these plans and will be more aware of their own actions as well.

“There is a lot of work for us to do with the great team at Forest Carbon, but we are looking forward to building a lasting relationship to find areas that we can all make improvements together in the future.”

George Hepburne Scott, Director of Forest Carbon:

“We welcome Greenlight Sports Management as our latest Carbon Club member. This is their first step on a challenging journey to decarbonization, but we hope this will mark a starting pistol for wider change in the motorsport industry.”

Race-winning duo launch Greenlight Sports Management to steer future generations of drivers to podium places

Greenlight Sports Management (GSM) is an exciting new force in the important motorsport sector of driver support and development.

With two promising young drivers already in its stable of talent, GSM is aiming to become a leader in the competitive field of driver development.

Uniquely equipped to provide world-class support for its clients GSM is founded by race-winning drivers, and with the interests of drivers at its core. The business is the brainchild of veteran racer and Le Mans winner Guy Smith and racing driver and BRDC SuperStars programme director Andy Meyrick.

The pair, hugely successful and experienced on track in their own right with numerous manufacture drives and wins to their names, are bringing their vast knowledge of the detailed workings of the motorsport sector to bear as they create what they confidently believe will quickly become the go-to management service for competitive drivers worldwide.

The new business is off to a flying start with the news that two new pro, works team drivers – Ben Barnicoat and Seb Morris – have committed their professional futures to GSM.

Ben, a McLaren Automotive driver, joined the McLaren GT Driver Academy in 2017 making the transition into GT Racing has competed and won on some of the biggest stages in motorsport. Alongside his McLaren duties, the talented 23-year-old recently drove and won in a one-off race at Mugello in Euroformula for Carlin.

He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining GSM. Both Guy and Andy have a wealth of experience at the top level of sportscar racing along with being great brand ambassadors to the manufacturers they drove for. I have no doubt I will benefit hugely from their guidance and support in my aim to establish myself as one of the best all-round sportscar drivers.”

Meanwhile Seb, 24, is a former British GT champion. Now a Bentley Motorsport Works Team driver he is competing in the GT World Challenge Europe with Team CMR for Bentley.

Seb commented: “With the combination of Andy and Guy’s vast experience managing drivers, driving for works teams themselves at the highest level of GT racing, topped off with their commercial expertise, I am really happy to sign with GSM. Having the combination of both Andy and Guy in my corner is absolutely unbeatable.”

The business founders bring their considerable experience and expertise to the venture, allied to the unique insight provided by them both having competed in, and succeeded in, high level motorsport.

Andy is a professional racing driver with 15 years’ experience driving for works teams such as Aston Martin and Bentley over his career to date. A current driver for United Autosports and JMW Motorsport, Andy is the director of the BRDC SuperStars programme as well as fulfilling the role of Performance Manager for Team UK, Motorsport UK’s elite driver programme responsible for driver management and coaching.

Guy is a professional racing driver with over 35 years’ experience in motorsport. Driving for brands such as Audi, Mazda and Bentley, Guy served as a Bentley brand ambassador for 17 years. Now passionate about finding and developing future talent, Guy has also successfully delivered several commercial contracts including contracting a title sponsor for a Formula One team.

Andy explained: “GSM has been created to identify, nurture and maximise driving talent on a local, regional and global basis. It has been set up by drivers, for drivers, and I know we are both hugely excited to be ensuring that the drivers in our care have the team and services that they need to maximise every opportunity.”

Guy added: “Andy and I are incredibly excited to be able, through GSM, to identify, develop and support future driving talent. We know exactly what it takes to succeed behind the wheel, giving us the unique ability to capitalise on the opportunities that our drivers will be presented with.”