O’BRIEN TO RETURN FOR UK OUTINGS
Us driver eyes more race sin theuk national legends championship
American Jordan O’brien says he hopes to have the chance to race in the UK again this year after starring at Anglesey last weekend in his first event outside of the United States.
The 19-year-old took part as a guest competitor in the UK National Legends series, and came away with two race wins, three further podiums and a seventh place from the six races.
“It is a totally different experience compared to the Legends in the US,” said the Maine native.
As he was a guest competitor in the meeting, O’brien was obliged to start last in every race, but did not let this hinder him.
“It was an awesome experience,” he said. “To start dead last and come through the field, coming away with the win and making a last-lap move is a great feeling.”
O’brien is leading the Legends INEX world championship as well as state-wide contests in New Hampshire and Connecticut, and hopes to return to the UK soon, depending on raising budget to fund the trips.
“There’s the American Speedfest at Brands Hatch later this year that I’d love to be part of,” explained O’brien.
“I was a single-seater person at first, but because I was overweight, I couldn’t fit in one!
“I’ve lost 30kg in the last six months and it is definitely something I’d be keen to get back into. I have tried a USF2000 car in the past, and maybe the Mazda Road to Indy is something we can aim for in the future.”