Boardley to race BMW for Team Hard
British Touring Car Championship racer
Carl Boardley will switch to a Wsr-built BMW 125i M Sport as he remains in the category with Team Hard in 2020.
Boardley, a multiple National Hot Rod champion, contested his first full season in the BTCC this term with
Team Hard, driving one of its VW CCS. He finished 29th in the standings with four points-paying drives in the 30-round season.
The 44-year-old, who previously raced in the Ginetta GT4 Supercup, has purchased the BMW, which he believes will enable him to progress as it is a return to his preferred rear-wheeldrive format.
The BMW 125i M Sport was introduced by WSR in 2013 and has taken 37 wins and 118 podiums during its time in the BTCC. Colin Turkington took two titles in the German machine in 2014 and again in 2018.
Boardley, who is an experienced car builder on the short oval scene through his Carl Boardley Motorsport firm, said: “I’m over the moon to be back in the BTCC for 2020. I will admit that the 2019 season had its demons, but we used it to find our feet and understand the workings of the BTCC.
“There were several options available [in racing for 2020] but when WSR mentioned the availability of an established title-winning car, I couldn’t help but take an interest.
“I have a great working relationship with [team boss] Tony Gilham and his Team Hard squad so this is a fantastic fit for everyone involved.”
Boardley joins the recently-confirmed Jack Goff and Mike Bushell (VW CCS) in what will be a four-car team for 2020.