Rallycross ace Ovenden to circuits
Junior Rallycross ace Tom Ovenden believes learning the circuits will be his toughest task as he swaps disciplines to compete in the Cooper class of the Mini Challenge this year.
Ovenden, the son of multiple rallycross title winner Tristan, began competing in autograss before winning the junior title in both BTRDA Clubmans and British Rallycross last year. The 16-year-old now joins the Excel r8 Motorsport squad as he makes his first foray into circuit racing.
“I think the most difficult thing as I make the switch from British Rallycross to circuit racing is going to be learning all the new circuits, but joining an experienced and well-established team like Excel r8 will hopefully give me the best chance of success, and will help me get up to speed quickly,” said Ovenden.
“I’m always aiming to get on the podium as soon as I can, but I know that this will be difficult and will require a lot of hard work. However, I’m ready for this new challenge.”
Ovenden is among a capacity entry for the Cooper class, which is due to have its first round at Snetterton later this month.