Team ES sign Renault champ Newsham
Team ES have signalled their intention to push forward in the 2012 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship with the announcement that 2010 Renault Clio Cup Champion Dave Newsham will be joining the team.
Following weeks of negotiations Newsham (pictured above) will join Luton-based Team Principal Chris James in at least a two car assault on the BTCC. James also confirmed that there is still a very strong and realistic possibility of three or four cars being presented by ES Racing.
“2011 was a tough year for us with one of the oldest cars on the grid, but moving forward we are pleased to confirm Dave Newsham for the team along with two turbo race winning pedigree cars,” said James, adding: “Dave and I are very much alike, we both call a spade a spade. I am delighted to bring Dave in to our team as he is a very skilful driver with a proven track record. This can only mean good things for us in 2012 and beyond.”
Newsham said: “Chris is a passionate guy, I saw that from last year, racing with him and talking to him in the paddock. He’s very ambitious and wants to see his cars at the front.
“I think with having a year’s BTCC experience under my belt I’ve learnt a lot last year and I feel that I can put that to good use this year. Having a quick car is going to help, and if all things go well we should get some podiums and maybe sneak a win or two.”
