Barker set for
Porsche Carrera Cup GB
British racer Ben Barker will
contest a full programme in the 2012 Porsche Carrera Cup GB with Parr
Motorsport. Barker, from Cambridge, will still only be 20 years old
when the new season begins.
The 2010 Australian F3 champion
and BRDC Rising Star raced in the Australian Carrera Cup in 2011 as
well as competing in four rounds of the Carrera Cup GB with Parr. Prior
to his success in F3, he was a race winner in the British Formula Ford
Championship.
“It’s a good direction
career-wise to move into the Carrera Cup GB,” said Barker. “Having
worked with Parr last year I know how they work and everyone is capable
and proactive. It’s good to be back racing in the UK and this will
prove to be a strong stepping-stone to Supercup. I hope that, together
with Parr, we can both graduate in 2013. I’m looking forward to getting
stuck in and being competitive,” added Barker.
Barker achieved two podium
finishes from four Carrera Cup races at Snetterton and Knockhill last
summer with Parr. His full Australian campaign garnered two wins, four
other podium finishes, two pole positions and two fastest laps. To cap
a successful season down under he was also named the Michelin Sports
Person of the Year.
“I’m really excited to have Ben
onboard for this coming season,” said Parr team boss Paul Robe. “He’s a
great talent and a really well rounded young man. Based on his
performance with us last year I’m confident that he will be a
frontrunner in the championship.”
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