Mar
10
James Tucker: From karts to cars!
Hi everyone welcome to my first blog.
For those of you that have yet to come across my name, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is James Tucker, I am 20 years old and come from Burntwood, near Lichfield. This will be my first year racing cars, having raced karts and superkarts for the last 11 years. I am one of the selected MSA Academy drivers, helping me to develop my skills and training off the track, preparing me for the coming year. 2009 was a great year on which to end my karting career, I became the youngest; MSA Superkart Grand Prix Champion, MSA Superkart Championship round winner and 250 Masters Champion, taking 7 lap records through the year. Being 20, we, my Father, Grandfather and myself, decided if I didn’t move to cars now I never would. Therefore in 2010 I will be competing in the Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship, with Works Van Diemen team, Fluid Motorsport.
I am thrilled to be invited to join the Works Van Diemen team, Fluid Motorsport. I believe this is a great stepping stone for my future, as they know how to, either spot or make a race winning champion. Such names as; Ayrton Senna, Eddie Irvine, Tommy Byrne, Michael Vergers and James Courtney all came through the Works Van Diemen team. In fact the team has won the championship 22 times in the last 32 years. So as you can see they have a definate proven record of picking and making champions.
Being picked for the MSA Academy is a great boost for my confidence, knowing how few were picked from so many. Not only that but the knowledge source to tap into is huge, giving me an advantage. I really look forward to listening to all their advice and understanding how I will benefit from it in the coming years.
I am currently preparing for the season with a series of pre season tests and fitness training. Tomorrow I will be attending the British Formula 3 and Formula Ford media day and can’t wait to have my first glimpse of the ‘competition’.
I would like to thank my sponsors; 1st Choice Superseal, BG Printers, MTS and Sue-Sew for helping me get here. Please feel free to visit my website, www.jamesjtucker.co.uk
James
