James Birch (racing driver)

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James Birch (born 24 November 1989, in London) is a British professional race driver. Birch is currently racing in British GT, last year racing for Century Motorsport in a Ginetta G55 GT4 spec car. Birch is a silver-rated handicap driver, winning championships across the motorsport ladder, from Karting, to Single Seaters and GT racing [1]

Birch has one World title, one European title and three British championships to his name, over an 18-year career to date. He is also currently 20th in the all-time record for British drivers for Pole Positions over their career. [2]

Birch studied at Durham University where, in addition to his driving activities, he captained the Hatfield College football team. [3] He was an 'Elite Athlete Scholar' during his time as a student; and continues to be an ambassador for the GLL Sports Foundation.

James is also co-founder of InsurTech startup Pluto.Insure

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Racing Career Summary [5]

Racing Summary#
Races Entered100
Wins28
Podiums47
Pole Positions37
Fastest Laps32
Race Wins Percentage28%
Podium Percentage47%

Racing History [6]

YearChampionshipChampionship PositionWinsPodiumsPole PositionsFastest Laps
2015British GT4 Silver Cup (Pro Class)3rd0662
2013Porsche Carrera Cup GB (Pro Class)(Half Season)5th0100
2013Ginetta Supercup (Half Season)5th (At time of departure)0001
2012Porsche GT3 Cup GB1st61177
2011Radical UK Cup (2 x Guest Drives)N/A0200
2010Formula Renault BARC 2.0 (Privateer)1st10121010
2009European VW Cup1st79108
2008European VW Cup2nd3765
2007British Formula VW5th1421
2006International VW Cup1st1111
2006British Formula VW14th0110
2005-Numerous British and Club-level Karting championship titles

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References

  1. ↑ "ABOUT". James Birch. Archived from the original on 25 November 2017. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Driver DB
  3. ↑ Lowe-Lauri, Richard (11 November 2010). "James Birch talks booze, Button and Top Gear". Palatinate. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "ABOUT". James Birch. Archived from the original on 25 November 2017. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "James Birch | Racing career profile | Driver Database". www.driverdb.com. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "James Birch | Racing career profile | Driver Database". www.driverdb.com. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
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