OXFORD MAIL MOTORSPORTS NEWS: Oxfordshire teenager James Peace is to train with Red Bull driver Mark Webber as he continues to pursue his dream of becoming a Formula 1 driver. Continue reading
R & D Programme with iZone
With the amazing and challenging circuit of Dijon added to the race calender for next year iZone Driver Performance have the circuit now available for simulator testing. We have also developed a very accurate model of the Intersteps car with the help of race winning driver in 2011 James Peace. Please call the office for bookings on Silverstone 01327 856872. iZone “Engineering the Driver”.
Peace shows his Calibre
James Peace took another step forward in his career by putting in a high class performance at the Henry Surtees Foundation Trophy this week. The charity event organised by John Surtees OBE was a “Who’s Who” of British Motorsport talent. With the likes of Scott Malvern, Oliver Rowland, Alex Simms, Harry Ticknell, Oliver Webb, Jack Harvey, Josh Webster, Jody Fannin & Jake Dennis to name but a few, the competition was going to be tough.
Peace’s pace on equal equipment shone through. During the free practice sessions, Peace’s name rarely exited the top three and MSA Academy Coordinator Greg Symes commented on the consistency of the times Peace was able to post.
Peace to mix it with the elite
Formula BMW InterSteps star James Peace has been selected to represent the MSA Academy at the prestigious Henry Surtees Trophy. James used to watch Henry drive around home kart tracks Rissington and Shenington, and jumped at the chance to support the event. “Getting support to do Motorsport is exceptionally difficult, so an opportunity like this is a perfect chance to give something back to organisations and charities.”
Having shown recent form in the InterSteps Championship, taking 11 podiums from 18 finishes which included 2 wins, 2 poles, 3 fastest laps, 2 second places and 7 third places, the MSA selected James to drive for the Academy Team. It was at Buckmore Park last year that James sealed the Junior TKM British Championship, in which he dominated the season, taking 8 podiums from 12 races and 4 wins.
Give Peace a chance
James Peace finished a strong year in the Intersteps Championship claiming 2 wins, 11 podiums, 2 pole positions and 3 fastest laps, but even considering this fantastic set of results, his future is far from certain.
Unlike many of his competitors for the 2011 championship, Peace had only 2 days testing before the season started. “That put me on the back foot for a while”, said James.
Progress for Peace
Whilst his closest rivals in the 2011 Intersteps Championship embark for excursions in other formula, Motaworld driver, James Peace opts for a more consolidated approach.
The current Junior TKM British Kart Champion, who lives near Oxford, sits 4th in the Intersteps Championship and mathematically could still win the series. Peace, who moved to single seaters this year, has had limited testing due to finalising the sponsorship deal only days before Intersteps was to start, but has shown a true talent against the odds.
2010 SKRC Driver of the Year
It is always great to win races and pick up applause for what you have worked hard for and won fair and square, but to be the recipient of an award voted for by people you have only come to know through your exploits on track is a great honour. On Saturday, James won the “Driver of the Year” award from Shenington Kart Club. It has many, many names on it. Included in those names are many champions including 1992 Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell. This week sees the Autosport International Exhibition, where James will be attending on the MSA stand as part of his MSA Academy work, and picking up his 2010 British Championship trophy at 12:00am Saturday 15th.
…the nominations are in…
The final tick in the box was received today as Shenington Kart Club have nominated James as Driver of the Year 2010. James’ targets, set by himself have now all been achieved. We can only wait for the final announcement at the Awards Dinner, January 8th.
DOUBLE CHAMPION!
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With the cancellation of the final round of the Shenington Championship this weekend, James becomes 2010 Junior TKM Champion at the club. A fantastic year, and very entertaining to watch. Numerous people have said how fair and hard the racing has been, and James has enjoyed the responsibility of driving with the number 1 on his kart.
The MSA Academy driver continues to impress and progress through his winter fitness programme towards 2011 and single seater racing.
NATIONAL CHAMPION!
In a tough challenging set of weather, James rose victorious through the wet conditions to take the ABkC Junior TKM Kart Championship Title. James had amazing pace all weekend, but knew he had to drive with his head and not go for glory. It all paid off, scoring high, the championship lead only took a 2 point hit over the weekend. The margin of James’ title victory shows the consistency and ability he has. With 4 wins and 8 podiums no other driver came close.
James can now focus on the next step up in his racing career.