Vectras set to power Team ES

The Luton-based squad recently confirmed Dave Newsham would be driving for the team alongside team principal Chris James. James Nash took the Independent championship title in the Vectra for Triple Eight racing in 2011 and Team ES will be looking to emulate their success in 2012.

James said: “They’re race-winning cars and they will continue to be highly competitive in 2012. We’re delighted to get the deal concluded to run the Vectras and look forward to pushing hard at the start of the season.

“They come with a great spares package and a massive amount of data so we should be able to hit the ground running.

“We will get podiums and maybe even sneak more than that, certainly in the first half of the season. NGTC will get stronger but I truly believe that like football it will be a game of two halves – the first half will be S2000 and the second NGTC.”

While James and Newsham have been announced for the team there is still a seat available for the season.

James said: “There is still the option for us to run a third car so if the right driver with the right budget comes along then it will happen.”