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Colin Turkington


Colin Turkington

Born: 21 March 1982, Newry, County Down
Lives: Portadown, County Armagh
Marital Status: Single
Website: http://www.colinturkington.com/

First drive: Escort van in father's yard, aged 10
First competition drive: Cadet go-kart 1993
First victory: Cadet go-kart 1994
BTCC Race Wins: 6
Favourite circuit: Mondello Park
Motorsport idol: Joey Dunlop
Non-motorsport idol: Bono (U2)
Hobbies / interests outside of motorsport: Watersports, skiing
Favourite food & drink: Irish Stew / Guinness
Favourite music artist / band: Foo Fighters
Favourite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite holiday destination: Cyprus
Height: 5ft 8in
Weight: 72kgs
For the record: Colin has a Business Studies Degree from Stirling University

BTCC Career Highlights:


2007: British Touring Car Championship - Team RAC
2006: British Touring Car Championship - Team RAC
2005: British Touring Car Championship - VX Racing
2004: British Touring Car Championship - WSR
2003: British Touring Car Championship - MG Sport & Racing
2002: British Touring Car Championship - Team Atomic Kitten

Earlier Career:


2001: Ford Fiesta Zetec s Championship (1st)

2000: Ford Credit Fiesta Zetec s Championship (11th)
Junior Cup – driver under 21 (5th)
Elf Clio Renault Sport UK Cup Winter Series (4th)

1999: Ford Credit Fiesta Zetec s Championship (11th)
Junior Cup – drivers under 21 (4th)
Reached final stage of Vauxhall Vectra SRi scholarship

1998: Northern Ireland Metro Association Championship (1st)

1993/1997: Enjoyed success in Autograss Championship, League Championship, Ulster Karting Club Championship & Northern Ireland Karting Club Championship

 

Stephen Jelley


Stephen Jelley

Born: 12 May 1982
Lives: Leicester
Height: 6'
Other Facts: Stephen attended the Wimbledon School of Art has a BA Hons in Fine Art
Website: www.stephenjelley.com

Best Race: Thruxton 2007 - British Formula Three Championship Motorsport
Favourite circuit: Oulton Park
Motorsport idol: Michael Schumacher


Racing Highlights:


2008: (Winter) Gp2 Asia championship ART, (Main) BTCC Team RAC
2007: British Formula Three Championship, Raikkonen Robertson Racing, 3rd Place. 2 wins 2 pole positions 4 Fastest Laps, 10 Podium Finishes
2006: British Formula Three Championship, Raikkonen Robertson Racing, 7th Place. 6 Podium Finishes, 4 Fastest Laps
2005: British Formula Three Championship, Menu Motorsport
2004: British Formula Three Scholarship Class, Performance Racing, Runner up, 3 Wins 14 Podium finishes 6 Fastest Laps
2003: British Formula Ford Scholarship Class, Medina Sport, Runner up, 1 Win
2002: British Formula Ford Junior, Medina Sport
2001: BRDC Formula Ford
2000: BRDC Formula Ford