TRICE TO MAKE PORSCHE SPRINT CHALLENGE GB DEBUT

Toby Trice will make his debut in the Porsche Visit Cayman Islands Sprint Challenge GB championship, as he embarks on a full campaign in the category in 2022.

Trice ended last year as the inaugural Ginetta GT Academy champion, but has made the decision to switch categories to race a Porsche Cayman GT4 in 2022, as he looks to continue his climb up the motorsport ladder.

And after deciding the time was right to move away from Ginettas - a brand that he has been associated with for the last two seasons - Toby felt Porsche and the Sprint Challenge could provide the perfect offering.

“I’m so excited that we are joining the Porsche Visit Cayman Islands Sprint Challenge,” said Toby.

“It’s been a bit of a dream of mine to be associated with Porsche because of the prestige of the brand, and how the TTR brand aligns itself with Porshce’s own values.

“To be driving a Porsche seems like a huge pinch yourself moment. When I started out in rental karts at Buckmore Park, that was obviously a lot of fun, but I never ever imagined that I’d be strapping myself into a Cayman GT4 Clubsport. It’s so exciting!”

“I’m hugely proud of this moment and proud of all of the people that have helped me get to this point, and a huge thank you to everyone.

“I’m looking forward to tackling the championship. I think it’s going to be an interesting challenge. 

“I’ve got to learn using slick tyres, three new circuits and a mid-engined rear wheel drive car, which is obviously going to take some adapting to. I think it’s going to be a really exciting challenge and I really can’t wait to see exactly where I line up on the grid.

“I’d love to be fighting at the front end for the championship and I think I’ve got what it takes to do that, so watch this space! 

“I’m going to be putting in a lot of hard work behind the scenes to be as high up the grid as possible and I’d love to be in contention with the top guys in the Pro class at the end of the year.”

This year’s Sprint Challenge will feature 15 rounds taking place over six weekends, with the season getting underway at Silverstone on May 7 and ending on October 16 at Donington Park.

2022 calendar

May 7-8 : Rounds 1,2,3 - Silverstone

May 28-29: Rounds 4,5 - Thruxton

June 24-26: Rounds 6,7 - Croft

July 9: Rounds 8,9 - Oulton Park

September 10-11: Rounds 10,11,12 - Brands Hatch

October 15-16: 13,14,15 - Donington Park