Former champions Elite Motorsport have signed up a six-car entry for the upcoming Ginetta Junior Winter Series powered by Sunoco Race Fuels at Snetterton.
The Shipdham-based team have a rich history in the Winter Series, winning the drivers’ title on four previous occasions. Adam Smalley, James Hedley and James Taylor won in consecutive years from 2017 to 2019, while Isaac Phelps was victorious at Silverstone in 2024.
Elite’s entry for next weekend blends experience and new talent. Jacob Ashcroft finished seventh in the championship this year, having taken a maiden race win at Croft. Ian Danicska contested three events, securing a best race result of seventh on two occasions.
Maxim Kharuk contested the final three events of the season, picking up multiple points finishes, while Finlay Lines and Luca Luen debuted at Brands Hatch and Croft respectively. The Elite Winter Series line-up is completed by Ginetta Junior debutant Julia Angelard.
Ed Ives, Elite Motorsport Team Principal: “We’re really looking forward to being back at Snetterton for the Ginetta Junior Winter Series, particularly as it’s so close to home for the team. We’ve enjoyed a lot of success in this championship over the years and it would be fantastic to add to that record this weekend.
“We have a great mix of drivers in our line-up. From Jacob, who has already shown what he can achieve in his first season of Ginetta Juniors, to Ian, Maxim and Finlay, who are continuing to build their experience. It’s also exciting to welcome Luca and Julia to Elite, with both taking another important step in their development.
“The Winter Series is a valuable opportunity for the drivers to gain more race experience, develop their confidence and carry that progress into next season. We’ll be working hard to give all six drivers the best possible platform and hopefully we can finish the year in Juniors with some strong results on home soil.”
The Ginetta Junior Winter Series powered by Sunoco Race Fuels takes place at Snetterton in Norfolk over the weekend of 24/25 October. The event will comprise of a qualifying session and two races each day, with updates available throughout at @ginetta_motorsport on Instagram.
