JAMSPORT TARGETS JCW SPORT DEFENCE WITH MULTI-CAR ENTRY

Jamsport will seek to win the JCW Sport title for a second successive season after confirming a multi-car entry into the 2025 Vertu MINI CHALLENGE.

The team secured the inaugural JCW Sport crown last season with Dylan Hotchin and will field three cars in the category during the year ahead, with the opening rounds taking place at Donington Park in late April.

Fiesta ST240 graduate Henry Howarth and Maltese driver Nicky Gauci are the first two drivers to be confirmed in the line-up, with the final member of the squad set to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Howarth returns to the Jamsport squad having competed with the team in the Fiesta ST240 Championship last season, where he stormed to the Am Class title.

Alongside that, the talented youngster – who was competing in his first season of racing as a member of the Motorsport UK Academy – finished in an impressive fifth overall.

That put him ahead of more than half of the drivers in the Pro category, and marked him out as one to watch as he now makes the step up into the BTCC support category.

“After a really successful 2024 season, winning the Am class in the Fiesta ST240 Championship, I’m excited to step up into the BTCC paddock and the JCW Sport class of the MINI CHALLENGE,” he said.

“My goal is to push myself even further and improve on last year’s success. I’m delighted to remain part of the Jamsport Racing family. They are an amazing team, and I can’t wait to work closely with them to fight at the front of the grid.”

Gauci meanwhile secured his place on the grid with the team after emerging on top of the Scholarship programme that was held during the winter.

Gauci has previous experience in a range of different disciplines, securing national titles in karting and going on to represent his country in the Formula 4 event at the 2024 FIA Motorsport games, with his aim being to fight towards the front of the class on his MINI CHALLENGE debut.

“After months of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, I am truly honoured to be selected as the Jamsport Racing Scholarship winner,” he said.

“Competing in the 2025 MINI CHALLENGE UK JCW Sport class is a dream come true. I’m proud to be the first Maltese driver to reach this milestone, and I’m grateful for the chance to showcase my skills on such a prestigious stage.

“Joining Jamsport Racing has been amazing, they’ve already been so supportive, and I’ve learned so much. I can’t wait to continue growing with them and fight for the front of the grid this season.”

Team boss Jamie Going was pleased to welcome the pair onboard for 2025 as Jamsport looks to make it two JCW Sport titles in as many seasons.

“Henry is a fantastic driver and a great part of the team so I’m pleased to have him back for another season,” he said. “He performed exceptionally well last year and has already developed so much. This year will be a new challenge and I’m really looking forward to seeing how he rises to the occasion.

“Nicky has been an outstanding talent to watch, and we’re thrilled to have him join us this season. His dedication and hard work have earned him a spot in this competitive championship, and we’re confident he’ll bring fresh energy to the team.”