TICKFORD RACING ADDS JAMES MOFFAT TO CO-DRIVER LINEUP

Tickford Racing sign James Moffat for enduros – Photo: LAT

The newly re-branded Tickford Racing has announced that they have signed James Moffat to their co-driver lineup for the Pirtek Enduro Cup in 2018.

Moffat will step back to co-driver only duties, joining the team that honoured his fathers (Allan Moffat) legendary 1977 win at the Bathurst 1000 during their 2017 endurance campaign. The 33-year brings with him seven full seasons of experience in Supercars Championship, most recently with Garry Rogers Motorsport.

“Obviously I think it’s a great opportunity to join up with everybody at Tickford Racing, and is something I’m really looking forward to,” said Moffat.

“This all happened pretty quickly. My main focus, once it became clear to me that I wasn’t going to be able to remain full time in the championship, was to secure a co-drive that I thought put me in as good a position possible to win some of the biggest races of the year.

“It’s exciting to join what is already a pretty strong group, and I’m just really looking forward to working with everybody on the team and hopefully achieving some great results.”

The signing marks a return to the team for Moffat, who made his Supercars debut as co-driver to Steven Richards at Phillip Island and Bathurst in 2010 under the Ford Performance Racing banner.

“Certainly I feel like I’ll be able to bring some pretty current experience,” Moffat added.

“Obviously I know myself, and when you’re a main game driver you always want a co-driver that’s got experience.

“Perhaps I’m somebody that fits that criteria, and at the same time while I’ve got a bit of experience, hopefully I’ve got a bit of speed to offer as well which proves to be a pretty successful combination.”

Tickford Racing aims to defend it’s Pirtek Enduro Cup title, won by Chaz Mostert and Steve Owen in 2017, and team principal Tim Edwards has lauded Moffat’s signing, pleased to add another renowned talent to the team’s already-impressive stable.

“James was at the top of the list in our co-driver search,” Edwards said, “so bringing him aboard is a big tick for us.”

“You always want a co-driver who has the right blend of pace and maturity to be quick and consistent, and we believe we’ve got that in James. He’s had plenty of experience in these cars since debuting with us all those years ago, and should make a great addition as we go after another Enduro Cup and try to get back atop the podium at Bathurst.”

The 2018 Pitek Enduro Cup will commence with the Sandown 500 in September.

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