BURSON CONTINUE TO BACK BEN BARGWANNA

Burson Auto Parts will continue to back rising star Ben Bargwanna for the 2022 Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series.

Bargwana will drive one of six entries run out the Garry Rogers Motorsport stable, in his second season with the team.

As a rookie, Bargwanna finished 10th overall and won the Michelin Cup as the best performing debutant in the series last year.

Bargwanna also scored his best result at the Bathurst finale, achieving his maiden TCR Australia pole position and podium in the opening race, finishing a narrow second to GRM teammate Aaron Cameron.

“I learnt a lot last year and as the season went on the results started to build.” said Bargwanna.

“We set and achieved some clear goals for 2021, finishing races, podium results, rookie of the year and then to get my first pole position at Bathurst was a real bonus.”

“I love racing these TCR cars and challenging the best young drivers in the country, and some older experienced drivers as well.”

“It was a real eye-opener stepping up to this level of competition, but I have the confidence, a great team and partners, and we know we can hold our own in this field.”

“For 2022 we want to challenge for regular top 5’s, take podiums and win races.”

Bargwanna will lead the Burson Auto Parts attack on the TCR Australia Series, as his father former Supercars racer Jason will step back from driving and take on a Team Manager role where he will also mentor Ben.

“The program has come together perfectly over the last two seasons with the support from our partners in Burson Auto Parts.” said Jason Bargwana.

“Their continued commitment into the new season allows us to all move to the next stage and challenge for the title.”

“I made the earlier statement that my fishing leave wasn’t far away, but I find that I am really enjoying this campaign.”

“Ben has shown that he has improved and he became stronger during last season. His on track decision making and off track work ethic led to some great speed and strong results.”

“I am extremely proud of his journey and I am excited to focus our attention and resources on Ben to allow him to mount a truly competitive campaign. Who knows, should we get a co-driver race in TCR Australia, we already have one in stock!”

“I will still be heavily involved in the program both on and off the track. This year’s TCR championship looks to be the most competitive ever and the whole Burson Auto Parts race team is chomping at the bit and ready to rise to the challenge.”

Burson Auto Parts Racing are expected to launch their new livery for the #71 Peugeot 308 TCR early next week ahead of the opening round of the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series at Symmons Plains Raceway on February 11-13.

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