Your 2012 racing season starts in a few weeks - are you looking forward to the year ahead?Very much so. I was disappointed that we couldn't raise the budget for either the BTCC or Clio Cup, I'm still working on that for a round or two this year whilst planning for 2013 already. But like I've said before, "I'd rather race something than not race at all". So I'll get the MG out and go and enjoy myself.
What are you aiming to achieve come the end of the season?Due to waiting on some parts, I may have to sit out round one. That said, the championship allows dropped score so I don't see why we won't be up there fighting for the overall championship. More than anything I want to score strong results and repay the faith shown in me by family, friends and my twitter followers with a view to building on our success for next season.
You've been in motor racing for many years now, what would you say had been your biggest achievement during your career?
I was series winning in CSCC twice. Runner up in Class C of the MG Trophy (despite missing four races) and was close to the overall championship until the engine blew up. I still hold lap records from my time racing Minis which is nice too.
Who would you say has been the most influential figure throughout your career in the sport?
My dad. Far too often you hear stories about pushy parents in motor racing but he has never been anything but supportive. My dad gave up his own rallying career to help me in karts and into cars. I really can't thank him enough.
One of your biggest goals is to race in the British Touring Car Championship. What is is about this series that makes you want to be involved in it?
It's the pinnacle of UK saloon car racing and possibly the best touring car championship in the world. No other series gives value for money and access for spectators like the BTCC. More than just a racing driver with ambitions of racing there, I'm a fan of the BTCC and have been since the days of Andy Rouse and the RS500 Sierra's.
It just leaves me to say good luck to Alastair for the year ahead.
You can follow Alastair on Twitter here to keep up to date with all the latest on his development during the season.
If you want to donate any amount to help Alastair be on the grid in the Clip Cup or BTCC series, you can do so here.
To find out more about Alastair and his motor sport career visit www.alastairrushforth.co.uk or www.alastairrushforthmotorsport.co.uk.
I was series winning in CSCC twice. Runner up in Class C of the MG Trophy (despite missing four races) and was close to the overall championship until the engine blew up. I still hold lap records from my time racing Minis which is nice too.
Who would you say has been the most influential figure throughout your career in the sport?
My dad. Far too often you hear stories about pushy parents in motor racing but he has never been anything but supportive. My dad gave up his own rallying career to help me in karts and into cars. I really can't thank him enough.
One of your biggest goals is to race in the British Touring Car Championship. What is is about this series that makes you want to be involved in it?
It's the pinnacle of UK saloon car racing and possibly the best touring car championship in the world. No other series gives value for money and access for spectators like the BTCC. More than just a racing driver with ambitions of racing there, I'm a fan of the BTCC and have been since the days of Andy Rouse and the RS500 Sierra's.
It just leaves me to say good luck to Alastair for the year ahead.
You can follow Alastair on Twitter here to keep up to date with all the latest on his development during the season.
If you want to donate any amount to help Alastair be on the grid in the Clip Cup or BTCC series, you can do so here.
To find out more about Alastair and his motor sport career visit www.alastairrushforth.co.uk or www.alastairrushforthmotorsport.co.uk.
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| Alastair Rushforth at Brands Hatch in 2010. |
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