MGR Motorsport powers into InterSteps Championship

HARTLEPOOL, ENGLAND, March 26, 2012

The Mark Godwin Racing (MGR) Motorsport team is delighted to announce they will be running a three-car team in British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) organised series, the Dunlop InterSteps Championship.

The team will have a strong line-up for their debut season in the form of 2011 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship drivers, Matt Mason and James Fletcher and Former Formula Lista Junior competitor, Jan Schwitter.

James has also been announced as one of the trio of drivers making up MGR Motorsport's 2012 Renault entry. The Surrey youngster is eager to add to his impressive tally of 16 career podiums and seven race wins to date.

Team Principal, Kelvin Burt, said: "We're very much looking forward to competing in the InterSteps Championship with James, Matt and Jan. We feel the series is a perfect match with our team ethos of developing the skills of talented young drivers.

"We have a strong relationship with all of our drivers and they are very evenly matched in terms of raw ability. It will be great to see them develop and push each other throughout the season.

"There is a very positive atmosphere throughout the team, we're all eager to get started at Oulton Park on March 24th."

Leicestershire-based MGR Motorsport provides a blend of excellent race car preparation and individually tailored driver development and coaching to give drivers the very best chance of success.

The Intersteps series enjoys innovative promotion through Dunlop and receives coverage on Sky Sports and Motors TV, providing great exposure for teams, drivers and their sponsors.

The Dunlop InterSteps Championship is registered with the Motor Sports Association and organised by the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC).

It is the only UK Championship in 2011 to be granted "U18 Compliant" status by the MSA for the care it took in safeguarding the educational needs of the young men and women competing.

For further information, please visit the BARC.net site