LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR has announced Charles Rainford will join the team for the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season. Rainford will join Aiden Moffat, driving a BMW 330i M Sport.
Rainford began his career in historic sportscars before progressing to the BTCC-supporting Carrera Cup GB, winning the Pro-Am class in his 2021 debut. He secured his first outright win in 2022, finished fourth in the Pro category in 2023, and was runner-up in 2024, paving the way for his touring car move.
As a rookie, Rainford will compete for the Jack Sears Trophy this season, beginning testing in the BMW for the first time in March ahead of the season opening weekend at Donington Park on 26/27 April.
Charles Rainford said: “I’m so excited, not just to race in the BTCC, but with the most successful team on the grid in LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR. Some of my earliest memories of racing are of watching the BTCC with my Dad, so to be there myself feels amazing. Walking into WSR HQ for the first time and seeing the trophies and the names on the wall like Senna, Mansell, Priaulx and Turkington was incredible. I’d love to see my name up there one day and if we can win the Jack Sears Trophy this year, that would be a great start.”
Dick Bennetts, Team Principal, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Charles to LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR. He’s had an unusual route to the BTCC, but from what we’ve seen of him in Carrera Cup GB and, in particular, the calibre of driver he’s beaten there, we’re confident he has the speed and skill necessary to turn his potential into on-track success. He and Aiden should make an exciting pair to keep an eye on this year.”
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