Chris Salkeld steps up to British GT with Fenny Compton team Century Motorsport
CHRIS Salkeld says he is “over the moon” to be racing for Century Motorsport in the British GT Championship this year.
The 29-year-old, who was the 2019 G40 Cup champion, is the second driver to make the step up to British GT with the Fenny Compton-based team for 2021, following in the footsteps of Gus Burton.
Leeds-based Selkled has only been racing for three years and in 2019, his second year of competitive motorsport, he lifted the Ginetta G40 Cup title in his debut attempt, taking five wins, five pole positions, seven fastest laps and 13 podiums.
Last year he finished as runner-up in the SuperCup Pro-Am Class standings – just behind seasoned racer Colin White.
He took four out of a possible five podiums across the two rounds he competed in with Century Motorsport.
“I’m over the moon to be making my debut in BGT with Century and BMW,” said Salkled. “It was a no-brainer for us to team up again for 2021.
“After only two weekends with the team last year, I knew instantly it was the right decision and I cannot wait to get started on the upcoming season.
“Century have an incredible history of developing drivers into top GT stars and I’m excited about what our future holds together.
“We have to be pragmatic with our expectations this year as we move into the highest category of GT racing UK has to offer in only three short years of motor racing, but after a tricky 2020 I’ve got my fire back and will be working harder than I ever have to get back on that top step.”
Complete with a new EVO upgrade for 2021 along with factory support that is second to none, the BMW M4 GT4 is set to be a fierce competitor in this year’s British GT Championship.
Team owner Nathan Freke said: “I’m very happy that Chris has stayed within the Century family and progressed up into British GT.
“Whilst Chris has only been racing for three years, he has the right approach and has a good talent.
“I’m looking forward to getting testing with the cars and drivers.
“With the new EVO upgrade I’m sure we are going to be a force to be reckoned with.”
