James Shead

James Shead (born 19 August 1965) is a British auto racing driver. His father, Don was also a racing driver.

In 1988 he won class C in the British Touring Car Championship. He finished eighth overall in the championship in a Volkswagen Golf GTI.[1] In the 1990 24 Hours of Le Mans, he finished third in class C2 and 25th overall for Team Mako alongside Robbie Stirling and Ross Hyett.

Racing record

Complete British Touring Car Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position in class) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap in class - 1 point awarded 1987-1989 all races)

Year Team Car Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DC Pts Class
1988 John Maguire Racing Volkswagen Golf GTI C SIL
DNS
OUL THR
13
DON
19
THR
18
SIL
18
SIL
14
BRH
16
SNE
16
BRH
DNS
BIR
C
DON
19
SIL
15
8th 31 1st
1990 Hawaiian Tropic Ford Sierra Sapphire B OUL DON
Ret‡
THR SIL OUL SIL BRH
SNE BRH
BIR DON
THR
SIL
NC 0 NC

‡ Endurance driver.

References

  1. http://www.btcc-racing.com/results/1988/ BTCC Racing 1988 class champions


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