MOTORSPORT – Power Maxed Racing launch PM1 Junior Championship to run alongside BTCC in 2027

POWER Maxed Racing will launch the PM1 Junior Championship next year with the build programme for cars already underway.

The Studley-based team will provide the cars for the first-ever Junior series which will run alongside the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 2027.

The PM1 car, engineered specifically for 14 to 17-year-old drivers, will be ready to race with the first 10 cars sold priced under £70,000.

And the running costs for an entire season will be around £85,000 per year which includes 10 race weekends and 10 test days.

Designed from the ground up, the PM1 offers young drivers a professional level development platform.

Power Maxed are open to discussions with any teams and drivers interested in taking part in the Junior Championship.

Teams and drivers have already begun expressing their interest in the Championship.

Teams and drivers who also want to receive updates regarding the car and planned launch event can visit: www.powermaxedracing.com

Power Maxed Racing have also announced experienced motorsport operator Laura Payne will act as co-ordinator for the PM1 Junior Championship.

Created by Power Maxed’s BTCC-winning team, the Championship has been designed to provide an accessible and competitive route into motorsport for young drivers, with a focus on affordability, driver development and exciting racing.