Racing Driver James Townsend
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Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: James Townsend
- Nationality: United Kingdom
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Age: 40
- Date of Birth: 1986-02-24
- Recent Team: Townsend Racing powered by Fox Motorsport
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About James Townsend
James Townsend is a British racing driver with a diverse motorsport background. Born on February 24, 1986, in Ipswich, UK, he currently resides in both London and New York, USA. Townsend's passion for racing ignited early, inspired by his father's influence. While his motorsport journey started later in life, he has quickly established himself as a competitive force.
Townsend's career has seen him climb the ranks, primarily within the Ginetta racing ladder. He's raced in the Ginetta G40 GT5 Challenge, GT4 Supercup, and the Ginetta GT Cup. His achievements include multiple podium finishes and class wins in various championships. In 2022, he finished third in the Ginetta GT4 Supercup, showcasing his skill and consistency. He also participated in the British GT Championship in 2023, driving a Ginetta G56 GT4. In 2024, Townsend marked his 100th race start in a Ginetta at Donington Park, competing in the GT Cup.
Beyond driving, Townsend is also involved in driver management and corporate events through his company, Townsend Racing. He is an ARDS (Association of Racing Driver Schools) instructor. His motorsport hero is Eddie Irvine, and his favorite circuit is Silverstone GP. He lists his ambition as competing at Le Mans.
James Townsend Race Podiums
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2026 British GT Championship
Rd04-R2 · GT4PA · P3
James Townsend Racing Career Timeline
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2026
British GT Championship 6 Race Starts 🥉 P3 × 1
James Townsend Recent Race Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Race | Class | PIC | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-R2 | GT4PA | 3 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-R1 | GT4PA | 6 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd03-R1 | GT4 | 8 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-R2 | GT4 | 6 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-R1 | GT4 | 10 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Silverstone Circuit | Rd01-R1 | GT4 | 9 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO |
James Townsend Recent Qualifying Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Qualifying | Class | Lap Time | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-Q2 | GT4PA | 01:56.151 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-Q1 | GT4PA | 01:57.397 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd03-Q2 | GT4 | 02:30.470 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd03-Q1 | GT4 | 02:34.675 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-Q2 | GT4 | 01:42.259 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-Q1 | GT4 | N/A | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Silverstone Circuit | Rd01-Q1 | GT4 | 04:22.546 | #40 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO |
James Townsend Racing Series Experience
| Racing Series | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| British GT Championship | 2026 | 6 | 🥉 P3 × 1 |
James Townsend Racing Circuit Experience
| Racing Circuit | Total Races | Best Qualifying Lap | Race Car | |
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| Snetterton Circuit | 2 | 01:56.151 | #40 - Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | |
| Oulton Park International Circuit | 2 | 01:42.259 | #40 - Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 04:22.546 | #40 - Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 02:30.470 | #40 - Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO |
James Townsend Racing Team Experience
| Racing Team | Seasons | Total Races | Racing Series |
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| Townsend Racing powered by Fox Motorsport | 2026 | 6 | British GT Championship |
James Townsend Race Car Experience
| Race Car Model | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO | 2026 | 6 | 🥉 P3 × 1 |
James Townsend Co-Drivers
| Co-Driver | Seasons | Races Together | Racing Series |
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| Joe Wheeler | 2026 | 6 | British GT Championship |