Tom Roche

Tom Roche is a highly accomplished racing driver from the United Kingdom, with a career spanning various racing disciplines. Roche's passion for cars started at a young age, progressing through karting and winning multiple championships before transitioning to full-fledged race cars. He's driven a diverse range of vehicles, showcasing his adaptability and skill behind the wheel. His journey has led him to race in the USA, competing in Champ Car, NASCAR, and even behind the wheel of a rare Corvette.

Roche has made a name for himself racing Mazda's, particularly MK1s and MK3s, in the UK, securing an impressive nine UK championship titles. His experience extends to British GT, where he raced with the Audi R8 LMS car. In 2017, he guest drove in the Toca GT4 Ginetta Super Cup, remarkably achieving two race victories in a car he had never driven before. In 2024, Roche joined Orange Racing powered by JMH in the British GT Championship, driving a McLaren 720S GT3 Evo in the Silver-Am class. He previously raced in British GT back in 2013 with his Blendini Motorsport operation.

Beyond his racing career, Roche founded Blendini Motorsport in 2010, based in South Wales. The team offers services ranging from performance road car servicing to providing arrive-and-drive weekends. He also founded Kart Kingdom, an indoor go-karting experience. Roche's extensive experience and passion for motorsport have driven him to coach aspiring drivers, offering one-on-one coaching services. His team of skilled engineers ensures cars are maintained in top condition.