Tim Sugden

Tim Sugden, born on April 26, 1964, is a highly accomplished British racing driver with a career spanning several decades and various racing disciplines. Starting in karting at the age of 11, Sugden quickly rose through the ranks, securing his first works support contract at 13 and becoming a British champion at 16. His early success in karting led him to single-seater racing, where he competed in Formula Ford 1600, Formula Renault, and British Formula 3000, achieving multiple wins and podium finishes.

Sugden transitioned to sports car racing in 1997, marking the beginning of a highly successful GT racing career. In his first year, he won the British GT Championship GT2 title. He followed this with GT1 titles in 1998 and 1999, driving a McLaren F1 GTR and a Lister Storm GTL, respectively. He competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing fourth overall in 1998 in the EMKA McLaren. He then moved to the FIA GT Championship, amassing nine wins and finishing as GT2 runner-up in 2005. Beyond Europe, Sugden has also raced in the American Le Mans Series, the Asian Porsche Carrera Cup (which he won in 2007), and the Daytona 24 Hours, showcasing his versatility and international competitiveness.

Sugden's career also includes a stint in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in the early 1990s. Driving for the Prodrive-run Junior BMW Team, he secured a win at Brands Hatch in 1991 and finished tenth overall despite only competing in selected rounds. He continued in the BTCC with works contracts for Toyota, Vauxhall and Mercedes. Throughout his career, Tim Sugden has demonstrated exceptional skill and adaptability, earning him recognition as a top-tier racing driver with numerous wins, podiums, and championship titles across various racing series.