Lydia Walmsley, a racing driver from Kesgrave, just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in Suffolk, was the first female to achieve a podium finish in the JCW Mini Challenge Championship. She’s now looking to take on a new challenge though – the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB.
The Porsche Sprint Challenge GB starts in April 2025 and includes tracks such as Silverstone and Snetterton. In this competition, all racers drive identical Porsche 425 HP 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport cars. Lydia joked that these could probably drive themselves as they are so great but each one needs a talented driver, like Lydia, behind the wheel.
However, among the many additional challenges that this level of racing brings, the costs are a huge hurdle to overcome. That’s why Lydia is actively seeking partners to support her journey, as the expense of maintaining the car and covering potential race damage quickly mounts up.
More information can be found at https://www.lydiawalmsleyracing.co.uk/
The 2025 series starts on the 26th of April at Donington Park and I’m sure I can speak for the entire Bridge Classic Cars team when I wish Lydia the best of luck!
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