About Me D.O.B: 4/9/1993
Home Town: Blindley Heath, Surrey
Interests: Music, (Indie bands mostly; Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs) Food (Favourite is Thai), watching Motorsport, keeping fit.
I was born in England, but moved to South Africa when I was just 1 year old and lived there for 7 years, before returning to the UK.
From the first time I sat in a kart, my ambition was to become a professional sports car driver. I made my first visit to the 24 hours of Le Mans at the age of 7 which cemented my passion for that discipline of the sport. After a strong showing at my first participation at Le Mans in 2021 - I would like to go back and win.
I was very honoured to become a member of the BRDC (British Racing Driver's Club) at the end of 2016.
My Helmet Design:
My helmet design is based on the South African flag (my dad is South African), with the Union Jack (my Mum’s English) below the visor. I also have my name on the side of the helmet, exactly the same as Jody Scheckter (1979 World Champion), who I was named after.
Career:
2023 - NLS with Racing One Ferrari 296 GT3
2022 - Podium at NLS (Nurburgring Nordschleife) in Ferrari 488 GT3
2021 - European Le Mans Series, Le Mans 24 Hours debut (GTE) JMW Motorsport Ferrari 488 GTE
2020 - European Le Mans Series with JMW Motorsport - 4th GTE class Paul Ricard Ferrari 488 GTE
2019 - VLN (Nurburgring Nordschleife) SP9 (GT3) Class - 4 overall Podiums (Pro Class) and 1 Win (Pro-Am Class) in a BMW M6 GT3
2018 - VLN - Gained Nurburgring Nordschleife A Permit & 2nd in Pro-Am (GT3) at VLN 9 in a BMW M6 GT3
2017 - CHAMPION (GTE) - European Le Mans Series - 1 Win 4 Podiums Ferrari 488 GTE
2016 - GT Open at Barcelona - Podium Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
2016- British GT (GT3) - PFL Motorsport Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
2015 - British GT (GT3) - 2 Podiums Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
2014 - International GT Open at Silverstone - 1 Win and 1 Podium Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
2013 - Blancpain Endurance Series and various European GT events with JRM and JMB Racing Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3
2012 - CHAMPION (GT4) - British GT - 8 Wins, 2 Fastest Laps, 4 poles Ginetta G50
2011 - Ginetta GT Supercup (3rd in G50 Class) - 3 Wins, 10 Podiums, 4 Fastest Laps, 1 Pole
2010 - Top Rookie - Ginetta Junior Championship - 2 Wins, 4 Podiums, 2 Fastest Laps, 1 Pole
2006 - 2009 - Karting - National and Club Level Championship Wins
Other Achievements:
2016 - BRDC Full Member
2015 - Selected for Aston Martin Racing Evolution Academy
2012 - Selected as BRDC Rising Star
2012 - Porsche Scholarship Finalist
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