Date: 12.01.11
It's a fresh new year and, as he continues to make his own
racing plans for 2011, James Walker announced today that he has
also taken a young driver under his wing in a driver management
capacity.
Struan Moore is a young karter from Jersey who James first spotted
last summer at a kart race on the island. The two racers
struck up a friendship and Struan is now going to benefit from
having a manager who has been through the racing ranks before
him.
"I have a great manager in Tim Sugden and know how important it is
to have someone who knows the teams and knows the industry on your
side," said James. "It helps you to get the right deals and take
the right steps with your career. Struan is an exciting
talent and I think with the right management he will go a long
way."
Struan will embark on a test programme in Ginetta Juniors very
soon with a view to a full Ginetta championship campaign this
year. It's a big step up from karts but he is more than ready
to make the jump and with James on his side, keeping a watchful eye
on his protégé, Struan has a great year ahead of him.
Ian Moore, father of Struan, reflects on the opportunity Struan
has working with James as his manager in his debut season in cars:
"Both Struan and I feel extremely privileged to be working with
James at such an early stage of Struan's motor racing career. The
experience, contacts and knowledge James has of the motorsport
industry has already proved invaluable to us both and we look
forward to the opportunities and success that we are confident will
arise working together next season. For two Jersey drivers to be
working together is really special and we want to continue to
nurture and develop this relationship over the next couple of
years. Struan is making the most of James's words of wisdom and is
taking it all onboard. This is a very exciting time for Struan,
James and the team."
James' own race programme is taking shape and an announcement can
be expected in the next few weeks. His new role as a driver
manager will run alongside his own racing as he has pledged his
commitment to mentoring young talent from Jersey.