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2018 Season
British GT
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Hi, I'm Tom Wood
Hi, I'm
Tom Wood
I am a professional racing driver competing with Beechdean AMR in the British GT Championship.
Tom Wood is a 22-year old, Silver Grade British Racing Driver from Castle Donington. An accomplished Kart Racer, with numerous British Championships to his name,
2019 saw Tom racing in the European GT4 Championship, alongside teammate Fiona James in a Pro-Am pairing for the Academy Motorsport ran Aston Martin Vantage GT4.
Tom made his debut in European GT Racing this season, after a strong maiden season in British GT and two successful seasons in the Ginetta Junior Championship - where he was a race winner and consistent podium sitter.
2020 and 2021 saw Tom make the exciting step into racing with Factory prepared team equipment - joining the VLN and PurpleDot Walkenhorst Motorsport. Where he will took on the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife throughout the championship campaign.
Tom was one of the youngest drivers to ever compete in the championship, after a pair of seasons racing in GT4 where he regularly showed excellent potential.
In 2022, Tom claimed multiple podiums and front rows in the ADAC GT4 series with the Racing One team. Tom aims to build on this successful year in 2023, and ultimately win the ADAC GT4 series.
2023 claimed Tom 8x Race wins in the Radical UK championship and a standout performance in ADAC GT4 at Sachsenring, securing Tom's 4th podium of his career.
In 2024, Tom joins Aston Martin Racing team Beechdean AMR, for the final round of the British GT championship for his debut race in GT3.
2022
Tom signed his first professional contract with Derby University Motorsport, meaning he will compete in the Radical SR1 Cup Championship.
A fresh challenge for Tom, following the previous season's driving GT4-spec cars, he will compete in a dual program in the Sprint Cup as well as his other commitments in Germany with HMW - competing in the GT4 class.
Tom enjoyed an extremely successful debut in SR1 and aims to build upon this for the 2022 season.
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2022
Tom signed his first professional contract with Derby University Motorsport, meaning he will compete in the Radical SR1 Cup Championship.
A fresh challenge for Tom, following the previous season's driving GT4-spec cars, he will compete in a dual program in the Sprint Cup as well as his other commitments in Germany with HMW - competing in the GT4 class.
Tom enjoyed an extremely successful debut in SR1 and aims to build upon this for the 2022 season.
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2021
Tom competed in the NLS Nürburgring endurance series in the new M2 CS racing series with Walkenhorst Motorsport.
Despite a truncated 2021 season due to the global pandemic, Tom was able to shine on the occasion he was called up to compete with Walkenhorst Motorsport.
Tom was sharp, as if he has been racing all season - leading parts of Round 3 in the NLS Nürburgring event with teammates Matt Greenwood and GT World Challenge Silver cup champion Thomas Neubaur.
After adapting well to the new car and putting in a great performance, Tom will be on hand for any opportunities that comes his way this season and beyond.
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2021
Tom competed in the NLS Nürburgring endurance series in the new M2 CS racing series with Walkenhorst Motorsport.
Despite a truncated 2021 season due to the global pandemic, Tom was able to shine on the occasion he was called up to compete with Walkenhorst Motorsport.
Tom was sharp, as if he has been racing all season - leading parts of Round 3 in the NLS Nürburgring event with teammates Matt Greenwood and GT World Challenge Silver cup champion Thomas Neubaur.
After adapting well to the new car and putting in a great performance, Tom will be on hand for any opportunities that comes his way this season and beyond.
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2020
Tom joins the VLN Championship and Purple Dot Walkenhorst Motorsport.
2020 will see Tom make the exciting step into racing with Factory prepared team equipment - joining the VLN and PurpleDot Walkenhorst Motorsport. Where he will take the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife throughout the championship campaign.
Tom will be one of the youngest drivers to ever compete in the championship, after a pair of seasons racing in GT4 where he regularly showed excellent potential.
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2020
Tom joins the VLN Championship and Purple Dot Walkenhorst Motorsport.
2020 will see Tom make the exciting step into racing with Factory prepared team equipment - joining the VLN and PurpleDot Walkenhorst Motorsport. Where he will take the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife throughout the championship campaign.
Tom will be one of the youngest drivers to ever compete in the championship, after a pair of seasons racing in GT4 where he regularly showed excellent potential.
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2019
Tom makes the move to European Racing, competing with Academy Motorsport in the European GT4 Series
2019 will see Tom racing in the European GT4 Championship, alongside teammate Fiona James in a Pro-Am pairing for the Academy Motorsport ran Aston Martin Vantage GT4.
Tom is making his debut in European GT Racing this season, after a strong maiden season in British GT and two successful seasons in the Ginetta Junior Championship - where he was a race winner and consistent podium sitter.
The six rounds of the European Championship will hold 2 races at each event, with Tom’s campaign starting on 12th April at Monza, Italy and ending on 1st September at the Nürburgring, Germany.
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2019
Tom makes the move to European Racing, competing with Academy Motorsport in the European GT4 Series
2019 will see Tom racing in the European GT4 Championship, alongside teammate Fiona James in a Pro-Am pairing for the Academy Motorsport ran Aston Martin Vantage GT4.
Tom is making his debut in European GT Racing this season, after a strong maiden season in British GT and two successful seasons in the Ginetta Junior Championship - where he was a race winner and consistent podium sitter.
The six rounds of the European Championship will hold 2 races at each event, with Tom’s campaign starting on 12th April at Monza, Italy and ending on 1st September at the Nürburgring, Germany.
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2018
Tom Graduates into British GT Racing, moving up to the GT4 class with Academy Motorsport
2018 will see Tom make his debut in the British GT Championship, competing with Academy Motorsport in an Aston Martin Vantage GT4.
Tom has joined the team following his successful 2017 Ginetta Junior Championship campaign.
He will be teamed with Jan Jonck, who will share driving duties for Academy Motorsport as he switches teams.
Academy Motorsport will enter two Aston Martin Vantage GT4‘s in to the 2018 British GT Championship.
Tom will have a lot to learn, but he has the potential to elevate himself up the GT racing ladder and his dream of becoming a Professional Racing Driver.
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2018
Tom Graduates into British GT Racing, moving up to the GT4 class with Academy Motorsport
2018 will see Tom make his debut in the British GT Championship, competing with Academy Motorsport in an Aston Martin Vantage GT4.
Tom has joined the team following his successful 2017 Ginetta Junior Championship campaign.
He will be teamed with Jan Jonck, who will share driving duties for Academy Motorsport as he switches teams.
Academy Motorsport will enter two Aston Martin Vantage GT4‘s in to the 2018 British GT Championship.
Tom will have a lot to learn, but he has the potential to elevate himself up the GT racing ladder and his dream of becoming a Professional Racing Driver.
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2016-2017
The major step up into car racing and the next step on the motorsport ladder for Tom Wood in his young career
Stepping up from karting and into car racing was a major step in Tom's career as he pursues his ambition to become a professional racing driver.
After competing in the Ginetta Junior Scholarship, becoming a finalist in the coveted competition - the choice was made to move into the hugely competitive Ginetta Junior Championship.
The championship is a feeder series the BTCC and features 25 races, at 10 different circuits, broadcasted on ITV4 to an audience of over 20 million people!
Tom competed as a Rookie in his first season, taking numerous Rookie and Full Class Podiums in his debut season. He made the switch to HHC Motorsport in 2017, which saw him battle for the championship, score his first win at Snetterton and made a name for himself as a fantastic opportunistic overtaker.
Tom finished 5th in the championship in 2017 after numerous podiums, a 'Pole Position' and a race victory.
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2016-2017
The major step up into car racing and the next step on the motorsport ladder for Tom Wood in his young career
Stepping up from karting and into car racing was a major step in Tom's career as he pursues his ambition to become a professional racing driver.
After competing in the Ginetta Junior Scholarship, becoming a finalist in the coveted competition - the choice was made to move into the hugely competitive Ginetta Junior Championship.
The championship is a feeder series the BTCC and features 25 races, at 10 different circuits, broadcasted on ITV4 to an audience of over 20 million people!
Tom competed as a Rookie in his first season, taking numerous Rookie and Full Class Podiums in his debut season. He made the switch to HHC Motorsport in 2017, which saw him battle for the championship, score his first win at Snetterton and made a name for himself as a fantastic opportunistic overtaker.
Tom finished 5th in the championship in 2017 after numerous podiums, a 'Pole Position' and a race victory.
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2015
British Champion in the Formula Kart Stars Junior Championship and the British Kart Grand Prix Champion in the Minimax class
Tom moved up into the Junior classes in 2015, competing with RL Racing Dept in Minimax, aswell as competing in the FKS Junior Championship.
Tom dominated the FKS Junior Championship, after numerous wins and podiums, Tom wrapped up the title with a round to spare.
The Super One Series saw Tom suffering from a lot of bad luck throughout the season, robbing him of some big points hauls.
Tom had to miss the final round of the season, but still came 7th overall in the championship.
Tom additionally competed in the MSA British Kart Grand Prix. Racing in the Junior X30 class, in a capacity field, Tom took a dramatic win, stealing the victory on the final lap to add the British Kart Grand Prix Title to his impressive Roll of Honour.
Tom was invited to participate in the Iame X30 World Championship. After featuring in the top 5 all weekend, Tom suffered a minor technical problem in the final, meaning he finished the race in 8th position, to become the 8th seed in the world.
The decision was made in late 2015 to pursue the transition into car racing.
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2015
British Champion in the Formula Kart Stars Junior Championship and the British Kart Grand Prix Champion in the Minimax class
Tom moved up into the Junior classes in 2015, competing with RL Racing Dept in Minimax, aswell as competing in the FKS Junior Championship.
Tom dominated the FKS Junior Championship, after numerous wins and podiums, Tom wrapped up the title with a round to spare.
The Super One Series saw Tom suffering from a lot of bad luck throughout the season, robbing him of some big points hauls.
Tom had to miss the final round of the season, but still came 7th overall in the championship.
Tom additionally competed in the MSA British Kart Grand Prix. Racing in the Junior X30 class, in a capacity field, Tom took a dramatic win, stealing the victory on the final lap to add the British Kart Grand Prix Title to his impressive Roll of Honour.
Tom was invited to participate in the Iame X30 World Championship. After featuring in the top 5 all weekend, Tom suffered a minor technical problem in the final, meaning he finished the race in 8th position, to become the 8th seed in the world.
The decision was made in late 2015 to pursue the transition into car racing.
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2011-2014
British Cadet Championship front runner, who took the Little Green Man British Championship as well as 3rd in the Super One Series
In 2012-2014 Tom competed in the Super One British IAME Cadet Championship, the Little Green Man National IAME Cadet Championship and the Formula Kart Stars Championship (2012).
2012 saw Tom fight for podiums at the highest level of British Cadet Karting, finishing 9th overall in FKS as well as winning the TVKC Cadet Championship.
2013 saw Tom emerge as a serious title contender, with the British Championship going down to the final race with three drivers in with a shot of the title. At the end of the weekend, Tom ended up 3rd overall in the British IAME Cadet Championship, aswell as the National Comer Cadet Championship.
Tom won the coveted Trent Valley Kart Club Winter Series once again and narrowly missed out on victory in the MSA British Kart Grand Prix and the British Open Championship.
Tom's excellent results in 2013 caught the attention of the Young Racing Drivers Academy (YRDA) of which Tom has been signed by still too this day.
In 2014, The LGM had a bumper grid of over 70 drivers, and Tom was consistently on the podium at all but one round.
The last round was held at PFI near Newark and after a spectacular final race, Tom managed to put in the race of his life, to take the 2014 Little Green Man British IAME Championship title. The same season he finished 4th in the Super One Series
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2011-2014
British Cadet Championship front runner, who took the Little Green Man British Championship as well as 3rd in the Super One Series
In 2012-2014 Tom competed in the Super One British IAME Cadet Championship, the Little Green Man National IAME Cadet Championship and the Formula Kart Stars Championship (2012).
2012 saw Tom fight for podiums at the highest level of British Cadet Karting, finishing 9th overall in FKS as well as winning the TVKC Cadet Championship.
2013 saw Tom emerge as a serious title contender, with the British Championship going down to the final race with three drivers in with a shot of the title. At the end of the weekend, Tom ended up 3rd overall in the British IAME Cadet Championship, aswell as the National Comer Cadet Championship.
Tom won the coveted Trent Valley Kart Club Winter Series once again and narrowly missed out on victory in the MSA British Kart Grand Prix and the British Open Championship.
Tom's excellent results in 2013 caught the attention of the Young Racing Drivers Academy (YRDA) of which Tom has been signed by still too this day.
In 2014, The LGM had a bumper grid of over 70 drivers, and Tom was consistently on the podium at all but one round.
The last round was held at PFI near Newark and after a spectacular final race, Tom managed to put in the race of his life, to take the 2014 Little Green Man British IAME Championship title. The same season he finished 4th in the Super One Series
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2005-2010
Tom first drove a kart during a family day out in Easter 2005. His immediate love of it soon meant he was driving indoor electric karts
He won over thirty 1st place medals, always on the podium. Tom was keen to move into petrol karts and a visit was made to Kartmania in Nov 2007 – where he found a new Bambino school was being launched in 2008 meaning he could compete in petrol karts in the next year.
A Christmas present of a second hand Bambino kart opened another chapter in Tom’s karting and shortly after the family made the first of many trips to Buckmore Park in Kent for the newly organised Bambino race meetings.
Tom contested the Bambino rounds through 2008 and 2009 – becoming the most successful Bambino racer at Buckmore, winning 12 out of 18 rounds in 2009 and being on the podium 17 times. His final Bambino race at Buckmore was in Oct 2009, Tom duly won both rounds– He then moved into MSA cadet racing. Tom had to compete in 5 races as a novice in cadets (on black number plates) before being allowed to have a full race licence.He won 3 first place novice trophies in these early meetings.
2010 was a year of learning in a very competitive class. Tom won his last novice race in February making it 3 out of 5 novice trophies. The rest of the year he raced 3 times a month at Rissington, Whilton Mill and Shenington. He won his first race heat at Shenington in June, was narrowly beaten for the win in the final at Rissington in July and finished 5th in a very strong field at Whilton Mill in August.
The highlight of the year was winning the 'Most Promising Cadet' Award at the Shenington Awards evening.
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2005-2010
Tom first drove a kart during a family day out in Easter 2005. His immediate love of it soon meant he was driving indoor electric karts
He won over thirty 1st place medals, always on the podium. Tom was keen to move into petrol karts and a visit was made to Kartmania in Nov 2007 – where he found a new Bambino school was being launched in 2008 meaning he could compete in petrol karts in the next year.
A Christmas present of a second hand Bambino kart opened another chapter in Tom’s karting and shortly after the family made the first of many trips to Buckmore Park in Kent for the newly organised Bambino race meetings.
Tom contested the Bambino rounds through 2008 and 2009 – becoming the most successful Bambino racer at Buckmore, winning 12 out of 18 rounds in 2009 and being on the podium 17 times. His final Bambino race at Buckmore was in Oct 2009, Tom duly won both rounds– He then moved into MSA cadet racing. Tom had to compete in 5 races as a novice in cadets (on black number plates) before being allowed to have a full race licence.He won 3 first place novice trophies in these early meetings.
2010 was a year of learning in a very competitive class. Tom won his last novice race in February making it 3 out of 5 novice trophies. The rest of the year he raced 3 times a month at Rissington, Whilton Mill and Shenington. He won his first race heat at Shenington in June, was narrowly beaten for the win in the final at Rissington in July and finished 5th in a very strong field at Whilton Mill in August.
The highlight of the year was winning the 'Most Promising Cadet' Award at the Shenington Awards evening.
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