New car, new look: Tim Blanchard's Jaylec Falcon FG for 2012.
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11:34 AM Tue 7 February, 2012
Source: BigPond Sport
TIM Blanchard will re-join MW Motorsport for this year’s V8 Supercars Development Series – but in a newer car.
Blanchard will drive the team’s recently acquired FG Falcon, the same car formerly raced by Mark Winterbottom in the V8 Supercars Championship and in the DVS category late last year by Chaz Mostert.
Blanchard tested the cars late last year at Winton and will run with the backing of Jaylec Automotive Electrical in 2012’s series, which starts in Adelaide in March.
“The off season has been pretty hectic,” Blanchard said.
“My manager and I sat down to review all the options for 2012. Whilst we were really focusing on a move to the main game, we never lost sight of the importance of ensuring the best possible package for the Development Series.
“With Matthew White’s team stepping up to the FG and building a strong alliance with FPR, it presented an opportunity to really fight for the championship this year.
“I know all the guys at MW Motorsport and having a second season with the team in the Jaylec FG should see us at the pointy end.”
MW Motorsport boss and former driver, Matt White said: “I was very keen to upgrade to the FG, but would only do so with the right package and driver.
“Getting Tim in the car for his second year with us gives our team a great base to start at Clipsal in a winning frame of mind. With some off-season rule changes as well in the mix, it is shaping up a very competitive year.” White said.
Blanchard was runner-up in the series in his debut year in 2010 and finished fifth last year.
The MW Motorsport FG Falcon will be sponsored by Jaylec Automotive Electrical with support from Sanden, CPS, CoolDrive, Palm Trans, Bosch & Global Welding.
