Alan Taylor (racing driver)
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Alan Taylor is a British
racing
driver who drove in the British Touring Car Championship
in 2007 and 2008. Taylor is the managing director of a wholesale seafood company and is the owner of his Big Mussel seafood restaurants in Yorkshire
.
Taylor made his debut in the BTCC in the final two meetings of 2007, driving his Honda Integra
prepared by Robertshaw Racing. This arrangement continued for the 2008 BTCC season
, with Robertshaw also running a Chevrolet Lacetti for Harry Vaulkhard
and initially for Matt Allison
. Taylor was not competitive in 2008, did not score a point, and was involved in many crashes.
and was a BTC specified Honda Integra that was originally raced by Gareth Howell
in 2006. Taylor previously raced in the 2007 Renault Clio Cup
, which is a support race to the BTCC. He has also competed in the Mini Challenge and in Historic touring car races
.
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
racing
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
driver who drove in the British Touring Car Championship
British Touring Car Championship
The British Touring Car Championship is a touring car racing series held each year in the United Kingdom. The Championship was established in 1958 as the British Saloon Car Championship and has run to various rules over the years – "production cars", then FIA Group 1 or 2 in the late 1960s...
in 2007 and 2008. Taylor is the managing director of a wholesale seafood company and is the owner of his Big Mussel seafood restaurants in Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
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Taylor made his debut in the BTCC in the final two meetings of 2007, driving his Honda Integra
Honda Integra
The Honda Integra is a compact luxury performance coupe made by Honda during the years 1985 to 2006. The sporty front wheel drive car is able to house five passengers with a two door hatch or four door sedan available.The Integra was on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list six times, in...
prepared by Robertshaw Racing. This arrangement continued for the 2008 BTCC season
2008 British Touring Car Championship season
The 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship season was the 51st British Touring Car Championship season. It was also the first that the championship is sponsored by HiQ...
, with Robertshaw also running a Chevrolet Lacetti for Harry Vaulkhard
Harry Vaulkhard
Harry Vaulkhard is a racing driver. In 2010 he has been racing in the World Touring Car Championship for Bamboo Engineering. His father Nigel also races.-Early career:...
and initially for Matt Allison
Matt Allison (racing driver)
Matt Allison is an English racing driver. He contested the early part of the 2008 British Touring Car Championship season. He progressed through the ranks of British Karting winning 2 Championships and 2 Runners Up Trophies before moving to Formula Ford.In his first year of car racing Matt won the...
. Taylor was not competitive in 2008, did not score a point, and was involved in many crashes.
Racing history
The car which Taylor drove was bought from Simon BlanckleySimon Blanckley
Simon Blanckley is a British racing driver from Durham and former driver in the British Touring Car Championship. He began racing in 2002, having been a racing fan for a long time2007 was his only BTCC season, having sold his house to fund the move...
and was a BTC specified Honda Integra that was originally raced by Gareth Howell
Gareth Howell
Gareth Howell is a Welsh auto racing driver. He competed sporadically in the British Touring Car Championship from 2000 to 2008....
in 2006. Taylor previously raced in the 2007 Renault Clio Cup
Renault Clio Cup
The Renault Clio Cup is a One-make racing series created and managed by Renault Sport. As the name suggests, Renault Clio cars are used, and are grouped in 15 national championships and an International Cup.-Championships:...
, which is a support race to the BTCC. He has also competed in the Mini Challenge and in Historic touring car races
Touring car racing
Touring car racing is a general term for a number of distinct auto racing competitions in heavily-modified street cars. It is notably popular in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Scandinavia and Britain.-Characteristics of a touring car:...
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