CarStore and Power Maxed Racing

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CarStore and Power Maxed Racing

Why has CarStore partnered with Power Maxed Racing?

Liveried CarStore PMR Vauxhall Astra pulling into the pits at Brands Hatch

For decades, the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) has been recognised as a racing series for all to enjoy. Unlike Formula One, which is notoriously expensive for fans to enjoy in-person, the BTCC is readily accessible for everyone.

At CarStore, we pride ourselves on sharing similar values. We cater for a wide range of needs and budgets, and want everyone to feel like they're welcome when visiting one of our CarStore Centres.

Power Maxed Racing was built on the values of hard work and being driven, which is why we're proud to have become partners.

BTCC Calendar Dates

Donington Park: Saturday 22nd April and Sunday 23^rd April
Brands Hatch: Saturday 6th May and Sunday 7^th May
Thruxton: Saturday 3rd June and 4^th June
Oulton Park: Saturday 17th June and 18^thJune
Croft: Saturday 29th July and 30^th July
Knockhill: Saturday 12th August and 13^th August
Donington Park: Saturday 26th August and 27^th August
Silverstone: Saturday 23rd September and 24^th September
Brands Hatch: Saturday 7th October and 8^th October

Meet the Drivers

Andrew Watson

Watson brings a wealth of racing expertise to the team having contested high-level GT machinery since 2015, competing in the likes of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, GT World Challenge Europe and British GT. In his spare time, Watson is a keen golfer and also enjoys skiing.

Previous Experience

2011: Ginette Junior Championship
2012: Ginetta Junior Championship, Ginetta Junior Winter Series
2013: Ginetta GT Supercup
2014: Ginetta GT4 Supercup
2015: International GT Open – GT3 Pro Am, British GT Championship
2016: Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup, Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, Intercontinental GT Challenge
2017: Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup, Intercontinental GT Challenge, British GT Championship – GT4
2018: Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup, Intercontinental GT Challenger
2019: Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup
2019: FIA World Endurance Championship – GTE Am
2020: 24h of Le Mans, European Le Mans, IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTD, GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, Intercontinental GT Challenge
2021: FIA World Endurance Championship – GTE Am, 24h of Le Mans – GTE AM
2022: Asian Le Mans Series – GT

Andrew Watson, black background photo shot

Aron Taylor-Smith

Aron Taylor-Smith returned to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in 2021 following a three-year break from the series, piloting one of the new-for-2021 Cupra’s under the Team HARD.

BTCC Stats

Debut: Knockhill 2011
Races: 208
Wins: 4
Podiums: 18
Poles: 1
Fastest Laps: 3
Points: 1006

Previous Experience

2011: Triple 8 Racing - BTCC
2012: Redstone Racing - BTCC
2013: Airwaves Racing - BTCC
2014: CHROME Edition Restart Racing - BTCC
2015: Team BMR RCIB Insurance - BTCC
2016: Team BKR – BTCC
2017: MG RCIB Insurance Racing – BTCC
2018: Team Parker Racing – Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup
2019: RACE Performance - British GT Championship

Mikey Doble

Mikey is the Doble families third generation racing driver and is looking to follow in the footsteps of father Mike and Grandfather Mick by winning championships at the highest level. Like many drivers, Mikey began his motorsports career in karting. By the age of nine, Mikey was competing at the highest level of karting in the UK, the same proving grounds which saw Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Lando Norris begin their racing careers.

As his karting career came to a close, Mikey's focus began to shift towards golf. Mikey spent five years playing full time with the ambition to pursue a career in professional golf. He won multiple golf titles at county level, collegiate level and achieved a playing handicap of -1. During this period, Mikey's passion for motorsport never faded and 2018 saw his much anticipated return to racing, however this time in cars. Mikey completed his first season of cars, racing in the BMW Compact Cup, competing alongside his father Mike Doble who himself was making a return to racing after a decade out from behind the wheel.

After a strong rookie year which saw him race consistently within the top 15, 2019 was a substantial breakthrough year. Mikey finished the season fifth in the overall standings out of 45 entries. He was one of only two drivers to finish 16 out of 16 races inside the top 15, and he also finished the year with a second place finish.