BTCC: Power Maxed Racing secure Dan Lloyd for upcoming season

Power Maxed Racing have today (11 March) announced that BTCC-returnee Dan Lloyd will pilot their second Vauxhall Astra in 2021.

Despite already having a win to his name in the series, coming at Croft in 2018, the upcoming season will be Lloyd’s maiden full campaign.

The news means the 29-year-old will partner old hand Jason Plato for the Warwickshire-based team.

Lloyd has extensive experience at the helm of front-wheel-drive tourers, having won the 2018 TCR UK championship with eight victories to his name, as well as featuring in the TCR Europe series to noteworthy success.

The deal is suspected to be a multi-year commitment, according to PMR.

Regarding his return to the BTCC, Dan Lloyd said:

“I’m mega excited to be racing back in the UK. This will be the first time I’ll be heading into the championship with some pre-season testing under my belt. I’ve always been thrown in at the deep end a little bit, so I can’t wait to get stuck into the programme.”

Team Principal Adam Weaver added:

“I’m really excited to have Dan joining us for the upcoming season. He’s a driver that’s always been on our radar and has always impressed when he’s been on the grid in the past. I don’t think anyone can argue that, with the right equipment underneath him, he’s a genuine championship contender.”