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Name: Rob Smith Age: 27 Hometown: Telford, Shropshire Height: 180cm Weight: 70kg Career Wins: 12 Career Podiums: 33 Occupation: Commercial Manager, EXCELR8 Motorsport Interests: Keeping fit, playing guitar, cooking Heroes: Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso |
Like so many of the biggest names in motorsport Rob Smith started his career in karting, but came to the sport relatively late at the age of 13. This makes his rise to the pinnacle of UK motorsport even more extraordinary, an achievement made possible by a combination of driving skill and business acumen.
Having dreamt of reaching Formula 1 as a youngster, Rob soon realised that the world of saloon car racing offered a much more compelling marketing proposition and so set his sights on competing in the UK's most popular series, the British Touring Car Championship.
Rob was a constant championship contender during his 4 seasons in the MINI CHALLENGE with EXCELR8 Motorsport, claiming numerous pole positions, podiums and race wins, which alongside his talents as a brand ambassador marked him out as a future star of the BTCC.
In 2019 this promise became a reality as both Rob and the EXCELR8 team made their debut at the highest level. Alongside his driving duties Rob took on the role of Commercial Manager, playing an important part in securing Commercial Partners for the team and designing the teams brand image and all marketing materials.
Unfortunately circumstances beyond the control of Rob or the team have prevented him from returning to the BTCC for 2020, but this has only made him more determined to forge new Commercial Partnerships and return to the pinnacle of UK motorsport in 2021.
Having dreamt of reaching Formula 1 as a youngster, Rob soon realised that the world of saloon car racing offered a much more compelling marketing proposition and so set his sights on competing in the UK's most popular series, the British Touring Car Championship.
Rob was a constant championship contender during his 4 seasons in the MINI CHALLENGE with EXCELR8 Motorsport, claiming numerous pole positions, podiums and race wins, which alongside his talents as a brand ambassador marked him out as a future star of the BTCC.
In 2019 this promise became a reality as both Rob and the EXCELR8 team made their debut at the highest level. Alongside his driving duties Rob took on the role of Commercial Manager, playing an important part in securing Commercial Partners for the team and designing the teams brand image and all marketing materials.
Unfortunately circumstances beyond the control of Rob or the team have prevented him from returning to the BTCC for 2020, but this has only made him more determined to forge new Commercial Partnerships and return to the pinnacle of UK motorsport in 2021.
