CARSINGLE-SEATERFORMULA PALMER

FPA: Race-winner Vernon lands Porsche Carrerra Cup scholarship


 
Formula Palmer Audi race-winner Kieran Vernon has scored one of two 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup GB scholarships.

Vernon, along with Ginetta G50 racer Benji Hetherington, was chosen by a pnael of judges following a multi driver assessment at Silverstone. He will receive £50,000 towards his budget to compete in the Carrera Cup GB next year.

"It's unbelievable. I haven't come down from the ceiling yet,” Vernon told Motorsport News. “*The assessment was one of the toughest things I've ever done but it was worth every minute. I love driving the Porsche. Although it's a massive step from what I'm used to, I'm confident I can make a good impression next year."

Carrera Cup manager Marion Barnaby said: "The quality of finalists this year was very impressive and it was a tough decision but I look forward to working with both Kieran and Benji next season."

Vernon got his breakthrough FPA win at Brands this season, taking a stunning weekend sweep of two pole positions, two wins and two fastest laps. He went on to add an additional win at the Silverstone's season-closing race to finish fourth in the final standings.

He had reportedly been eyeing a drive in F2 before earning the Porsche scholarship.


James Weeks.

Published 03/11/2010 13:25

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