Aiden Moffat
British race car driver, BTCC competitor
Born
September 28th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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This individual is a British race car driver who has competed in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Starting racing at a young age, involvement in various junior categories laid the foundation for a professional career in touring car racing. Achieving notable success in the BTCC, this driver became one of the prominent figures in the series, recognized for both talent and performance on track. The year 2021 marked a significant milestone when this driver secured the first championship win for a car manufacturer in a British Touring Car Championship event, contributing to further development in the sport and manufacturer representation.
Competed in British Touring Car Championship
Secured a championship win in 2021
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