Aiden Moffat

British race car driver, BTCC competitor

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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