Jonathan Adam

Scottish race car driver with notable victories

Jonathan Adam - Scottish race car driver with notable victories
Born

September 4th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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A Scottish race car driver competed in various racing championships, including the British GT Championship. Achievements included driving for notable teams, such as Beechdean Aston Martin and Macmillan AMR. Successes included multiple race wins and podium finishes across multiple seasons, showcasing skill in endurance and GT racing.

Victory in the British GT Championship

Driving for Beechdean Aston Martin

Podium finishes in endurance racing events

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