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James Wallis, born on October 12, 2005, in Cheltenham, England, is a British racing driver recognized for his rapid ascent in motorsport. He began his career in junior oval racing and has since progressed to compete in prestigious series such as the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain (GB).

Early Career:

Wallis’s racing journey commenced in the Junior Saloon Car Championship, where he participated from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, he secured the title of Junior Oval Racing Champion and was named Fiesta Junior Rookie Champion, highlighting his potential in the racing arena.

Advancement to GT Racing:

In 2022, Wallis transitioned to GT racing, clinching the GT4 GT Cup Championship title. The following year, he achieved victories in the British GT Championship and the International GT Open in the GT3 category, further establishing his reputation as a formidable competitor.

Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior Driver:

In November 2023, at Porsche’s ‘Night of Motorsport’ awards, Wallis was announced as the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior driver for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. This prestigious role includes a financial contribution of £85,000 towards his racing budget for each season, along with comprehensive support and development opportunities from Porsche.

2024 Season:

Competing with the JTR team in the Pro category, Wallis concluded the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup GB season in 7th place, accumulating 44 points over 16 races. He achieved three podium finishes, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the season.

Online Presence:

Wallis maintains an active online presence through his official website and social media platforms, where he shares updates on his racing endeavors and engages with fans. • Website: jwracing.co.uk • Instagram: jwallis • Facebook: James-Wallis-Racing • YouTube: JamesWallisRacing Bold text

Career Highlights:

• 2021: Junior Oval Racing Champion; Fiesta Junior Rookie Champion • 2022: GT4 GT Cup Champion • 2023: British GT / GT Open GT3 Race Winner • 2024: Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior Driver; 7th place in Pro category

James Wallis’s progression from junior championships to becoming a Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior driver underscores his talent and dedication to motorsport. With Porsche’s backing, he is poised for further achievements in the racing world. Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page). https://www.porsche.com/uk/motorsportandevents/porschecarreracupgreatbritain/drivers/jameswallis/