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Get to know Jorge a little bit better!
Personal Details:
Date of birth: 24/08/1987
Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal
Home town: Rushden, Northants
Marital status: Single
Height: 5’11’’
Weight: 70kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
Job: Driving Instructor at Palmer Sport, etc
Hobbies: Driving, sports, graphic design,
being with friends and family (when possible).
Favorite Quote: “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”
Favorite Driver: Alex Zanardi
Own car: 87' Toyota MR2 Mk1

Racing Details:
First car race: 06th April 2005, Estoril
Favourite circuits: Snetterton, Cadwell Park, Silverstone
Best moment so far: First race at Snetterton!
Ambition: British Touring Car Championship driver!
Likes: Outbraking maneuvers
Dislikes: “Pimped” cars
Personal sponsors: Winchester Gold, Tratto Design
In April 2006 after turning 18, Jorge decided to come to the United Kingdom to pursuit a big dream.
Leaving family and friends behind, had to start a whole new life with his focus locked on his main goal:

To become a professional race car driver.

“I never thought I would become so obsessed with racing. It completely took over me, which is odd since I don’t
have any familiar background related to Motorsport in the slightest…I guess it was just natural.”

Since coming to the UK Jorge has been a very successful person both socially and professionally.
It took him close to a year to finally start racing, and much sacrifice was needed but the results speak for
themselves.
Jorge has finished 5th overall in the “MR2 Challenge” in his UK Motorsport debut season.

“I was hoping to make a good impression in my first racing season in the UK and I think all things considered, it was
not a bad year at all...”

In 2008, Jorge was unfortunately unable to race for a full season due to being injured in an accident whilst
instructing at Cadwell Park earlier on in the year. Still, after a good recuperation, Jorge went on to take part in the
renowned Britcar Silverstone 24h race with great results.

With a relentless will power and the right fighting spirit Jorge aspires to be the first ever Portuguese driver to take
part in the British Touring Car Championship…

For 2009 there are already many projects on the pipeline so don't for get to watch this space!...