Infiniti Support Our Paras Racing launches 2015 BTCC team

Premium car manufacturer Infiniti have joined forces with Support Our Paras Racing to launch a new team for the 2015 British Touring Car Championship.

Known as 'Infiniti Support Our Paras Racing,' the team will help raise awareness and funds for Support Our Paras, the official charity of The Parachute Regiment, and one of the most iconic Regiments in the British Army.

Overseen by Team Principal Derek Palmer, whose son Derek Palmer Jr. will line up on the grid alongside Richard Hawken, the team will consist of a number of injured Paratroopers, who will work on the cars throughout the season.

We spoke to both drivers at the official launch in London, and met Darren Fuller, a former member of the Parachute regiment who will form part of Infiniti Support Our Paras Racing in 2015.

Infiniti Director for Northern Europe, Steve Oliver, was also on hand to explain how the move came about, and whether the newly formed BTCC outfit will be able to benefit from the expertise of Infiniti's Red Bull Formula One set up.

The team has also set itself the ultimate long-term goal of developing, training and ensuring an injured Paratrooper graduates through the racing ranks to pilot an Infiniti Support Our Paras Racing car in the future.