Guy Martin to race on four wheels

Motorcycle racer Guy Martin has been in the news lately after he backed out of this year’s Isle of Man TT race. But recent reports say that he is set to race on four wheels in 2016 in the British Rallycross Championship. The TV presenter and TT star plans to race a 600bhp, four-wheel-drive Ford Focus WRC in the Supercar class for Team RX Racing. Martin will compete alongside Team RX Racing's lead driver and former MSA British Rallycross Champion Ollie O’Donovan. 

His first go in the car will be at a test session where he is also expected to try out a Honda Fireblade-engined RX150 Buggy. In a recent interview, O’Donovan said, “Guy is a huge name. Many people will know who he is without being heavily into motorsport or bike racing. It’s a pleasure to have him compete as part of Team RX Racing. The exact event in which Martin will compete remains to be confirmed but will be later in the year after he has finished his latest television schedule. Guy Martin is also quoted saying, “It’s something different and that always excites me. I’m looking forward to the challenge some time later in the year subject to other commitments.'