Team Drivers

DRIVER PROFILE – DAN EAVES

Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 03/06/75
Place of Birth: Evesham
Lives: Moreton in Marsh
Marital Status: Married
Daughter: Olivia
Height: 6’1” (1.85m)
Weight: 75kg
Favourite food: Hot curry
Away from the track: Golf and fishing


CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2008 Signs-multi year drivers contract with Team CVR to spearhead the team’s entry into the 2009 BTCC
2006/7 Became an Integral part of Team CVR plans to enter the BTCC with Carbon Zero Racing
2005 3rd in British Touring Car Championship
(6 race victories, including 3 race wins in one day)
2004 8th in BTCC
2003 2nd in Independents’ Cup
2002
Champion in BTCC Independents’ Cup
2001
5th in BTCC
2000
4th in National Saloon Car Championship
1999
4th in National Saloon Car Championship
1998
Champion in Renault Spider UK Cup
1997
3rd position overall in Renault Spider UK Cup


DRIVER PROFILE – ADAM JONES

 

Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 09/08/80
Place of Birth: Birmingham
Lives: Solihull
Marital Status: Single (long term girlfriend Julie)
Height: 5ft 10"
Weight: 73kg
Favourite food: Indian
Away from the track: Supports Birmingham City, Eating Out & the Gym

Adam was born and grew up in Birmingham West Midlands and enjoys the support of The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce in his quest to be a success in Britain’s premier racing championship

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2008 30 races in BTCC, 9th place in the overall Drivers Championship 3rd in the Independents standings. The highlights of Adam’s 2008 season were four 2nd places, two 3rd and a credible 6 podium positions.
2007 18 races in BTCC best place 2nd (14 top ten finishes). 5th place BTCC Independents drivers championship. 4 races in British GT Team Modena's Lamborghini with a best place of 3rd and 2 lap records
2006 17 races in BTCC best place 10th . 2nd place British GT Brands Hatch Peter Lloyd Porsche
2005 French VdeV championship endurance series for sports and classic cars . Ledonon France 3 hr race -PorscheGT3- WINNER . Britcar 24hr Silverstone 3rd position sharing with Tim Harvey
2004 Le Mans endurance series Porsche RSR shared with Sacha Maassen WINNER Nurburgring . American Le Mans Endurance series Road Atlanta Porsche RSR finished 6th sharing with Lucas Lohr
2001-2003 British GT championship Cirtek Motorsport Porsche GT3 . FIA GT championship 6 times pole position shoot out best finish 2nd Estoril (Portugal)
2000 French Formula 3 promotion class CHAMPION 99% podium finishes
1999 French Formula Campus CHAMPION 9 Wins
1998 WINNER ELF (UK) Fastrack young drivers award European and world karting . WINNER Ayrton Senna Memorial World Cup Suzuka (Japan)
1988-1997 Karting 3 times in Top 5 TKM championship WINNER 1996 Junior ICA British champion and 'O'plate


DRIVER PROFILE – Colin Neill (Team principal)
Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 01/07/70
Place of Birth: Glasgow
Lives: Cambuslang
Marital Status: Single
Height: 5’7” (1.70m)
Weight: 81kg
Favourite food: Sweet & Sour Chicken
Away from the track: Moto-Cross, cooking, DIY and ermm trying to keep fit


CAREER

Between 1984 and 1998, Colin had a successful career in Moto-Cross winning a number of titles. In 2003 he switched to four wheels competing in various saloon car championships and also building on his race team experience. He has since concentrated on developing Team CVR with the vision of creating the most environmentally friendly race team to compete in the British Touring Car Championships.

2008 Secures Title Sponsorship to enter the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship with Cartridge World Carbon Zero Racing and will take up the position of test driver within the team.


KEY PERSONNEL

Team Principal: Colin Neill
Commercial Operations: Rich Cronk
Former F1/Global Events Manager Lucent Technologies / Jordan F1 Programme.

 
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