OLLIE CHADWICK, the 2014 Ginetta GT5 Challenge runner-up, aims to go one better in the ultra-competitive championship this year, having agreed to drive again for the successful Xentek Motorsport team.

Having chalked up an impressive tally of six race wins, eight other podiums, nine fastest laps and eight pole positions with the Xentek team last season, the Tetbury teenager will undoubtedly go into the new campaign as a firm favourite for the championship.

The 19-year-old, who away from the race track is studying Business Management at Bath, is also planning to combine his main championship bid with selected outings in endurance racing events during the course of 2015.

“I’m delighted to be back for 2015 in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge”, he said.

“It’s great to be working with the guys at Xentek again – they have always been 100 per cent committed and supportive. Although the Ginetta championship will be my main focus, I also intend to compete in several endurance events and other possibilities are on the table. So, I’m expecting it to be a busy year.”

Xentek Motorsport, which is again set to field a three-car team in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge, is thrilled to continue its working relationship with Ollie.

Team co-principal Nick Hart said: “We’ve known Ollie since he first sat in a racing car at 15 and we’ve seen him mature into a quick and dependable race winner.

“He can be the consummate professional driver, on and off track, when called upon but he also has the passion and excitement of an ‘old school’ racer that the crowds love to watch. For both the team and Ollie, the title has to be the goal.”

Oulton Park International circuit in Cheshire will host the opening event of the 2015 Ginetta GT5 Challenge season across Easter weekend (April 4-6).