James Birch (racing driver)
James Birch (born 24 November 1989, in London) is a British professional race driver. Birch is currently racing in British GT, last year racing for Century Motorsport in a Ginetta G55 GT4 spec car. Birch is a silver-rated handicap driver, winning championships across the motorsport ladder, from Karting, to Single Seaters and GT racing
Birch has one World title, one European title and three British championships to his name, over an 18-year career to date. He is also currently 20th in the all-time record for British drivers for Pole Positions over their career.
Birch studied at Durham University where, in addition to his driving activities, he captained the Hatfield College football team. He was an 'Elite Athlete Scholar' during his time as a student; and continues to be an ambassador for the GLL Sports Foundation.
James is also co-founder of InsurTech startup Pluto.Insure
Racing Career Summary
| Racing Summary | # |
|---|---|
| Races Entered | 100 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Podiums | 47 |
| Pole Positions | 37 |
| Fastest Laps | 32 |
| Race Wins Percentage | 28% |
| Podium Percentage | 47% |
Racing History
| Year | Championship | Championship Position | Wins | Podiums | Pole positions | Fastest laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | British GT4 Silver Cup (Pro Class) | 3rd | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 | Porsche Carrera Cup GB (Pro Class)(Half Season) | 5th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Ginetta Supercup (Half Season) | 5th (At time of departure) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | Porsche GT3 Cup GB | 1st | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| 2011 | Radical UK Cup (2 x Guest Drives) | N/A | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Formula Renault BARC 2.0 (Privateer) | 1st | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| 2009 | European VW Cup | 1st | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| 2008 | European VW Cup | 2nd | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| 2007 | British Formula VW | 5th | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | International VW Cup | 1st | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | British Formula VW | 14th | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005- | Numerous British and Club-level Karting championship titles |