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[1]
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.[2]
Birch studied at Durham University where, in addition to his driving activities, he captained the Hatfield College football team.[3] 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 [5]
| Racing Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Races Entered | 100 | |
| Wins | 28 | |
| Podiums | 47 | |
| Pole Positions | 37 | |
| Fastest Laps | 32 | |
| Race Wins Percentage | 28% | |
| Podium Percentage | 47% |
Racing History[6]
| 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 |