Alumni

Over the years, the UBMRC has had some great drivers. Learn about some of them here!

*It turns out Andy Priaulx is not the only fast driver from Guernsey.

Dan James

Former UBMRC president.

Graduated: 2012

Degree: MSc Mathematics and Engineering

Notable BUKC achievements:

2 x 2nd place

1 fastest lap

Other karting achievements:

Winner of multiple GK&MC (Guernsey Kart & Motor Club) Championships:

Cadet Summer Championship 2002

125 Gearbox Winter Championship 2007

125 Gearbox Summer Championship 2008

125 Gearbox Summer Championship 2010

Jack Kilkenny

“The fastest Man in Birmingham”

Former UBMRC Vice President.

Graduated: 2013

Degree: MSc Economics

Notable BUKC achievements:

2 x 2nd place

2 x 3rd place

2 x 1st in Drivers Championship heats

Other karting results:

2011 Maxxis TKM Festival TKM 4 Stroke – 2nd

2011 Formula 6 South East Championship TKM 4 Stroke – 2nd

0 plate winner 2011 – TKM 4 Stroke

Recipient of the Golden Tyre Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Chris Grange awards

Jack Nicholls

Degree: BA(Hons) English and Drama

Since graduating from the University of Birmingham, Jack Nicholls has gone on to establish himself as a great sports commentator, specialising in motorsport commentary. He has been lucky enough to commentate on the FIA Formula Two series, the FIA GT series and the BRDC Formula Four Championship. In 2012, he made his first appearance commentating a non-motorsport event, when he worked with the Olympic Broadcasting Service at the London 2012 Olympic Games. He will also be providing commentary for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

He is currently working as the lead commentator for the debut season of FIA Formula E.

More information about Jack Nicholls can be found at his website.