Full S5000 campaign for Blake Purdie and 88 Racing
South Australian teenager Blake Purdie will take on the S5000 Australian Driver's Championship for 88 Racing after impressing in the Tasman Series.
Blake Purdie will contest a full S5000 season in 2022. (S5000)
The Albert Callegher-led team will add a second car to their team as the series cements its place on the Australian racing calendar.
"It’s exciting to be locked in for the full season of S5000 racing with 88 Racing," said Purdie.
"I’m really looking forward to racing with Albert and the team again."
Purdie finished eighth in the 2021 S5000 Tasman Series standings.
"We had a really good experience in the Tasman Series and showed that I would be competitive in such a close field, so that gives me a lot of confidence going into the season."
"The cars are awesome to drive and the racing is really competitive so it’s going to be a great challenge."
Purdie joins the S5000 ranks alongside Tasmanian Adam Garwood, who will join Garry Rogers Motorsport after testing the car at the GRM Combine at Symmons Plains.
Adam Garwood will join Garry Rogers Motorsport for the 2022 S5000 season. (S5000)
"We’re pleased to have Blake on board for the full season as we push towards success in the S5000 Australian Drivers’ Championship," said team owner Albert Callegher.
"Blake showed what he was capable of during his impressive performances during the Tasman Series late last year, so it will be great to build on that momentum heading into the Gold Star season this year."
"Car 88 will be doing selected races and continue introducing new drivers to the category in 2022."
