X Games Gold Medalist for both Big Air and MegaRail and
Multiple World Record Holder, legendary Skateboarder Danny Way tries a different
style of 4 wheel action this weekend as he swaps his skateboard for a Suzuki
Swift Sport in the British Rallycross Championship this weekend at Lydden
Hill.
Danny Way and Peter Gwynne
Extreme athlete Way, who is renowned for pushing boundaries
in his sport having performed feats such as jumping the Great Wall of China on
a skateboard and dropping out of a helicopter onto a skateboard is now looking
to challenge himself further in the direction of the FIA World Rallycross Championship.
The DC Shoes
Co-founder has been working with International Driver Coach Peter Gwynne making
the transition into Rallycross. Gwynne
commented: “Having sat with many drivers of all abilities through the years, it
is apparent why Danny is so recognised as an ‘athlete’ rather than just a
skateboarder. It is both his physical
and mental attitude that sets him apart from many, wanting to understand all
the elements involved in making the car perform, rather than just getting in
the car and wanting to drive quick. As a
result, his progress has been impressive.’
Having worked through front, rear and four wheel drive
training to understand how to adapt different driving styles for each back in
2013, Way returns to the UK to now experience his first taste of on track
action, in the Swift Sport Rallycross Championship.
Way says “People that know me, know I have a lifelong passion for motorsport. With the help of Peter Gwynne I have been sharpening my Rallycross skills and look forward to racing in the Swifts. I am as serious about Rallycross as I am about anything else I do and look forward to building great partnerships and delivering strong results in the seasons to come. “
Way says “People that know me, know I have a lifelong passion for motorsport. With the help of Peter Gwynne I have been sharpening my Rallycross skills and look forward to racing in the Swifts. I am as serious about Rallycross as I am about anything else I do and look forward to building great partnerships and delivering strong results in the seasons to come. “
Fellow X Games Gold Medalist Liam Doran who will be
contesting the new World Rallycross Championship said ‘ It’s great to hear Danny is
coming to Lydden Hill to sample the Swifts, it is the ‘Home of Rallycross’ what
better place to start! The Swifts is an
awesome championship, I have competed in it myself a few times and even won at
Knockhill! With it being one make, you
have to be on it every second and thinking that one step ahead, it is not like
you can just play with the power to get away.
The racing does not get much closer than in the swifts so it will
certainly give him an good idea of what rallycross is all about.’
The Swift Sport Rallycross Championship has proved popular
with both beginners through to world class drivers, seeing rallycross stars
such as Timmy Hansen and Pat Doran visit their Series in hire cars provided by
Peter Gwynne Motorsport Ltd as well as Drifting star Steve ‘Baggsy’ Biagioni,
Stunt Man extraordinaire Terry Grant, World Superbike Rider Leon Haslem,
British and Scottish Rally Champion David Bogie.
Way is currently in talks with several teams regarding a
potential appearance in the World Rallycross Championship later in the year.
For more information contact:
Sarah Watson - 07778 865 354
info@petergwynne.com
Useful links:
Danny Way - http://dannyway.com/
Peter Gwynne Motorsport Ltd - http://www.petergwynne.com/
FIA World Rallycross Championship - http://www.rallycrossrx.com/
British Rallycross Championship - http://www.britishrallycross.co.uk/
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