Not many aspiring race drivers from Saudi Arabia will be aware of the 1980s British stock car scene – but those wet, windy days of 40 years ago inspired a passion in motorsport for one man now looking to boost interest in the Middle East.
Ryan Trutch grew up watching all forms of motorsport with his father and was hooked on Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost before going on to compete in several different series himself after his family relocated to Dubai.
