The path to forging a career in motorsport is a difficult one for aspiring drivers and, even for those with bags of talent, it can all count for nothing without the necessary budgets or the proper opportunities at the right time.
This is why scholarships, particularly on the national scene, can be such an important part of a young driver’s career, and one that can offer a vital boost as they look to climb the ranks.
Championships such as Ginetta Junior and Junior Saloon Cars have established, well-respected scholarships that attract lots of hopefuls, but a relatively new venture that’s hoping to become a mainstay was held for only the second time last month. The Dragon Sport Scholarship is the creation of Rhys Lloyd, the 2008 Welsh Sports and Saloon Car champion and a driver with years of experience in categories such as TCR and the Creventic 24 Hour series. The 38-year-old Welshman won the Britcar Trophy last season, after creating the scholarship to find a driver to race alongside.
