Darren Turner is one of the UK's most successful and experienced racing drivers. He has competed and excelled in almost every four-wheel racing category, most notably taking two GT1 class victories at the Le Mans 24 Hours. As an Official Works Driver for Aston Martin Racing, he raced an Aston Martin DBR9 in the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship and competed in selected races in Aston Martin's LMP1 car. He also made his V8 Supercar debut in 2011 with the Holden Racing Team.
In addition to his busy race programme, Darren runs Base Performance Simulators (BPS), a company that provides driver simulator packages. The company runs state-of-the-art, constantly upgraded simulators from its base in Banbury, just 20 minutes from Silverstone.
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Darren at Autosport International
DT to appear at the Autosport Show
Darren will be at Autosport International next weekend (14-15 January) so if you're going along to the show look out for appearances from DT on the Autosport stage, the karting stage, the F1 Racing stage and the Live Action Arena!
Turner's Bollywood night!
DT collects FIA GT1 trophy in New Delhi
Darren Turner has just returned from a whistle-stop trip to the FIA Gala in New Delhi where he collected the trophy for the runner-up spot in the FIA GT1 World Championship. The prize-giving gala honours the efforts of all the top finishers in FIA-sanctioned championships, from Formula One, World Rally, WTCC, right through the categories. “It was good to be involved in such a prestigious event and receive recognition at the FIA Gala,” said Darren. “Reflecting on our year in GT1…
DT to help launch Christmas Drink-Drive Campaign
Working with the Police to drive the message home
Darren Turner will be helping the Police with their enquiries on Monday 28 November when he takes part in the launch of Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary’s month long Christmas crack down on drink and drug driving. The Police will reissue the film they made with Darren last year to again highlight the dangers of drinking and driving. In the film Darren takes to the Monaco Grand Prix track after a few too many shandies to demonstrate that it is no laughing matter to be behind…
World Championship runner up
But no racing in Argentina
Darren Turner has completed the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship in second place after a rollercoaster ride of a season in the Young Driver AMR Aston Martin DBR9. The British driver didn’t actually get to race this weekend as the No.8 Aston Martin was irreparably damaged during the pre-qualifying session at San Luis, Argentina. “There is a big bump at Turn 21 at San Luis,” said Darren. “It was there last year but it’s worse now. Stefan (Mucke) tried a different…
DT races for Dan in Australia
Darren does a great job in V8 Supercar
Darren Turner completed his first ever V8 Supercar event at Surfer’s Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast this weekend. After a last-minute call up, the British driver took the place of Dan Wheldon, during what has been another difficult weekend for the world of motorsport. Darren arrived in Australia on Wednesday and headed straight to the track to try out the No.1 Toll Holden Racing Team Commodore for the first time. Like the other international drivers, Darren was playing…
Darren to race at GC600
Racing the No.1 Toll Holden Racing Team car
Darren Turner will join the ranks of international drivers racing in the Armor All Gold Coast 600 event at Surfer’s Paradise in Australia this weekend after a late call up to race the No.1 Toll Holden Racing Team car, alongside current V8 Supercar Champion James Courtney. It is going to be a difficult and emotional event for Turner as he will be racing in place of Dan Wheldon, who was tragically killed in last weekend’s IndyCar race in Las Vegas. “For the first time in my…
Turner bitten by historic bug
Racing at Snetterton this weekend
When Darren Turner made his first appearance at the Goodwood Revival in 2009 he was well and truly bitten by the historic racing bug. This weekend he swops the 600+ horsepower in the Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 car for a rather more sedate 100 horsepower in his very own historic car. “After doing the Revival in 2009 I fell in love with the historic racing scene,” explained Darren. “I really enjoyed racing the Mini and the Cobra but cars like that are a bit out of my price range…
Heavy rain fails to stop play
Fun times at the Goodwood Revival
The monsoon-like rain that fell during yesterday’s Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration race at the Goodwood Revival did nothing to dampen the spirits of the competitors, despite the final grid totalling almost £200 million. It was a tense moment for the owners and even more so for the insurers but not for Lord Drayson as his treasured million-pound Aston Martin DB4 GT was in a pair of safe hands. “Paul started the race and when he handed the car over to me it was raining…
