Gandy Joins Vector Martini Racing’s Pro Team
Vector Martini Racing (VMR) has announced that male supermodel David Gandy has joined its iRace Pro Team.
Under the instruction of Vector professionals, David has already started his training as a powerboat racing pilot and, alongside racing, will undertake a world endurance record as part of the Vector four-man crew. David collaborated with Jaguar earlier this year to drive the prestigious Mille Miglia with Jodie Kidd, a 1,000 mile endurance race through Italy.
VMR’s iRace Pro Team is the professional racing application of its Vector iRace programme which allows corporate passengers to safely experience speeds of up to 100mph in a Vector V40R powerboat. Vector is recruiting a team of high profile media and sports professionals for its iRace Pro programme, with David Gandy its first official signing. Each iRace Pro Team participant will be trained by the Vector Team and participate as a fully qualified crew member in one of a series of six world endurance records scheduled over the next 18 months being filmed for global television broadcast.
David Gandy said: “I’m thrilled to join the VMR’s Pro iRace series. I have a real passion for speed and nothing compares to the exhilaration and experience of driving a V40R powerboat with 2200hp at your fingertips – there is no other motor sport or experience quite like it.”
Malcolm Crease, CEO, VMR added: “It’s fantastic to have David on board as part of our world record breaking and World Championship winning team. His approach is highly motivated and professional. His experience and involvement will bring a whole new lifestyle dynamic to our unique programme. We are both honoured and proud to be working with him.”
