Power Maxed Racing: “Josh Cook took the drive he can afford”

Power Maxed Racing has revealed it worked hard to retain Josh Cook for 2016, and wish him well with his move to Triple Eight Racing.

The 2015 Jack Sears Trophy winner enjoyed a strong debut season with Power Maxed Racing, capped off with a season best of third at Rockingham.

However, with a wealth of investments to the development of the car, engine and team the team found themselves requiring a larger budget from their drivers than was the case for 2015.

“Both parties worked very hard to keep Josh with Power Maxed, said Power Maxed Racing team principal, Adam Weaver. “We had a vested interest as we have nurtured and invested time to help Josh develop but we have invested heavily in the car, engine and team this year and, unfortunately, all this costs money. We just couldn’t fill the gap. Josh has shown great maturity and the quality of a true racing driver as he is not prepared to financially overcommit himself, he has taken the drive he can afford and we respect him greatly for that.

“On one hand we are disappointed that we couldn’t continue our work with Josh, he is a promising talent and has a great career in front of him. We are however delighted that he will remain in the BTCC, it is one of the world’s finest racing championships and drivers like Josh will keep the racing as exciting as ever.”

One seat still remains at the Warwickshire based team, with Hunter Abbott filling the first half of the all-new Power Maxed Racing line-up in 2016.