Josh Burdon

Josh Burdon (born 5 September 1992) is an Australian racing driver and the 2016 Asian Formula Renault Series Champion. [1]

Josh Burdon
Nationality Australian
Born (1992-09-05) 5 September 1992
Hobart, Australia
Asian Formula Renault Series career
TeamsBlackArts Racing
Starts12
Wins7
Podiums10
Poles7
Awards
Police Commissioner Outstanding Achievement in sport

Career

As a third generation racer, racing was in his blood. Burdon began his racing career kart racing at 8 years old winning various titles. At 16 he was touted as a future talent and was awarded with a funded scholarship through CAMS the Confederation of Australian Motorsport to make the transition into racing cars. Burdon further progressed to competing internationally in 2012 and has gone on to win and compete in numerous racing series throughout the world. He has lived in France, America and is currently residing in China, also a sought after high performance driver coach. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Personal life

Burdon was born in Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania. He was educated at St Virgils College, a Roman Catholic boys school that puts much importance on sport. Graduated high school in 2008 and did not complete further studies after turning full focus to being a racing driver.

References
  1. "BlackArts sign Josh Burdon". www.racer.com. 14 January 2016. Archived from the original on 18 July 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  2. "Josh Burdon biography". Josh Burdon Motorsport. 27 October 2015. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016.
  3. "Burdon latest Aussie Young Gun". motorsport.com. 16 March 2009.
  4. "K&N new driver info". motorsport.com. 19 April 2014.
  5. "Burdon aims for Asian Championship". abc.net.au. 4 April 2016.
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