TEAM TOYOTA GB BRITCAR 2012 DRIVER PROFILE: NEIL PRIMROSE

Banging the drum for Team Toyota GB at the Britcar 24 Hours, Neil Primrose is an accomplished driver having raced in the historic Le Mans Classic and at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. He also runs a historic 1970s Lola T212 in endurance events.

However, music enthusiasts may know him for his work in the platinum-selling band Travis, for which he plays drums and percussion.

Neil has previous Britcar experience, having driven in the 24 Hours event several times before.

Driver profile                      Neil Primrose

Date of birth                       20 February 1972

Career highlights

2006                                   Founded Isla Racing to contest club events in Porsche 906

2007                                   Tour Britannia, class win

Classic Le Mans, fourth in class (Porsche)

2008-2012                         Classic Endurance Racing series (Lola 2-litre sports prototype)

Also contested Britcar and several other 24-hour races, including Spa Fun Cup

2012                                   Classic Endurance Racing series

Nürburgring 24 Hours, second in class (BMW)