DUNCAN TAPPY SIGNS FOR UNITED AUTOSPORTS EUROPEAN LE MANS SERIES
Duncan will race alongside Jim McGuire and Andrew Bentley, replacing previously
announced Matt Bell in the #3 Ligier JS P320.
Duncan has a wealth of racing experience already under his belt, having raced for a
number of years in various GT3 and prototype machinery in British GT, Blancpain
Endurance Series, GT Asia, GT Open, Spa 24 Hours and most recently the Michelin
Le Mans Cup. Duncan has known United Autosports co-owner, Richard Dean for
many years, racing against his team in the Formula Ford Championship 15 years
ago.
The ELMS begins in Barcelona, Spain on 30-31 March with the official two-day
prologue ahead of the first race weekend on 3-5 April. The drivers for United
Autosports second ELMS LMP3 car will be announced in due course.
Duncan Tappy, driver, United Autosports:
“I’m so happy to be joining United Autosports. I have known Richard [Dean] since
our Formula Ford days back in 2005. To see the growth of United Autosports has
been amazing and to now be a part of the team is really exciting for me. Also, to be
making the step up to ELMS after two years in the Michelin Le Mans Cup is perfect
timing. I’m really looking forward to a great year with Jim and Andrew."
Zak Brown, Team Owner and Chairman, United Autosports:
“I’m pleased to see Duncan join our team for 2020. He is a great racer and I’m sure
will bring a lot of experience to our ELMS team.”
Richard Dean, Team Owner and Managing Director, United Autosports:
“I’ve known Duncan for many years so to have him finally join United Autosports is
fantastic. He will be a great addition to the team as he is fast, reliable and a good
guy to have around. He is very experienced so will no doubt contribute to the
development of our ELMS LMP3 team.”