Young Mansfield rider Zac Shelton moving through the gears

The young Mansfield rider who became GP2 Cup Champion last year has set his sights high for the upcoming 2020 campaign.

The 15-year-old has been encouraged by his wildcard entries in the BSB so far and is hopeful of a fruitful season ahead.

He said: "After a long season battling every race with teammate Joe Duggan, I’ve managed to win a become the GP2 Cup Champion.

"I would like to thank all my sponsors and most importantly my mum Anne and dad David for making all of this possible.

"Next year I will be riding in British SuperBikes Junior Supersport Championship and after this year's wildcards I’m hoping to get some solid top-five finishes.”

And added: "Let’s see what 2020 brings."

The teenager will lean on all of his experience from the British Mini Bikes and British Talent Cup when the season gets underway in April.

The first date for his diary will be Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April at Silverstone.

It's been a rapid rise for Shelton who only started competing on the track in 2017 at the age of 13.

He began racing a pit bike in the British Mini Bike Championship's Junior SM140 class, finishing fourth out of a field of 36 young riders aged between nine and 15. And has come a long way since then, gaining valuable experience, ahead of what promises to be an action-packed year, with his eyes set on competing at the sharp end.