Synchro graduates to Touring Class with Kaye.

Synchro Honda Racing - formerly Synchro Motorsport - have confirmed that they will graduate to the British Touring Car Championship Touring Class for the 2003 season.

James Kaye, the current BTCC Production Class champion, will remain with the team as they run an ex-2002 Arena prepared Civic Type R in the Independents Cup.

Taking full honours in the 2002 BTCC Production class, the team are very excited about participating at this level and believe their experience and understanding of the Civic Type R will enable them to be a formidable force within the category and challenge for outright podium finishes.

Kaye commented: "Its a logical forward step and a fantastic opportunity for both Synchro and myself - I can't wait!"

Team Principal Andrew Scott added: "We have a strong team of enthusiastic people, this will be our biggest challenge yet but we are looking forward to it."