Onslow-Cole to back charity drive.

New Vauxhall driver Tom Onslow-Cole has pledged his support for the charity BLISS going into the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship season.

The 20-year-old has been named as the new face for the London-based charity, which helps to support premature babies.

BLISS has campaigned since 2005 to support parents and families of premature babies with free support and information as well as campaign and promote for improvements, developments and innovations in neonatal.

"We are thrilled that Tom has chosen to support BLISS this year, and help to ensure that babies born sick or premature in the UK get the best possible start to life," Katie Simmons, national projects manager for BLISS said. "We wish him the very best of luck for the new season."

Onslow-Cole himself said he was delighted to announce his involvement with the charity.

"Two people in my team have had premature babies who needed special care in a neonatal unit, so I know how difficult it is for parents and I was delighted to offer my help," he said. "I am very happy to be involved and to represent such a great charity. I will be looking to raise as much money as possible and will do everything I can to support BLISS with as many aspects of the work as possible."