Manxman becomes test driver for Electric Racing Academy Championship

Cameron Hawes will play key role in car development

A young Manxman has taken up a prestigious role as a test driver for the Electric Racing Academy Championship (ERA).

Eighteen-year-old Cameron Hawes takes up the position after winning the inaugural Software AG ERA Championship race in Zolder in Belgium in July.

He will play a key role in the software development of the cars and help the technology in the championship grow for the future.

Cameron says he's really looking forward to all aspects of what he says will be a brand new experience for him: