Francisco Howitt to make Milltek Civic Cup debut with Vinna Sport

Francisco Howitt has announced that he will join the Vinna Sport squad for his debut season in the 2025 Miltek Civic Cup.

“Disco,” as he is known, will drive a second Civic EP3 alongside the already-announced Charlotte Birch as the team expands its entry.

The Oxfordshire-based driver tested the Vinna Sport Civic EP3 at Brands Hatch last year and immediately felt at ease with the car.

Previous racing exploits for Francisco include racing in the Junior Saloon Car Championship in 2023, driving a Citroen Saxo VTR, where he stayed on board for 2024, driving a new build of the Citroen.

Having researched about the Milltek Civic Cup, “Disco” is well aware of the challenge ahead of him and is keeping his sights set on a good first year in the championship.

“I’m really excited to join the Milltek Civic Cup this year. I really enjoyed the test in the Vinna Sport Civic Cup car at Brands Hatch last year, I found that the car suited my driving style. I’m looking to make my mark in my first season as I learn more about the championship and also about the Civic EP3 itself, I’m here to go racing,” said Francisco

“I’m familiar with Vinna Sport, so I feel really good about getting a good start to the new season and adapting the car to how I want it to go. By the end of the year, I’m hoping to have gained several top-ten finishes and some good points scores.”

Team Principal Russell Birch is excited to have Francisco join the team for his first year in the Milltek Civic Cup.

“It’s great to have Disco on board after he joined the team last year. We were very impressed with him in the JSCC last season, and we can’t wait to see how he goes in his first year of senior racing. It’s exciting to see how he progresses in such a competitive championship as the Civic Cup.”

To find out more about the Milltek Sport Civic Cup visit https://civic-cup.co.uk/ for more info and how to get involved.

To find out more about the events on the 2025 Milltek Sport Civic Cup Calendar, visit https://civic-cup.co.uk/2025-season-calendar/ for more info.

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