UP and coming racing car driver from Tavistock is hoping for a boost in sponsorship to help him take him to the next level in his sport.

Jordan, from Milton Abbot, has done superbly well in the highly competitive world of motor racing and has recently earned a place in Formula three with the Bridgwater based Team Loctite.

He has now three Formula Three drives under his belt, having competed in races at Snetterton, Thruxton and Brand's Hatch - following his impressive showing at Formula BMW level.

Jordan, 17, is the second youngest driver competing in Formula three which has 30 drivers racing in two classes — 20 at international and 10 drivers in national.

Jordan said: 'Formula three is a really high level and to be in a driver's seat at that level is pretty amazing for me, I never thought I would get there and it's quite exciting.

The Tavistock College student has obviously impressed the principal of Team Loctite, Trevor Powell, who selected Jordan to drive his team's car — quite an honour in itself as Formula three racing is high octane when it comes to cost.

'In Formula BMW I raced with his team and the relationship has built up from there. Early in the season his driver wasn't able to continue and so Trevor phoned and said he was looking for a driver who could test the car and compete and he told me that he had no doubt that I could do it,' said Jordan.

'The more I drive the Formula three car the more confident I am with it and the more Trevor and his team of engineers have time to work and test the car the performances will improve.

'Loctite have been brilliant and helped me as much as they could. It would be awesome to compete in the other Formula three races this season. Hopefully we can source some sponsorship as Formula three is very expensive.'

Last month at Brand's Hatch, which is not renowned for many overtaking places. Jordan showed some good race pace and eventually finished in eighth place in the national class — although his car experienced electrical problems.

Jordan started well and picked up three places before Paddock Hill bend, then overtook three more cars before the transition to the GP loop. On the way down Pilgrim's Drop he was passed by all of those cars and Jordan could not understand why. He raced well and was fifth in class for most of the race, keeping pace with the main national pack. Jordan was even in front of an international class car for many laps, brilliantly defending his position lap after lap, only being passed close to the end and then in the same move also losing positions to the national cars following behind. Jordan continued to press on and eventually finished seventh. After the race a vibration in the car was traced to an electrical problem, which had left him considerably disadvantaged and unable to compete on equal terms with the rest of the pack.

After the race at Brand's Hatch Jordan said: 'That weekend was been a major step forward for me. Although the results were actually worse than they have been in previous races, this in no way shows how close I was to the pace.

'It was very difficult for me and the team, as we are always playing catch up to the more experienced drivers and teams. But with this said we are moving forward very rapidly in the right direction and I don't think it will be much longer before I can be challenging at the front of the class. I can't wait to get back in the car and keeping improving my Formula three driving style and experience. Bring on the next race!'

He told the Times: 'I have been very fortunate to get as far as I have in motorsport and am currently at an extremely high level in Formula three.

'At this current time we are struggling to keep in the races as we have no real sponsors and are always looking for support. The sort of sponsors we are looking for are marketing partners that will advertise on the car and use the event hospitality etc for good use of their clients to justify their spending involvements.

'This means they get back the value of what they put in and become part of their own driver. Introductions to this type of company is the key thing as it is impossible when making unsolicited introductions. Unfortunately you cannot make it in this sport unless you get the backing needed!'

The young driver is hoping that he will be able to race in at least two of the four remaining races this season - the ones on British soil at Silverstone on August 17 and Donnington Park on October 12.

If any individual or business is interested in helping Jordan he can be contacted via his website at http://www.jordanwilliams.co.uk">www.jordanwilliams.co.uk