Having previously contested the 2018 campaign, Sam Smelt made his debut in a manufacturer-backed outfit with Toyota Gazoo Racing UK for the 2021 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.
Highlights in the 25-year-old’s sophomore season included bagging his first championship points and securing fifth-fastest during free practice at Croft and Donington Park.
Driver Fact File
| Name: Sam Smelt | BTCC Wins: 0 |
| Team: Toyota Gazoo Racing UK | BTCC Podiums: 0 |
| Car: Toyota Corolla GR Sport | BTCC Poles: 0 |
| BTCC Debut: Brands Hatch, 2018 | BTCC Fastest Laps: 0 |
| BTCC Races: 60 | BTCC Points: 5 |
