GA - Janspeed Racing is a new team for 2001 formed by the merger of Janspeed Engineering and Gary Ayles Racing. Janspeed Engineering was involved in the BTCC with Nissan in the 1990s and carried out the initial engine development on the GA Racing Alfa 156 cars in 2000. Last year it ran in the NSCC before switching to the BTCC mid-season. A strong finish from both cars showed the teams potential for 2001.