Ashley Sutton: podcast appearances and interviews

Ashley John Sutton, born on January 15, 1994, is a British racing driver and the founder and creator of Hustle and Hope. He is known for his distinguished career in the British Touring Car Championship where he has secured four championship titles. Sutton began his racing career after winning the Renault Clio Cup UK in 2015. He joined the British Touring Car Championship in 2016 with MG Racing RCIB Insurance, earning his first race win that season. In 2017, he moved to Adrian Flux Subaru Racing, and despite an initial challenging start with no points at the opening meeting, he won six races later in the season to become the youngest champion since 1966. Sutton continued his success with Laser Tools Racing in 2020 and 2021, winning back-to-back championships. He signed with NAPA Racing UK for the 2022 season and claimed his fourth BTCC title in 2023. His 2023 performance included 12 race wins, matching Alain Menu's 1997 record, and marked him as the first driver since Menu in 2000 to win the BTCC title in a Ford. Sutton's career is characterized by his rapid rise through competitive racing tiers and his multiple championship victories, establishing him as a prominent figure in British motorsport.