Jon Watt, 29, was a professional racing driver for eight years, winning the 2018 Britcar Championship. He then swapped the circuit for his family's mixed arable farm in Suffolk, inspired by a visit home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Watt loves the variety of farming and the opportunities it has given him.
Racing driver turns to farming at 29
UKPulse Sport DeskJon Watt won the 2018 Britcar Championship but swapped racing for a life on a Suffolk farm.
- Jon Watt was a professional racing driver for eight years.
- He won the 2018 Britcar Championship at Brands Hatch, Kent.
- Watt now drives tractors on his family's mixed arable farm in Suffolk.
Why this matters: The story highlights a career change from professional racing to farming.
What this means for you: This story may inspire those considering a career change or looking for a new challenge.