Nicolas Hamilton - the brother of Formula One world champion Lewis - is to become the first disabled driver to take part in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
The 22-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, will enter five race weekends in an Audi S3 NGTC with AmD Tuning.
Beginning at Croft on June 27-28, Hamilton will also compete at Snetterton, Rockingham, Silverstone and Brands Hatch.
"I am incredibly excited to be racing in BTCC with AmD Tuning this year," he said. "BTCC is the top national motorsport series here in the UK and having the opportunity to race at that level is the biggest challenge I've taken on in my career to date.
"I'm coming into the Championship with a lot to learn and my expectations are to develop as a driver as my programme across the season progresses.
"Whilst I'm aiming to improve as a driver, I'm also hoping to inspire others to strive for their own personal goals, whatever their situation in life.
"Anyone can 'exceed expectations' in one way or another and I hope to prove that when I race alongside, not just able-bodied drivers, but the best Touring Car drivers in the UK.”
Series director Alan Gow added: "I'm pleased to provide the AmD/Nicolas Hamilton entry with 'guest' status to compete at five BTCC events.
"Although the entry does not hold a TBL [TOCA BTCC Licence] this season and is thus also not eligible for points in the championship, it will provide Nicolas with invaluable experience through competing at the highest level of British motorsport and will hopefully serve as an inspiration to others."