Regarded as the most prestigious racing club in the world, the exclusive membership includes F1 World Champions and those who have obtained international success over a number of seasons, or made a significant contribution to the sport. Every British or Commonwealth World Champion is, or has been in their lifetime, a full member of the Club.
As part of the scheme, promising young British drivers will benefit from A.C. Lighting's BRDC patronage. With its emphasis on cutting-edge new technologies, the sport provides a natural affinity with A.C.'s own product solutions and a dynamic environment for networking opportunities, the company says.
A.C. Lighting has strong links with the world of motor sport and is currently a sponsor of the Arden International racing team in the GP2 European & Asian Series. The company's roots in motor sport go back to managing director David Leggett's early life, which revolved around karting and psychedelic lightshows: A decision had to be made between motor sport and lighting, and he chose the latter.
Since making that choice Leggett has built the A.C. Lighting Group up to be a leading international supplier, manufacturer and distributor of cutting-edge entertainment technology solutions with an annual turnover of almost £40 million, supplying equipment to clients in over 80 countries worldwide.
Leggett commented: "A.C. Lighting is extremely proud to be selected as a BRDC Rising Stars Patron. We are proud to be associated with an industry that harnesses the very best technologies available to deliver dynamic and exciting entertainment-value - something which fits with our own industry clients' needs. It's also a privilege to help the career of young British driving talent and to be associated with the world's most prestigious racing club."
(Lee Baldock)
