Kevin Gleason will complete the current World Touring Car Championship season with RC Motorsport, after extending his deal beyond the four European rounds he has raced in so far.
Gleason joined the championship for the Italian round at Monza in late April, and the American racer has since raced in Hungary, Germany and Portugal.
His best result to-date came in his first-ever race, with Gleason finishing ninth in the Opening Race at Monza.
“I’m delighted that I will remain in the WTCC with RC Motorsport,” said Gleason. “I’ve enjoyed racing in the championship immensely and I feel that I have yet to show my full potential at this level.
“I have the next five races – including Macau where I was on the front row last time I was there – to continue to learn the with the TC1 car and push on up the field.”
Having previously been victorious on several occasions in TCR International, Gleason is keen to press forward closer to the front in the second half of the year.
“Last year I was on the top step of the podium in TCR International, that’s obviously my ambition in WTCC. This however is at a different level, particularly with the Manufacturer entries and I’m taking every opportunity to learn and develop against the best touring car drivers in the world.
“Now I look forward to the race weekend in Argentina, another new track for me where I hope to make some further progress.”
Gleason will continue racing his LADA Vesta in Argentina, China, Japan, Macau and Qatar.