FOR years he has been the scourge of Clio Cup racers across the country and now Danny Buxton is ready to set the high octane world of British Touring Cars alight.

Buxton has been head hunted by title-winning team Peugeot for the 2003 season after team boss Vic Lee was blown away by his performance on his debut test at Donnington Park.

In his first run in a touring car it took Buxton just a handful of laps to get within 2/10ths of a second of regular team driver and Independents Cup champion Dan Eaves.

Lee, whose team won the title in 1991 and 1992, said: "I know when I see a driver with the potential to become a very good touring car driver - well, I've liked what I've seen and want to work with him.

"I want this to happen."

He added: "To perform like Danny has in 20 laps in what is something totally new to him is very impressive."

Buxton, 24, is eager to get started in the new discipline but, as a perfectionist, is already picking holes in his test performance.

He said: "I wasn't going flat out this time and I was also having to learn what goes off inside a touring car.

"There's still a fair chunk of time to come from me but breaking lap records wasn't the aim today.

"The team and I needed to see how well we worked with one another and I don't think it could have gone much better."

Buxton added: "As soon as I walked into the team's garage this morning I knew I was in a very professional environment.

"The preparation and attention to detail is meticulous and I felt welcome straight away.

"This is where I want to be next season."