March 8, 2004  James Hinchcliffe, Oakville, Ontario, will compete with the AIM Autosport squad which was the team that powered Andrew Ranger to the Fran-Am North America Championship in 2003.

Plans for 2004 have yet to be finalized but it looks as if the former karting champion will contest for the Formula BMW USA championship.

His first race with the Woodbridge,Ontario team takes place March 12-14 at Roebling Road in Savannah, GA. The second event on the Southern swing will be March 19-21 at Virginia International Raceway where James will hope to steer the Aero 2 to victory lane.

James will team up with 2004 Canadian Formula Ford championship contender Dan Burchill, and the duo will look to take the AIM Autosport team to the top of the podium at each and every event.

James explains: "I tested with the team a few months ago. The car was awesome and the team is great. We had a very productive test and I learned a lot from being behind the wheel of my third different car this season. I think we have a good mix of skills in the team and I hope I am the ingredient needed to bring them another championship.  I am looking forward to the upcoming season and the chance to work with a new team, new engineers and new cars."

Final plans for 2004 including series, team and sponsors will be announced within the next 30 days.