'Memorable' Season Predicted As Renault UK Clio Cup Announces Quality Grid For 2018
March 15, 2018 by Renault Sport
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And there's a new team to watch for – Matrix Motorsport with four immaculately turned out cars for former BTCC racers Michael Epps and Andy Wilmot, another of 2017's quick rookies Aaron Thompson, and team boss Jeff Alden. Also new is a revised points scoring system – for the top 15 finishers only, plus (a la BTCC) a bonus point going to any driver who leads a race – and the Michelin race tyre that is used by the championship. Michelin's return in 2017 played a part in 14 new qualifying and race lap records being achieved and more are set to tumble this year at it brings in a specially developed slick tyre that uses the very latest construction methods. The 2018 Renault Clio Cup starts at the famous Brands Hatch circuit in Kent in just over three weeks (Sat 7/Sun 8 April)… Renault Sport's UK Motorsport Championship Manager Will Fewkes commented: 'The scene is set for a truly memorable season in 2018 – the entries we have received so far are absolutely top class, re-emphasising the UK Clio Cup's position as Europe's premier single make saloon car championship. 'We've got the cars, the professionalism, the organisation, the racing heritage and a level of technical support that most others can only dream of. And we are part of UK motor sport's biggest show by far – the BTCC. 'The depth of talent on the grid is also among the most exciting the UK Clio Cup has seen since it first ran in 1992 and which of course has produced so many future stars of the BTCC and also touring car and GT competition both at home and overseas. 'Predicting who will be Champion in 2018 is impossible. But I do predict one of the most unpredictable and exciting seasons in Clio Cup history with many different winners and visitors to the podium – some of them old faces; some new. Roll on Brands Hatch in April!'
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