The Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom was an entry level One-make, Touring car racing motor sport category and the current name in the long history of Renault one-make cups in the UK. It currently attracts drivers from across the United Kingdom to compete along with several drivers for European countries. The championship has been run to various regulations over the years, and can trace its history back to 1974. Several former drivers have become successful in other Touring car racing formulae, including Andy Priaulx, who went on to become multiple World Touring Car Championship champion and Jason Plato who is multiple British Touring Car Championship champion. The championship formerly ran on the support package of the British Touring Car Championship. The series was most recently promoted by the British Automobile Racing Club, which was also the promoter from 1974 to 2011.[1] Prior to this, SRO promoted the series in 2012. The UK Clio Cup is to leave as a BTCC-support series and replace the Mini Challenge in supporting the 2020 British GT Championship, with the Mini Challenge taking the Clio Cup's spot.[2][3]
Renault have a long history of One-make racing in the UK and the series can trace its root back as far as 1974, when drivers competed in Renault 5 TL's. The championship continued with various other models of the Renault 5 including the Renault 5 TS between 1978?–1979? and the Renault 5 GT Turbo between 1987?–1990. When the Renault 5 was replaced with the Mark I Renault Clio, the championship switched too, using the Mark I between 1991 and 1995. The Renault Sport Spider roadster was used between 1996 and 1999 before returning to the Clio, this time utilizing the newer Renault Sport versions. In 2000 and 2001, the series used the Clio Renaultsport 172, followed by the Clio Renaultsport 182 between 2002 and 2006. Between 2007 and 2009, the Clio Renaultsport 197 was used.[4] This was replaced partway through the 2009 season with the latest Clio Renaultsport 200, which is currently used. However, from the 2014 season, the new Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo race car will be used for the British championship.[1]
Historically, the championship has been run using the tires from the French manufacturer Michelin. However, from 2013, tires for the championship will be supplied be Dunlop who also supply tires to other championships on the TOCA package, including the BTCC[1]
The series' past champion winners includes Andy Priaulx, Jason Plato and Tom Onslow-Cole. Other than that, past drivers of the series that were notable outside of racing were Andrew Ridgeley of the pop group Wham! in 1985[5] and it introduced actor Rowan Atkinson to motorsport, which he raced seldom between 1984 and 1990. One of his races was documented for his one-off show, Driven Man. The car has since re-emerged for a reunion race in 2004, which he aimed to compete in, but had to be substituted by Perry McCarthy, due to illness. Atkinson bought the car following the race and was auctioned off in a Bonhams auction in 2005.
On a race weekend, the drivers have a 30-minute qualifying session, with the fastest times setting the grid for race one and their second fastest times setting the race 2 grid. Races are held over a minimum of 30 miles.[6]
Current points systemedit
Points are awarded to the top 20 drivers in each race as well as the driver(s) setting the fastest lap using the following system:
When the British Automobile Racing Club returned as Clio Cup UK series promoter in December 2012, they set out their plans for the national championship for the next two years. With the announcement that the current Clio Renaultsport 200 race car will be replaced from 2014 season, Renault UK and the BARC announced a new entry level series to be known as the Michelin Clio Cup Series with Protyre. This championship, which will begin in 2013, is aimed at amateur and track day drivers and will use the current Clio Renaultsport 200 as well as the previous generation Clio Renaultsport 197. A four-round, double header calendar was also announced for 2013, visiting four of the UK's top racing circuits.[8] From 2017 onwards, there will be a junior edition of the Renault Clio Cup for young drivers aged 14–17.[9]
^ abc"British Automobile Racing Club takes helm of Renault UK Clio Cup". Renault Sport UK. Renault Sport. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.[permanent dead link]
^Lickorish, Stephen (15 September 2019). "Clio Cup to continue in UK after all as Renault Sport steps in". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
^"BTCC | MINI CHALLENGE to join TOCA package from 2020". Retrieved 2019-10-19.
^ abcdBRDC Archive Biography: Neil McGrath 2007-12-02 at the Wayback Machinebrdc.co.uk
^"New entry-level Clio Cup Series launched by Renault & BARC". Renault Sport UK. Renault Sport. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
^. Renault Sport. Archived from the original on 2017-04-10.
External linksedit
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The Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom was an entry level One make Touring car racing motor sport category and the current name in the long history of Renault one make cups in the UK It currently attracts drivers from across the United Kingdom to compete along with several drivers for European countries The championship has been run to various regulations over the years and can trace its history back to 1974 Several former drivers have become successful in other Touring car racing formulae including Andy Priaulx who went on to become multiple World Touring Car Championship champion and Jason Plato who is multiple British Touring Car Championship champion The championship formerly ran on the support package of the British Touring Car Championship The series was most recently promoted by the British Automobile Racing Club which was also the promoter from 1974 to 2011 1 Prior to this SRO promoted the series in 2012 The UK Clio Cup is to leave as a BTCC support series and replace the Mini Challenge in supporting the 2020 British GT Championship with the Mini Challenge taking the Clio Cup s spot 2 3 Renault Clio Cup UKCategoryOne make racing by Renault Renault Clio Cup CountryUnited KingdomInaugural season1974Folded2019ClassesMain ClassMasters CupRookie CupDrivers30 2012 Teams13 2012 ConstructorsRenaultTyre suppliersMichelinLast Drivers championJack YoungLast Teams championTeam HARDOfficial websiteRenault Sport Clio Cup UKCurrent season Contents 1 History 2 Championship format 2 1 Current points system 3 Champions 4 Other UK Championships 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory edit nbsp A Clio Renaultsport 197 used between 2007 and 2009 nbsp Clio Cup paddock at Rockingham in 2018 Renault have a long history of One make racing in the UK and the series can trace its root back as far as 1974 when drivers competed in Renault 5 TL s The championship continued with various other models of the Renault 5 including the Renault 5 TS between 1978 1979 and the Renault 5 GT Turbo between 1987 1990 When the Renault 5 was replaced with the Mark I Renault Clio the championship switched too using the Mark I between 1991 and 1995 The Renault Sport Spider roadster was used between 1996 and 1999 before returning to the Clio this time utilizing the newer Renault Sport versions In 2000 and 2001 the series used the Clio Renaultsport 172 followed by the Clio Renaultsport 182 between 2002 and 2006 Between 2007 and 2009 the Clio Renaultsport 197 was used 4 This was replaced partway through the 2009 season with the latest Clio Renaultsport 200 which is currently used However from the 2014 season the new Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo race car will be used for the British championship 1 Historically the championship has been run using the tires from the French manufacturer Michelin However from 2013 tires for the championship will be supplied be Dunlop who also supply tires to other championships on the TOCA package including the BTCC 1 The series past champion winners includes Andy Priaulx Jason Plato and Tom Onslow Cole Other than that past drivers of the series that were notable outside of racing were Andrew Ridgeley of the pop group Wham in 1985 5 and it introduced actor Rowan Atkinson to motorsport which he raced seldom between 1984 and 1990 One of his races was documented for his one off show Driven Man The car has since re emerged for a reunion race in 2004 which he aimed to compete in but had to be substituted by Perry McCarthy due to illness Atkinson bought the car following the race and was auctioned off in a Bonhams auction in 2005 Championship format editThe championship currently has 16 races held at eight double header rounds at circuits across England The series supports the British Touring Car Championship at eight of its ten rounds In 2012 Brands Hatch held two rounds of the championship whilst Donington Park Thruxton Oulton Park Snetterton Rockingham and Sliverstone each held one round In the past the series has also formed part of the support package for the British rounds of the World Series by Renault On a race weekend the drivers have a 30 minute qualifying session with the fastest times setting the grid for race one and their second fastest times setting the race 2 grid Races are held over a minimum of 30 miles 6 Current points system edit Points are awarded to the top 20 drivers in each race as well as the driver s setting the fastest lap using the following system Current points system 6 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th Fastest Lap 32 28 25 22 20 18 16 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2Champions editSeason Champion Renault Model Winter Series Champion 1974 nbsp Neil McGrath 7 Renault 5 TL Not Held 1975 nbsp Neil McGrath 7 1976 nbsp Neil McGrath 7 1977 Not Held 1978 nbsp Neil McGrath 7 Renault 5 TS 1979 nbsp Jim Edwards Sr 1980 nbsp Rob Hall 1981 Not Held 1982 1983 1984 1985 nbsp Rob Hall Renault 5 GT Turbo 1986 nbsp 1987 nbsp Barrie Wiliams 1988 nbsp 1989 nbsp 1990 nbsp Jim Edwards Jr 1991 nbsp Steve Waudby Renault Clio Mk I 1992 nbsp Matt Johnson 1993 nbsp Alastair Lyall 1994 nbsp John Bintcliffe 1995 nbsp Lee Brookes 1996 nbsp Jason Plato Renault Sport Spider 1997 nbsp Bryce Wilson 1998 nbsp Dan Eaves 1999 nbsp Andy Priaulx 2000 nbsp Jim Edwards Jr Clio Renaultsport 172 2001 nbsp Daniel Buxton 2002 nbsp Paul Rivett Clio Renaultsport 182 nbsp Tom Ferrier 2003 nbsp Jonathan Fildes nbsp Paul Rivett 2004 nbsp Paul Rivett nbsp Jonathan Adam 2005 nbsp Jonathan Adam nbsp Matt Allison 2006 nbsp Tom Onslow Cole nbsp Niki Lanik 2007 nbsp Martin Byford Clio Renaultsport 197 nbsp Niki Lanik 2008 nbsp Ben Winrow nbsp Aron Smith 2009 nbsp Phil Glew nbsp Daniel Lloyd Clio Renaultsport 200 2010 nbsp Dave Newsham Not Held 2011 nbsp Paul Rivett 2012 nbsp Jack Goff 2013 nbsp Josh Files 2014 nbsp Mike Bushell Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC 2015 nbsp Ashley Sutton 2016 nbsp Ant Whorton Eales 2017 nbsp Mike Bushell 2018 nbsp Paul Rivett 2019 nbsp Jack Young In 2009 for the first half of the season drivers used the Clio Renaultsport 197 For the second half drivers used the Clio Renaultsport 200 Other UK Championships editWhen the British Automobile Racing Club returned as Clio Cup UK series promoter in December 2012 they set out their plans for the national championship for the next two years With the announcement that the current Clio Renaultsport 200 race car will be replaced from 2014 season Renault UK and the BARC announced a new entry level series to be known as the Michelin Clio Cup Series with Protyre This championship which will begin in 2013 is aimed at amateur and track day drivers and will use the current Clio Renaultsport 200 as well as the previous generation Clio Renaultsport 197 A four round double header calendar was also announced for 2013 visiting four of the UK s top racing circuits 8 From 2017 onwards there will be a junior edition of the Renault Clio Cup for young drivers aged 14 17 9 See also editOther Renault Clio Cup championships World Series by Renault Renault SportReferences edit a b c British Automobile Racing Club takes helm of Renault UK Clio Cup Renault Sport UK Renault Sport 7 December 2012 Retrieved 8 December 2012 permanent dead link Lickorish Stephen 15 September 2019 Clio Cup to continue in UK after all as Renault Sport steps in Autosport com Retrieved 2019 10 19 BTCC MINI CHALLENGE to join TOCA package from 2020 Retrieved 2019 10 19 Clio Cup curtain raiser thrills Brands Hatch crowds automotoportal com April 3 2007 The Drivers Andrew Ridgeley permanent dead link historicracing com a b 2012 AIRASIA RENAULT UK CLIO CUP CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS PDF British Automobile Racing Club British Automobile Racing Club 27 February 2012 Archived from the original PDF on 2 November 2012 Retrieved 18 December 2012 a b c d BRDC Archive Biography Neil McGrath Archived 2007 12 02 at the Wayback Machine brdc co uk New entry level Clio Cup Series launched by Renault amp BARC Renault Sport UK Renault Sport 17 December 2012 Retrieved 18 December 2012 Renault Clio Cup Junior Renault Sport Archived from the original on 2017 04 10 External links editRenault Sport Clio Cup UK Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom amp oldid 1176081850, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
