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SIX-FIGURE CROWD AWAITS FOR GARTOCHARN RACER DOYLEGartocharn racing driver Michael Doyle is gearing up for the biggest race meeting of his career so far as the ELF Renault Clio Cup prepares for its ninth event of the year on 8th/9th September. The series makes its annual appearance on the support bill of World Series by Renault, with more than 250,000 free tickets already issued for the huge motorsport festival at Derbyshire’s Donington Park circuit. As the third biggest motorsport event in the UK, World Series by Renault offers a feast of racing, Formula One demonstrations and off-track attractions for the whole family – and all for free thanks to Renault. Michael, winner of round seven this season, is set to race for the In Tune with Robertshaw Racing team in front of an anticipated crowd in excess of 100,000 and is determined to put on a strong showing at the event. Commenting on his opportunity to impress a huge motorsport audience, Michael, who currently lies fifth in the drivers’ standings, said: “I raced in Clio Cup at World Series last season and finished on the podium and it was fantastic to be up there in front of so many spectators. Having won a race already this year my confidence is high and Donington Park is a circuit I enjoy racing at so I’m hopeful of another win.” Nine of the 10 race meetings are held in support of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The only exception is when the Clio Cup links up with World Series by Renault, second only to the British Grand Prix in terms of contemporary racing action in the UK. The Clio Cup is renowned for producing wheel-to-wheel action and superb entertainment for fans. All the cars are identical and changes to the car’s technical set-up are limited to prevent teams with larger budgets gaining an advantage over privateers. It is a format that has wowed spectators throughout Renault’s 34-year involvement in UK motorsport since Renault 5 TL racing began in 1974. |
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