The 2013 Renault UK Clio Cup [1] is a multi-event, one make motor racing championship held across England. The championship features a mix of professional motor racing teams and privately funded drivers, competing in a Clio Renault Sport 200 that conform to the technical regulations for the championship. 2013 will be the final season for the current car. [1] It forms part of the extensive program of support categories built up around the BTCC centrepiece.
This season will be the 18th Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom season. The season will commence on 31 March at Brands Hatch – on the circuit's Indy configuration – and will conclude on 13 October at the same venue, utilising the Grand Prix circuit, after sixteen races to be held at eight meetings, all in support of the 2013 British Touring Car Championship.
After a single year with the SRO as series promoter in 2012, the championship is returning to the hands of the British Automobile Racing Club with Simon North making a return to the role of Championship Manager. A post he held between 1992 and 2011. [1] Further changes include a switch to Dunlop Tyres for the 2013 season, after several years using Michelin rubber. [1]
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The championship calendar was announced by the series organisers on 7 December 2012. [1]
Round | Circuit | Date | Pole position | Fastest lap | Winning driver | Winning team | |
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1 | R1 | Brands Hatch (Indy Circuit, Kent) | 31 March | Mike Bushell | Josh Files | James Colburn | Westbourne Motorsport |
R2 | James Colburn | Josh Files | Alex Morgan | Team Pyro | |||
2 | R3 | Donington Park (National Circuit, Leicestershire) | 20 April | Paul Rivett | Josh Files | Paul Rivett | Stancombe Vehicle Engineering |
R4 | 21 April | Josh Files | Paul Rivett | Paul Rivett | Stancombe Vehicle Engineering | ||
3 | R5 | Thruxton Circuit (Hampshire) | 4 May | Lee Pattison | Paul Rivett | Lee Pattison | JHR |
R6 | 5 May | Stefan Hodgetts | Josh Cook | Stefan Hodgetts | Scuderia Vittoria | ||
4 | R7 | Oulton Park (Island Circuit, Cheshire) | 8 June | Paul Rivett | Stefan Hodgetts | Paul Rivett | Stancombe Vehicle Engineering |
R8 | 9 June | Paul Rivett | Josh Files | Stefan Hodgetts | Scuderia Vittoria | ||
5 | R9 | Croft Circuit (North Yorkshire) | 22 June | Josh Files | Josh Files | Josh Files | Team Pyro |
R10 | 23 June | Josh Files | Mike Bushell | Stefan Hodgetts | Scuderia Vittoria | ||
6 | R11 | Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit (300 Circuit, Norfolk) | 3 August | Josh Files | Josh Files | Paul Rivett | Stancombe Vehicle Engineering |
R12 | 4 August | Josh Files | Josh Files | Josh Files | Team Pyro | ||
7 | R13 | Rockingham Motor Speedway (International Super Sports Car Circuit, Northamptonshire) | 14 September | Stefan Hodgetts | Josh Files | Stefan Hodgetts | Scuderia Vittoria |
R14 | 15 September | Stefan Hodgetts | Josh Files | Ant Whorton-Eales | Scuderia Vittoria | ||
8 | R15 | Brands Hatch (Grand Prix Circuit, Kent) | 12 October | James Colburn | Josh Cook | James Colburn | Westbourne Motorsport |
R16 | 13 October | James Colburn | Josh Cook | Josh Cook | JHR |
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(*) Drivers drop lowest race result (excluding DSQ)
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