PRO ANNUAL 2018

JACK YOUNG DE L I VERS GROWN - UP P ERF ORMANC E MRM Racing takes Renault UK Clio Cup Junior Championship in only its second season, thanks to maturity of its young star Belfast’s Jack Young was crowned the inaugural Renault UK Clio Cup Junior Champion after delivering the fastest lap and breaking the course record in the final race of the season at Brands Hatch. Youngs’s success also means a first title in UK Clio Cup competition for the small MRM Racing team in only its second season. “The feeling is indescribable,” said Young after the second race. “I had a bit of a moment there with Max [Marzorati] at the start of race two and then went off on some oil and thought it was all over. All I could do was charge as hard as possible and make clean moves on people as soon as I got up to them. But when I passed Max at the end there I knew it was mine. It is a massive confidence boost and I’m so happy for everyone who runs this team. To win a title with Renault Sport’s name on it is also a massive deal.” MRM Team Principal Mike Ritchie was equally delighted. “We’re living the dream,” he said. “We’re only two years old as a team, but to win a big title like this already is a major moment for us – it shows even with a small infrastructure we are a professional set-up capable of delivering the results. Jack has driven superbly and we’d also like to say a big ‘thank you’ to Colin Turkington for his support this weekend.” The double British Touring Car Champion was supporting his fellow Northern Irishman at Brands Hatch and was positive about this young star’s performance. “Today actually put me in mind of a few BTCC finals – when it’s gone to the wire and then been decided by only a few points! There’s been loads of action and, for Jack, it’s a big achievement to make a bit of history by becoming the first PRO ANNUAL 2018 58