2016 RENAULT UK CLIO CUP CHAMPION WHORTON-EALES STUNS IN DUNLOP MOTORBASE BTCC PRIZE TEST
November 18, 2016 by Renault Sport![2016 RENAULT UK CLIO CUP CHAMPION WHORTON-EALES STUNS IN DUNLOP MOTORBASE BTCC PRIZE TEST](images/articleimages/renault-uk_clio-cup-btcc_dunlop-01-400.jpg)
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'Full marks to Dunlop for giving me this day. It's not just some token prize; they take it seriously and aren't scared of throwing tyres at the car, meaning you get a proper go in it. Likewise Motorbase who've not simply put a safe set-up on the car – it's been a properly aggressive race set-up which means I've been able to get a real feel for the car. 'Three or four seasons in the UK Clio Cup definitely gives you an edge when you get a chance to do something like this – most front-wheel-drive cars can be quite 'understeery', but that's not necessarily the case with the Clio. I've had mine quite loose and that's been the case with the Focus which I've really enjoyed. Driving it on slicks in the damp… well, I felt right at home, didn't I!?' Renault Sport's UK Motorsport Championship Manager Will Fewkes who attended the test with Whorton-Eales enthused: 'Ant's performance at Snetterton has yet again underlined the UK Clio Cup's credentials as a production line for touring car drivers in-waiting. He has been stunning and like many before him to have come from the UK Clio Cup – including Mat Jackson, Andrew Jordan, Sam Tordoff, Jack Goff, Josh Cook and Ashley Sutton – he undoubtedly has the talent to make an immediate impact in British Touring Cars. 'Dunlop's investment in this prize test not just for Ant but also other UK Clio Cup Champions since 2013 should not be underestimated – it is a huge moment and opportunity for any young driver and we thank Dunlop greatly for this and their terrific support as a technical partner to the Renault UK Clio Cup during the last four years.'
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