BTCC NEWS // CLIO CHAMP CONFIRMED FOR TRIPLE EIGHT VECTRA

Confirmed today is news that 2009 Renault Clio UK Cup champion Phil Glew will step up to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship with Triple Eight Race Engineering for the 2010 season.

The 26 year old who last year claimed six race wins on his way to the UK Clio Cup title will line up on this years grid for the ultra experienced ex-works Vaukhall team who have guided the likes of Fabrizio Giovanardi and James Thompson to BTCC titles... [read more]

Triple Eight boss Ian Harrison told official BTCC website btcc.net "“I'm really pleased to have Phil on board the Vectra this season. Although he will be starting with very little preparation time, his track record in Clio’s will stand him in good stead."

Earlier this week during the BTCC season launch at Brands Hatch Triple Eight were confirmed as entrants with a two car team for 2010 with drivers to be confirmed.

Glew himself who made the switch from single seaters to GT and saloon car racing back in 2006 commented "“I am over the moon to finally get my chance to move into the BTCC after such a successful season last year and especially with such a prestigious team as Triple Eight Race Engineering.

“I tested for the team two weeks ago and was blown away by how professional they were and I knew straight away that this was the place for me. We had to work really hard since the test to put a deal together with the team and I am delighted that my current sponsors WD-40 and 3-IN-ONE as well as new sponsor, paint company Glasurit, will be supporting us for the 2010 BTCC season.”

Glew will contest his first ever meeting in Britain’s most popular motor racing championship in just eight days time at Thruxton Circuit, Nr Andover, UK on April 3rd/4th.

Photo/Editorial: Neil Tozer