The 2013 Renault UK Clio Cup is a multi-event, one make

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championship held across

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. 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. It forms part of the extensive program of support categories built up around the

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centrepiece. This season will be the 18th

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season. The season will commence on 31 March at

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– 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.

Championship changes

After a single year with the

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as series promoter in 2012, the championship is returning to the hands of the

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with Simon North making a return to the role of Championship Manager. A post he held between 1992 and 2011. Further changes include a switch to

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for the 2013 season, after several years using

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rubber.

Teams and drivers

Race calendar and results

The championship calendar was announced by the series organisers on 7 December 2012.

Championship standings

Drivers' Championship

(*) Drivers drop lowest race result (excluding DSQ)

References

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Renault Clio Cup UK seasons