RML Motorsport

21/12/2009

The RML Chevrolet Lacetti was once again out on track last week, 17^th & 18^th December, as the team accompanied Chevrolet's WTCC Cruze two-day development test in Jerez, Spain. 

Driving the Lacetti was Alex MacDowall, who, having impressed in his third season of Renault Clio Cup racing, is setting his sights on a top line seat in the ever popular British Touring Car Championship. 

Despite inclement weather conditions, the 18-year old from Carlisle immediately acclimatised himself to the front-wheel drive Lacetti on the first day, quickly building in confidence and setting consistently quick lap times.  The schedule for day two was to work on set up changes and understanding the effects, and as the heavy rain came in, Alex was back out on track working on overall pace. 

Speaking at the test, BTCC Chief Mechanic, Rod Underwood summarised: "Alex obviously has a natural talent for driving Touring cars.  He was very professional in his approach to the test and worked well with his engineer and the team.  The first test with a new team can be incredibly daunting, especially with the weather we've had here, but Alex has tackled everything with impressive confidence, even in the trickiest of conditions.  He's very quick in the car and definitely has a bright future in the BTCC, and at only 18, I think he'd be a welcome addition.  It's great to see new, quick racers coming into the series and just proves how popular and competitive the BTCC continues to be." 

Alex enthused: "I thoroughly enjoyed our two days at Jerez and working with everyone at RML was an absolute pleasure. 

The Lacetti itself is very quick, handles well through the corners and gives you a lot of confidence to push hard. 

In the meantime we're continuing to work as hard as possible to try and attract more sponsors to our 2010 BTCC bid. I can't thank RML enough for this fantastic opportunity to test with the team". 

Whilst RML have yet to confirm their plans for the BTCC in 2010, the team are hopeful of securing the budget to reaffirm their title-contending place in the BTCC championship.

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