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Chevrolet Backing Youngest Works Rally Driver Ever

Teenage rallying sensation Cameron Davies is about to become the youngest ever works-supported rally driver, campaigning a Chevrolet-backed Spark in the Formula 1000 Junior rally championship. The 16-year old, from Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, is the series’ reigning champion, and is widely tipped to become Britain’s next rallying sensation.

His car and Chevrolet’s official involvement were revealed at the British Touring Car Championship round at Oulton Park, Cheshire, the closest BTCC circuit to Cameron’s home. The car was rally-prepared and developed by rallying specialists XS Racing.

“I’m absolutely bowled over by the fact I’ve got manufacturer support. It hasn’t really sunk in yet. I just can’t wait to drive it properly,” said Cameron.

The Spark’s first outing will be on June 24 at Caerwent, near Newport. Cameron will be partnered by 22-year old co-driver Chris Williams in the series, which is aimed at drivers aged between 14 and 16. The regulations stipulate that the car must be mechanically standard and of 1.0-litre displacement, with only minor modifications allowed to the brakes, suspension and exhaust system.

“I’m thrilled to be fighting out the championship in the Spark,” he added. “It makes a perfect Formula 1000 car, as it’s relatively powerful for its size and has the right kind of handling for rallying. I’d love to take a championship title in it as this is my final year in juniors before moving up to something bigger.”

“I’m delighted that Cameron will be driving the Formula 1000 Junior Spark. Chevrolet has a proud motorsport heritage, and is also a brand that consistently promotes and encourages talented youth, so it’s a natural fit. We’ll be following his progress closely, and wish him every success,” Chevrolet UK Managing Director Mark Terry commented.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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