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Stephen Jelley joins Team RAC

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Stephen Jelley joins the BMW-team RAC in the British Touring Car Championship of 2008. The 25-year old finished third in the British F3 last season and is looking forward to the new challenge in BTCC.
“This was simply an opportunity too good to turn down. I am very excited to be joining Team RAC in 2008 and am grateful for the chance to compete against some of the best drivers Britain has to offer,” said Jelley to BTCC.net.

“I intend to make the most of this opportunity and forge a good relationship with Colin and the rest of the team. I’ll be doing my best to help Team RAC challenge for the championship,” said Jelley.

Jelley will team up with Colin Turkington in the team and team manager Dick Bennetts commented the matter:

“Drivers as talented, intelligent and as willing to learn as Stephen are few and far between. We believe this is a coup for Team RAC and I am looking forward to working with Stephen in the months ahead.

“With Colin set to build on an impressive 2007 there’s no reason why Team RAC can’t be serious outright contenders in 2008,” said Bennetts.