Spotlight on Jamie Clancy

As we approach the business end of the 1/8th off road racing season, CML takes a look at up and coming young driver Jamie Clancy as he makes big strides trying to break into the elite selection of top UK and European racers.

Name: Jamie Clancy

Nick name: “The Punk” curtesy of Craig Drescher

Home town: Stansted, Essex

Local track: Herts Nitro Model Car Club

Years racing: 9 years

Current sponsors: Team Associated, Reedy, LRP, Pro-Line, CML Distribution, Herts RC Models, TKR, NDesign, FastRace

Biggest influence on racing career: My dad as he always there to help me move forward

Most respected driver: Neil Cragg

Family: I have an older sister and three younger brothers that have no interest in RC but mum and dad are in the industry so RC is part of family life.

Interests outside racing: With racing, practicing and prep I don't get much outside time but like f1 and play computer games with mates when I get the time.

Aspirations in RC: Aiming to be top 3 at nationals and would like to be in the semis at the euros.

Areas you are working on developing: I feel my qualifying is strong now and my 20 min finals are good just need to learn more on the longer 45 min races!!

Tell us your favourite clean joke: Not got any, Blame my Dad

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: I’d like to think in 5 years I'd win a national and be a euros finalist.

If someone was to sum up your driving style what do you think they would say:

I'd say my driving style is quite hard on a car but at same time I'm smooth when I need to be.
 

We will be posting more of Jamie’s Team Associated B3.1 and B3.1e set-ups as we get them!