For a third consecutive season, seven Renault Aftersales brands – Ixtar, Ixell, Rapide Bodycare, Motrio, RENAULTp@rts, Renault Trade Partners and RAMB, together with Supaguard – will be sponsoring a Renault Clio in this season’s all-new Elf Renault Clio Cup.

Looking to build on the fine third position achieved in the 2006 Championship they have returned to make an assault on the Championship title with race winner and title favourite Ed Pead for 2007.

The Renault Aftersales Team commented “Pead is fast, fastidious and hungry to turn his second placings in the Clio Cup in 03, 04 and 05 into the ultimate crown. He is already acquainted with Renault Aftersales having taken a sabbatical to coach the previous Renault Aftersales car in 2006. Ed has both the credentials and desire to win the Championship.”

Launched at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham on 11th January, this years Championship makes the debut of the 205bhp New Clio Cup race car which hosts more advanced technology and aerodynamics than it’s predecessor. Both Ed Pead and his Aftersales car will represent the brands at the circuit and at Renault Dealer events and shows. Their 2007 Clio Cup will host an all-new livery due to be showcased at the first round on 30th March / 1st April 2007 at Brands Hatch.