Avik Anwar finishes 6th in Round 1 of Renault Clio Cup
He became the first-ever Bangladeshi to participate in the Renault Clio Cup - historically one of the oldest Touring Racing Series in the world.
Avik Anwar became the first-ever Bangladeshi to participate in the Renault Clio Cup - historically one of the oldest Touring Racing Series in the world. He finished sixth in Race 1 of Round 1 of the Clio Cup (Middle East).
He participated in the Gentlemen class with 13 competitors from all over the world.
While other participants had some idea of the Renault Clio racecar as they had been racing in it for at least two years, Avik was driving it for the first time.
"I was second in the second race, unfortunately, one of the tires blew at 145 kmph then it was game over," Avik said after the race.
Despite not making it to the podium, Avik said it was a great experience racing in the Clio Cup.
"The experience was great. The race was great. It is a very competitive series similar as the Volkswagen Polo Car series. As I get more time in the car, I think I'll be untouchable," he concluded.