Rhys Lloyd is given the 2008 WRDA Welsh Young
Driver of the Year Award
Carmarthens Rhys Lloyd was presented with the prestigious WRDA Welsh Young Driver of
the Year Award at the glittering WRDA Award Night at the Copthorne
Hotel in Cardiff on Saturday. Lloyd was given the trophy by WRDA Chairman Mike Woods, who
said "Once again there were a lot of talented young drivers in
contention, but Rhys had an almost perfect season in 2008 by decisively winning not only
the Welsh Sports & Saloon Car Championship but also the LMA Euro
Saloon Championship as well. He has matured into one of the top young saloon car drivers
in British racing, and the club was pleased to be able to acknowledge his
achievements." Rhys himself said "I am thrilled to receive this award, it's a
fabulous trophy to be given. I will be looking to defend my championships in 2009"
Last year
the award was given to Hywel Lloyd, who said" It was something I feel very proud of.
It was a nice achievement and it was nice to have the support of the Welsh Racing Drivers
Association. It helped me a lot and I hoped I show their support was justified" Hywel
went on to finish 3rd in the National Class in the 2008 British Formula 3
Championship after winning 2 races and putting in a string of strong drives.
This years nominations, as well as Hywel Lloyd, based on their performances in
2008 were
Jason Davies from Haverfordwest
for his performances in his debut season in the Welsh Sports & Saloon Car
Championship.
Alex Jones from Anglesey
who was 3rd in the Scholarship Class of the British Duratech Formula Ford
Championship with 6 wins, 13 pole positions and 9 fastest laps 
Alex Morgan from
Bridgend who was the top British points scoring driver in the highly competitive Formula
Renault Eurocup Championship
Andy Meyrick from Swansea for
leading the National Class after winning 7 out of the first 10 races in the British
Formula 3 Championship, before illness cut short his season. Andy still scored enough
points to finish 5th overall
