CARNFORTH’S Arron Newby celebrated his tenth victory of his career with a performance that clinched the Eurostars Motorsport.com Manx Rally Championship at the weekend.

Coming into the 2013 PokerStars Rally, the 18-year-old and his Manx co-driver Rob Fagg only needed a top ten result to clinch the title and the plan was to play it safe and do what was needed.

The event consisted of 120 special stage miles over 16 special stages including such legendary locations such as Druidale, Tholt-y-will, Slieauwhallian, Cringle and The Round Table.

Despite tricky conditions on Friday and Saturday, Newby decided the best way to win the championship was from the front.

“I had to keep an eye on the times and pace myself throughout the rally which is easier said than done at my age when all you want to do is drive flat out,” he said.

“I was comfortable with my pace so saw no reason to back off and to end up winning for a fourth time on the Isle of Man is very special.”

The result was Newby’s sixth successive victory and confirmed his status as one of Britain’s hottest young talents with a sensational record over the past 18 months as well as becoming the youngest Manx Rally champion.

Stuart Newby, team owner, said: “We came here with a plan and yet again the youngster has exceeded our expectations.

"Despite team orders to the contrary, he chose to lead the rally from start to finish yet knowing that a top ten result is all that was needed to be crowned 2013 Manx champion.

"He never put a foot wrong all weekend and showed just how much he has matured over the season. A fantastic finish to a phenomenal year for us and congratulations to the whole TEG Sport team.”