One of the most coveted trophies in Irish motorsport, the Sexton Trophy for Young Racing Driver of the Year was awarded to 22 year old Cian Carey, from Ratoath Co Meath.

Cian finished ahead of two other finalists, 16-year-old Jordan Dempsey (Mullingar Co Westmeath), and 23 year old Andy O’Brien (Templeogue Dublin).

Cian won the Boss Ireland Championship this year despite competing on occasion against far superior race cars. He secured a remarkable five outright wins, three second places and four thirds on his way to being crowned champion. Cian intends to compete in the British Formula 3 Cup next year and has already tested the new car in Silverstone at the Walter Hayes Trophy where he secured a pole position and second place finish in his first outing.

Cian said: “It will be an absolute pleasure to race under the Motorsport Ireland and Sport Ireland Banners. I believe I have the pace to be extremely competitive on the track and I intend to bring home some wins to Ireland in 2017.”