CHAPMAN Tyrrell Racing have taken under their wing one of the brightest prospects in British motor cycling.

Thirteen-year-old Chris Jones from Droitwich has just been crowned National GP 125 Racing Champion when winning at Brands Hatch last weekend on his Chapman Tyrrell Honda TT Racing Bike.

The machine was prepared and managed by the Worcester Road company's Mark Tyrrell and the hard work certainly paid off as the teenager won both the Bemsee National races in the pouring rain at the Kent circuit.

The double success also brought the Worcestershire racer the Man of the Meeting accolade and his weekend got even better the next day.

Jones qualified for the MRO National in pole position and then raced to top spot while crossing the line 11 seconds ahead of runner-up Bradley Smith and main championship contender Rob Guiver.

Just for good measure, the youngster broke the lap record to cap a brilliant finish to the ten-round championship schedule.

He recorded four wins in the MRO series together with a brace of second places that has left his trophy cabinet full to brimming.

His success in 2004 follows earlier triumphs on the track in 2002 when he was crowned Mini Moto champion at two different levels, while also claiming the British, Uk and Southern Championships.

Last year he was named Novice of the Year for the New Era Superclub after finishing third in the 125 Race of the Year at Mallory Park.

Lap records were also smashed around the country as Jones tasted success on an 80cc kit bike, winning races against 125s, success that saw him obtain his national and FIM licence at the turn of the year.

And if you thought that life couldn't get any better for the pupil at Droitwich High School, then think again because he has been invited to Spain next month for further testing and the ambitious teenager, who has his sights set on a Grand Prix career, will be keen to impress the watching talent scouts.