The whirlwind romance between Kyly Clarke and James Courtney is officially over

Six weeks after they were spotted “kissing passionately”, the flame between Kyly Clarke and James Courtney has burnt out.

Kyly Clarke and James Courtney’s whirlwind romance has run its course.

Clarke moved on from former Australian cricket captain Michael and reignited the flame with Courtney nearly two decades after they first dated.

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The pair went public with their relationship during the Bathurst 1000 race weekend when they were reportedly spotted “kissing passionately” trackside.

Things went Instagram official between the duo in late October when Kyly posted a selfie of her and Courtney with a winking emoji to her Instagram story, and uploaded another picture of the two holding hands while lining up for a group shot with friends.

But less than six weeks after going public, The Daily Telegraph reports the pair have called it quits, with long distance making the relationship difficult to sustain.

Courtney used to race at the same go-karting club as Clarke’s brother Troy when they were kids and the pair have known each other since she was 11.

Clarke is a longtime motorsports fan and was a V8 grid girl in her younger days, crowned Miss Indy in 1999.

Courtney’s 16-year marriage with ex-wife Carys broke down in messy fashion in 2017 and he was forced to fight for custody of his two children.

Having both been involved in high-profile relationships that didn’t work out, Clarke and Courtney looked smitten with each other as they rekindle their romance. But the fairytale wasn’t to be.

A friend of the couple told The Daily Telegraph: “It is early days but they are very happy.

“Kyly loves motorsports, it is something she has been passionate about since childhood.

Kyly and Michael confirmed their separation in February, revealing they had split in 2019 before making a public announcement months later.

“After living apart for some time, we have made the difficult decision to ­separate as a couple, amicably,” their statement read.

“With the greatest of respect for each other, we’ve come to the ­mutual conclusion that this is the best course for us to take while committed to the co-parenting of our daughter.”

Together the pair raise four-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee, who features regularly in their social media snaps.

Speaking on KIIS 1065’s Kyle and Jackie O Show in July, Michael said he and Kyly remain on great terms despite their break-up.

“I think I’m extremely lucky to have been able to go through a separation with the mother of my child and us still be great friends,” Michael said.

“I actually think Kyly and my friendship now is as strong as it’s ever been. We still talk daily and I think you’ve heard Kyly say as well both of us will always prioritise our daughter and a big part of that is a friendship between mum and dad.”