Early series leader Hugh Hunter will lead off a strong field of contenders in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship on round 2, the Mid Wales Stages. The Ruthin driver and co-driver Andy Marchbank, from Cheshire (pictured) claimed maximum points on the opening round, the Weir Engineering Wyedean Rally, but they will face stiff opposition after … [Read more...]
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Hunter takes first blood in Pirelli Welsh series
The early lead in the 2015 Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship went to Hugh Hunter as the Ruthin driver claimed maximum points on the opening round, the Chepstow based Wyedean Rally. Hugh and Cheshire based co-driver Andy Marchbank reported mid event that they lacked confidence in the handling of their Subaru Impreza but were able to improve … [Read more...]
Road to Wales scheme is on track for November
The organisers of Wales Rally GB confirmed continuation of the widely praised Road to Wales scheme for 2015. Introduced in 2013, the programme rewards Britain’s best rallying talent with free entries into the season-ending Wales Rally GB 12-15 November, providing them with an amazing opportunity to compete against the sport’s elite on the world … [Read more...]
MotoGP back at Silverstone for 2 years
The British MotoGP will return to Silverstone this year and next. The turn-around after the event was due to move to Donington from Silverstone follows event organisers Circuit of Wales failure to agree final terms with the Midlands circuit. Silverstone Circuit and Circuit of Wales have requested Dorna Sports, which hold rights to the world series, to … [Read more...]
Pirelli series flagged off this weekend
The 2015 Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship gets underway this Saturday with competitors tackling the Weir Engineering Wyedean Forest Rally. The event, based at Chepstow Racecourse, is the first of eight championship rounds with the series reaching its conclusion in October on the Llandudno based Cambrian Rally. Making a welcome return to the … [Read more...]
Cambrian Rally wins top Welsh award
The Cambrian Rally has won the award for the best round of the 2014 Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship. The Llandudno based event was the final round of the Championship and the organising team from North Wales Car Club made major changes to the route from previous years to reduce the road mileage covered by competitors. Announcing the … [Read more...]
Elfyn Evans overcomes Monte setback
M-Sport World Rally Team’s Elfyn Evans made a promising start to the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship at Rallye Monte-Carlo at the weekend. Despite suffering some misfortune on the penultimate day of competition, the team is encouraged by the speed, potential and never-give-up attitude of their young charges. Evans and co-driver Daniel Barritt … [Read more...]
Toyota return to rallying later this year
The GT86 CS-R3 moved closer to its full-blooded rally competition debut later this year with Toyota Motorsport confirming final specification details. The CS-R3 was launched in prototype form last August, since when it has undergone an extensive test programme to fine-tune design and specification of the kit that will be delivered to private competitors … [Read more...]
Classic lines
The search is on for the country’s finest classic and supercars to appear at one of the leading shows in 2015. Entries are now open for the Wilton Classic & Supercar show with owners of supercars and the very best examples of classic cars invited to submit their entries to be displayed in front of Wilton House, Salisbury during the two day event which … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales goes to public inquiry
Plans to build a £315m motor racing circuit in the south Wales valleys will go to a public inquiry in March. The eight day hearing in Ebbw Vale will examine the request to take over 250 hectares, 600 acres, of common land. Backers including Blaenau Gwent council have offered around 320 hectares or 800 acres of land to replace it and the inquiry in Ebbw … [Read more...]
