There was a dramatic end to the Plains Rally at the weekend. Defending Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally champion Matthew Hirst celebrated a third straight maximum points score of the 2023 season on the Plains Rally in his Pirelli-shod Delta Salvage/Witham Group Ford Fiesta R5 – although it was far from straightforward, as both he and arch-rival Perry Gardener hit problems in the afternoon, which … [Read more...]
Gardener cleans up after Woodpecker
Local Ludlow driver Perry Gardener scored maximum Motorsport UK Pirelli Ravenol Welsh Rally Championship points after an outstanding drive on the Phil Price Memorial Woodpecker Stages on Saturday in his Ford Fiesta R5+. Partnered by Jack Bowen (below), who continues to lead the Welsh Junior co-drivers’ category, the winner was on fine form and took maximum points by 1min 19secs. Whilst … [Read more...]
Edwards Plains sailing raises Welsh Stages challenge
Matt Edwards put in another dominant performance to claim back-to-back wins in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Stage Championship at the weekend, writes Peter Hughes. The result lifts Edwards to second in the championship standings behind Dylan Davies, who decided to miss this round. Some overnight rain eased dust concerns and led to almost perfect conditions as 117 competitors left the Welshpool start to … [Read more...]