Rockingham Stages

After an absence from the event since 2008 we made a return visit to the Rockingham Stages, albeit just for the Saturday stages. With lower than normal entries and none of the asphalt championship regulars in their WR cars heading the entry, it was an open event for the top honours. In the end it was the late entry of Pete & Aron Rayner (Escort MkII) who won by almost a minute and a half. In 2nd place were the 2nd seeds Dave West & Keith Hounslow in their fantastic 306 Maxi kit car. Completing the podium just 3 seconds back were Andy Corner & Ade Camp (205 GTi) who had closed in progressively all through the 2nd day of the event.

RAC Rally

Another epic rally in Northern England & Southern Scotland with not quite as good a field as in 2010. Still that did not dampen the spirits and in fact the rally ended in a very snowy Kershope, reminiscent of the 2010 event. The overall winner looked set early on as Gwyndaf Evans & John Millington (Escort MkII) dominated. They went on to win by almost 8 minutes in the end, after consistently increasing their lead each day of the event. The only crew who got close to them were Paul Griffiths & Sam Collis (Escort MkII) but they retired on the 3rd day after suspension damage following an off in the Ae stage.