Local battles set to be the highlight of Yorkshire’s annual rallying spectacular

Newly crowned RAVENOL British Trial and Rally Drivers Association Champion Stephen Petch is preparing to test himself against the renowned North York Moors forest stages and his local rival Charlie Payne when contesting the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire on September 29th/30th.

Petch, from Hamsterley in Co. Durham, sealed the BTRDA Gold Star title for the first time, driving a Ford Fiesta WRC at Woodpecker Rally in Wales at the beginning of the month, but says missing the Filey-based Trackrod was never an option. He stresses:

Toyota strengthens its links with UK round of the FIA World Rally Championship

• Toyota becomes Official Car Partner to Dayinsure Wales Rally GB
• Title partner to the Toyota RallyFest at Cholmondeley Castle
• Event vehicles powered by hybrid engines built in Wales at Toyota’s Deeside plant

Dayinsure Wales Rally GB, Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship, is delighted to announce an extensive new partnership that will see Toyota not only become the event’s ‘Official Car Partner’ but also take title sponsorship of the family-focused Toyota RallyFest at Cholmondeley Castle.

White’s end of season woe on the Manx

After wrapping up the BRC4 class title at the Ulster Rally, Prestone MSA British Rally Championship contender David White was aiming to end his season on a high at the final round of the season, Rally Isle of Man (14-17 September).