39-mile stage to conclude 2023 Roger Albert Clark Rally

The Roger Albert Clark Rally will conclude with a mammoth 39-mile final stage, the longest gravel special stage in UK rallying for 40 years.

Pritchard produces BHRC masterclass on Epynt

Jason Pritchard secured his first Fuchs Lubricants British Historic Rally Championship victory in five years at the weekend, after storming to a convincing win at the Nigel Ferguson Fabricators Tour of Epynt (Sunday 30 July).

After a slow start, Pritchard and co-driver Phil Clarke overhauled current championship leader Nick Elliott during the rain-soaked afternoon loop of stages, to take the win and give his newly built Ford Escort MKII its perfect maiden outing.

Brown back behind the wheel with Tour of Epynt entry

Steve Brown will return to active competition for the first time since May this weekend, as he is set to contest the Tour of Epynt in Wales [30 July].

The Rochdale-based driver will be back behind the wheel of his Nissan Micra Kit Car at the challenging event, which offers almost 70 miles of undulating and unforgiving moorland roads across the infamous Epynt Military Ranges near Llandovery.

Armstrong survives last stage scare to secure RSAC Scottish Rally victory

Castle Douglas driver Jock Armstrong took the second RSAC Scottish Rally victory of his career on Saturday (22 July) despite putting his Subaru Impreza on its side on the final stage of the event.

Armstrong and co-driver Hannah McKillop endured a rollercoaster of a weekend, heading into the sixth and final Dalbeattie test tied on times with young charger Finlay Retson after a thrilling day-long battle for the coveted victory.

Steve Wood and Neil Roskell separated by just 0.1 seconds after a dazzling Down Rally battle

Reigning champion Steve Wood and Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship leader Neil Roskell were separated by just 0.1 seconds after a dazzling battle on the Carryduff Forklift Down Rally (Saturday 22 July).

The top Protyre Asphalt position swapped several times – and neither driver escaped the eight challenging Northern Ireland stages unscathed as they pushed hard in the often damp and slippery conditions.

RSAC Scottish Rally welcomes sensational entry to new-look event

The RSAC Scottish Rally will see around 90 crews tackle the new-look offering next weekend, as the 22 July event is reinvigorated by its fresh new format and move to the `Granite Town` of South West Scotland, Dalbeattie.

Sweltering Misano victory for Frank Bird

Round two of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup took place this weekend at a sweltering Misano track in Italy and saw Cumbrian racing driver Frank Bird emerge Frank Birdwith a victory.

Driving for the German-based Haupt Racing Team in the PBM and Hager-backed Mercedes-AMG GT3, Penrith-born Frank was again teamed up with Australian Jordan Love in the Silver Cup class whereby the duo were hoping to continue their good form from the opening round at Brands Hatch where they scored a double podium.

Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship battle hots up on the Down Rally

Just 15 points separate Neil Roskell and Callum Black at the top of the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship leaderboard as they head to Round 6 of the series, the Carryduff Forklift Down Rally on Saturday 22 July – although there are plenty of other drivers in the title chasing pack, and others who could take valuable points away from the would-be champions.

Roskell had a good run on the Northern Ireland event last year, despite the bonnet flying open and smashing the windscreen on the famous Hamilton’s Folly jump.

‘Perfect for summer’ classics lead the way at Letchworth sale

– Letchworth Motor Auctions’ next Classic, Retro and Performance Sale will take place on Saturday 29th July 2023.
– Tempting summer classics go under the hammer in one-day sale.
– Potential buyers are welcome to attend both the preview and sale da

‘Perfect for summer’ classics lead the way amongst the varied vehicles on offer for Letchworth Motor Auctions’ next sale for Classic, Retro and Performance cars on Saturday 29th July.

No pain, no gain – as Elliot Payne spins but wins the Nicky Grist Stages for the first time

Elliot Payne spun backwards into a ditch on stage four of the Nicky Grist Stages (Saturday 8 July) but still went on to win the Quinton Motor Club-organised event for the first time in his Mango Go Ford Fiesta Rally2.

Co-driven by Tom Woodburn, the young Harrogate driver took a jump in the Monument stage flat-out and couldn’t slow down enough for the following corner – but despite the time loss, Payne won the event by 7.9 seconds to extend his lead in the MRF Tyres BTRDA Gold Star Series.