Two days of high speed motoring over fantastically quick stages where power was at a premium saw Scandinavian crew Fredrik Ahlin/ Torstein Ericsen clinch their second successive victory on the Pirelli International Rally , it was a “Double Double” as it was the also their second victory in the Prestone MSA British Rally Championship having […]
Monthly Archives: April 2017
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
The first day of the Pirelli International Rally saw changing fortunes as the hazards of the dreaded “Killer” Kielder Forest proved a stern challenge for both car and driver but as the cars headed back to Carlisle for the overnight halt it was Last year’s winner, Norwegian star Fredrik Ahlen who led the pack, 21 […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
The opening Historic Section of the Pirelli International Rally saw Nick Elliott/ Dave Price ( Ford Escort ) scrape home to a narrow win, Elliott’s third success on the Carlisle based event and continue their dominance of the Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship although they were unable to repeat their feat of the previous […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
After a successful opening round of the Prestone MSA British Rally Championship (BRC), MH Motorsport will head to Carlisle this weekend with high hopes of taking more glory at the Pirelli International Rally (29th/30th April). The five-car Ford Fiesta team will look to take the honours in both the Junior BRC and Cadet Cup, having […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
The bunting is going up in Brampton’s main street and market place as the town rolls out the welcome mat for the Pirelli International Rally which will roll up on Sunday for a ceremonial finish slap bang in the middle of the little market town and the rally organisers are expecting a huge crowd of […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
A cracking field of retro rally cars will be lining up in Carlisle on Saturday morning for the Historic section of the Pirelli International Rally which has attracted all the top contenders in the Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship with the exception of Joe Price / Chris Brookes whose Ford Escort is presumably not […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
Petersfield based preparation experts MH Motorsport will be aiming to take their second Prestone MSA Junior British Rally Championship (BRC) win in a row, as they head to the Pirelli International Rally in Carlisle this weekend. MH Motorsport were delighted to come out on top at the series opener in March, with Norwegian Oscar Solberg […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
The arrival of the Pirelli International Rally in the city this weekend will provide Carlisle’s catering and hospitality trade with a welcome boost as the huge number of competitors, service crews, media people and rally enthusiasts, not to mention the vast army of volunteers required to run the event, all descend on the town where […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
A top class field and a host of new R5 specification cars should ensure a battle royal on next weekend’s Pirelli International Rally when the gravel tracks in the legendary Kielder Forest, rallying’s most famous venue, will echo to the growl and the roar of the high-tech cars as a truly International field joust for […]
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Apr 2017
Apr 2017
Eyvind Brynildsen has today announced his plans to enter the Prestone MSA British Rally Championship. The Norwegian is set to be a one-off wildcard on the Pirelli International Rally (29/30 April), with more rounds planned later in the season. Backed by Pirelli, Brynildsen is hungry for success and aims to put the cat amongst the […]