Matthews and Marrott celebrate inaugural R.A.C. Historic rally title

Roger Matthews and Tom Marrott have been confirmed as overall champions in the inaugural Fuchs R.A.C. Historic Asphalt Rally Championship.

Following two more maximum scores on the Isle of Man, the Ford Escort Mk1 cannot be beaten on the final round, the Cheviot Stages on Otterburn on October 9.

“It was a pity that Roger Moran couldn’t get to the Isle of Man, as that would have made it harder for us,” said Matthews after his first event on the Isle of Man.

“It’s been a very good season with the new car and I’ll definitely be back to defend the title,” said Matthews. “It is certainly more asphalt rallying for me for the future.”