NEW PRIZE STRUCTURE FORMS A ASPHALT CHAMPIONSHIP
The returning MSA Asphalt Championship has outlined its prize structure for the 2018 season.
After taking a sabbatical in 2017, the championship is back next year with trips to Ireland, Belgium and the Isle of Man, as well as Otterburn and Epynt.
For drivers purchasing tyres from Protyre, the overall highest MSA Asphalt finisher will win four free tyres, while second and third place finishers will win two tyres respectively. For the Historic class, the winner will receive two tyres and second place, one. The 1400 class offers four free tyres to the winner and two for second place.
Also in the 1400cc class, former World Rally Championship co-driver Nicky Grist will offer the winning co-driver and driver a £100 voucher each, but probably of more value will be his and a yetto-be decided “top-level” driver to give tuition before one of this year’s rounds.
While the schedule does feature three rounds where travel by ferry is required, the championship has secured discounts with various ferry companies and added prizes for those using certain ferry firms to travel.
Jane Evans, Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship co-ordinator, said: “We are humbled by the number of top motorsport companies who have come forward to offer incentives and rewards to the revamped championship, and we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to these generous overall and class awards.”
The Cheviot Stages over the Otterburn Military Training Area in Northumberland has moved one week later than its original intended 2018 date, now set for October 26/27.