Allingham for Ford Escort Mk2 in Barbados

Three-time Welsh Rally champion Alex Allingham will join the historic scene for next year’s Sol Rally Barbados after accepting an invitation to drive the Weir Rallying Ford Escort Mk2.

Allingham and co-driver Ross Weir are the first new overseas competitors confirmed for the 30th running of the high-profile event, organised by the Barbados Rally Club. Last year, Weir co-drove for the car’s builder, Dave Jenkins, on the way to 29th overall on the car’s debut, despite engine issues in the high ambient temperatures.

Allingham started his rallying career back in 2001 in a 1600cc Escort Mk2 but has done most of his events in Subaru Imprezas.

Team patron and former competitor Rob Weir said: “We’re excited to have Alex as part of the team. With our new Jondel engine installed and tested, we feel they’re a winning combination.”