MN’S TOP FIVE DRIVERS

Neil Roskell

Entering as a firm underdog, Neil Roskell and co-driver Andrew Roughhead came in with a mixture of an optimistic mindset, newfound experience under their belts and a rally-winning car in the Ford Fiesta to make it happen. Driven on by his family, superb (and brave) consistency was key to getting the job done.

John Griffiths

Could he have challenged for the overall title with a full season? Quite possibly. The switch to a Ford Fiesta R5 chassis took time to perfect, but after three consecutive podiums it looked to be clicking when Cadwell came back around, challenging Morris for the win and taking fastest stage times.

Barry Morris

After a year out, Morris would argue that he was a bit rusty in the early going. A podium suggested more to come, and without the double drama at Brands Hatch and Snetterton the final outcome could have been very different. One to watch on switch to an R5 machine next season.

Josh Payton

The giant-killer. Absolutely spectacular, but missing Brands effectively ended his push for third in the overall title.

The Ford Escort Mk2 was only ever driven flat out, and at times turned heads with how high up the general classification Payton was getting it against faster machinery.

Martin Hodgson

Like Josh Payton, he dragged an elderly Ford Escort Mk2 up into positions it had no right being in. His style was much more methodical however, and at times it almost felt like a perfect season as he grew in confidence. Consistency was key, taking third overall in the title chase.