RALLYING GOES BACK TO CROFT
After a two-year sabbatical, rallying will return to the Croft race circuit in November this year.
It has taken a big effort from the Northallerton and Darlington clubs, aided by local competitor Kevin Proctor, to turn around the decision to end rallying at Croft.
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Rally will run on Sunday, November 27, and the clubs are now urging competitors, marshals and spectators to support the rally in order for it become a permanent fixture once more at the
North Yorkshire venue.
In a statement, the organisers said: “It was decided that a joint venture to preserve single-venue rallying in the North East was worth fighting for. Both clubs feel strongly about this.
“However, to make this event viable we need the backing of our competitors and spectators alike. Unfortunately, the cost of hiring the circuit, together with other connected costs, have risen significantly since the last events at Croft circuit. Therefore, the entry fee will rise in line with increased running costs for the event.”
It is hoped to attract a capacity entry of 90 cars along with a big crowd to make the event work.
The statement added that the news 18 months ago that there would be no more rallying at Croft was devastating.