STRONG START IN PROSPECT FOR NEW CIRCUIT RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
MN gets behind the new single-venue initiative for the 2022-2023 season
The new-look Circuit Rally Championship will kick off in style at Oulton Park on Saturday with backing from Motorsport News.
Since being re-launched by a co-operative formed the by the event organising clubs, the fresh championship has attracted major competitor interest and Motorsport News will be onboard as the championship’s media partner, ensuring extended coverage for the eight-round season.
Matt James, editor of MN, said: “We are very pleased to support the Circuit Rally Championship and look forward to covering the coming winter season of events. The CRC has an important role in UK rallying and is a perfect for new and existing competitors to enjoy their sport. It is also a good way to draw in spectators who may go on to become competitors, organisers or marshals.”
The stellar entry for the Neil Howard
Stages at Oulton Park features 14 R5, Rally2 and S2000 cars in the top 20 as well as a host of rapid two-wheel-drive Ford Escorts and Darrians in the capacity field of 100 cars. Chasing top seed
Frank Bird will be drivers such as David Henderson, John Stone, Kevin Procter and Joe Cunningham.
Andrew Bisping from the CRC said: “We’re delighted with the positive response from competitors for the new Circuit Rally Championship. We already have 40 crews registered, with indications from half as many again that they’ll be joining before the first round.
“The strength of competition for the Neil Howard Stages is demonstrated by Frank Bird heading the entry list. Competition across the classes looks tight too, with every class having an entry in double figures. As the championship organising team, formed by the rally organising clubs, we’re very grateful to competitors for supporting our efforts.”