BRITAIN’S NEXT RALLYING STAR WITH A LEGACY TO FOLLOW
Neil Wearden is perhaps a forgotten British rallying talent that slipped through the net in a period where the World championship’s galaxy featured more UK stars than ever before.
Twenty years ago, in the wake of the 9/11 twin tower collapse, Wearden ran out of backing and his rallying journey was over on the spot. But now, there’s a new kid on the block with big aspirations to further the Wearden legacy.
That kid is quite literally Neil’s kid: Nathan.At the tender age of 18 years old, Nathan Wearden is a veteran of just five rallies in a humble Ford Fiesta ST, but his is a name that is likely to be far better recognised in the years to come. Why?
Why not, with encouraging aptitude – first displayed in a kart just for a bit of fun – strong application and a father who knows the score and is keen to help guide his son?
Proud dad Neil tells Motorsport News: “Straight away I knew Nathan wasn’t going to be a racing driver, he
