Motorsport News

COLUMNIST

As you might expect from someone of his standing and experience, Iain Campbell made many valid comments about the state of UK rallying in his recent MN question-and-answer feature (October 12). But we couldn’t let his comments about the Ford Escort being the cause of all ills go unchallenged.

There is no doubt that Britain needs a strong and meaningful British Rally Championship and that is a challenge that many people, including Campbell, have grappled with over the last two decades. In a perfect world, at the top of British rallying would be a well-promoted and competitive

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Motorsport News

Motorsport News4 min read
The New Entry-level Way To Rally?
Elfyn Evans has one. Thierry Neuville has created a business alongside his brother, designing, manufacturing and selling them. So if they’re good enough for the leading two drivers in the World Rally Championship, surely they’re good enough for the U
Motorsport News1 min read
Grand Prix Boss Keen On More Sprints
F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has said that he would be in favour of an increase in the number of sprint races in grand prix racing from the current roster of six. A mixed up grid order for the first sprint race of the year at the last round,
Motorsport News1 min read
Special Stage Rally To Run Alongside Castle Combe Rallyday
A new special-stage rally will run at the Castle Combe circuit over the weekend of September 28-29, sitting alongside the established Rallyday at the Wiltshire venue. The first special stage rally run entirely within the confines of the race track wi

Related Books & Audiobooks