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Race & Rally - Rally2 points after Round 3
COMPETITOR UPDATE:
Championship points after Round 3,
The ATL Carlisle Stages Rally.
Rudi Lancaster/Guy Weaver take the Open Class and overall honours at the ATL Carlisle Stages Rally
Welcome to the Race and Rally - Rally2 Championship Update and points tables after round 3, The ATL Carlisle Stages.
In a rally of attrition, the ATL Carlisle Stages once again proved to be a tough event to master with Kielder Forest providing several stings for our crews across the board. Sadly championship leaders Phil Burton/Dylan Thomas ended their event on the opening stage and with several front runners failing to score in both class and overall terms, the leaderboard has seen a swap around as we head to the final two rounds of the season.
It's still all to play for and we look forward to seeing you at our new-for-2019 round - the Eventsigns Woodpecker Stages at the end of August. Entries will open in July.
May I remind competitors that championship sponsor Race & Rally (R&R) is a leading supplier of motorsport accessories, spares and safety equipment covering the UK, Ireland and into Europe. They are main agents for top-quality brands such as Atech Racing and 3MO Performance Transmissions and cater for all levels of the sport from clubman rallying to International racing.
Please feel free to get in touch with them for the best discounts and deals across their range of products and mention the championship when ordering.
Championship Bulletins
Please ensure you keep en eye on the championship website for the latest bulletins.
Bulletin No.1 refers to decals and they MUST be carried to score points. Find them here: http://racrmc.org/rally-2wd/index
Please take the time to read through the points tables and do highlight any issues asap. They will go final in seven days.
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS - CLICK HERE
Please do not hesitate to get in touch - see you in Ludlow!
Matt Cotton matt@mcrmotorsportmedia.com T: 07870 216931
Bex Hinton bex@mcrmotorsportmedia.com
*Final running order is to still to be confirmed by all events in the calendar.
2019 Rally2 Calendar
30th March 2019 NWRS Rally North Wales Dolgellau, Wales
27th April 2019 Pirelli Int'l Rally Carlisle, England
8th June 2019 ATL Carlisle Stages Carlisle, England
31st August 2019 Eventsigns Woodpecker Stages Ludlow, England
24th November 2019 Roger Albert Clark Rally
Sunday Leg - South of Scotland
Rally North Wales.
Ieuan Rowlands / Emyr Hall take the Open Plus Class and overall honours at Rally North Wales
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Firstly, hello and welcome to the first Race and Rally - Rally2 Championship Update of 2019 and we are pleased to deliver the first points tables after round 1, Rally North Wales.
We are delighted to welcome 16 contenders to the opening round with more still to come on the Pirelli International Rally at the end of this month, further demonstrating the hunger for a positive running order for two-wheel-drive machines and a dynamic calendar of events.
Ieuan Rowlands and Emyr Hall took first blood on their home turf, swapping last years Jordan Road Surfacing Hillman Avenger for Ieuan's own Escort Mk2 and scoring a fantastic result overall. They not only lead the Open Plus class but also Rally2 overall. Keeping it in the family, John Rowlands with Caron Tomlinson alongside, secured the Open Class win in their similar machine.
However, it was a closely fought affair across the classes and the season is looking like a great battle which culminates in the Sunday leg of the epic Roger Albert Clark Rally in November.
Entries are now open to round 2, the Pirelli International Rally and you can enter online here (Historic section).
Thanks to the team at Special Stage and championship promoter the RACRMC, a review of RNW and the Pirelli Rally will be aired after that event online, further details on timings will be released on our social media pages.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch - see you in Carlisle!
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Full Championship Press Release 2019
championship in 2019
Race & Rally become the title sponsor of Rally2 championship in 2019
Rally2 crews set to benefit from Race and Rally sponsorship in 2019
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Leading motorsport accessory and racewear outlet Race and Rally (R&R) will become the title sponsor of the Rally2 Championship in 2019, offering competitors in the five-round series a host of incentives for the season.
Returning to the calendar after a successful debut season the popular series for competitors with any two-wheel-drive rally car will now be able to compete on top-quality forest stage events, whilst aiming for the end of season awards provided by the Belfast based firm.
Race & Rally (R&R) is a leading supplier of motorsport accessories, spares and safety equipment covering the UK, Ireland and into Europe. They are main agents for top-quality brands such as Atech Racing and 3MO Performance Transmissions and cater for all levels of the sport from clubman rallying to International racing.
Their involvement in the championship means the top three overall crew at the end of the season will receive an R&R voucher to spend online or in their shop. First overall will grab a £250 voucher, second place £150 and third will nett £75. Each end of season class winner will also receive a £50 voucher.
Race and Rally is a familiar sight on the UK Motorsport scene-
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Raymond Moore, Managing Director of R&R is delighted to forge a partnership with the innovative series.
"I heard about Rally2 last season when a lot of our UK based customers were clearly disheartened by the running order scenario they were faced with," says Moore.
"When the governing body changed that, there was still a lot of enthusiasm for the series, offering a real alternative to the championships out there at the moment. It's a great fit for the Race and Rally brand and we are always eager to expand our awareness on the mainland. We are proud to be involved in its second year and we look forward to another exciting year of the championship."
The Rally2 championship will also benefit from increased online coverage in its second year, thanks to a deal with motorsport broadcasters Special Stage to produce a bi-event online review of the action from the stages.
Promoted by the Roger Albert Clark Rally Motor Club, Rally2 offers a diverse calendar of events in which they will be able to effectively run first on the road on each event in the series, kicking off with the North Wales Rally Services – Rally North Wales on 30th March 2019.*
A further four rounds are spread throughout the year including the Pirelli International Rally, The ATL Carlisle Stages, the Eventsigns Woodpecker Stages and the Sunday leg of the Roger Albert Clark Rally in Scotland. The series offers a simplistic class structure, from the entry level Tyro class to the Open-Plus category for more powerful machinery.
Championship regulations are now available to download and registrations are now open at: http://racrmc.org/rally-2wd/index
27th April 2019 Pirelli Carlisle Rally Carlisle, England
More information on the championship can be obtained from the championship
co-ordinators:
Rally2 championship returns in 2019 with new calendar
PRESS RELEASE 19TH NOVEMBER 2018
After a successful maiden season in 2018, the popular two-wheel-drive rally championship "Rally2" will return for a second year, offering prime gravel conditions for crews throughout five forest events spread across the UK. Rally2 will once again continue to offer an alternative series for crews who are seeking prime road conditions alongside a diverse calendar of events which offer both experienced crews and newcomers a challenging year behind the wheel. Two
wheel drive crews will once again be able to effectively run first on the road on each event in the series*. Promoted by the Roger Albert Clark Rally Motor Club, the force behind the Fuchs MSA British Historic Rally Championship (BHRC) and Roger Albert Clark Rally, the series aims to recreate the atmosphere and friendliness sometimes lost in bigger championships and kicks off with the North Wales Rally Services – Rally North Wales on 30th March 2019 in Dolgellau. The series continues to replicate its 2018 calendar by heading to the Pirelli Carlisle Rally in April and the ATL Carlisle Stages in June. After the summer break, the series will introduce the first of two new events; The Eventsigns Woodpecker Stages in September. The final sting in the tail of the series will be the introduction of the ultimate challenge, the Roger Albert Clark Rally to round off the season. Crews in the Rally2 series will tackle the Sunday stages of the rally which will be held in the South of Scotland. Points will also be allocated on the day if registered contenders elect to contest the full event.
An integral part of the championship is the class structure which continues to allow both beginners and seasoned experts to compete alongside each other and vie for class honours. The Tyro category offers a cost-effective entry-level option whilst the One-Four class should appeal to the under 1400cc crews. The Open and Open-Plus category ensures those with more power can still qualify.
The Rally2 championship was devised last season to offer competitors in two-wheeldrive machines the opportunity to compete on forest events which utilised the "Rally 2WD" format. It sought to bring together competitors in lower powered cars who were suffering from lowly road positions due to the "fastest first" seeding requirement which was in force at the time. Since then, Motorsport UK (formally The Motor Sports Association) have announced a regulation change offering events the opportunity to adjust the running order and despite this, the Rally2 series continued to go from strength to strength during the season.
Joint Championship co-ordinator Matt Cotton believes the series will continue to offer an excellent alternative for competitors across the country who are seeking a new challenge. "You could say that Rally2 lost its USP in the middle of last season but one thing is clear from the feedback we have had over the past few months and that is there is still a big appetite for the Rally2 series in 2019" he says. "We have listened to our competitors and brought in some changes for next year whilst keeping the championship fresh and interesting for all crews, no matter what they are driving or how experienced they are. We have kept the simple class structure and we really just wanted to ensure that we could give people a reason to compete, enjoy a great atmosphere both on and off the stages whilst having a great time. It's certainly an exciting prospect and we look forward to building on last season and welcoming more competitors to the series in 2019". Championship organisers are working on various incentives for the season ahead which includes TV coverage and an online review after each round of the series. Class awards at the end of the year will be once again be presented at the Fuchs MSA British Historic Rally Championship awards evening in 2020.
2019 Rally2 Calendar (subject to MSA approval):
24th November 2019 Roger Albert Clark Rally Sunday Leg - South of Scotland
Championship regulations and more information can be found online at: http://racrmc.org/rally-2wd/index More information on the championship can be obtained from the championship co-ordinators:
Matt Cotton matt@mcrmotorsportmedia.com T: 07870 216931 Bex Hinton bex@mcrmotorsportmedia.com
Competitor Update after Round 5 - Trackrod Rally Cup
COMPETITOR UPDATE
Please find below the championship points after the final round, the Trackrod Rally Cup. Award winners are highlighted and we would extend an invitation to the awards evening at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield on February 2nd as we join the BHRC to celebrate the inaugural year of the series.
A huge thanks to everyone who has supported the championship and stood by the ethos of a friendly and welcoming season. We aim to continue for 2019, with a small change to the calendar which will be provisionally announced soon.We are still awaiting confirmation of event running orders and will make a decision based on those to ensure you get the best possible stages.
More information on the awards evening will be forwarded in due course.
Updated Championship points after Round 5
Please check the attached and highlight any errors within seven days of this email.
24th March 2018 Rally North Wales Rally 2WD format
28th April 2018 Pirelli International Rally 2WD first, all single use
8th / 9th June 2018 ATL Carlisle Stages Day one: 2WD format, day two: traditional
24th June 2018 Red Kite Stages Rally 2WD format
29th/30th September Trackrod Cup
Day one: 2WD format, day two: traditional
Championship regulations and more information can be found online at:
http://racrmc.org/rally-2wd/index
More information on the championship can be obtained from the championship co-ordinators:
Competitor Update after Round 2 Pirelli International Rally COMPETITOR UPDATE - 4th May 2018
Welcome to the second Competitor Update of the Rally2 Championship after round two of the series, The Pirelli International Rally After a successful Rally North Wales, it was great to see most crews making the trip to Cumbria to contest classic stages in Kielder last weekend.
The Rally2WD format was certainly popular and provided a great spectacle in the notorious, ditch lined stages.
In response to requests, you will be pleased to know that we have formally introduced an "overall Rally2" award which was not previously part of the structure of the championship.
This offers another opportunity to challenge for position on the series which was very much a class based championship when the idea was formed. Please find the championship points below.
Championship points after Round 2 Please take your time to check the points and get back to us at matt@mcrmotorsportmedia.com if you have any queries ASAP.
We would really like to know how you found the Pirelli International Rally and if you would like to feature on social media, please drop us an email on the details below, along with a picture if you have one and we will put it out on our social networks.
Regulations and entries for the next round of the series, the ATL Carlisle Stages on 8th/9th June are now available HERE.
Please note that the event contains stages on FRIDAY evening which adds a fantastic twist but also allows for an early getaway on the Saturday.
Check out their social media feeds for more details on the event.
A new rally championship has been launched this week which aims to rejuvenate the camaraderie and prime quality gravel conditions for two-wheel drive competitors in 2018 across five forest events in the UK.
In an idea devised by well-known Scrutineer John Cooper, the Rally2 Championship will follow the newly announced Rally 2WD format, which has been widely praised as a transformation of rallying for the 2wd fraternity.
With the loss of the ability to run lower powered and two-wheel drive machines at the head of the field in 2015 thanks to a regulation change, both front and rear driven cars have suffered from lowly seeding positions in recent times and entry numbers have begun to dwindle across the country.
Thanks to the Rally 2WD format, Rally2 has been devised to recreate the atmosphere and friendliness as well as predominantly smooth roads which were lost when the new "fastest first" road position and seeding was brought in. Two wheel drive crews will now be able to take advantage of prime road conditions and will effectively run in their own event and enjoy the forests at their best.
The class structure allows both beginners and seasoned experts to compete alongside each other and vie for class honours. The Tyro category offers a cost-effective entry-level option whilst the One-Four class should appeal to the under 1400cc crews. The Open and Open-Plus category ensures those with more power can still qualify.
Promoted by the Roger Albert Clark Rally Motor Club, who are responsible for the Fuchs MSA British Historic Rally Championship (BHRC) and Roger Albert Clark Rally, the series will follow the BHRC calendar, starting with the North Wales Rally Services – Rally North Wales on 24th March in Dolgellau, Wales.
For the series opener, crews will start at around 8.30 in the morning before a lunchtime finish allows the four-wheel drive event to follow on behind. Whilst other events in the championship are finalising details, many are set to follow a similar pattern.
Round two will head to the North West for the Pirelli Carlisle Rally in April and not only will Rally2 crews enjoy top road conditions in the Kielder forest, but all stages on the event will be single use giving additional protection for lower powered and older cars in the field.
The Carlisle Rally will also head into Kielder, but unlike the Pirelli, will utilise the Kershope & Newcastleton complex. The event will also offer competitors their first taste of stages under the cover of darkness on the Friday night of the event. The two-day rally will run to Rally 2WD format on Friday, switching to a traditional format the following day with stages selected for their smoothness.
The Red Kite Stages in June will run to the Rally 2WD format and is set to take competitors into South Wales for the first time in many years. The final round of the series, the Trackrod Cup in September, will run to a similar format to the Carlisle Stages, offering several stages in the dark, again on the Friday night.
Championship creator John Cooper, believes this is just what rallying needs in the UK at the moment and should inspire many crews to start competing again after a lengthy hiatus.
"The loss of so many two-wheel drive crews in forest rallying over the past few years has been significant and of course it's had a detrimental effect on event entry levels on even the most popular of rallies," says Cooper.
"I was very impressed by the Rally 2WD format which was devised by Paul Lawrence and Simon Wallis and saw how much interest from the historic community it had. The initial idea was a championship for beginners to be able to cut their teeth in the sport but after talking to Matt Cotton who has now offered to become championship co-ordinator, it soon snowballed. From the initial response by crews, we had to build something a little bigger and now it seems we are dragging many drivers out from semi-retirement".
There is something for everyone in the new championship but the organisers have concentrated on keeping it simple.
"We have a very simple class structure and ethos and there will be no huge prizes at the end of it in year one," says championship coordinator Cotton.
"We really just wanted to ensure that we could give people a reason to come back to the sport again and have a great atmosphere both on and off the stages whilst having a great time. We seem to have lost that in rallying recently. Crews will all be welcome at the RACRMC tent in service for coffee and biscuits during service breaks and generally have a good chat about the day with a family atmosphere. We can build on what we have in the coming months but for now, let's just get people out there competing."
Class awards at the end of the year will be presented at the Fuchs MSA British Historic Rally Championship awards evening.
28th April 2018 Pirelli Carlisle Rally 2WD first, all single use
8th / 9th June 2018 Carlisle Stages Day one: 2WD format, day two: traditional