Wales Rally GB organisers marked the retirement of double World Champion Marcus Gronholm with a presentation of a handmade Welsh Crystal bowl by Alan Gow (right), Chairman, International Motor Sports at the Ceremonial start in Cardiff on Thursday evening Les Kolczak
There was spontaneous applause and an atmosphere charged with emotion when Colin McRae's 1995 World Championship-winning Subaru was driven over the Starting ramp by his father Jimmy, accompanied by Colin's former codriver, Derek Ringer. Les Kolczak
Looking down on the new Service Park in SA1, Swansea. Gary Jones
Wales Rally GB - Mud, sweat and tears. Les Kolczak
Sebastian Loeb ready for the title fight Les Kolczak
Manfred Stohl - final preparations
Cardiff to host Stage in Millennium Stadium. More information regarding ticket information on www.walesrallygb.com WRGB
