Wales Rally GB : Wales Rally GB Land Rover Challenge

Wales Rally GB Land Rover Challenge

Les Kolczak

7 December 2008, 2:55 pm

Behind the main field on Wales Rally GB six Army Land Rovers contested a separate National B event.

The crews drove through the same stages as the main field – and were frequently called upon to help out many of them who got stuck in the icy conditions.

At the finish Alan Paramore/James Dempsey were declared the winners, beating Ewen Christie/Michael Eldridge by almost ten minutes.

“I had a fantastic time,” said Paramore. “We put on a bit of a show for the crowds. The Land Rover was fantastic, but to be honest I quite fancy doing this in a rally car. I’d love that.”

Third place went to Derek Hope/Malcolm Lofthouse, while George Morrison/Tom Aldridge were fourth.

Steve Partridge retired following a road incident, while Duncan Lilwall damaged his radiator and had to withdraw.

For 2010, Wales Rally GB fans can look forward to a new competitive stage and Rallyfest zone in Cardiff Bay, a return to the much-loved Radnor Forest stage near Presteigne and a new look and location for the ceremonial start and finish.

In the lead up to this year's Wales Rally GB, one of the UK's largest motorsport events, we will be featuring the diary of Welsh rally co-driver Gareth Roberts. Gareth is 22 years old, hails from Camarthen and has been co-driving for 6 years.

Jari-Matti Latvala has won Neste Oil Rally Finland, round eight of the 2010 FIA World Rally Championship. Co-driven by Miikka Anttila, Latvala took the lead on stage seven and drove without error to land his second win of the season.

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