Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship
By the time the contenders in the Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship take to the track at Croft on Sunday (October 21) to start the final round of the series they will have covered seven events in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Back at the start of the championship on Easter Monday, Kevin Procter (Northallerton) was marked out as one of the leading contenders in the title race. But, after engine problems halted his Ford Puma Supercar in both of the first two championship rounds, Procter has endured a frustrating season sitting on the sidelines.
With the car now back in top shape, Procter is aiming for victory at Croft to end the year on a high and put down a marker ahead of the 2008 season.
"I’d love to win something just to finish the year on a good note," said Procter who has been encouraged by a recent test outing with his revamped car. "I’m getting used to the car again and as long as it is reliable I’m sure I can be there or thereabouts. You never know what will happen in a race, as long as I’m close to the front there’s a chance to go for the win."
Barnard Castle hotelier "Mad Mark" will also return to the championship at Croft. The points leader in the early stages of the BRC, "Mad Mark" dropped out of contention after a steering failure in round four, the problem also keeping him out of round five while new parts were manufactured for his Citroën Xsara.
Locally-based competitors will also be chasing victory in the SuperModified category where Dave Bellerby (Northallerton) is close to winning the championship for the second year, and in the Bill Gwynne Junior Rallycross Championship. Ben Rennison (Richmond) is virtually assured the Junior title, while Matt Thompson (Darlington) and Chris Anderson (Bishop Auckland) will each be looking for a strong run on home ground at the end of their first year in Rallycross.
Event details
Sunday October 21
Croft Circuit, off A167 near Darlington, County Durham
Practice starts at 0930, racing from 1030
Admission: Adults £10, children under 15 free
Info: 01325 721815, www.croftcircuit.co.uk
- The Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship runs over eight events at venues in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Its events are listed on the International calendar and are open to foreign drivers.
- The British Rallycross Drivers Association has organised the British Rallycross Championship on behalf of the governing body of British motor sport (the MSA) since 2003. Its current contract runs to the end of 2009.
- All events in the championship will be televised. A one-hour programme from each event will be broadcast in the UK, Ireland and across Europe by Motors TV, Men & Motors, Setanta Sports, Chorus Sport and TV3. More than 380 hours of programming will allow the championship events to be seen in 34 countries.
2007 Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship
Mon. Apr 9 Lydden
Mon. May 7 Pembrey
Mon. May 28 Lydden
Sun. Jul 1 Pembrey
Sun. Aug 5 Knockhill
Mon. Aug 27 Lydden
Sun. Oct 14 Mondello Park (IRL)
Sun. Oct 21 Croft
www.RallycrossUK.com
- Tim Whittington-
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