
Lombard Rally -
6 to 9 November
The Lombard Rally heads north
this November, starting from the historic town of Harrogate, North
Yorkshire, on Thursday morning 6 November. The lead car will start
at 10:00 from Crescent Gardens, opposite the Royal Hall, flagged
away by the Mayor of Harrogate.
The event winds its way north, following
a retrospective route close to that of 1971 on
Thursday via the North Yorkshire forests, Kielder, Kershope, and
Castle O'er. Friday sees the route visit Cowal & Trossachs National
Park, including 'Rest & Be Thankful' and the forests of West Argyll.
Saturday is spent in Galloway, Ae and the borders forests, before
heading south once more to Harrogate through Cumbria and North
Yorkshire.
TO ENTER THE RALLY
Either call the Rally Office on 01550 721919 or visit the Lombard
Rally website at
http://www.lombardrally.com, where all documents can be
downloaded.
LEADING ENDURANCE ENTRIES
Robin Eyre-Maunsell and co-driver Peter Scott are favourites to win
this year in their Nissan Micra 1000cc, but a strong field will mean
they will have to keep one eye on the rear-view mirror!
Other leading entries include Frank
Fennell / Kevin Savage (Rover 200), Paul & Debbie Flinders (Suzuki
Swift GTi), Doug Brown / Graham Raeburn (Vauxhall 1.4Sri), Iain
Patterson / Lesley Patterson (Rover Metro), and Neil Wilson, who has
still to
nominate a navigator. Leading Irish contestants are Karl & Frank
O'Donoghue (Rover 200). Kenny Owen, Clerk of the Course, said: "The
event is very open this year, so anyone has a chance over the four
long days - it could be YOU!"
LEADING HISTORIC ENTRIES
Stuart & Linda Cariss last year's category winners will be
contesting the new Historic section in their trusty Mk1 Escort
1300cc, but with strong opposition this year from the likes of Kevin
Clark / Tom Leeming (Avenger Tiger) and Chris Parkes / John Taylor
(SAAB 850 Sport two-stroke), victory is not certain! Other cars in
this category include
Jack Curran / David Bardwell (Lancia Coupe Rallye), who will also
pose a serious challenge to the Cariss' title hopes.
DEMONSTRATION RALLYE for GROUP B CARS
Running alongside the Lombard Rally this year is the Lombard
Demonstration Rallye for 'Sexy Cars'! Yes, Group B is back for a
demonstration run at selected venues. Current entries include a
Porche 911 (Safari Car), Ford Escort Mk2 (ex-Wilson / Rothmans),
Audi quattro A2 (ex-Mikkola / Tour de Corse), Fiat Ritmo Abarth (ex-Sundstrom
/ Finland 1000 Lakes), Opel Manta 400 (ex-Frequelin / Rothmans),
Renault 5 Maxi Turbo (ex-Ragnotti / Tour de Corse), MG Metro 6R4
(ex-Llewellin / Computervision), MG Metro 6R4 (ex-Auriol / French
Rallye Export 33 car, Ford RS200 (ex-Lovell / Lombard RAC Rally),
Lada VFTS (ex-Brundza /New Zealand Rally),
Nissan 240RS (ex-Walker / Jordan Rally) and a Lancia Delta Integrale
(Italian Totip liveried car).
WHERE TO SEE THE GROUP B CARS
There are two venues on this year's Lombard Rally where the 'Sexy
Cars' can be seen. . .
1) Colin McRae Selectif
Forest Estate at Dalry, Near Castle Douglas. Saturday 8 November.
Car parks open from 06:30hrs
Demonstration starts: 09:30hrs
Lombard Rally starts: 11:00hrs
Demonstration recommences immediately
after
the Lombard Rally ends
Ends: 15:00hrs latest.
Jimmy McRae will start the
demonstration in one
of Colin's cars, in respectful memory of one of
Britain's all-time rallying icons. A collection will
be made for the "Colin McRae Vision" charity.
2) Yorkshire Event Centre at Harrogate
Sunday 9 November.
Car parks open from 10:00hrs
Demonstration starts: 12:00hrs
Lombard Rally starts: 13:20hrs
Demonstration recommences immediately
after the Lombard Rally ends
Ends: 16:00hrs latest.
Advance tickets for this event are on sale from:
Harrogate International Centre
Box Office,
Kings Road,
Harrogate
HG1 5LA
Tel: 0845 1308840.
Opening times: Monday - Saturday 09:30 - 17:30hrs.
Email:
bookingoffice@harrogate.gov.uk.
Norman Gowans
91, Kings Street,
Castle Douglas DG7 1AQ.
Tel: 01556 502214.
Opening times: Monday - Saturday 08:30 - 17:30hrs.
Dumfries Tourist Information Centre
64, White Sands, Dumfries DG1 2RS.
Tel: 01387 253862.
Opening times: Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00hrs.
Email:
dumfries@visitscotlandandgalloway.co.uk.
(A £1 transaction fee will be charged by the TIC).
MARSHALLING - Your rally needs YOU!
MARSHALLING
If you are interested in marshalling - especially if you want to see
the Demonstration Rallye at close quarters - why not contact our
Chief Marshal and express your interest?
Ian Butcher (Chief Marshal)
Tel: 0121 354 2023.
Email:
butcher965@btinternet.com.
For furher information, please contact:
Kenny Owen
The Rally Office
16 Market Square
Llandovery
Carmarthenshire SA20 0AA.
Telephone: 01550 721919
Mobile: 07951 893630
Email: wera@btconnect.com
Website:http://www.lombardrally.com
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