BLACKBURN rally co-driver Steve Coombes will team up with Dan Boardman at the Rally Isle of Man in September.

The pair, who will race a Honda Civic Type R, won the FIA Homologated A7 class in May earlier this year.

The rally attracts crews from around the world, with previous winner including Colin McRae and Roger Clark.

Dan, 35, said: “Rallying is gruelling, tough and challenging, it's not all about speed; it's also about endurance, we rally in all conditions, the car and the team have a lot on their plate.

“It’s one big team effort and we like to enjoy ourselves after the event.”

Rally Isle of Man, which lasts for two days, gets underway on Thursday, September 11.