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Junior ace Matt takes top spot

Junior ace Matt takes top spot

12:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

TEENAGER Matt Griffin is the new leader of the BTRDA Junior Rally Championship after his best performance of the year.

Lakeland Classic lives up to name

EIGHTH: Steve Entwistle in his Mini

3:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THIS year’s Lakeland Classic lived up to its name – and reputation – as one of the best one-day historic events on the calendar.

Barritt is hailed for his timing

9:07am Thursday 2nd July 2009

WRC contender Conrad Rautenbach was full of praise for his co-driver Daniel Barritt after another points scoring finish on the Rally Poland.

Clitheroe triumphs as rain makes it great at Whalley Nab

DIRTY BUSINESS: Aaron Crowder was among the north west’s star riders at Whalley Nab.          Pictures: KIPAX

9:06am Thursday 2nd July 2009

TORRENTIAL rain didn’t spoil Rossendale Motocross Club’s meeting at Whalley Nab – in fact it made it much better!

Gritty Griffin in third at Dukeries

Gritty Griffin in third at Dukeries

8:56am Thursday 25th June 2009

NOVICE rallyman Matt Griffin maintained his challenge for the Rally First Championship after finishing third in class on the Dukeries Rally, based in Nottingham.

Johnson title bid is right on track

JUMP TO IT: Accrington-based Steve Johnson is just one point off the leader in the Formula 1000 Championship

8:54am Thursday 25th June 2009

STEVE Johnson’s bid for the Formula 1000 Tarmac Rally Championship is gaining momentum following his second place on the Caerwent Stages in Wales.

Poland is the next stop for Barritt

Poland is the next stop for Barritt

8:56am Thursday 25th June 2009

IT’S uncharted territory this weekend for Daniel Barritt and Conrad Rautenbach as they head for the next stop on the World Rally Championship.

Greece lightning as Barritt gets fifth

Greece lightning as Barritt gets fifth

8:30am Friday 19th June 2009

Daniel Barritt and Conrad Rautenbach were celebrating this week after scoring their best result of the season.

Martin’s power to the maximum

ON COURSE: Terry Martin and navigator Bob Hargreaves negotiate the Memorial Rally

8:29am Friday 19th June 2009

TERRY Martin did his chances of retaining the SD34 Road Rally title a power of good by claiming maximum points on last weekend’s Memorial Rally.

Great Harwood racers injured in Aintree crash

BROKEN BONES: Dave Holden

3:37pm Thursday 18th June 2009

A CHAMPION motorcycle sidecar racer has suffered suffered horrific injuries in a crash.

Good day's driving on Fellsman Tour

Good day's driving on Fellsman Tour

2:54pm Thursday 11th June 2009

IT’S one of the most popular events on the classic calendar - and this year's Fellsman Tour was no exception.

Have you got drive to land Easson award?

2:55pm Thursday 11th June 2009

ONE of rallying’s most prestigious – and valuable – scholarships has been launched for 2009.

Stone revels in Jim Clark showpiece

HIGH FLIER: John Stone

5:36pm Friday 5th June 2009

METRO man John Stone opened his MSA Asphalt Championship account in fine style with an excellent sixth place on the Jim Clark National Rally.

Hodgson back on track after horror smash

NO PAIN NO GAIN: Neil Hodgson will ride in Wisconsin this weekend

5:35pm Friday 5th June 2009

THE American Superbike season starts again for Neil Hodgson this weekend.

Plain sailing as crews snare points in Wales

GRITTY: Phil Scholes

4:20pm Thursday 21st May 2009

IT was plain sailing for the East Lancashire crews who contested round four of the BTRDA Rally Championship at the weekend.

Jack’s rally now set for repeat show

TRIBUTE: Jack Neal

4:13pm Friday 15th May 2009

CLITHEROE and District motor club have two thousand reasons to celebrate after the Jack Neal Memorial Rally was hailed a success.

Entries welcome for Jack Neal Rally

9:45am Friday 8th May 2009

Spectators are welcome at tomorrow’s Jack Neal Memorial Rally, organised by Clitheroe DMC. There’s a charge of £5 per car which goes to the Pendleside Hospice Charity.

Entries flood in for tribute to Jack Neal

ACTION: Four of the Mini Sport BMW Cooper S cars that will compete, with from left, Gordon Birtwistle, of Proflex UK Ltd of Clitheroe, clerk-of-the-course Bruce Lindsay, and Daniel Harper, from the Mini Sport Group of Padiham.

9:35am Thursday 7th May 2009

COMPETITORS from all over the UK will pay their own unique tribute to an East Lancashire motorsport enthusiast this weekend.

Barritt ready for taste of Azores

Barritt ready for taste of Azores

9:36am Thursday 7th May 2009

World Championship contenders Daniel Barritt and Conrad Rautenbach get their first taste of Super 2000 rallying when they contest the Azores Rally.

Scamble in the Valley

9:37am Thursday 7th May 2009

ROUND four of the National Putoline Hare Scramble Championship comes to the Ribble Valley this weekend.

Busy day for Martin

9:38am Thursday 7th May 2009

TERRY Martin’s in for a busy day on Saturday, contesting two events running back-to-back.

Griffin lands season best

PODIUM: Griffin and Cruttenden

12:20pm Thursday 30th April 2009

NOVICE rallyman Matt Griffin chalked up his best result of the season so far after finishing on the podium at the Somerset Stages.

Barritt crashes out in Argentina

FLIGHT OF THE CONDOR: Barritt and Rautenbach in Argentina

11:26am Thursday 30th April 2009

DANIEL Barritt and Conrad Rautenbach left South America empty-handed after crashing out of the Rally Argentina in their Citroen C4 WRC.

Superbike to Oulton

5:30pm Thursday 30th April 2009

The 2009 ViSK British Superbike Championship comes to the North West this weekend.

Tight finish

4:20pm Thursday 30th April 2009

DARRIAN duo Robert Dick and Baz Green won the Lee Holland Memorial Stages - but only by the narrowest of margins.

Terry is all gold!

3:20pm Thursday 30th April 2009

REIGNING SD34 champion Terry Martin swapped seats with his navigator Paul Taylor for last weekend’s Harry and Ivy Road Rally.

Entries for Jack Neal Memorial Rally

2:20pm Thursday 30th April 2009

ENTRIES are still available for the Jack Neal Memorial Rally, which takes place on Saturday, May 9.

Holden quick off the block

1:20pm Thursday 30th April 2009

DAVE Holden may be quick going round a circuit – but he’s pretty good in a straight line too.

Martin puts friend on the map

9:59am Friday 24th April 2009

Reigning SD34 champion Terry Martin will be swapping seats this weekend when he contests Harry and Ivy Road Rally.

Pendle entry for Lee rally

9:27am Thursday 23rd April 2009

WIL Owen and Aled Edwards head the entry for Saturday’s Lee Holland Memorial Rally, organised by Pendle and district motor club.


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