John Overend Memorial Stages - 20 May 12

Brilliant Victory On 4WD Debut For Newby

Posted: July 25, 2012 2:56 PM

After a superb showing on the recent Manx National Rally which saw him make his debut on tarmac in the British Rally Championship in his Skoda, Arron Newby continued his sensational form with overall victory on the John Overend Memorial Stages rally held at Melbourne airfield near York yesterday.

But what made it so special was the fact that the 17-year-old from Carnforth was driving the Robert Wiseman Dairies-sponsored and TEG Sport-prepared Group N Subaru Impreza for the very first time and in doing so, saw off a number of leading drivers in what was a full and over-subscribed entry list.

In the car which was campaigned previously by Mark Higgins in the BRC, Newby and co-driver Martyn Taylor played themselves in sensibly but soon they were challenging the established drivers such as Michael Glendinning as part of over a third of the entry in 4WD cars.

As Newby got more familiar with both the car and surface, he hit the front at half distance and was never headed, setting four fastest stage times, to claim an unprecedented victory much to his and the team's delight.

Arron Newby:
"I can't believe I've won but this is just brilliant. To start with, I was surprised at the power and traction of a 4WD car which is totally different to what I'm used to but once I got into my swing, it all came together. The Pirelli tyres were fantastic and it was like driving a Scalextric car with magnets underneath so thanks to them and the team. Happy days!"

Stuart Newby, on behalf of the TEG Sport team:
"We are all in shock! We knew after the Manx that he could do it on tarmac but to win outright on his debut is simply sensational. To jump in a car he'd never driven and to mix it with the leading drivers says something about his talent. A lot of credit has to go to the Junior Championship which he contested last year and has stood him in good stead for the future."

Results

Posted: July 25, 2012 2:54 PM

John Overend Memorial Stages - 20 May 12 - RESULTS
Results: rallies.info

Seeded Entry List

Posted: May 15, 2012 12:39 PM

No Driver/Co-Driver (Make Model) [Class]
1 Alan Kirby/George Kirby (Subaru Impreza) [6]
2 Steve Marriott/Dave Mclachlan (Subaru Impreza) [6]
3 Michael Glendining/Josh Davison (Subaru Impreza) [6]
4 James Sparrow/Steve Major (Subaru Impeza) [6]
5 Paul Fisher/Rob Green (Mitsubishi Evo 4) [6]
6 Nick Stamper/Heather Stamper (Subaru Impreza) [6]
7 Andrew Apperley/Jo Lea (Subaru Impreza) [6]
8 Dave Hornbrook/Caroline Howell (Mitsubishi Evo 6) [6]
9 Garry Hirst/TBA (Subaru Impreza) [6]
10 Steve Adamson/Marcus Blenkinsop (Subaru Impreza) [6]
11 Michael Pickles/Ann Forster (Proton Satria) [3]
12 Mick Gallagher/Chris Newlove (Ford Escort) [4]
14 Richard Hepworth/Marc Hepworth (Subaru Impreza RA) [6]
15 Ian Tiffany/Terry Wilson (Subaru Impreza) []
16 Mark Jones /Christopher Brierley (BMW e30 325) [5]
17 Alex Lund/Kellyann Hewick (Ford Escort) [4]
18 Stuart Tomlinson/Nick Taylor (Ford Escort 2) [5]
19 Arron Newby/Martyn Taylor (Subaru Impreza) [6]
20 Dave Lewis/Steve Southall (Mitsubishi Evo 5) [6]
21 Mel Hudson/Roy Bell (BMW E30 325i) [5]
22 Nick Dobson/Terry Martin (Ford Escort M K 2) [4]
23 Shaun Wilson/Errol Bairstow (Subaru Impreza) [6]
24 Leigh Birkin/Elizabeth Rowston (Subaru Impreza) [6]
25 Martin Kilburn/Tim Buckley (Ford Escort Mark 2) [4]
26 Rob Pattison/John Dixey (Ford Sierra) [5]
27 Stuart Wilson/Steve Dargan (Vauxhall Nova) [3]
28 Mick Penrose/Jonathan Williams (Vauxhall Nova) [2]
29 Simon Stevinson/Neil Bye (BMW` Compact) [5]
30 Stephen Moore/Michael Mercer (Vauxhall Corsa) [3]
31 Craig Mallinson/Peter Fairclough (Peugeot 206) [3]
32 Lee Mitchell/Clint Eade (Subaru Impreza) [6]
33 Neil Andrews/Mike Fox (Subaru Impreza) [6]
34 Richard Barnard/Andy Barnard (Subaru Impreza N8) [6]
35 Andy Forrest/Frances Rush (Vauxhall Nova) [2]
36 Gary Carver/Michael Rust (Vauxhall Chevette) [5]
37 Jon Finch/Nicholas Simon Finch (BMW 318is) [5]
38 Chris Rowson/Carl Wiggins (Vauxhall Astra) [4]
39 Ian Young/Tracey Cook (Peugeot 309 GTi) [4]
40 Dennis Salt/Emma Deakin (Subaru Impreza) [6]
41 David Duff/Andrew Kellett (Ford Escort) [3]
42 Bruce Lindsay/Kari Bosworth (Vauxhall Nova) [3]
43 David Dobson/Liam Dobson (Ford Escort MK2) [5]
44 Rob Jones/Tony Archer (Peugeot 306 S16) [4]
45 Matthew Walker/Graham Hepworth (Vauxhall Astra GTE) [4]
46 Michael Thornton/Dave Scrimgour (Peugeot 205 GTi) [3]
47 Rob Brook/John Brook (Peugeot 205) [4]
48 Stephen Barmby/Micheal Woodcock (Ford Escort) [2]
49 David Fairhurst/Craig Fairhurst (Vauxhall Corsa) [2]
50 Lorraine Leeming/Karen Fitz-simons (Ford Escort) [3]
51 Stuart Cariss/Linda Cariss (Ford Escort Sport) [7]
52 Trevor Godwin/Ian Harrop (Morris Marina Coupe) [7]
53 Sammi Gabb/Wayne Smythe (Peugeot 106 Rallye) [2]
54 Shaun Leggott/Caroline Nelson (Peugeot 106) [2]
55 Ben Cree/Richard Shores (Peugeot 205 GTi) [3]
56 Kristien Esser/Chris Tidey (Subaru Impreza) [6]
57 David Longfellow/Terry Pressdee (Subaru Impreza) [6]
58 Max Gummerson/John Gummerson (Peugeot 205) [3]
59 Kevin Johnson/James Kelly (Puegeot 205) [4]
60 Richard Boyes/Darren Lee Smith (Rover 25) [2]
61 Steven Myers/Andrew Bentham (Peugeot 106 Rallye) [2]

Entries Received

Posted: May 1, 2012 9:39 AM

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Posted: May 1, 2012 9:39 AM

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