2008 MSA Asphalt Rally Championship & BTRDA Asphalt Rally Series

K-Rally Sport Audi A3 quattro takes UK Asphalt Rally Championship

Posted: October 21, 2008 11:49 AM

Devon rally driver David Kynaston and his co-driver Andy Russell finally put the disaster of their 2007 season behind them and took victory of the 2008 Richard Egger MSA Asphalt championship on the final round held on the Otterburn Military Ranges in Northumberland.

The Cheviot Stages was the showdown finale, with 3 crews fighting to win the Championship. Kynaston and Russell's K-Rally Sport Audi A3 quattro only needed a finish to repeat their 2006 success, and it was down to Stephen Simpson (Hyundai Accent WRC) or Simon Mauger (Ford Escort) to maintain the pressure.

Simpson, first on the damp and greasy military roads of Otterburn hit the first cattle grid on stage one and left the stage, luckily staying upright but not able to rejoin, his day was over!

The real pressure was now on the Devon crew to maintain enough momentum and focus without losing concentration. "We are operating at 7/10ths which brings its own problems" said Kynaston.
Throughout the Day the Crew maintained a top 5 position, and with the Cheviot Hills taking a high level of attrition they were able to secure a podium finish securing their 2008 success.

A delighted Russell said "A great season for the K-Rally Sport team with a car that attracts a great deal of support throughout the UK. We now look forward to the Championship next year which has been improved to bring all of the classic Asphalt events around the UK and Ireland into its calendar".

The K-Rally Sport Team would like to thank all their sponsors:
Mobil 1 Swift Accident Management Kumho Tyres Audi South West

BTRDA Asphalt Rally Series- PATRIOT STAGES ADDED TO THE CALENDAR

Posted: May 9, 2008 3:44 PM

Patriot Stages Rally - 28 Sep 08

Championship Rounds

Posted: May 9, 2008 3:44 PM

MSA Asphalt Rally Championship

1. 2nd March Tour of Epynt
2. 9/10th May Manx National
3. 23/24th May Jim Clark National
4. 13th July Sligo Stages
5. 24th August Mewla National
6. 19th October Cheviot National
   (5/6 Scores to Count)

1. 2nd March Tour of Epynt
2. 5th April Tour of Cornwall
3. 26th May Millbrook
4. 20/21st June Rally of Midlands
5. 24th August Mewla National
6. 19th October Keith Knox Stages
   (4/6 Scores to Count)

NEW FOR 2008 - Sponsor, Fuel, Class Engine Sizes

Posted: October 24, 2007 6:46 PM

The 2008 MSA ASPHALT RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP is open to all drivers with National ‘A’, or above, licences and the calendar will include 6 events (Best 4 Scores to Count), taking contenders to the best sealed surface events that England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland & the Isle of Man have to offer.

The 2008 BTRDA ASPHALT RALLY SERIES is open to drivers with National ‘B’, or above, licences and will feature 6 of the very best mainland events – without the need for extra outlay to pay for ferries!

Regulations will be available in December and both series will commence at the beginning of March.

NEW FOR 2008 :
* ‘FIA-homologated’ fuel permitted for vehicles in both series.
* Upper engine capacity limits of cars in non-homologated classes increased by 50cc (1450/1650/2050) in line with Irish Championships.

MSA National Asphalt Rally Championship