Lombard Rally - 6-9 Nov 08

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Posted: October 15, 2008 9:08 PM

Lombard Rally

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Posted: October 15, 2008 9:07 PM

GENERAL ROUTE INFORMATION
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 Hal,l 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).

WSHERE 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.

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Posted: October 15, 2008 9:03 PM

Lombard Rally