Jim Clark Rally
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| Jim Clark Rally | |
|---|---|
| Part of the British Rally Championship | |
| Host country | Scotland |
| Rally base | Kelso, Berwickshire |
| Stage surface | Tarmac |
The Jim Clark Rally is a rallying race held in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom. It was first held in 1970, and is named after 1963 and 1965 Formula One champion Jim Clark. It has been a prominent round of the British Rally Championship since its debut in the series in 1999.
The 2014 rally was stopped after the deaths of three spectators, and cancelled for 2015.[1] The organisers announced in November 2015 that the event would be reinstated for 2016 in some form.[2] It was cancelled in 2016 however, due to low entries. The Motor Sports Authority refused the rally a permit for 2017.[3] The event returned to the British Rally Championship in 2022.
Events
[edit]Jim Clark Rally: 31 May/1 June, round three and the first asphalt event of the 2013 MSA British Rally Championship, featuring 130 stage and 250 road miles.
Jim Clark Challenge Rally: 31 May/ 1 June, round three, the first asphalt event of the 2013 NGK Spark Plugs BRC Challenge, features approx 75 stage and 130 road miles.
Recce dates: Either Sun 26 May or Thurs 30 May for both Championships Shakedown date / time: Friday 31 May 10am to 12 am Start location: Duns Town Centre on Friday evening for both. Finish Location: Kelso Town Centre on Sat afternoon for BRCC and teatime for BRC Rally Guide 1 issue date: February 2013 Scrutineering: Friday morning Service Area Location(s): Kelso HQ Service Area with remote for BRC only in Duns
Features of the event:
Only mainland UK rally to close public roads Town centre start and spectator stage in Duns Podium restart on Saturday in Kelso for leg 2 Return of the sensational Langton water splash stage Podium finish in Kelso on Saturday for both Championships
Winners
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Multiple winners
[edit]| Name | Wins |
|---|---|
| Andrew Nesbitt | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Roger Clark | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| Eugene Donnelly | 2007, 2009 |
| Mark Higgins | 2000, 2005 |
| Murray Grierson | 1991, 1993 |
| Dom Buckley | 1984, 1998 |
References
[edit]- ^ "2015 Jim Clark Rally cancelled following deaths". The Scotsman. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ "Jim Clark Rally returns to forests". Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ "Jim Clark Rally 'will not take place' in 2017". Retrieved 24 January 2017.