On the 6th of December, the Grizedale Rally lit up the lakes with the sound of rally cars. The final rounds of the BTRDA Rally Championship, the Motorsport UK Rally Championship, and the Scottish Rally Championship. bringing close to 100 cars to the forest of Grizedale.
Due to the relentless rain throughout the whole week, the gravel was very slippery and a lot of standing water on the stages. This was evident with many offs, close calls and mechanical failures.
With the weather conditions not in the drivers ' hands, they had to be very careful on all of the stages. However, being careful doesn't win rallys.
This was very evident with David Bogie. going flat out throughout the whole of the rally. winning the majority of the stages. And winning the overall rally by a lead of 22 seconds.
Following close behind was Oliver in his Proton Iris. Winning stages 3 and 4 while getting the second fastest times for the rest of the stages. eventually getting him a second place overall.
And then third went to Angus in his Mitsubishi, with consistency going through the whole rally. Getting the number of top 4 fastest times throughout the stages. allowing him to get third overall.
Final results.
Dave Bogie and Kirsty Riddick - VW POLO GTI R5 - 47.18
Oliver Mellors and Ian Windress - Proton Iris R5 - 47.40 +22 sec
Angus Lawrie and Jane Nicol - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX - 48.51 +1.11
