2007 Roger Albert Clark Rally

rdjones · 23 May 2007, 18:22 (Ref:1919751)

I see from today's Motorsport News that the route is out for this Roger Albert Clark Rally. This years event will take place 16 – 19 November.

It will start at Elland Road in Leeds, with eligibility checks taking place on Friday afternoon/Early evening. With the real action getting underway on Saturday morning with 2 stages at Temple Newsam before moving on to the Yorkshire Forest for 6 stages, before heading over to Graystoke for a stage in the dark.

Day two, the longest of the event, sees the crews start in the Forest of Ae and doing a loop of stages including the Heathall splash, before moving across country to the stages of Castle O'er and Twiglees. Crews will then tackle stages in Ash Park and Kershope in the early evening darkness before another Service Halt in Carlisle prior to tackling the last four stages of the day, again all in darkness.

On Monday 19th November, the final day, the rally takes on a new format with a loop of stages in the Kielder complex and central service in Carlisle. The Kielder stages include the infamous Broomlynn stage, not used since 1995. Together with old favourites such as Roughside, before a town centre finish in Carlisle at around 15.30hrs

It all looks good to me I can't wait for November to come round again.

M.Lowe · 24 May 2007, 22:52 (Ref:1920684)

No Croft stages or service there?

rdjones · 8 Nov 2007, 10:13 (Ref:2062827)

Just over a week to do the best rally off the year and the seeded entry list is out:-

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Historic

41 Geoff Stewart Bill Stevenson Porsche 911
42 Bob Bean Malcolm Smithson Ford Lotus Cortina
43 Jim Valentine Julian Stolks Saab 96 2stroke

Post Historic / Classic

1 TBC TBC TBC
2 Jeremy Easson Alun Cook Ford Escort RS2000 16v
3 David Stokes Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600
4 Steve Perez Stewart Merry Lancia Stratos
5 Steve Bannister Kevin Rae Ford Escort
6 Andrew Haddon Mark Crisp Porsche 911
8 John Worthing Bill Robertson Ford Escort mk1 Mexico
9 Paul Griffiths Jon Madoc-Jones Ford Escort
10 Craig Salter Preston Ayres Ford Escort RS1600
11 Tim Mason Graham Wild Porsche 911
12 Martin Healer Peter Thomas Ford Escort MK2 BDA
14 Phil Squires Mick Squires Ford Escort RS1800
15 Charlie Taylor Steve Bielby Ford Escort RS1800
16 Geoff Crabtree TBC Ford Escort RS 1800
17 Graham Samuel Tony Phillips Ford Escort RS2000
18 Neil Parsons Chris Parsons Ford Escort RS1600
20 Ken Forster John Stanger-Leathes Ford Escort Mexico
21 Derek Belbin Michael Davison Ford Mexico MK1
22 Ian Rix Daniel Stone Ford Escort RS1600
23 Will Onions Tim Hobbs Ford Escort RS2000
24 Tim Jones Don James Ford Escort MK1 RS 1600
25 Keith Cornell Graham Wride Ford Escort
26 Adrian Young Den Golding Ford Escort RS2000
27 Neil Rudd Brian Hodgson Ford Escort Twin Cam
28 Simon Tysoe Rob Dyson Ford Escort RS1800
30 Roger Kilty Lynette Banks Vauxhall Chevette HSR
31 Steve Graham Tony Graham Lancia Fulvia
32 Andrew Siddall Colin Thompson Ford Escort
33 Richard Egger Pat Egger Ford Escort MK1
34 Roger Platt Peter Gilbert Renault Alpine A110
35Darren Yarney Stephen Richards Hillman Avenger

Open Rally

51 Richard Hill Patrick Cooper Ford Escort
52 Dave Hemingway Simon Ashton Ford Escort
53 Brian Lawlor Peter Kavanage Ford Escort MK2
54 Andy Madge Pat Cooper Toyota Corolla GT
55 Kevin Jeffray Joe Parsons Subaru Impreza Sti Rwd
56 Steve Blunt Robert Duck Ford Fiesta ST
57 Stephen French Colin Booth Hillman Avenger
58 Phil Jobson Caroline Lodge Ford Escort MK2
60 Malc Hague/Dave Read Ford Escort
61 Mark Fowler Chris Dewsnap Opel Manta 400
62 Alan Gardiner Robin Nicholson Ford Escort MK2
63 John Taylor Lindsey Watson Ford RS1600
64 Garry Preston Mike Sones Vauxhall Nova Sport

You may notice that car 1 is TBC TBC and TBC, well from what I have read else where its a big name but the name is embargoed until the Wednesday before the event, guess we will have to wait and see who that is.

If you do want to go out and watch this great event this is where you can see the action next weekend

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Saturday 17th November
Pre Start Elland Road 07:20
MTC1 Temple Newsam 07:50
SS 1 & 2 Temple Newsam 08:01 08:29
SS 3 & 6 Flainsey 10:31 13:01
SS 4 & 7 Dalby 10:51 13:21
SS 5 & 8 Langdale 11:28 13:58
Service Scarborough 12:03 14:33
SS 9 & 10 Greystoke 19:31 19:54
Overnight Carlisle Airport 20:49

Sunday 18th November

MTC 3 Restart Carlisle Airport 07:01
SS 11 & 13 Ae 08:26 10:42
Dumfries Service 09:09 11:22
SS 12 & 14 Heathhall 09:37 12:00
SS 15 & 19 Twiglees 12:55 17:18
SS 16 & 20 Castle O'er 13:15 17:38
SS 17 & 21 Ash Park 14:35 18:58
SS 18 & 22 Kershope 14:53 19:16
Service Carlisle Airport 15:45
Overnight Carlisle Airport 20:08

Monday 19th November
MTC 5 Restart Carlisle Airport 07:01
SS 23 & 26 Hopehouse 07:54 11:48
SS 23 & 26 Broomylinn 08:21 12:15
SS 25 & 28 Roughside 09:06 13:00
Service Carlisle Airport 10:25 14:19
Ceremonial Finish Carlisle City Centre 15:00

peespeed · 8 Nov 2007, 21:53 (Ref:2063387)

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Originally Posted by M.Lowe

No Croft stages or service there?

nope, something to do with the number of noise events there already this year

can't wait, will be my forst time over for it and one of our sideways merchants will be over to entertain

madcowie2007 · 10 Nov 2007, 15:47 (Ref:2064406)

Thanks guys you got me looking. Not only that you made me a happy man as it goes to temple newsam next saturday. 8am in the morning!! Oh the good old days!!!

Madcowie
p.s http://www.rogeralbertclarkrally.org...tator_info.htm

rdjones · 13 Nov 2007, 19:30 (Ref:2066762)

Car 1 is going to be driven my Jimmy McRae. I'm really pleased about that news.

madcowie2007 · 17 Nov 2007, 11:07 (Ref:2069468)

Oh the good old days!!! I was up at 6am this morning to get to Temple Newsam with my dad. Its over 20 years since my dad and I went to rally. Really nice to hear him say "Owe I wish I had bought the camera" to which I replied "Ive bought mine!"

Cant beat 5 pounds either for a car load of spectators. Will be there next year and hopefully Jimmy McRae will be as well.

Cheers
MC

GolddustMini · 17 Nov 2007, 17:20 (Ref:2069644)

heading off to greystoke in a few minutes, camera and flash at the ready!

£10 for a car, £10 wouldnt even get you a program at the rally of south wales parks and gardens

rdjones · 17 Nov 2007, 17:24 (Ref:2069647)

Just back from Dalby, I had a really good and I think the old man enjoyed himself as well.

Top 10 after SS8 Langdale on Roger Albert Clark Rally look like this

1 Steve Bannister Kevin Rae Ford Escort 0:48:21
2 Martin McCormack Phil Clarke Ford Escort RS1800 0:49:01
3 Jimmy McRae Andy Richardson Ford Escort RS1800 0:49:02
4 Andrew Haddon Mark Crisp Porsche 911 0:49:25
5 Jeremy Easson Alun Cook Ford Escort RS2000 16v 0:49:32
6 Paul Griffiths Jon Madoc-Jones Ford Escort 0:49:55
7 David Stokes Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600 0:50:09
8 Tim Mason Graham Wild Porsche 911 0:50:30
9 Phil Squires Mick Squires Ford Escort RS1800 0:50:56
10 Charlie Taylor Steve Bielby Ford Escort RS1800 0:50:57

Open Rally Top 10 After SS8 Langdale

1 Richard Hill Patrick Cooper Ford Escort 0:50:10
2 Dave Hemingway Simon Ashton Ford Escort 0:51:49
3 Brian Lawlor Peter Kavanagh Ford Escort Mk2 0:52:13
4 Alan Gardiner Robin Nicholson Ford Escort MK2 0:53:27
5 Andy Madge Pat Cooper Toyota Corolla GT 0:54:31
6 Phil Jobson Caroline Lodge Ford Escort Mk2 0:55:01
7 John Taylor Lindsey Watson Ford Escort RS1600 0:56:51
8 Kevin Jeffray Joe Parsons Subaru Impreza Sti RWD 0:56:53
9 Garry Preston Mike Sones Ford Escort RS2000 1:02:03
10 Steve Blunt Duck Robert Ford Fiesta ST 1:02:38

There are 2 Stages left tonight in Graystoke and they get underway about 19.30.

Sadly the Stratos is out, the engine went bang at the end of SS4

Photos Later

M.Lowe · 17 Nov 2007, 20:10 (Ref:2069747)

Three from RAC

Three from Kall Kwik

rdjones · 17 Nov 2007, 22:14 (Ref:2069827)

Latest Update after tonight's 2 Stages in Graystoke

Roger Albert Clark

1 Steve Bannister Kevin Rae Ford Escort D5 1:06:31
2 Jimmy McRae Andy Richardson Ford Escort RS1800 1:06:55
3 Jeremy Easson Alun Cook Ford Escort RS2000 16v 1:07:09
4 Andrew Haddon Mark Crisp Porsche 911 1:08:06
5 Paul Griffiths Jon Madoc-Jones Ford Escort 1:08:45
6 David Stokes Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600 1:08:53
7 Phil Squires Mick Squires Ford Escort RS1800 1:09:2
8 Charlie Taylor Steve Bielby Ford Escort RS1800 1:09:30
9 Simon Tysoe Rob Dyson Ford Escort RS1800 1:10:26
10 Geoff Crabtree Ian Oakey Ford Escort RS1800 1:10:48

Roger Albert Clark Open Rally

1 Richard Hill Patrick Cooper Ford Escort 1:07:44
2 Brian Lawlor Peter Kavanagh Ford Escort Mk2 1:10:27
3 Dave Hemingway Simon Ashton Ford Escort 1:12:28
4 Alan Gardiner Robin Nicholson Ford Escort 1:12:54
5 Phil Jobson Caroline Lodge Ford Escort Mk2 1:15:12

Some photo's from both yesterday at Elland Road and from Dalby today at http://www.rdj-pics.co.uk/Photos/2007/RAC/index.html

madcowie2007 · 17 Nov 2007, 23:46 (Ref:2069865)

Now thats odd as I dont remember seeing 2 of those cars some through Temple Newsam, definatley didnt see the porsche boxster.

rdjones · 18 Nov 2007, 10:34 (Ref:2070047)

Some of the cars only did the Kall Kwik rally which ran behind the main event. I think the only did Temple Newsam once.

rdjones · 18 Nov 2007, 11:06 (Ref:2070072)

Well we back under way and there have been a further 2 stages this morning

Roger Albert Clark Rally

1 Steve Bannister Kevin Rae Ford Escort 1:15:23
2 Jimmy McRae Andy Richardson Ford Escort RS1800 1:15:54
3 Jeremy Easson Alun Cook Ford Escort RS2000 16v 1:16:34
4 Andrew Haddon Mark Crisp Porsche 911 1:17:30
5 Paul Griffiths Jon Madoc-Jones Ford Escort 1:18:12
6 David Stokes Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600 1:18:23
7 Charlie Taylor Steve Bielby Ford Escort RS1800 1:19:00
8 Phil Squires Mick Squires Ford Escort RS1800 1:19:08
9 Simon Tysoe Rob Dyson Ford Escort RS1800 1:20:15
10 Geoff Crabtree Ian Oakey Ford Escort RS1800 1:20:58

Roger Albert Clark Open Rally

1 Richard Hill Patrick Cooper Ford Escort 1:17:01
2 Brian Lawlor Peter Kavanagh Ford Escort Mk2 1:20:15
3 Dave Hemingway Simon Ashton Ford Escort 1:22:52
4 Alan Gardiner Robin Nicholson Ford Escort MK2 1:22:59
5 Phil Jobson Caroline Lodge Ford Escort Mk2 1:25:28
6 John Taylor Lindsey Watson Ford Escort RS1600 1:29:11
7 Steve Blunt Duck Robert Ford Fiesta ST 1:32:26
8 Garry Preston Mike Sones Ford Escort RS2000 1:35:27
9 Kevin Jeffray Joe Parsons Subaru Impreza Sti RWD 1:36:56
10 Andy Madge Pat Cooper Toyota Corolla GT 1:45:02

The cars are currently having there second run through Ae.

rdjones · 18 Nov 2007, 17:08 (Ref:2070269)

18 Stages gone

Roger Albert Clark Rally

1 Jimmy McRae Andy Richardson Ford Escort RS1800 1:53:52
2 Steve Bannister Kevin Rae Ford Escort 1:53:53
3 Jeremy Easson Alun Cook Ford Escort RS2000 16v 1:56:01
4 Paul Griffiths Jon Madoc-Jones Ford Escort 1:57:19
5 David Stokes Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600 1:57:47
6 Andrew Haddon Mark Crisp Porsche 911 1:58:06
7 Phil Squires Mick Squires Ford Escort RS1800 1:59:41
8 Martin McCormack Phil Clarke Ford Escort RS1800 1:59:43
9 Charlie Taylor Steve Bielby Ford Escort RS1800 1:59:43
10 Geoff Crabtree Ian Oakey Ford Escort RS1800 2:02:14

Wow 1 Second between 1st and 2nd.....

Roger Albert Clark Open Rally

1 Richard Hill Patrick Cooper Ford Escort 1:55:44
2 Brian Lawlor Peter Kavanagh Ford Escort Mk2 2:01:06
3 Dave Hemingway Simon Ashton Ford Escort 2:04:57
4 Alan Gardiner Robin Nicholson Ford Escort MK2 2:05:52
5 John Taylor Lindsey Watson Ford Escort RS1600 2:15:21
6 Phil Jobson Caroline Lodge Ford Escort Mk2 2:15:25
7 Steve Blunt Duck Robert Ford Fiesta ST 2:20:51
8 Kevin Jeffray Joe Parsons Subaru Impreza Sti RWD 2:22:26
9 Garry Preston Mike Sones Ford Escort RS2000 2:24:15
10 Andy Madge Pat Cooper Toyota Corolla GT 2:28:25

There are still another 4 Stages to go this evening.

rdjones · 18 Nov 2007, 21:20 (Ref:2070414)

Standings at the end of Day 2

Roger Albert Clark

1 Steve Bannister Kevin Rae Ford Escort 2:24:33
2 Jimmy McRae Andy Richardson Ford Escort RS1800 2:24:37
3 Jeremy Easson Alun Cook Ford Escort RS2000 16v 2:27:22
4 Paul Griffiths Jon Madoc-Jones Ford Escort 2:28:57
5 Martin McCormack Phil Clarke Ford Escort RS1800 2:30:00
6 David Stokes Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600 2:30:24
7 Andrew Haddon Mark Crisp Porsche 911 2:30:45
8 Charlie Taylor Steve Bielby Ford Escort RS1800 2:32:30
9 Phil Squires Mick Squires Ford Escort RS1800 2:32:30
10 Geoff Crabtree Ian Oakey Ford Escort RS1800 2:35:35

4 seconds between 1st and 2nd a day to go this event is turning into a classic again.

Roger Albert Clark Open Rally

1 Richard Hill Patrick Cooper Ford Escort 2:25:59
2 Brian Lawlor Peter Kavanagh Ford Escort Mk2 2:33:46
3 Alan Gardiner Robin Nicholson Ford Escort MK2 2:39:40
4 Dave Hemingway Simon Ashton Ford Escort 2:39:56
5 Phil Jobson Caroline Lodge Ford Escort Mk2 2:50:05
6 Steve Blunt Duck Robert Ford Fiesta ST 2:56:48
7 Garry Preston Mike Sones Ford Escort RS2000 3:04:38
8 John Taylor Lindsey Watson Ford Escort RS1600 3:04:55
9 Andy Madge Pat Cooper Toyota Corolla GT 3:08:27
10 Stephen French Colin Booth Hillman Avenger 3:21:26

There are still 6 Stages to go tomorrow.

GolddustMini · 18 Nov 2007, 22:47 (Ref:2070436)

i was at the greystoke stages in the pouring rain last night, lots of escort action.

the thing that annoyed me was the only carpark for greystoke (past berrier) you walked to the stage and they couldnt even be bothered to open the gate to allow people in, instead you had to climb over a fence with barbed wire fence on it, they'd cut the barbed wire to allow you to pass but it was still hanging loose along the side

anyway i took some pictures they are here http://www.whitewashimages.co.uk/junk/RAC

madcowie2007 · 19 Nov 2007, 18:08 (Ref:2071045)

Must be a fence problem on this years rally. The main spectating route down to the stage had the same problem at Temple Newsam. Its a good job I didnt take my granny!! On the way back they had openned the gate though!

Madcowie
p.s Any results?

rdjones · 19 Nov 2007, 19:22 (Ref:2071087)

Final Standings after 28 Stages

Roger Albert Clark Rally

1 Steve Bannister Kevin Rae Ford Escort 3:10:13
2 Jimmy McRae Andy Richardson Ford Escort RS1800 3:12:15
3 Jeremy Easson Alun Cook Ford Escort RS2000 16v 3:14:29
4 Martin McCormack Phil Clarke Ford Escort RS1800 3:14:47
5 Andrew Haddon Mark Crisp Porsche 911 3:17:36
6 David Stokes Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600 3:18:14
7 Charlie Taylor Steve Bielby Ford Escort RS1800 3:21:30
8 Phil Squires Mick Squires Ford Escort RS1800 3:21:43
9 Paul Griffiths Jon Madoc-Jones Ford Escort 3:22:10
10 Geoff Crabtree Ian Oakey Ford Escort RS1800 3:24:43

Roger Albert Clark Open Rally

1 Richard Hill Patrick Cooper Ford Escort 3:13:10
2 Brian Lawlor Peter Kavanagh Ford Escort Mk2 3:23:48
3 Alan Gardiner Robin Nicholson Ford Escort MK2 3:30:52
4 Dave Hemingway Simon Ashton Ford Escort 3:31:23
5 Steve Blunt Duck Robert Ford Fiesta ST 3:50:12
6 Andy Madge Pat Cooper Toyota Corolla GT 4:00:07
7 Garry Preston Mike Sones Ford Escort RS2000 4:03:17
8 John Taylor Lindsey Watson Ford Escort RS1600 4:04:14
9 Malc Hague Dave Read Ford Escort 5:33:54

It's been a great event, roll on next year and I am going to do the whole event next year

manx tt · 21 Nov 2007, 12:32 (Ref:2072421)

is it going to be on tv or a dvd?

**BertMk2** · 21 Nov 2007, 12:51 (Ref:2072439)

There's usually a dvd - it'll probably be out in time for the Autosport and Historic Motorsport shows.

leonidas · 21 Nov 2007, 13:29 (Ref:2072470)

Yes, great event - one of the highlights of the year! Much as I love escorts its a bit of a shame we don't see a bit more variety of cars in historic rallying in the UK. Are there really no Volvo, Lancia, BL, Renault or Fiat fans out there?

**BertMk2** · 21 Nov 2007, 13:36 (Ref:2072477)

I think it's more down to the availability of cars and parts - plenty of people supply parts for Escorts (including panels), other cars don't have that level of backup and therefore aren't as easy to run.

Ian_H · 21 Nov 2007, 13:56 (Ref:2072499)

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Originally Posted by manx tt

is it going to be on tv or a dvd?

The official DVD will be available from this website
http://www.rallytv.co.uk/ before Christmas

Cheers
Ian

Ian_H · 21 Nov 2007, 13:59 (Ref:2072502)

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonidas

Yes, great event - one of the highlights of the year! Much as I love escorts its a bit of a shame we don't see a bit more variety of cars in historic rallying in the UK. Are there really no Volvo, Lancia, BL, Renault or Fiat fans out there?

There were a couple of Lancia's competing

There was also a Alpine Renault competing but it didn't get far

There are more photos on www.ianhardy.net

Cheers
Ian

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