Jim Clark Rally
The Jim Clark Rally is a round on the British Rally Championship calendar, named after 1963 and 1965 Formula One champion Jim Clark. It has been a prominent feature of the BRC calendar since its debut in the series in 1999, and was started in 1970.
| 2014 Jim Clark Rally 44th Jim Clark Rally | |||
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Round 3 of the 2014 British Rally Championship
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| Host country | Scotland | ||
| Rally base | Kelso, Berwickshire | ||
| Dates run | May 30 – 31 | ||
| Stage surface | Tarmac | ||
| Results | |||
| Overall winner | Daniel McKenna | ||
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]
Events
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
| Year | Driver | Co-driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Keith Cronin |
Mikie Galvin |
Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 |
| 2021 | Cancelled COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2020 | Cancelled COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2019 | Josh Moffett |
Andy Hayes |
Ford Fiesta R5 Mk. II |
| 2014 | Daniel McKenna |
Arthur Kierans |
Citroën DS3 R3T |
| 2013 |  Jukka Korhonen |
Marko Salminen |
Citroën DS3 R3T |
| 2012 | Keith Cronin |
 Marshall Clarke |
Citroën DS3 R3T |
| 2011 | David Bogie |
Kevin Rae |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
| 2010 | Gwyndaf Evans |
Chris Patterson |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X |
| 2009 | Eugene Donnelly |
Paddy Toner |
Škoda Fabia WRC |
| 2008 | Eamonn Boland |
Damien Morrissey |
Subaru Impreza S12B WRC '07 |
| 2007 | Eugene Donnelly |
Paul Kiely |
Subaru Impreza S12 WRC '06 |
| 2006 | Derek McGarrity |
Dairmuid Falvey |
Subaru Impreza S10 WRC '04 |
| 2005 | Mark Higgins |
Bryan Thomas |
Ford Focus RS WRC '01 |
| 2004 | Andrew Nesbitt |
James O'Brien |
Subaru Impreza S9 WRC '03 |
| 2003 | Andrew Nesbitt |
James O'Brien |
Subaru Impreza S7 WRC '01 |
| 2002 | Andrew Nesbitt |
James O'Brien |
Subaru Impreza S6 WRC '00 |
| 2001 | Martin Rowe |
Chris Wood |
Ford Puma S1600 |
| 2000 | Mark Higgins |
Bryan Thomas |
Vauxhall Astra Kit Car |
| 1999 | Tapio Laukkanen |
Kaj Lindström |
Renault Mégane Maxi |
| 1998 | Dominic Buckley |
Neil Ewing |
Subaru Impreza |
| 1997 | Robbie Head |
Bryan Thomas |
Renault Mégane |
| 1996 | Andy Horne |
Jim Howie |
MG Metro 6R4 |
| 1995 | John Baird |
Martin Forrest |
Ford Escort Cosworth |
| 1994 | Mike Horne |
Monty Pearson |
Ford Sierra Cosworth |
| 1993 | Murray Grierson |
Stewart Merry |
MG Metro 6R4 |
| 1992 | Raymond Munro |
Neil Ewing |
Ford Sierra Cosworth |
| 1991 | Murray Grierson |
Stewart Merry |
MG Metro 6R4 |
| 1990 | Richard Wheeler |
Steve Sladdin |
Ford Escort RS |
| 1989 | Steve Bannister |
Dave Oldfield |
Ford Escort RS |
| 1988 | Pete Slights |
Lou Naylor |
MG Metro 6R4 |
| 1987 | Steve Whiteford |
Dave Adams |
MG Metro 6R4 |
| 1986 | Richard Mawson |
George Tindall |
Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1985 | Bill Lymburn |
Alan Hutchinson |
Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1984 | Dominic Buckley |
Doug Redpath |
Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1983 | Andrew Wood |
Robin Wood |
Talbot Sunbeam |
| 1982 | Ivor Clark |
George Blackie |
Talbot Sunbeam |
| 1981 | Ian Wilson |
Neil Turner |
Talbot Sunbeam |
| 1980 | Terry Kaby |
Brian Rainbow |
Vauxhall Chevette |
| 1979 | Cancelled | ||
| 1978 | Nigel Rockey |
Brian Harris |
Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1977 | Russell Brookes |
John Brown |
Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1976 | Ari Vatanen |
Peter Bryant |
Ford Escort Mark 1 |
| 1975 | Billy Coleman |
Dan O'Sullivan |
Ford Escort Mark 1 |
| 1974 | Roger Clark |
Jim Porter |
Ford Escort Mark 1 |
| 1973 | Roger Clark |
Tony Mason |
Ford Escort Mark 1 |
| 1972 | Roger Clark |
Jim Porter |
Ford Escort Mark 1 |
| 1971 | Donald Heggie |
George Dean |
Ford Escort Mark 1 |
| 1970 | Russell Close |
Howard Scott |
Ford Escort Mark 1 |
Multiple winners
| 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
- "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.