Jim Clark Rally
Part of the British Rally Championship
Host countryScotland
Rally baseKelso, Berwickshire
Stage surfaceTarmac

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

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 Republic of Ireland Keith Cronin Republic of Ireland Mikie Galvin Volkswagen Polo GTI R5
2021 Cancelled COVID-19 pandemic
2020 Cancelled COVID-19 pandemic
2019 Republic of Ireland Josh Moffett Republic of Ireland Andy Hayes Ford Fiesta R5 Mk. II
2014 Republic of Ireland Daniel McKenna Republic of Ireland Arthur Kierans Citroën DS3 R3T
2013 Finland Jukka Korhonen Finland Marko Salminen Citroën DS3 R3T
2012 Republic of Ireland Keith Cronin United Kingdom Marshall Clarke Citroën DS3 R3T
2011 United Kingdom David Bogie United Kingdom Kevin Rae Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
2010 United Kingdom Gwyndaf Evans United Kingdom Chris Patterson Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
2009 United Kingdom Eugene Donnelly United Kingdom Paddy Toner Škoda Fabia WRC
2008 Republic of Ireland Eamonn Boland Republic of Ireland Damien Morrissey Subaru Impreza S12B WRC '07
2007 United Kingdom Eugene Donnelly Republic of Ireland Paul Kiely Subaru Impreza S12 WRC '06
2006 Republic of Ireland Derek McGarrity Republic of Ireland Dairmuid Falvey Subaru Impreza S10 WRC '04
2005 United Kingdom Mark Higgins United Kingdom Bryan Thomas Ford Focus RS WRC '01
2004 United Kingdom Andrew Nesbitt Republic of Ireland James O'Brien Subaru Impreza S9 WRC '03
2003 United Kingdom Andrew Nesbitt Republic of Ireland James O'Brien Subaru Impreza S7 WRC '01
2002 United Kingdom Andrew Nesbitt Republic of Ireland James O'Brien Subaru Impreza S6 WRC '00
2001 United Kingdom Martin Rowe United Kingdom Chris Wood Ford Puma S1600
2000 United Kingdom Mark Higgins United Kingdom Bryan Thomas Vauxhall Astra Kit Car
1999 Finland Tapio Laukkanen Finland Kaj Lindström Renault Mégane Maxi
1998 United Kingdom Dominic Buckley United Kingdom Neil Ewing Subaru Impreza
1997 United Kingdom Robbie Head United Kingdom Bryan Thomas Renault Mégane
1996 United Kingdom Andy Horne United Kingdom Jim Howie MG Metro 6R4
1995 United Kingdom John Baird United Kingdom Martin Forrest Ford Escort Cosworth
1994 United Kingdom Mike Horne United Kingdom Monty Pearson Ford Sierra Cosworth
1993 United Kingdom Murray Grierson United Kingdom Stewart Merry MG Metro 6R4
1992 United Kingdom Raymond Munro United Kingdom Neil Ewing Ford Sierra Cosworth
1991 United Kingdom Murray Grierson United Kingdom Stewart Merry MG Metro 6R4
1990 United Kingdom Richard Wheeler United Kingdom Steve Sladdin Ford Escort RS
1989 United Kingdom Steve Bannister United Kingdom Dave Oldfield Ford Escort RS
1988 United Kingdom Pete Slights United Kingdom Lou Naylor MG Metro 6R4
1987 United Kingdom Steve Whiteford United Kingdom Dave Adams MG Metro 6R4
1986 United Kingdom Richard Mawson United Kingdom George Tindall Ford Escort RS1800
1985 United Kingdom Bill Lymburn United Kingdom Alan Hutchinson Ford Escort RS1800
1984 United Kingdom Dominic Buckley United Kingdom Doug Redpath Ford Escort RS1800
1983 United Kingdom Andrew Wood United Kingdom Robin Wood Talbot Sunbeam
1982 United Kingdom Ivor Clark United Kingdom George Blackie Talbot Sunbeam
1981 United Kingdom Ian Wilson United Kingdom Neil Turner Talbot Sunbeam
1980 United Kingdom Terry Kaby United Kingdom Brian Rainbow Vauxhall Chevette
1979 Cancelled
1978 United Kingdom Nigel Rockey United Kingdom Brian Harris Ford Escort RS1800
1977 United Kingdom Russell Brookes United Kingdom John Brown Ford Escort RS1800
1976 Finland Ari Vatanen United Kingdom Peter Bryant Ford Escort Mark 1
1975 Republic of Ireland Billy Coleman Republic of Ireland Dan O'Sullivan Ford Escort Mark 1
1974 United Kingdom Roger Clark United Kingdom Jim Porter Ford Escort Mark 1
1973 United Kingdom Roger Clark United Kingdom Tony Mason Ford Escort Mark 1
1972 United Kingdom Roger Clark United Kingdom Jim Porter Ford Escort Mark 1
1971 United Kingdom Donald Heggie United Kingdom George Dean Ford Escort Mark 1
1970 United Kingdom Russell Close United Kingdom 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

  1. "2015 Jim Clark Rally cancelled following deaths". The Scotsman. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  2. "Jim Clark Rally returns to forests". Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  3. "Jim Clark Rally 'will not take place' in 2017". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
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