Team Collister Rallying supported by the Manx Motorsport Youth Trust travel from the Isle of Man to Wales this weekend to compete on the Swansea Bay Clubman’s Rally.   Driver George Collister (Grenaby) heads into the event on the back of a fine second place last time out on the Mutiny Clubman’s Rally. Adding to this the recently announced news that he is the winner of the inaugural John Easson Scholarship that will see him compete on the Tour of Mull this year, his morale is running high.

Collister’s Motivation Engineering backed Escort MKII has had some minor improvements made since the last event but unfortunately nothing that will increase the power and close the gap to the leaders.   Along with these improvements the car has undergone what has now become the routine check-up plan and the car goes to the event in the best possible condition.

With navigator, 2003 Manx Stage Rally Championship winning Rob Fagg (Port Erin) alongside again the pair hope to be able to continue where they left off on their last visit to Wales.   A top 5 finish will keep their championship bid alive but they will also be hoping for the right results from the other title contenders to continue the move up the tables.

“Both myself and Rob were obviously very happy with the result on the Mutiny”, commented George, “But that is in the past now and we must turn our attentions to this weekend and ensure we pick up further points.”

The event is Round 4 of the Kumho Tyres Clubman’s Rally Championship and will see the crews tackle 45 competitive stage miles.   The stages are made up of sections used in Rally GB in the Rhonnda, Rheola, Resolven forest complexes, plus the crews will pay one visit to the man made spectator stage at Walters Arena.

Co-ordinator
Robert Fagg Rallying
13/07/2004