Jim Clark Rally
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.
| Jim Clark Rally | |
|---|---|
| Part of the British Rally Championship | |
| Host country | Scotland |
| Rally base | Kelso, Berwickshire |
| Stage surface | Tarmac |
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 |  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.