Dates Announced for 2005 British Rally Championship

01 October 2004

The 2005 MSA British Rally Championship (BRC) calendar has been ratified by the Motor Sports Association (MSA) offering classic British International calibre rallying on the best available stages at eight venues across the UK, many easily accessible to large parts of the UK population, starting with the unique BRC Live! event in the heart of England.

"This year has seen real growth in the British Rally Championship and everyone involved is determined to ensure the energy and excitement is sustained for 2005", confirmed Mark Taylor, Championship Manager.  "We have had enormous support and commitment from the teams and the events for 2004 and I feel confident that the 2005 programme will encourage even more participation."

The BRC remains a true test of driver skills on gravel and tarmac events and allows those who wish to progress to the higher echelons of the sport to gain experience of longer events with reconnaissance.

BRC Live 2005 bursts into life on 9th April in Nuneaton with more rally action, live demonstrations, prize giveaways and an action-packed day out for all the family. The whole day will be rounded off with an evening concert, featuring a live band.

Building on its success in 2004, the Rally of Wales has moved to become the series opener for the 2005 British Rally Championship, with the Pirelli International Rally running later in May. The Scottish Rally retains its mid June date and adds another 35 stage miles to its route.  In order to avoid a date clash with the British Grand Prix and pending the FIA World Council meeting mid October, the Jim Clark has moved to the second weekend in July. The Trackrod has moved back a week to allow more time after Wales Rally GB and with the South of England Tempest Rally being the last round on 5th November, the 2005 BRC will offer more competitive miles than any other UK rally championship.

“Building on the success of the 2004 British Rally Championship and following further review and consultation with competitors and teams during this season, the 2005 BRC features further changes designed to meet the needs of the events, the sponsors, competitors and spectators alike”, concluded Mark Taylor. “There are also a lot of exciting developments which are currently ‘work in progress’ adding more detail, extra facilities and features, and news of these will follow in the next two months.  We intend to make the 2005 BRC a vintage year.”

See 2005 series calendar for British Rally Championship

Related Story 24.09.2004 - Tension Mounts for the Trackrod Rally, Yorkshire