British Rally Championship

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British Rally Championship
PROBITE BRITISH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP LOGO.jpg
Logo of the British Rally Championship used from 2024
CountryUnited Kingdom
Inaugural season1958
DriversVaries from event to event
Tyre suppliersRegistered Manufacturers
Drivers' champion Flag of France.svg Adrien Fourmaux
Official website britishrallychampionship.co.uk/
Motorsport current event.svg Current season
Michele Mouton drives an Audi Quattro A2 at the 1985 Welsh Rally. Michele Mouton - 1985 Welsh Rally.jpg
Michèle Mouton drives an Audi Quattro A2 at the 1985 Welsh Rally.

The British Rally Championship (BRC) is a rallying series based in the United Kingdom. The first championship was run in 1958 [1] and it has been licensed by the Motor Sports Association (MSA) since 1999. MSA has opted not to run the series in 2015, instead giving its promotion to its own subsidiary, International Motor Sport (IMS) for 2016. Motorsport UK have promoted the BRC and have done since IMS was absorbed into Motorsport UK in 2019.

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2024

For 2024 the series sees the BRC return to free-to-air terrestrial television in 2024, after signing a multi-year deal with ITV4 and ITVX to broadcast the six-round series across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

An enhanced media package for the UK’s premier rally championship will include a dedicated one-hour highlights show on ITV4 after each round of the series to be broadcast at prime time with further repeat broadcasts and an end of season round-up programme. [2]

Calendar

RoundRallyLocationDate
Round 1Legend Fires North West StagesLancashire, England22-23 March
Round 2Rallynuts Severn Valley StagesBuilth Wells, Wales13 April
Round 3Beatson’s Building Supplies Jim Clark RallyDuns, Scotland14-25 May
Round 4Voyonic Grampian Forest RallyBanchory, Scotland9-10 August
Round 5*JDS Machinery Rali CeredigionAberystwyth, Wales30 August - 1 September
Round 6Visit Conwy Cambrian RallyLlandudno, Wales26 October

*Two points scoring opportunities on Round 5

Champions

British Rally Championship

SeasonChampionCo-DriverCar
2023 Flag of France.svg Adrien Fourmaux Flag of France.svg Alexandre Coria Ford Fiesta Rally2
2022 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Osian Pryce Flag of Ireland.svg Noel O’Sullivan Volkswagen Polo GTI R5
2021 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren Garrod Volkswagen Polo GTI R5
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Patrick Walsh Ford Fiesta R5
2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren GarrodFord Fiesta R5
2017 Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin Flag of Ireland.svg Mikie Galvin Ford Fiesta R5
2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Elfyn Evans Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craig ParryFord Fiesta R5
2015Cancelled due to organisational issues
2014 Flag of Ireland.svg Daniel McKenna Flag of Ireland.svg Arthur Kierans Citroen DS3 R3T
2013 Flag of Finland.svg Jukka Korhonen Flag of Finland.svg Marko Salminen Citroen DS3 R3T
2012 Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marshall ClarkeCitroen DS3 R3T
2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Bogie Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin Rae Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX R4
2010 Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry McNulty Subaru Impreza STi N15
2009 Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin Flag of Ireland.svg Greg ShinnorsMitsubishi Lancer Evo IX R4
2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Wilks Flag of Ireland.svg Rory Kennedy*Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX R4
2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Wilks Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil PughMitsubishi Lancer Evo IX R4
2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Higgins Flag of Ireland.svg Rory KennedySubaru Impreza STI N12 R4
2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Higgins Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bryan Thomas Ford Focus RS WRC 02
2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Higgins Flag of Ireland.svg Brian Murphy* Hyundai Accent WRC Evo 3
2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonny Milner Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nicky BeechToyota Corolla WRC
2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonny Milner Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nicky Beech Toyota Corolla WRC
2001Cancelled due to foot-and-mouth crisis
2000 Flag of Finland.svg Marko Ipatti Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bryan Thomas* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI N4
1999 Flag of Finland.svg Tapio Laukkanen Flag of Finland.svg Kaj Lindström Renault Maxi Mégane

*In 2000, Ipatti used both Kari Kajala and Teppo Leino as co-drivers during the season. Hence, runner-up Mark Higgins' co-driver Bryan Thomas was awarded the co-drivers title. Two similar situations occurred in 2004 & 2008. In 2004 David Higgins used Chris Wood, Craig Thorley & Daniel Barritt as co-drivers during the season. Hence, runner-up Austin MacHale' co-driver Brian Murphy was awarded the co-drivers title. In 2008,Wilks used both Phil Pugh and David Moynihan as co-drivers during the season. Again, runner-up Mark Higgins' co-driver Rory Kennedy was awarded the co-drivers title.

RACMSA British Rally Championship

SeasonChampionCo-DriverCar
1998 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Rowe Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Ringer Renault Mégane Maxi
1997 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Higgins Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Mills Nissan Sunny GTi
1996 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gwyndaf Evans Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Howard DaviesFord Escort RS2000
1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alister McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Senior Nissan Sunny GTi
1994 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Malcolm Wilson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bryan Thomas Ford Escort RS Cosworth
1993 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Burns Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robert Reid Subaru Legacy RS
1992 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek RingerSubaru Legacy RS
1991 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek RingerSubaru Legacy RS
1990 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Llewellin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Short Toyota Celica GT-Four ST165

RACMSA British Open Rally Championship

SeasonChampionCo-DriverCar
1989 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Llewellin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil ShortToyota Celica GT-Four ST165
1988 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rob Arthur Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
1987 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian GrindrodFord Sierra RS Cosworth
1986 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Lovell Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Freeman Ford RS200
1985 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Russell Brookes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Broad Opel Manta 400
1984 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike NicholsonOpel Manta 400
1983 Flag of Sweden.svg Stig Blomqvist Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Cederberg Audi Quattro A2
1982 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Grindrod Opel Ascona 400
1981 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy McRae Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian GrindrodOpel Ascona 400
1980 Flag of Finland.svg Ari Vatanen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Richards Ford Escort RS1800
1979 Flag of Finland.svg Pentti Airikkala Flag of Finland.svg Risto VirtanenVauxhall Chevette HSR
1978 Flag of Finland.svg Hannu Mikkola Flag of Sweden.svg Arne Hertz Ford Escort RS1800

RAC British Rally Championship

SeasonChampionCo-DriverCar
1977 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Russell Brookes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John BrownFord Escort RS1800
1976 Flag of Finland.svg Ari Vatanen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter BryantFord Escort RS1800
1975 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim PorterFord Escort RS1800
1974 Flag of Ireland.svg Billy Coleman Flag of Ireland.svg Dan O'SullivanFord Escort RS1600
1973 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim PorterFord Escort RS1600
1972 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim PorterFord Escort RS1600
1971 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Sclater Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin HolmesFord Escort RS1600
1970 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Sparrow Nigel Raeburn Mini Cooper S 1275
1969 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Bloxham Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Harper Lancia Fulvia HF/Ford Escort TC
1968 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Malkin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Brown Hillman Rallye Imp
1967 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Bullough Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Barrow Ford Lotus Cortina
1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Fidler Alan Taylor Triumph 2000
1965 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Porter Ford Cortina
1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Jackson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken JosephFord Cortina GT
1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Fisher Brian MeliaMini Cooper
1962 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Fisher Brian MeliaMini Cooper
1961 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Bengry David Skeffington Volkswagen 1500
1960 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Bengry David SkeffingtonVolkswagen 1200
1959 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Sprinzel Stuart Turner Austin-Healey Sprite
1958 Ron Gouldbourn Stuart Turner Triumph TR3A

Multiple wins by individual

NameTitlesWinning Years
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy McRae 51981, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1988
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark 41965, 1972, 1973, 1975
Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Higgins 31997, 2005, 2006
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Edwards 2018, 2019, 2021
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Bengry21960, 1961
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Fisher1962, 1963
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Russell Brookes 1977, 1985
Flag of Finland.svg Ari Vatanen 1976, 1980
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Llewellin 1989, 1990
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin McRae 1991, 1992
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Milner2002, 2003
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Wilks2007, 2008

Multiple wins by car manufacturer

NameTitlesWinning Years
Flag of the United States.svg Ford 211964, 1965, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Flag of Japan.svg Subaru 51991, 1992, 1993, 2006, 2010
Flag of Japan.svg Mitsubishi Motors 52000, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Motor Corporation 41959, 1962, 1963, 1970
Flag of Germany.svg Opel 41981, 1982, 1984, 1985
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota 51983, [3] [2] [4] 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003
Flag of France.svg Citroën 32012, 2013, 2014
Flag of Germany.svg Volkswagen 31960, 1961, 2021
Flag of Japan.svg Nissan 21995, 1997
Flag of France.svg Renault 21998, 1999

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References

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  2. 1 2 "1981, 1982 & 1983 Manx Rally". YouTube .
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  4. ↑ "Rothmans Manx Rally".
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