Jim Clark Rally

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Jim Clark Rally
Part of the British Rally Championship
Host country Scotland
Rally base Kelso, 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.

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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. The 2025 rally was abandoned on day 2, due to an accident that involved the death of a co-driver. The driver was taken to hospital in Edinburgh with serious injuries.

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: Duns Town Centre on Sat afternoon for BRC 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 Duns for leg 2 Return of the sensational Langton water splash stage Podium finish in Duns on Saturday for both Championships

Winners

2025Cancelled [because of a incident]]
2024 Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin Flag of Ireland.svg Mikie GalvinFord Fiesta Rally 2
2023 Flag of France.svg Adrien Fourmaux Flag of France.svg Alexandre CoriaFord Fiesta Rally2
2022 Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin Flag of Ireland.svg Mikie Galvin Volkswagen Polo GTI R5
2021Cancelled COVID-19 pandemic
2020Cancelled COVID-19 pandemic
2019 Flag of Ireland.svg Josh Moffett Flag of Ireland.svg Andy Hayes Ford Fiesta R5 Mk. II
2014 Flag of Ireland.svg Daniel McKenna Flag of Ireland.svg Arthur Kierans Citroën DS3 R3T
2013 Flag of Finland.svg Jukka Korhonen Flag of Finland.svg Marko Salminen Citroën DS3 R3T
2012 Flag of Ireland.svg Keith Cronin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marshall Clarke Citroën DS3 R3T
2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Bogie Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin Rae Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gwyndaf Evans Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Patterson Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eugene Donnelly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paddy Toner Škoda Fabia WRC
2008 Flag of Ireland.svg Eamonn Boland Flag of Ireland.svg Damien Morrissey Subaru Impreza S12B WRC '07
2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eugene Donnelly Flag of Ireland.svg Paul Kiely Subaru Impreza S12 WRC '06
2006 Flag of Ireland.svg Derek McGarrity Flag of Ireland.svg Dairmuid Falvey Subaru Impreza S10 WRC '04
2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Higgins Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bryan Thomas Ford Focus RS WRC '01
2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Nesbitt Flag of Ireland.svg James O'Brien Subaru Impreza S9 WRC '03
2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Nesbitt Flag of Ireland.svg James O'Brien Subaru Impreza S7 WRC '01
2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Nesbitt Flag of Ireland.svg James O'Brien Subaru Impreza S6 WRC '00
2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Rowe Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Wood Ford Puma S1600
2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Higgins Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bryan Thomas Vauxhall Astra Kit Car
1999 Flag of Finland.svg Tapio Laukkanen Flag of Finland.svg Kaj Lindström Renault Mégane Maxi
1998 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dominic Buckley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil Ewing Subaru Impreza
1997 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robbie Head Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bryan Thomas Renault Mégane
1996 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Horne Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Howie MG Metro 6R4
1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Baird Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Forrest Ford Escort Cosworth
1994 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Horne Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Monty Pearson Ford Sierra Cosworth
1993 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Murray Grierson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stewart Merry MG Metro 6R4
1992 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Raymond Munro Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil Ewing Ford Sierra Cosworth
1991 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Murray Grierson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stewart Merry MG Metro 6R4
1990 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Wheeler Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Sladdin Ford Escort RS
1989 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Bannister Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Oldfield Ford Escort RS
1988 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pete Slights Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lou Naylor MG Metro 6R4
1987 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Whiteford Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Adams MG Metro 6R4
1986 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Mawson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Tindall Ford Escort RS1800
1985 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Lymburn Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Hutchinson Ford Escort RS1800
1984 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dominic Buckley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doug Redpath Ford Escort RS1800
1983 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Wood Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Wood Talbot Sunbeam
1982 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ivor Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Blackie Talbot Sunbeam
1981 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Wilson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil Turner Talbot Sunbeam
1980 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry Kaby Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Rainbow Vauxhall Chevette
1979Cancelled
1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel Rockey Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Harris Ford Escort RS1800
1977 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Russell Brookes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Brown Ford Escort RS1800
1976 Flag of Finland.svg Ari Vatanen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Bryant Ford Escort Mark 1
1975 Flag of Ireland.svg Billy Coleman Flag of Ireland.svg Dan O'Sullivan Ford Escort Mark 1
1974 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Porter Ford Escort Mark 1
1973 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Mason Ford Escort Mark 1
1972 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Clark Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Porter Ford Escort Mark 1
1971 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Donald Heggie Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Dean Ford Escort Mark 1
1970 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Russell Close Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Howard Scott Ford Escort Mark 1

Multiple winners

NameWins
Dom Buckley 1984, 1998
Roger Clark 1972, 1973, 1974
Keith Cronin 2012, 2022, 2024
Eugene Donnelly 2007, 2009
Murray Grierson 1991, 1993
Andrew Nesbitt 2002, 2003, 2004
Mark Higgins 2000, 2005

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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