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RAC rally: Boom in overseas interest
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Auch außerhalb des United Kingdom ist das Interesse an der RAC rally groß |
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| An unprecedented level of overseas interest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally could see up to 10 foreign crews start the event in November.
The growing reputation of the event in the world of historic rallying has sparked record demand for information from outside the UK and rally manager Colin Heppenstall says that interest from Europe is very high. "We're having serious dialogue with 19 crews from outside the UK, including Belgium, France, Italy and Holland," said Heppenstall. "The reputation of the rally is clearly getting out there and having foreign crews adds to the kudos of the event," said Heppenstall. "If we get ten entries from those 19 people, I'll be overjoyed."
Leading the visiting entry will be six cars from Regnier Sport Organisation, led by team boss Pascal Regnier in his Escort Mk2. More Escorts will be campaigned by Arnaud Clause, Julian Ellebout and Bruno Lacroix, while Jean Pierre Ansiaux (Sunbeam Lotus) and Andre Lausberg (Opel Kadett) will also line up in Pickering on Friday 26 November.
Joining their countrymen will be RAC regulars Stefaan Stouf and Joris Erard in their Escort Mk1, and they hope to be joined by two more Belgian crews.
As well as a package of support for crews from Europe, Heppenstall is also offering practical support for the visitors. The overseas cars will need MSA log books and Heppenstall has arranged for them to be inspected the day before the rally. "We'll try and help them get over any hurdles and we're helping with any issues from the safety regulations, including fire extinguishers," said Heppenstall.
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