Round 3: Pirelli International Rally, 29-30 April

David Bogie extended his championship lead by recording his second victory of the season following a faultless drive on the Pirelli International Rally.

Bogie led from start to finish and – after completing a total of 93 miles on Kielder Forest’s demanding gavel roads – crossed the line over a minute ahead of his closest rival, Robert Barrable.

Jonathan Greer secured a spot on the podium despite sliding into a ditch on the final stage. MSA Team UK crew Elfyn Evans and Andrew Edwards came home in fourth place, having challenged Bogie until being delayed by a puncture on SS6.

Results1 David Bogie / Kevin Rae (Mitsubishi EVO 9) 1h28m57.9s2 Robert Barrable / Damien Connolly (Skoda Fabia S2000) 1h30m00.0s3 Jonathan Greer / Dai Roberts (Skoda Fabia S2000) 1h31m37.5s

Championship positions (provisional)after Round 31 David Bogie – 58 points2 Elfyn Evans – 513 Jonny Greer – 444 Tom Clark – 335 Adam Gould – 31