Dealer Team Suzuki’s Lorna Smith and co driver Joanne Oakey drove an almost faultless rally to bring their Swift Sport home on the Isle of Man International Rally, the 3rd round of the British Rally Championship and also a round in the Irish Tarmac Championship.

After completion of leg 1, comprising four stages totalling 24.54 miles, they finished the day in 18th position overall in the British Rally Championship, and in 6th position in Class R2 where they were up against the more powerful C2s.

Leg 2 consisted of 11 special stages totalling 93.04 stage miles and by the end of the day Lorna and Joanne had advanced to 11th overall despite a small off which required the replacement of two minor components. With the retirement of four competitors in Group R2 they were by now in 3rd position.

The final day saw seven further stages totalling 61.28 stage miles including the famous Brandywell Classic last stage finishing at the famous TT Grandstand.

Importantly 1st position in the Irish Tarmac Championship Class N2 was also achieved thereby increasing Lorna’s lead over her nearest rival in that Championship to 25 points with only the Ulster International and Cork 20 remaining.

Commenting on the result, Ian Robinson Team Manager said: "I am delighted for Lorna and Joanne and the entire Team with this success, particularly when our cars are the first two built to Group N2 standard by Suzuki Sport and there is still much potential for further development."

British Rally Championship – Driver

1st Wyn Humphreys – GB 43 points2nd Guy Wilks – GB 41 points3rd Mark Higgins – GB 39 points4th Darren Gass – GB 32 points5th Robert Swann – GB 29 points6th Lorna Smith – SCO 26 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)

British Rally Championship – Co Driver

1st Ally Mackay – GB 43 points2nd Phil Pugh – GB 43 points3rd Rory Kennedy – IRL 40 points4th Neil Shanks – GB 32 points5th Darren Garred – GB 29 points6th Joanne Oakey – GB 28 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)

British Teams Rally Championship

1st Stobart Teg Sport – 98 points2nd Mitsubishi Motors UK – 95 points3rd TQ-Red Rally Team – 85 points4th Dealer Team Suzuki – 79 points

British Junior Rally Championship – Driver

1st Darren Gass – GB 55 points2nd Matt Beebe – GB 47 points3rd Jason Pritchard – GB 46 points4th James Wozencroft – 37 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)

British Rally Championship Class R2 – Drivers

1st Matt Beebe – GB 52 points2nd Lorna Smith – SCO 50 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)3rd Jason Pritchard – GB 47 points4th James Wozencroft – GB 38 points

British Rally Championship Class R2 – Co-Drivers

1st Joanne Oakey – GB 52 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)2nd Martin Jones – GB 50 points3rd Chris Ridge – GB 41 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)

British Rally Championship Ladies Cup

1st Lorna Smith – SCO 60 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)

Irish Tarmac Rally Championship Class N2

1st Lorna Smith – SCO 55 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)2nd Enda Hallinan – IRL 30 points3rd James Wozencroft – 24 points (Dealer Team Suzuki)