Round 5: Isle of Man Historic Rally, July 9-10

Irishman Ryan Barrett triumphed on round five of the Dunlop/Wonago.com MSA British Historic Rally Championship, the Isle of Man Historic Rally. Barrett and co-driver Paul McCann upped their pace steadily throughout the event, eventually overhauling opening-day leaders Darren Moon and Chris Parsons to score a mighty victory aboard their Ford Escort Mk2.David Stokes and Guy Weaver were clear winners in Category Two after a fine performance, while Jonathan Gale and James Whitaker took Category One following a long battle with reigning champions Dessie Nutt and Geraldine McBride.

Results - Category One1 Jonathan Gale / James Whitaker (Sunbeam Tiger) 2h35m50.4s 2 Dessie Nutt / Geraldine McBride (Porsche 911) 2h37m00.4s3 Rikki Proffitt / Barry Green (Porsche 911) 2h38m36.4s  Results - Category Two1 David Stokes / Guy Weaver (Ford Escort Mk1) 2m24m35.6s 2 Rupert Lomax / David Alcock (Ford Escort Mk1) 2h26m21.5s3 Michael Pedley / David Pedley (Ford Escort RS2000) 2h58m38.3s Results - Category Three1 Ryan Barrett / Paul McCann (Ford Escort Mk2) 2h22m30.3s2 Darren Moon / Chris Parsons (Ford Escort Mk2) 2h23m35.2s3 Will Onions / David Williams (Ford Escort Mk2) 2h24m57.8sRound 6: Ulster Historic Rally, August 20-21Championship (provisional) after Round 51 Dessie Nutt – 149 points 2 Jonathan Gale – 136.53 Andrew Siddall – 126.54 Peter Smith – 1265 Graham Waite – 1126 Will Onions – 109.5