Round 7: Fisher Engineering Lakeland Stages Rally, 11 SeptemberThe event was won by Alastair Fisher, co driven by Gordon Noble, who finished just 1 second ahead of fellow British Rally Championship contender Jonny Greer, both drivers using the event as a testing session for Rally Yorkshire.

Northern Ireland Championship leader Stuart Biggerstaff was making his first appearance on the Fermanagh event and his pace improved during the day. Having been as low as 16th place after stage two, he bounced back to claim a top six finish and take maximum championship points ahead of Marc Johnston in 8th and Mark Donnelly in 10th.

Top 2wd finisher was Adrian Hetherington in 7th overall, with Drew Stewart reinforcing his Hankook MSA NI 2wd Championship lead with 16th place.

Next round: Omagh Motor Club’s Bushwhacker Rally on 25th September 2010.

Results1. Alastair Fisher/Gordon Noble – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 92. Jonny Greer/Dai Roberts – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 93. Kenny McKinstry/Kenny Hull – Subaru Impreza WRC4. Donagh Kelly/Kevin Flanagan – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 95. Martin Cairns/Andrew Purcell – Subaru Impreza WRC6. Stuart Biggerstaff/Antony Nestor – Subaru Impreza WRC

Championship leaders after round 7:1 Stuart Biggerstaff (junior) 61 points2 Mark Donnelly (GpN/junior) 473 Cyril Doherty (GpN) 404 Derek McGarrity 365 Drew Stewart (2wd) 29