Round 3: Jim Clark National Rally, 31 May-1 June

Euan Thorburn and co-driver Paul Beaton took their Ford Focus WRC to its second consecutive victory on the third round of the championship, the Jim Clark National Rally.

Second place secured the championship lead for Steve Simpson, joining his co-driver Patrick Walsh who has held top spot since the opening round in March. Simon Mauger and Brian Cammack took the final podium place.

Defending champion Damian Cole retired from second place when his Focus WRCs clutch failed, while John Stone ran as high as third before his Skoda Fabia WRC was retired during the final afternoon.

Results1 Euan Thorburn / Paul Beaton (Ford Focus WRC) 1h13m57.0s2 Steve Simpson / Patrick Walsh (Subaru Impreza WRC) 1h14m17.2s3 Simon Mauger / Brian Cammack (Ford Escort MkII) 1h16m17.2s

Provisional championship standings1 Steve Simpson84 points2 John Indri753 Washington James664 Paul Bird575 Damian Cole55