Roger Chilman and Patrick Walsh take the British Historic win in the Woodpecker Stages, an event that was full of drama throughout the day.
After SS1 – Elliott/Price took first blood with a scratch time over the opening stage but a stellar run from Jordan/Gratton-Smith put them just 2secs down. Walster/Thomas wherethird a further 4 behind as crews head for the first run of Ceri.
Gough/Morris stopped during the stage. After SS3 we had New leaders! Jordan/Gratton-Smith led their first BHRC round after a sensational three stages behind the wheel – opening a 4s advantage over Walster/Thomas.
Elliot/Price where third with one stage of the loop remaining.
After SS4 George Lepley/Dale Bowen where heading the pack at the Phil Price Memorial Woodpecker Rally, it’s Richard Jordan/James Gratton Smith who lead the BHRC overall; but their lead was just 2s! Just 10 seconds separated the top four with 4 stages remaining
In a dramatic two stages, it’s Chilman/Walsh who led the BHRC with Elliot/Price in hot pursuit.
Sadly early leaders Jordan/Gratton Smith exited on SS5 & Walster/Thomas on SS6. Lepley/Bowen still punch in stellar times to head 4B whilst Carr/Owen lead Cat2. Two stages remained in Ludlow and the right is still on for top honours.
In the end Chilman & Walsh kept their cool to claim their third win of the season. Josh Carr and Osian Owen took the Phil Price Memorial Woodpecker Rally Category 2 win.
