Chris Ingram and co-driver Alex Kihurani have captured the 2024 Probite British Rally Championship (BRC) title after an intense season finale at the Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally on Saturday (Oct 26).
In a gripping showdown, Ingram and the Castrol MEM Rally Team not only clinched the driver’s title but also secured the BRC Teams crown. Robert Proudlock and Steven Brown took the Junior BRC title, rounding off a thrilling season for the championship.
Ingram, a former FIA European Rally Champion, skillfully maneuvered his Michelin-shod Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 through North Wales’ demanding stages. As the competition intensified, Ingram managed to gain a crucial lead in the afternoon, securing both the rally victory and the BRC crown.
William Creighton and co-driver Liam Regan kept Ingram on edge throughout the rally, driving their Pirelli-backed Ford Fiesta Rally2 just seconds behind Ingram. Despite strategic moves and deploying his points-boosting Joker, Creighton ultimately had to settle for second in both the rally and the BRC standings.
Heading into the Cambrian Rally, four drivers had a shot at the title. Alongside Ingram and Creighton, Osian Pryce and Keith Cronin were in the mix.
Cronin’s rally was cut short by steering issues on his Fiesta Rally2, and Pryce struggled to match the pace of the front-runners, ultimately finishing on the podium with co-driver Rhodri Evans. Max McRae and Cammy Fair delivered an impressive fourth-place finish, with Garry Pearson and Daniel Barritt rounding out the top five.
The Junior BRC title went to Robert Proudlock, co-driven by Steven Brown in a Peugeot 208 Rally4. John Rintoul and Ross Hynd clinched the Open Title in their Fiesta R5, and in the National category.
Rally legend Stig Blomqvist made a special appearance, driving a Mini Cooper S in celebration of the 40th anniversary of his 1984 World Rally Championship title, delighting fans and bringing a nostalgic flair to the event.
