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Classic Rallycross Image Gallery

Gone but not forgotten, the great rallycross cars of the 1980s-1990s, we have put together a gallery of classic rallycross images from the ‘Golden Era of rallycross, we hope you lik ’em…

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Classic Rallycross Image Gallery 2

September 16, 2012 Comments Off

There were too many great photo’s not to put up a second post of the greatest rallycross cars of all time, enjoy…

Pat Doran Wins British Rallycross Championship

October 27, 2002 Comments Off

Pat Doran triumphed over adversity in the final round of the British Rallycross Championship at Croft, North Yorkshire on Saturday, when he became champion for the first time. The Sittingbourne driver suffered a torrid time during practice when his Ford RS200 blew a head gasket – desoite tge fact that it was a brand new engine installed after an expensive blow-up at the previous round.

1993 Rallycross Review

December 3, 1993 Comments Off

Three British drivers have had a tough year in Europe in 1993. The 1992 European Champion, Will Gollop, debuted his new Peugeot 309 and has had mixed results, having experienced teething and engine problems. Pat Doran was runner-up in the European Championship last year, the big man from Milstead has suffered more bad luck than anyone else this year but still managed to come through as the top British Division Two driver with 8th in the European Championship. Finally, it’s all credit to one of the youngest drivers, Richard Hutton, who competed his first season in Europe and finished an outstanding 3rd overall in Division One.

Pat Doran Interview

November 1, 1991 Comments Off

For many years an ardent rally driver, Pat Doran suddenly switched to rallycross two years ago. In the beginning he made a bit of a name for himself as something of a wild man and someone to avoid at all costs. The midway through 1991 something radical happened and the driver from Walderslade became a respected member of the rallycross community and, moreover, a driver not only to watch, but beat.

1990 Motaquip British Rallycross Grand Prix (Video)

January 21, 1991 Comments Off

Watch Rallycross greats such as Dermot Carnegie, Pat Doran, Dennis Biggerstaff, Mark Flaherty and Pat Doran in the Group B rally cars, RS200’s and MG Metro 6R4’s, from Brands Hatch, damm we miss this annual Rallycross Grand Prix from Brands Hatch!

1988 British Rallycross Grand Prix Final (Video)

January 21, 1989 Comments Off

The classic Rallycross years, Will Gollop and Martin Schanche are the top guys this year, enjoy the Group B rally cars before they are removed from Rallycross history! Rob Gibson, John Smith, Arild Martinsen, Steve Palmer, Rob Gibson, Mark Rennison and Pekka Rantanen join in the fun too!

1987 Motaquip British Rallycross Grand Prix (Video)

January 21, 1988 Comments Off

Watch Will Gollop, Ollie Arnesson, Thor Holm, Jonathan Palmer, Pekka Rantanen and John Smith battle for the ultimate Rallycross title at Brands Hatch!

1986 Brands Hatch Rallycross Grand Prix (Video)

January 21, 1987 Comments Off

See Will Gollop, John Welch, Thor Holm, Trevor Reeves, John Smith, Martin Schanche in their Ford Fiesta, Escort Xtrac, Ford RS200, MG Metro 6R4 in this classic Rallycross race from Brands Hatch.

1985 British Rallycross Grand Prix Final (Video)

January 21, 1986 Comments Off

Watch John Welch, Martin Schanche, Dave Pritchard, Dimi Mavropoulos and others exchange paintwork in Ford Escorts, Audi Quattro’s, Porsche’s and even a VW Beetle in this great final from Brands Hatch.