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Forty-five years after starting his rallying career in a Ford Escort MkI, two-time Scottish Tarmac Champion Robin Hamilton will give his recently completed ‘new’ MkI its toughest test yet in Rally Barbados 2024 (May 31-June 2). He is one of three UK entries confirmed today (Friday) for the event’s Historic classes, alongside fellow returnees Chris Shooter (Escort MkII) and Mick Smith (Sunbeam Imp).

Round 1, Mar 24 – * Spring Blaze Double-Header Sprint (MCBI)
Round 2, Apr 28 - Shakedown Stages (BRC)
Round 3, May 26 – King of the Hill (BRC)
Rounds 4 & 5, May 31–Jun 2 – Rally Barbados 2024 (BRC)
Round 6, Sep 14 – Rally of the Sun & Stars (MCBI)
Round 7, Nov 17 – Winter Rally (BRC)
Rounds 8 & 9, Nov 30/Dec 1 – Special Stage Rally (VRMSC) 

* for Rally2 Championship purposes, times will be calculated cumulatively and results will be scored as a Rally

Former British Trials and Rally Drivers Association (BTRDA) Champion Nik Elsmore will finally tick a rallying ‘bucket list’ item when he competes in Rally Barbados 2024 (May 31-June 2). Elsmore is one of four UK competitors confirmed today, bringing the number of cars entered in the 4wd classes to 16, with more in the pipeline in the coming weeks.

Zak Mayers stormed to four race wins in the Easykart 100cc Juniors class at Sunday’s (March 3) Williams Equipment Raceday to take the lead in the Sectus Technologies Barbados Karting Association (BKA) Championship. With early leader Calem Maloney absent pursuing his studies, Kayleigh Catwell has moved ahead in the 125cc Lights after four hard-fought races and is tied for second overall with 60cc Cadets leader Oliver Judd.