Wilks dominates BRC Pirelli International Rally 2008 as is fastest on all but two stages

Wilks eased to win the Pirelli by over a minute from Hanninen. David Higgins was third, with Morrow fourth despite gear selection troubles (was fastest on SS5) Patrik Flodin was fifth. Mark Higgins retired with a blown engine while Simon Jean Joseph retired with mechanical problems. Jonny Greer was a splendid 8th while Darren Gass recovered from losing ten mins off the road to finish 14th. Special mention to Alistair Fisher who won the FST round and finished second o/a in the National section just 12 secs behind the winner and ahead of Banner.

Results

International

http://www.cms.sprite5net.co.uk/results/internet/000001/clseol2gb.php

National

http://www.cms.sprite5net.co.uk/results/internet/000004/clseol1gb.php

Historic

http://www.cms.sprite5net.co.uk/results/internet/000003/clseol2gb.php

Retirements International

http://www.cms.sprite5net.co.uk/results/internet/000001/retgb.php

Vid

Hugh Evans puts her in a Pundershaw ditch

Video of Wilks and Hanninen

Higgins in the MG S2000

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