Driver: Jon Ambler
Age 33 from Winchester, Hampshire. Works as an Agriculural Engineer. Enjoys Surfing, Mountain Biking and spending time with his young family. Loved his Dc2 Integra as an all round car, had most fun in his VX220 but currently has a sensible family estate car! Jon rowed for England in his youth and was an extra in ,Pride & Prejudice!! Rallying started with 2 season in a Seat Arosa and then 2016 in the ST Trophy. Won 1st in class on Rally GB Int in 2016 navigating for Guy Butler.
Co-driver: Doug Chivers
Age 35 from Ross on Wye. Works in IT security in Seattle. Enjoys Snowboarding, Mountain Biking & Surfing. Drives a Mustang GT, VW Camper and a Classic Landrover. Best car was an old Audi A6, great for road trios and the Nurburgring. Worst was a Golf 4motion which actually broke Doug's hand with its airbag deploying and the reason for missing the championship opening round! Doug Co-drove for Jon Ambler in the 2016 ST Trophy. Aims to try Rallying from the drvers seat this year sometime.
Driver: Martin Auskerin
Age 39, Contract Manager (Bulk Logistics), lives in Derby. Enjoys badminton, football and family. Drives a Skoda Octavia vRS. Loves his BMW M3 but hated his Proton!. Won the Barrow Carnivl 'Bowling for Pigs' crown aged 13 (what??). Had notable success in the 205 Challenge in 2007 as well as co-driving. Hopes to complete in the BRC.
Co-driver: Jon Ross
Age 37 from North Thorsby, N.E Lincolnshire.Works as a Mechanical Engineer. Enjoys Mountain Biking, Gym & DIY. Drives a BMW 23od Estate. Best car was a BMW Coupe, worst was a Maroon 405 Diesel! Claim to fame is that Jon's real name is Jonathan Ross! Started rallying in 2000 as both driving & navigating winning BTRDA B12 in 2011 driving a BMW 325 with Martin (Auskerin) co-driving. Recently bought a N10 Impreza to progress his rallying career.
Driver: Sam Bilham
Age 20, Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. Lives in Bingley, West Yorkshire. Drives a VW Polo GT. 2011 started Junior Rallying, 2013 4o/a in Junior Championship, 2014 BTRDA 1.0 Rally First Champion. 2014 F1000 Gravel/Tar Champion, 2014 English Junior Champion, 2015 Rally First 1.4 with Class wins, 2016 Fiesta Trophy 2nd Overall, 2016 BTRDA N3 & English Champion.
Co-driver: Cameron Fair
Age 21, Steel Fabricator. Lives in Stewarton, Scotland. Enjoys cycling, football and partying. Drives a Fiesta Zetec S Ecoboost. Competed in 2009 Junior World Cup in Minnesota, got to semi-final. Co-driving for 5 years following Dad's footsteps. Three wins under belt with promising young co-driver award in SRC. Aims to compete in BRC.
Driver: Guy Butler
Age 40 from Nantwich, Cheshire. Chartered Surveyor in Manchester. Enjoys fast cars, mountain bikes, vintage motorbikes, parkruns & growing veg. Drives a Nissan GT, Alfa SZ, V8 pickup. Has done Rally First over past 3 years. 2016 WRGB Class winner
Co-driver: Jamie Mactavish Age 33 from Pitlessie, Fife, Scotland. Gas Design Engineer. Likes Tennis & Motain biking. Drives a Fiat Panda! Used to photograph at Rallies UK & abroad and still films for Special Stage when not competing. Notable events are navigated on Safari Rally in 2014 but retired. Finished the event in 2015 & 2016 both 2nd n class. Loves the 2km long straights, deep mud holes, dust, oncoming traffic and wildlife (like a night out in Carlisle! tkr) Plan is to keep enjoying his Rallying.
Driver: Alasdair Currie
Age 19 from Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Works as a Deckhand/AB. Enjoys Trials Biking, Cycling and Fishing.Drives a Fiesta Zetec S which will be a spare shell for the rally car if needed! Once had a Berlingo van but the wheels fell off! Alisdair featured on the kids tv show Balamory. Started Rallying in Junior 1000 at the age of 14 for 2 years, competed in a 106 with no luck so giving the ST Trophy a go. Was the youngest driver to start a Nat B Rally, passing his test at 16 on IOM and starting the Mull Rally on his 17th Birthday! Aims to show his capabilities and get noticed over the next few seasons.
Co-driver: Steven Brown
Age 32 from Fort William, Scotland. Works as a General Practitioner. Interested in Hill Running & Photography. Owns a sensible VW estate, Best car was a 205GTI but hated his Honda Accord. Steven was a Figure skater in his youth. Started rallying 10 years ago mainly as a co-driver but has been known to drive on events. Loves doing Mull Rally and aims to get as far as he can in the sport whilst still enjoying it.
Driver: Mathew Davies
Co-driver: Mark Crisp
Driver: Jason Dickson
Co-driver: Arwel Jenkins
Driver: Tom Easson
Age 20 from Oakham, Rutland. Works as a Motor Mechanic. Likes Rugby and Shooting. Drives a Fiesta Zetec S which he loves but hated his Corsa! Raced Karts for 3 years and then started Rallying doing Single Venue Events and then progressed onto the Fiesta Trophy in 2016.
Co-driver: Abi HaycockAge 20 from Oakham, Rutland. Works as a Motor Mechanic. Likes Rugby and Shooting. Drives a Fiesta Zetec S which he loves but hated his Corsa! Raced Karts for 3 years and then started Rallying doing Single Venue Events and then progressed onto the Fiesta Trophy in 2016.
Age 21 from New Tredegar, Monmouthshire. Works in Office Admin. Abi enjoys clubbing, Wakeboarding, Spelunking and Line Dancing. Drives a written off Clio (The boot doesn't open!) Abi featured in an advert for Blisters Nightclub. Her Rallying started after following her Dad's and Brother's footsteps. This will be her 5th season. Best results were all being sat with the mega talented, handsome and all round top bloke TKR. Her dream is to complete a full event without swearing!
Driver: Martin Laverty
Driver: Jody McManus
Age 23, car sales executive from Enniskillen Co Fermanagh. Enjoys wake boarding, quad bikes and partying. Drives a Fiesta ST180. Clio 197 hit the spot but his 106 sucked! Once led a quad race the wrong way round the track! Rallying for one year. Driver of the day in first event. Aims to gain experience & learn
Co-driver: Jon ArmstrongDriver: Luke McLaren
Age 31 from Blanefield near Glasgow. Luke is a Director/owner ofLRM Landscaping & Groundworks. Enjoys keeping fit, the Gym, Rugby and eating & drinking! He drives a Ford Ranger Wildtrack. Worst car is his yellow 205, best is his Fiesta ST. Competed in the 205 challenge in 08 & 09 and then did events in 2016 with the 205 and the ST. Best result was 1st in class on the Galloway Hills 2016 and 3rd in class on Trackrod 2016. Aim is to win the ST Trophy.
Co-driver: Phil Kenny
Age 27 from Sunderland. Works as a Business Analyst. He enjoys a spot of Fishing. Currently drives a Clio 197 and a Ford Puma. Also has a Puma Rally Car. Phil was once interviewed and appeared on Big Brothers Little Brother. Started co-driving in 2010 and has competed on 80 events since including some top 10 finishes in a mix of cars inc a Polo S2000! Aims to drive his own car on a few events this year and would like to compete on a WRC round in the future.
Driver: Rhydian Price
Age 19, concrete plant supervisor/driver from Machynlleth, Wales. Interested in Cars & Motorcross. Drives a Fiesta Zetec S. First rally was in a Micra at 17 years old winning 1st in class. 2016 Class 3 Winner and 2nd under 25s. Aims to gain experience and have fun
Co-driver: Peredur Davies
Age 23, Graduate Electrical Engineer from Pwllheli, Gwynedd. Likes wakeboarding and plays the trumpet and cornet in a brass band. Currently drives an Alfa 159ti which is slightly temperamental and his road rally Nova, although a good car is causing sleepless nights! Started rallying through marshalling with his Father. Competed in 2014 in RF1.4 and MSA Asphalt in a S1600 Saxo. Joined up with Rhydian in 2016. Looking to progress in UK Rallying.
Driver: Finlay Retson
Age 17 (in May) from Blairgowrie, Scotland. He is an MSA Academy Student. Likes Trial riding and motorsport. Never had a road car! Road Motorcross from 2008 to 2012 then Junior Rallying from 2014 to 2016. Winner of the Mcrae Rally Challenge and 2016 Scottish J1000 Champion. Favourite event is the Solway Coast. Finlay aims to be a paid Rally Driver.
Co-driver: Tom Hynd
Age 55 from Inverbervie, Scotland. Works in Oil Equipment Sales. Enjoys Mountain Biking & Chess. Drives a BMW 330GT, best car was his Mk1 Capri and worst was a Morris Marina GT (sorry Ian Arden!) If we get him drunk he will tell us his claim to fame! Started rallying in 1979 winning several events as a navigator. Competed across Europe but still finds Mull as a favourite event. Aims to be the oldest competitor out there!! Loves winding other folk up so watch out!
Driver: Elspeth Rodgers
Age 29 from Chichester, West Sussex. Runner (Film & TV). Likes extreme sports & playing the drums. Drives a VW Sharan (service barge). Best car was Impreza STI. Worst car a Mk 2 Polo (bit of a skip!). Worked with Tom Hardy on 'Legend'. 2016 first full year Ralling in a Ka. Aiming for BRC/ERC in the future.
Co-driver: Jordan Murphy
Age 20 from Arronmore Island, Ireland. Builder/Mechanic. Likes Gaelic games, fishing & motorbikes. Drives a Peugeot 307, hated a 1.2 Corsa that broke his heart! Competed on over 50 events in past 4 years as well as working in rally prep. 2014 6th o/a Lark in the Park Rally. 2016 Ulster National 12th o/a. Best event is Donegal or Circuit of Ireland. Aims to co drive at WRC level.
Driver: Matt Tordoff
Co-driver: Tim Tordoff
Driver: Richard Wells
Age 30 from Litchfield, Staffordshire. Works as a Company Director. Likes Motorcycles, track & trials, Snowboarding & Surfing. Drives a Range Rover and a Ferrari 458 Italia (his dream car so it doesn't venture out often!) Worst car was a 106 which was declared a Death Trap at its MOT! Most favourite car was a Fiesta 1.4 Si. Richard rode motorcycle trilas since the age of 4 until 17. Raced bikes on the track using an R6 Yamaha. Real passion was Rallying so started in 2016. He loved the NG stages and his best result was Rally GB national finishing 26th. Aims to compete in BRC.
Co-driver: Calvin Houldsworth
Age 54. Joiner & swimming coach from Nottingham. Has been co-driving for 10 years. 2013 RF co-driver Champion. Aims to compete on BRC
