18 year old Patrick O’Donovan (Ford Fiesta) took his first 5 Nations BRX win and scored maximum points at just his second Supercar event. Derek Tohill (Ford Fiesta) challenged hard and finished second, moving into the lead of the standings. Patrick has closed the gap and is now on equal points for second with Oli Bennett.
The second instalment of action in the 2022 Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy takes this weekend (May 14 – 15) at Pembrey Circuit in South Wales, which features a revised track layout for the new season.
Not only will competitors experience a new loose-surface layout and revised Joker Lap round at the ‘Home of Welsh Motorsport’, but will race in two different directions across the two days.
Bristol-based Xite Energy Racing driver Oliver Bennett returned to the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy presented by Cooper Tires for round two at Lydden Hill on Easter Monday and dominated proceedings to extend his championship lead.
BMW Mini driver Oliver Bennett claimed a maiden outright rallycross victory in the opening round of the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy presented by Cooper Tires at Lydden Hill, on glorious day baked in Bank Holiday weekend sunshine.
14 Supercars headline the opening weekend of the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy as the series returns to its traditional Easter Bank Holiday Lydden Hill slot (April 14 & April 16).
The entry list for rounds one and two of the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy this weekend has been revealed, including 14 cars in the headline Supercar category along with title-contenders, big names and rising stars amongst the full 5 Nations BRX roster.
Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy event-winner Jack Thorne has signed a late deal to return to the series for the opening two rounds of the 2022 season at Lydden Hill this weekend.
Devon driver Andy Grant, one of the most experienced rallycross drivers in the country, will return to the headline Supercar category in the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy this year.
Mike Sellar has committed to a full season in the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy for 2022, and thanks to revisions to his Citroen DS3 Supercar, is hoping to climb the order.
The Xite Energy Racing team and lead driver Oliver Bennett will compete in the opening round of the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy at Lydden Hill next week.
