North Wales Cambrian Rally - Saturday 17th October 2009

The Cambrian Rally (Sponsored by Lewis & Hunter Contractors) is a 45 mile five-stage (73km) rally through the challenging famous welsh forests of Clocaenog and Penmachno. The forests of North Wales are synonymous with rallying especially the Lombard RAC (now the WRC) back in the late eighties, with legendary drivers such as Stig Blomqvist, Markku Alen, Per Eklund and Juka Kankkunen.

In 2002 the Cambrian was won by leading WRC driver Mikko Hirvonen in a WRC Subaru

Now in its 54th year (its been running since 1955!) the Cambrian is one of the qualifying rounds of the BTRDA (British Trail Drivers Association). The Cambrian is recognised as one of the best rallies in the UK. This was confirmed in 2008 when it was crowned 'Best Event' by both the BTRDA and ANWCC.

Today the Cambrian Rally is organised by the highly experienced members of the North Wales Car Club (NWCC) and has done since it was formed in 1955.

The event offers a real challenge for competitors, driving through some of the best forest stages, in some of the finest scenery in the UK.

For spectators, it offers a packed day and a chance to see some classic Mk2 escorts and WRC cars getting very sideways.