FUCHS LUBRICANTS MSA BHRC Rally Isle of Man cancelled

Rally Isle of Man (13-15 September), which was to form rounds six and seven of the 2018 FUCHS LUBRICANTS MSA British Historic Rally Championship, has been cancelled by the event organisers.
 
The BHRC will now run over six rounds, with the sixth and final round on the Trackrod Rally (28/29 September). Competitors will now count their best four scores from the six events for final championship positions and the changes mean that Paul Barrett is confirmed as British Historic Rally champion for 2018. However, the co-drivers’ title will only be settled on the final round, the Trackrod Rally at the end of September.
 
In addition, major category awards and the destiny of the new BHRC2 category, for Category 1 and 1600cc cars, will be decided in the Yorkshire forests on what is always one of the most popular rallies of the season.
 
BHRC manager Colin Heppenstall said that the cancellation of Rally Isle of Man was a significant blow to both the BHRC and the Fuchs RACRMC Historic Asphalt Rally Championship.
 
“It is disappointing that Rally Isle of Man has been cancelled with the difficulties that the organisers have been encountering with the local government,” said Heppenstall. “We had nearly 30 crews going over to the Ireland to support the event. I wish the organisers well for the future and hope they can resolve the situation in future years.”