Over the weekend, SWRT test driver Markko Märtin and Robert Reid triumphed on the Richard Burns Memorial Rally in convincing fashion.
Winning each of the eight stages run within the Royal Air Force’s Marham base in Norfolk, UK, the pair took a dominant victory in their Subaru Impreza WRC008.
After rain on Friday night, Saturday morning saw the airfield shrouded in fog. As the air cleared, SWRT gave three auction winners and selected VIPs passenger rides with Markko in the Impreza WRC2008. The competition was held under clear and breathless skies on the huge ribbons of asphalt that double as the base’s runways.
Photo: SWRT
Markko was a good friend of Richard Burns, and sitting alongside Burns’ co-driver Robert Reid, the win was a fitting tribute from both men for Britain’s late rallying star and 2001 World Rally Champion with Subaru.
“I said before the event that for me it was more about supporting the cause, but that of course Robert and I would be pushing” said Markko Märtin. “To win is a great way to pay tribute to Richard and I’m very glad that both Robert and I were part of this event.”
Top ten overall classification:
1. Markko Märtin / Robert Reid Subaru Impreza WRC2008 1hr 51m 50s
2. Tom Morris / Ken Bills MG Metro 6R4 6m 20s (diff to 1st)
3. Dick Mauger / Steve McNulty Ford Focus WRC 6m 58s
4. Howard Chopping / Jonathan Turnbull Subaru Impreza 555 7m 24s
5. Ray Brammer / Matthew Whattam Subaru Impreza WRC 8m 25s
6. Shaun Tomlinson / Chris Sanderson Mitsubishi 11m 01s
7. Andy Gwynne / Holly Robinson Citroen Saxo 12m 01s
8. Steve Tillbrook / Tom Peddle Escort Mk1 13m 05s
9. Mark Wilkinson / Kevin Rydalls Subaru Impreza 14m 17s
10. Gavin Read / Craig Jenkinson Subaru Impreza 14m 54s
For more information visit: http://www.richardburnsmemorialrally.co.uk/
