Results for Tempest2 and Tempest4 are now available to download...

High speed rally action proved a popular attraction in Hampshire at the weekend as some of the country’s leading rally teams took part in the Aldershot-based JLT Tempest Rally.
The event attracted a host of WRC cars, the very latest in 2WD technology, classic rally models and an unrivalled combination of established and rising rally drivers and co-drivers together with the popular Armed Forces Rally Team.
Two individual rallies – one for two wheel drive cars and a second for the more powerful four wheel drive cars, produced two worthy winners after 10 high speed stages in forests on the HampshireSurrey border.
19 year old Daniel O’Brien finished first overall in Tempest4 in his Focus WRC while Callum Black was the leading driver in Tempest2 at the wheel of a Citroen DS3.
Rally manager Barry Guess said the event had once again been a great success for competitors and for spectators with bright sunny weather adding to the high octane atmosphere.
“The event ran well from start to finish and the feedback from everyone involved has been tremendous,’’ said Barry. “Daniel and Callum are both worthy winners of their respective events but neither win was easy and we had some close competition throughout.’’
Daniel O’Brien was runner up in Tempest4 last year when his father Michael won the event and the youngster said he was delighted to have moved up to the winner’s spot this year and kept the trophy in the O’Brien family.
Together with co-driver Mark Glennerster he secured victory in the closing stages of the event after early leader Jason Pritchard slowed with mechanical problems.
“Jason was really unlucky and that last stage was hard to drive,’’ said Daniel. “I’ve been happy enough all day and it’s been good fun.’’
In Tempest2 there was also a late change at the front after last year’s victor Russ Thompson set the early pace with co-driver Andy Murphy in the Renault Clio. But there was always pressure from the DS3 of Callum Black and co-driver Paul Wakely, who took the lead ahead of the final high speed tests.
A delighted Callum admitted it had taken a while to get into the groove but said he was pleased to win the event at his first attempt.
Elsewhere all five Land Rovers from the Armed Forces Rally Team completed the stages safely with top ten finishes for local drivers which included Wug Utting, Max Utting, Will Nicholls and Mark Spencer.

Thanks to everyone who followed us online today - it's been a great event. Full results will be downloadable online on Monday.

Provisional Tempest2 Results
1 Callum BLACK Paul WAKELY Citroen DS3 R3T 00:42:55
2 Russ THOMPSON Andy MURPHY Renault Clio 00:43:10
3 Will NICHOLLS Nick BROOM Ford Escort 00:43:22
4 Mark SPENCER Stuart ANDREW Ford Escort 00:43:25
5 James POTTER Bob DUCK Ford Escort Mk2 00:44:04
6 Alex PARPOTTAS(A) James ALDRIDGE Ford Fiesta 00:44:06
7 Shawn RAYNER Declan DEAR Ford Escort Mk2 00:44:25
8 David HARRIS Rupert BARKER Ford Escort Mk2 00:44:52
9 Simon SMITH Sylvia EARLE Ford Escort 00:44:53
10 Max UTTING Mike AINSWORTH Ford Fiesta GpB 00:45:33
11 Jerry BAILEY Graham LACEY Ford Escort RS 00:45:41
12 Simon MAY Andrew CRITTLE Ford Escort 00:46:04
13 Vince BRISTOW Tim SAYER Ford Escort 00:46:19
14 Paul HANDS Glynn WILLIAMS Ford Escort Mk1 00:46:35
15 Chris INGRAM Jack WALBY Renault Twingo 00:46:39
16 Alex HAWKINS Les HARROGATE Ford Escort Mk2 00:46:54
17 Trev BAYNHAM Anthony BAILEY Ford Escort 00:47:18
18 Jacob SCANNELL Adrian STEVENS Mazda RX7 00:46:24
19 Robert SMITH Jonathan SARGEANT Ford Escort Mk2 00:47:31
20 John BAKER Anthony GILLAM Ford Escort Mk2 00:48:50
21 Matt GRIFFIN Chris SPILSTEAD Ford Fiesta ST 00:48:51
22 Michael BROWN Nikola BROWN BMW Compact 00:49:25
23 Tony HAWKINS John RUTTER BMW 325 E30 00:49:40
24 Brad AXON Jonathan SHEARING Toyota Corolla 00:49:55
25 Alec HOLDING Mark HOLDING Peugeot 205 00:50:01
26 David KIRBY Chris RIXON Ford Escort Mk1 00:50:08
27 Paul SHARPE Paul BARRETT Peugeot 205GTi 00:50:15
28 Dave DOCKREE Nick DAVIES Chrysler Sunbeam Ti 00:50:18
29 Andy TURNER Ben GARROD Subaru Impreza RWD 00:50:39
30 Mick SMITH Paul OSMOND Nissan Micra 00:50:43
31 James STAIT Marcus CARTWRIGHT Talbot Sunbeam Lotus 00:50:45
32 Damien RIGDEN Ian ORFORD VW Lupo 00:51:25
33 James MUIR Carole GRIMES Peugeot 205 Rallye 00:51:57
34 Dave COLTON Ryan DOOLEY Honda Civic 00:52:03
35 Richard PHILLIPSON Stefan ARNDT Honda Civic 00:52:26
36 Harry THRELFALL Rob HARRISON Peugeot 107 00:53:35
37 Paul GODDEN Danny FENNING Nissan Micra 00:55:31
38 Philon PARPOTTAS(P) Adam QUINN Suzuki Swift 00:55:52
39 John FLIPPANCE Michael WEEKS Peugeot 106 00:58:44
40 Owain ROBERTS Sherryn ROBERTS MG ZR 00:59:06
41 Michael JENKINS Scott DANCE Peugeot 205XS 00:59:30
42 Ben DAWSON Mike DAWSON Ford Escort Mk2 Retired steering
43 Neil PRIOR Glynn HAYWARD Ford Escort Stopped Warren
44 Ernie GRAHAM Will GRAHAM Ford Escort RS Retired fuel problems
45 Sean EDWARDS Gavin HAYCOCK Ford Escort Retired clutch
46 Ian ROBERTON Hollie ROBERTON Nissan 240RS Retired after SS26 headgasket
47 Mike HALL Andy HALL Ford Escort Mexico Retired electrical
48 Robert DENNIS Andy BOSWELL Ford Escort Mk2 Retired SS25 gear box
49 Ant NORTHOVER Chris NORTHOVER BMW 325i E30 Retired fuel pump
50 Simon DALTON Thomas NEATHWAY Fiesta ST Retired off in stage
51 Bernie MCLEAN Garth HOWELL Lotus Elise Retired SS25 hit fence
52 Neville HUDD Ross WOTHERSPOON Vauxhall Nova Retired SS25 blown engine
53 Martin MANSELL Brian BENJAMIN Ford Escort Retired gear box SS3
54 John GIBSON Dave TAYLOR Ford Escort Mexico Mk1 Retired off in stage
55 Clive ANSTEY Annabel SEALEY Vauxhall Nova Retired SS1 drive shaft
56 Neil HARRISON Peugeot 205 Retired SS1 in a ditch

Provisional results
1 Daniel O'BRIEN Mark GLENNERSTER Ford Focus WRC 00:39:57
2 Jason PRITCHARD Dale FURNISS Ford Focus WRC 00:40:17
3 Robert SWANN Darren GARROD Subaru Impreza N14 00:40:21
4 Kevin ROWLEDGE Andrew BARGERY Subaru Impreza WRC S10 00:41:15
5 John LLOYD Adrian CAVENAGH Subaru Impreza WRC 00:41:35
6 Wug UTTING Bob STOKOE Subaru Impreza N12B 00:42:14
7 Nigel SEABOLD Tim BARTON Subaru Impreza 00:42:34
8 Andrew BARNES Calvin COOLEDGE Subaru Impreza WRC 00:42:40
9 Tony MACWHIRTER Steve GREEN Mitsubishi EVO 9 00:44:11
10 Trevor MARTIN Ray CLEGHORN Subaru Impreza 00:44:14
11 Tom ROBERTS Nicky MARRIOTT Mitsubishi Evo 6 00:44:26
12 Shelly TAUNT Julie MURPHY Subaru Impreza N10 00:44:26
13 Simon WALLIS Peter HORSMAN Subaru Impreza N10 00:47:01
14 Tony BIRD David WALTERS Ford Escort Cosworth 00:47:02
15 Shaun MARTIN Tim HOBBS Subaru Impreza 00:47:25
16 Alan PARAMORE Carew WILKS Land Rover Wolf XD 00:50:33
17 Garry HAZELBY Rob BIRCH Land Rover Wolf XD 00:53:30
18 Curtis MCKERLIE Ross HUNTER Land Rover Wolf XD 00:53:48
19 Steve PARTRIDGE Mark BROWN Land Rover Wolf XD 00:54:05
20 Ross COOKMAN Blair THOMPSON Land Rover Wolf XD 00:58:36
21 Damian COLE James MORGAN Ford Focus WRC05 Retired exhaust manifold
22 Mike HARRIS Luke PINDER Subaru Impreza Retired after SS6 gearbox
23 Karl SIMMONS Guy SIMMONS Subaru Impreza Retired after SS4 electrical
24 Martin FRAZER Pam HILTON Subaru Impreza Retired SS2 driveshaft

Leading times for Tempest4 with just one stage to run

1 Daniel O'BRIEN Ford Focus WRC 00:37:18
2 Jason PRITCHARD Ford Focus WRC 00:37:25
3 Robert SWANN Subaru Impreza N14 00:37:45
4 Kevin ROWLEDGE Subaru Impreza WRC S10 00:38:34
5 John LLOYD Subaru Impreza WRC 00:38:48
6 Wug UTTING Subaru Impreza N12B 00:39:30
7 Andrew BARNES Subaru Impreza WRC 00:39:42
8 Nigel SEABOLD Subaru Impreza 00:39:52
9 Trevor MARTIN Subaru Impreza 00:41:15
10 Simon WALLIS Subaru Impreza N10 00:43:55

Results to Longmoor for all Tempest2 crew still running.


1 Callum BLACK Citroen DS3 R3T 00:33:06
2 Russ THOMPSON Renault Clio 00:33:12
3 Will NICHOLLS Ford Escort 00:33:26
4 Mark SPENCER Ford Escort 00:33:26
5 James POTTER Ford Escort Mk2 00:33:55
6 Alex PARPOTTAS(A) Ford Fiesta 00:33:58
7 Shawn RAYNER Ford Escort Mk2 00:34:21
8 David HARRIS Ford Escort Mk2 00:34:25
9 Simon SMITH Ford Escort 00:34:42
10 Max UTTING Ford Fiesta GpB 00:35:04
11 Vince BRISTOW Ford Escort 00:35:10
12 Jerry BAILEY Ford Escort RS 00:35:19
13 Simon MAY Ford Escort 00:35:28
14 Paul HANDS Ford Escort Mk1 00:35:48
15 Chris INGRAM Renault Twingo 00:35:56
16 Alex HAWKINS Ford Escort Mk2 00:36:06
17 Trev BAYNHAM Ford Escort 00:36:28
18 Robert SMITH Ford Escort Mk2 00:36:41
19 Jacob SCANNELL Mazda RX7 00:36:00
20 David KIRBY Ford Escort Mk1 00:37:15
21 John BAKER Ford Escort Mk2 00:37:29
22 Matt GRIFFIN Ford Fiesta ST 00:37:54
23 Michael BROWN BMW Compact 00:38:00
24 Alec HOLDING Peugeot 205 00:38:06
25 Brad AXON Toyota Corolla 00:38:10
26 Tony HAWKINS BMW 325 E30 00:38:34
27 Dave DOCKREE Chrysler Sunbeam Ti 00:38:47
28 Mick SMITH Nissan Micra 00:38:50
29 Andy TURNER Subaru Impreza RWD 00:38:52
30 Paul SHARPE Peugeot 205GTi 00:38:57
31 James STAIT Talbot Sunbeam Lotus 00:39:04
32 Damien RIGDEN VW Lupo 00:39:05
33 Ben DAWSON Ford Escort Mk2 00:39:28
34 James MUIR Peugeot 205 Rallye 00:40:01
35 Dave COLTON Honda Civic 00:40:13
36 Richard PHILLIPSON Honda Civic 00:40:23
37 Neil PRIOR Ford Escort 00:40:59
38 Harry THRELFALL Peugeot 107 00:41:11
39 Philon PARPOTTAS(P) Suzuki Swift 00:43:03
40 Paul GODDEN Nissan Micra 00:43:11
41 John FLIPPANCE Peugeot 106 00:45:30
42 Owain ROBERTS MG ZR 00:45:46
43 Michael JENKINS Peugeot 205XS 00:45:58

105 Ernie GRAHAM Retired unknown
112 Sean EDWARDS Retired unknown
110 Ian ROBERTON Retired after SS26 headgasket
150 Mike HALL Retired unknown
108 Robert DENNIS Retired SS25 gear box
141 Ant NORTHOVER Retired unknown
156 Simon DALTON Retired unknown
147 Bernie MCLEAN Retired SS25 unknown
143 Neville HUDD Retired SS25 blown engine
118 Martin MANSELL Retired gear box SS3
133 John GIBSON Retired unknown
122 Clive ANSTEY Retired SS1 drive shaft
137 Neil HARRISON Retired SS1 in a ditch

Car 102 David Harris
He reports the biggest moment for years over the jump at Ash which he says went on for some time.
Car 103 Simon Smith
Says he has never been so pleased to see the sun disappear which has certainly boosted his visibility this afternoon. He also said that driving through the Hindhead Tunnel with the windows down was amazing and a highlight of the day.
Car 104 James Potter
No problems – we just need to go a bit faster.
Car 114 Mark Spencer
Described their stages this afternoon as wonderfully funny...
Car 111 Max Utting
Said he needs to brush up on his spatial awareness as he has clipped the same corner twice.
Car 113 Simon May
Fantastic – loved Ash
Car 106 Shawn Rayner
Went off in Ash in fourth gear doing about 110mph.
Car 116 Vince Bristow
Got a bit of a misfire coming on.
Car 115 Chris Ingram
Said the Twingo is misfiring like a pig – but we need to get co-driver Jack to the finish for him to win the title so we’ll keep on plodding.

Tempest2 timing update after Longmoor -
1 Callum BLACK Citroen DS3 R3T 00:33:06
2 Russ THOMPSON Renault Clio 00:33:12
3 Will NICHOLLS Ford Escort 00:33:26
4 Mark SPENCER Ford Escort 00:33:26
5 James POTTER Ford Escort Mk2 00:33:55
6 Alex PARPOTTAS(A) Ford Fiesta 00:34:08
7 Shawn RAYNER Ford Escort Mk2 00:34:21
8 David HARRIS Ford Escort Mk2 00:34:25
9 Simon SMITH Ford Escort 00:34:42
10 Max UTTING Ford Fiesta GpB 00:35:04

Tempest4 retirement update
18 Mike HARRIS Luke PINDER Retired after SS6 gearbox
7 Karl SIMMONS Guy SIMMONS Retired after SS4 electrical
17 Martin FRAZER Pam HILTON Retired SS2 driveshaft

Car 10 Nigel Seabold
He softened the suspension at service and says the car feels much better this afternoon.
Car 11 Shaun Martin
Only has four gears so losing a lot coming out of hairpins.
Car 12 Shelly Taunt
Broken a bush at the back so the car is a bit skitzy!
Car 13 Simon Wallis
Much better now after bedding in the brakes.
Car 14 Trevor Martin
Blowing away the cobwebs and shaking off the rust says it’s much more fun now he’s getting some confidence in the car.
Car 16 Tony Bird
We’re going well but the Escort Cosworth is trying to punch above its weight.
Car 19 Tom Roberts
Laughing their way through the control with the driver announcing the run around Rushmoor had been hilarious, wild!
Car 21 Alan Paramore
Great stages, superb organisation and co-driver on first event doing really well.
Car 22 Steve Partridge
Really getting into the groove – or so he tells us!
Car 23 Gary Hazelby
Excellent, stages are in great condition.
Car 24 Ross Cookman
Everything is fine and we are plodding along
Car 25 Curtis McKerlie
Warren was spectacular then we got a little bit ragged and didn’t really help us attempt Pavilion using the notes for Warren!

Damian Cole has retired in service so the top 10 heading into the final two stages.
1 Jason PRITCHARD Ford Focus WRC 00:30:41
2 Daniel O'BRIEN Ford Focus WRC 00:30:51
3 Robert SWANN Subaru Impreza N14 00:31:12
4 Kevin ROWLEDGE Subaru Impreza WRC S10 00:31:59
5 John LLOYD Subaru Impreza WRC 00:32:17
6 Wug UTTING Subaru Impreza N12B 00:32:36
7 Andrew BARNES Subaru Impreza WRC 00:32:54
8 Nigel SEABOLD Subaru Impreza 00:33:00
9 Tony MACWHIRTER Mitsubishi EVO 9 00:33:31
10 Trevor MARTIN Subaru Impreza 00:34:02

Tempest4 cars are back at service....a few news snippets
Car 4 Jason Pritchard
Still trying to get to grips with the car Jason reports stalls on two stages since the last time we saw him in service, once changing up not down. He’s still pretty upbeat.
Car 1 John Lloyd
Having a much better afternoon.
Car 2 Daniel O’Brien
Had a decent run through Ash but a slight issue with a chicane and a door.
Car 3 Damian Cole
Problems at service for Damian who reports a cracked manifold which they are now hoping to fix.
Car 8 Wug Utting
A little spin in Pavilion has not dented Wug’s enthusiasm and he says no one can complain about anything on the event – he’s full of praise for the whole day.

Tempest4 stage times after Rushmoor
OA Comp Vehicle Stage
Pos No DriverCo-Driver MakeModel Times
1 4 Jason PRITCHARDDale FURNISS Ford Focus WRC 00:19:09
2 2 Daniel O'BRIENMark GLENNERSTER Ford Focus WRC 00:19:19
3 5 Robert SWANNDarren GARROD Subaru Impreza N14 00:19:35
4 3 Damian COLEJames MORGAN Ford Focus WRC05 00:19:38
5 9 Kevin ROWLEDGEAndrew BARGERY Subaru Impreza WRC S10 00:20:01
6 8 Wug UTTINGBob STOKOE Subaru Impreza N12B 00:20:24
7 1 John LLOYDAdrian CAVENAGH Subaru Impreza WRC 00:20:25
8 6 Andrew BARNESCalvin COOLEDGE Subaru Impreza WRC 00:20:31
9 10 Nigel SEABOLDTim BARTON Subaru Impreza 00:20:48
10 15 Tony MACWHIRTERSteve GREEN Mitsubishi EVO 9 00:21:00
11 14 Trevor MARTINRay CLEGHORN Subaru Impreza 00:21:17
12 19 Tom ROBERTSNicky MARRIOTT Mitsubishi Evo 6 00:21:27
13 12 Shelly TAUNTJulie MURPHY Subaru Impreza N10 00:21:32
14 18 Mike HARRISLuke PINDER Subaru Impreza 00:21:49
15 13 Simon WALLISPeter HORSMAN Subaru Impreza N10 00:22:40
16 11 Shaun MARTINTim HOBBS Subaru Impreza 00:22:50
17 16 Tony BIRDDavid WALTERS Ford Escort Cosworth 00:23:02
18 21 Alan PARAMORECarew WILKS Land Rover Wolf XD 00:24:30
19 23 Garry HAZELBYRob BIRCH Land Rover Wolf XD 00:26:16
20 25 Curtis MCKERLIERoss HUNTER Land Rover Wolf XD 00:26:17
21 22 Steve PARTRIDGEMark BROWN Land Rover Wolf XD 00:26:29
22 24 Ross COOKMANBlair THOMPSON Land Rover Wolf XD 00:29:35

Overall results for Tempest2 after first run of Ash Stages
OA Comp Vehicle Stage
Pos No DriverCo-Driver MakeModel Times
1 101 Russ THOMPSONAndy MURPHY Renault Clio 00:17:53
2 109 Callum BLACKPaul WAKELY Citroen DS3 R3T 00:17:59
3 107 Will NICHOLLSNick BROOM Ford Escort 00:18:01
4 104 James POTTERBob DUCK Ford Escort Mk2 00:18:12
5 102 David HARRISRupert BARKER Ford Escort Mk2 00:18:21
6 105 Ernie GRAHAMWill GRAHAM Ford Escort RS 00:18:20
7 106 Shawn RAYNERDeclan DEAR Ford Escort Mk2 00:18:26
8 140 Alex PARPOTTAS(A)James ALDRIDGE Ford Fiesta 00:18:21
9 114 Mark SPENCERStuart ANDREW Ford Escort 00:18:09
10 103 Simon SMITHSylvia EARLE Ford Escort 00:18:37
11 110 Ian ROBERTONHollie ROBERTON Nissan 240RS 00:18:57
12 111 Max UTTINGMike AINSWORTH Ford Fiesta GpB 00:18:55
13 116 Vince BRISTOWTim SAYER Ford Escort 00:18:53
14 108 Robert DENNISAndy BOSWELL Ford Escort Mk2 00:17:34
15 121 Jerry BAILEYGraham LACEY Ford Escort RS 00:19:11
16 144 Paul HANDSGlynn WILLIAMS Ford Escort Mk1 00:19:22
17 113 Simon MAYAndrew CRITTLE Ford Escort 00:19:10
18 112 Sean EDWARDSGavin HAYCOCK Ford Escort 00:19:17
19 118 Martin MANSELLBrian BENJAMIN Ford Escort 00:13:38
20 115 Chris INGRAMJack WALBY Renault Twingo 00:19:39
21 119 Robert SMITHJonathan SARGEANT Ford Escort Mk2 00:19:54
22 120 Trev BAYNHAMAnthony BAILEY Ford Escort 00:19:41
23 134 John BAKERAnthony GILLAM Ford Escort Mk2 00:20:11
24 128 Alex HAWKINSLes HARROGATE Ford Escort Mk2 00:19:47
25 125 David KIRBYChris RIXON Ford Escort Mk1 00:20:25
26 129 Matt GRIFFINChris SPILSTEAD Ford Fiesta ST 00:20:33
27 130 Brad AXONJonathan SHEARING Toyota Corolla 00:20:34
28 127 Dave DOCKREENick DAVIES Chrysler Sunbeam Ti 00:20:41
29 153 Richard PHILLIPSONStefan ARNDT Honda Civic 00:22:07
30 117 Michael BROWNNikola BROWN BMW Compact 00:20:37
31 141 Ant NORTHOVERChris NORTHOVER BMW 325i E30 00:17:35
32 156 Simon DALTONThomas NEATHWAY Fiesta ST 00:17:54
33 136 Damien RIGDENIan ORFORD VW Lupo 00:21:05
34 123 Alec HOLDINGMark HOLDING Peugeot 205 00:20:45
35 126 Tony HAWKINSJohn RUTTER BMW 325 E30 00:20:51
36 124 Jacob SCANNELLAdrian STEVENS Mazda RX7 00:19:32
37 147 Bernie MCLEANGarth HOWELL Lotus Elise 00:17:57
38 145 Ben DAWSONMike DAWSON Ford Escort Mk2 00:21:14
39 139 Mick SMITHPaul OSMOND Nissan Micra 00:21:14
40 135 Paul SHARPEPaul BARRETT Peugeot 205GTi 00:21:10
41 132 Neil PRIORGlynn HAYWARD Ford Escort 00:23:03
42 131 James STAITMarcus CARTWRIGHT Talbot Sunbeam Lotus 00:21:16
43 138 Andy TURNERBen GARROD Subaru Impreza RWD 00:21:18
44 142 James MUIRCarole GRIMES Peugeot 205 Rallye 00:21:31
45 133 John GIBSONDave TAYLOR Ford Escort Mexico Mk1 00:15:07
46 154 Dave COLTONRyan DOOLEY Honda Civic 00:21:58
47 149 Paul GODDENDanny FENNING Nissan Micra 00:22:08
48 155 Harry THRELFALLRob HARRISON Peugeot 107 00:22:14
49 143 Neville HUDDRoss WOTHERSPOON Vauxhall Nova 00:18:53
50 146 John FLIPPANCEMichael WEEKS Peugeot 106 00:28:53
51 151 Owain ROBERTSSherryn ROBERTS MG ZR 00:24:24
52 150 Mike HALLAndy HALL Ford Escort Mexico 00:24:18
53 152 Michael JENKINSScott DANCE Peugeot 205XS 00:25:24
54 148 Philon PARPOTTAS(P)Adam QUINN Suzuki Swift 00:22:27

Tempest4 competitors are back at Rushmoor for service...a few news snippets from the crews.

Car 4 Jason Pritchard
Still suffering from an ear infection Jason said he’s been trying to get to grips with the new car. He completed 30 miles of pre-event testing but says there’s still lots to get used to. Delighted to be back on the Tempest.
Car 3 Daniel O’Brien
Says he’s happy enough with his times and says the stages are drying all the time as the sun continues to shine.
Car 5 Robert Swann
Complained of having no rhythm on the longer Longmoor stage and getting used to this car on gravel. Says he’s glad the sun is out as his last rally was in Barbados last weekend and apparently Aldershot is a bit colder!
Car 1 John Lloyd
John says he is disappointed with his speed but confident that there’s plenty more to come in terms of speed this afternoon.
Car 10 Nigel Seabold
A rather rearranged bodyshell after a coming together with concrete posts in Ash...the posts are still there and the collision has not helped confidence at speed.
Car 12 Shelly Taunt
Having a cautious run so far.
Car 14 Trevor Martin
An effective air conditioning system has been installed thanks to a very large tree in Ash Ranges which has caused a fair amount of cosmetic damage.

Tempest4 stage times after Longmoor2
1 4 Jason PRITCHARD Ford Focus WRC 00:16:42
2 2 Daniel O'BRIEN Ford Focus WRC 00:16:53
3 5 Robert SWANN Subaru Impreza N14 00:17:08
4 3 Damian COLE Ford Focus WRC05 00:17:12
5 9 Kevin ROWLEDGE Subaru Impreza WRC S10 00:17:33
6 8 Wug UTTING Subaru Impreza N12B 00:17:52
7 7 Karl SIMMONS Subaru Impreza 00:17:55
8 1 John LLOYD Subaru Impreza WRC 00:17:56
9 6 Andrew BARNES Subaru Impreza WRC 00:18:02
10 10 Nigel SEABOLD Subaru Impreza 00:18:11

Top Ten after Longmoor 1
position
1 4 Jason PRITCHARDDale FURNISS Ford Focus WRC 00:10:53
2 2 Daniel O'BRIENMark GLENNERSTER Ford Focus WRC 00:11:01
3 5 Robert SWANNDarren GARROD Subaru Impreza N14 00:11:09
4 3 Damian COLEJames MORGAN Ford Focus WRC05 00:11:19
5 8 Wug UTTINGBob STOKOE Subaru Impreza N12B 00:11:33
6 7 Karl SIMMONSGuy SIMMONS Subaru Impreza 00:11:36
7 9 Kevin ROWLEDGEAndrew BARGERY Subaru Impreza WRC S10 00:11:36
8 10 Nigel SEABOLDTim BARTON Subaru Impreza 00:11:41
9 1 John LLOYDAdrian CAVENAGH Subaru Impreza WRC 00:11:41
10 6 Andrew BARNESCalvin COOLEDGE Subaru Impreza WRC 00:11:45

A few retirements so far this morning in Tempest2
Car 122 Clive Anstey and Annabel Sealey driveshaft on first stage
Car 137 Neil Harrison with an unknown problem
Car 118 Martin Mansell and Brian Benjamin with broken gearbox on Longmoor

T2 times after Rushmoor...
1 101 Russ THOMPSON Andy MURPHY Renault Clio 00:12:29
2 109 Callum BLACK Paul WAKELY Citroen DS3 R3T 00:12:34
3 107 Will NICHOLLS Nick BROOM Ford Escort 00:12:38
4 104 James POTTER Bob DUCK Ford Escort Mk2 00:12:42
5 102 David HARRIS Rupert BARKER Ford Escort Mk2 00:12:46
6 105 Ernie GRAHAM Will GRAHAM Ford Escort RS 00:12:51
7 106 Shawn RAYNER Declan DEAR Ford Escort Mk2 00:12:52
8 140 Alex PARPOTTAS(A) James ALDRIDGE Ford Fiesta 00:12:52
9 103 Simon SMITH Sylvia EARLE Ford Escort 00:12:59
10 110 Ian ROBERTON Hollie ROBERTON Nissan 240RS 00:13:11

Car 101 Russ Thompson
Delighted to be taking part in what they described as a cracking event. Said the first stages were a bit slippy and really hoping for the win.
Car 109 Callum Black
Said he was driving like a donut – we have plenty of these in the press office!
Car 107 Will Nicholls
After being rather more accustomed to four wheel drive Will says the morning so far has been about getting used to two wheel drive. Believes his driving has probably been entertaining for the spectators.
Car 104 James Potter
London to Cape Town co-driver Bob Duck has had no problems navigating the crew around the stages so far this morning and says the stages have been a bit of a rude awakening.
Car 102 David Harris
David said he’s getting used to the addition of power steering which is causing him to overcompensate at times. He’s also adjusted his seating position to be further back and lower.
Co-driver Rupert believes these adjustments must look good from outside the car!
Car 105 Ernie Graham
Happy with the performance so far.
Car 140 Alex Parpotta
After engine problems yesterday the crew are pleased to still be here but struggling with slippy stages and trying to get enough grip.

First times through Warren...
1 104 James POTTER Bob DUCK Ford Escort Mk2 07:08
2 107 Will NICHOLLS Nick BROOM Ford Escort 07:08
3 101 Russ THOMPSON Andy MURPHY Renault Clio 07:09
4 109 Callum BLACK Paul WAKELY Citroen DS3 R3T 07:11
5 102 David HARRIS Rupert BARKER Ford Escort Mk2 07:14
6 105 Ernie GRAHAM Will GRAHAM Ford Escort RS 07:17
7 106 Shawn RAYNER Declan DEAR Ford Escort Mk2 07:17
8 114 Mark SPENCER Stuart ANDREW Ford Escort 07:17
9 103 Simon SMITH Sylvia EARLE Ford Escort 07:20
10 140 Alex PARPOTTAS(A) James ALDRIDGE Ford Fiesta 07:22

First times through Ash
Daniel O'BRIEN Ford Focus WRC 02:30
Jason PRITCHARD Ford Focus WRC 02:30
Robert SWANN Subaru Impreza N14 02:30
Wug UTTING Subaru Impreza N12B 02:30
Nigel SEABOLD Subaru Impreza 02:33
Karl SIMMONS Subaru Impreza 02:36
Trevor MARTIN Subaru Impreza 02:36
Andrew BARNES Subaru Impreza WRC 02:39
Tony MACWHIRTER Mitsubishi EVO 9 02:39
John LLOYD Subaru Impreza WRC 02:42
Damian COLE Ford Focus WRC05 02:42

1 John LLOYDAdrian CAVENAGH Subaru Impreza WRC 09:01
2 Daniel O'BRIENMark GLENNERSTER Ford Focus WRC 09:02
3 Damian COLEJames MORGAN Ford Focus WRC05 09:03
4 Jason PRITCHARDDale FURNISS Ford Focus WRC 09:04
5 Robert SWANNDarren GARROD Subaru Impreza N14 09:05
6 Andrew BARNESCalvin COOLEDGE Subaru Impreza WRC 09:06
7 Karl SIMMONSGuy SIMMONS Subaru Impreza 09:07
8 Wug UTTINGBob STOKOE Subaru Impreza N12B 09:08
9 Kevin ROWLEDGEAndrew BARGERY Subaru Impreza WRC S10 09:09
10 Nigel SEABOLDTim BARTON Subaru Impreza 09:10
11 Shaun MARTINTim HOBBS Subaru Impreza 09:11
12 Shelly TAUNTJulie MURPHY Subaru Impreza N10 09:12
13 Simon WALLISPeter HORSMAN Subaru Impreza N10 09:13
14 Trevor MARTINRay CLEGHORN Subaru Impreza 09:14
15 Tony MACWHIRTERSteve GREEN Mitsubishi EVO 9 09:15
16 Tony BIRDDavid WALTERS Ford Escort Cosworth 09:16
17 Martin FRAZERPam HILTON Subaru Impreza 09:17
18 Mike HarrisLuke PINDER Subaru Impreza 09:18
19 Tom RobertsNicky MARRIOTT Mitsubishi Evo 6 09:19
21 Alan PARAMORECarew WILKS Land Rover Wolf XD 09:20
22 Steve PARTRIDGEMark BROWN Land Rover Wolf XD 09:21
25 Curtis MCKERLIERoss HUNTER Land Rover Wolf XD 09:22
23 Garry HAZELBYRob BIRCH Land Rover Wolf XD 09:23
24 Ross COOKMANBlair THOMPSON Land Rover Wolf XD 09:24

101 Russ THOMPSONAndy MURPHY Renault Clio 09:01
102 David HARRISRupert BARKER Ford Escort Mk2 09:02
103 Simon SMITHSylvia EARLE Ford Escort 09:03
104 James POTTERBob DUCK Ford Escort Mk2 09:04
105 Ernie GRAHAMWill GRAHAM Ford Escort RS 09:05
106 Shawn RAYNERDeclan DEAR Ford Escort Mk2 09:06
107 Will NICHOLLSNick BROOM Ford Escort 09:07
108 Robert DENNISAndy BOSWELL Ford Escort Mk2 09:08
109 Callum BLACKPaul WAKELY Citroen DS3 R3T 09:09
110 Ian ROBERTONHollie ROBERTON Nissan 240RS 09:10
111 Max UTTINGMike AINSWORTH Ford Fiesta GpB 09:11
112 Sean EDWARDSGavin HAYCOCK Ford Escort 09:12
113 Simon MAYAndrew CRITTLE Ford Escort 09:13
114 Mark SPENCERStuart ANDREW Ford Escort 09:14
115 Chris INGRAMJack WALBY Renault Twingo 09:15
116 Vince BRISTOWTim SAYER Ford Escort 09:16
117 Michael BROWNNikola BROWN BMW Compact 09:17
118 Martin MANSELLBrian BENJAMIN Ford Escort 09:18
119 Robert SMITHJonathan SARGEANT Ford Escort Mk2 09:19
120 Trev BAYNHAMAnthony BAILEY Ford Escort 09:20
121 Jerry BAILEYGraham LACEY Ford Escort RS 09:21
122 Clive ANSTEYAnnabel SEALEY Vauxhall Nova 09:22
123 Alec HOLDINGMark HOLDING Peugeot 205 09:23
124 Jacob SCANNELLAdrian STEVENS Mazda RX7 09:24
125 David KIRBYChris RIXON Ford Escort Mk1 09:25
126 Tony HAWKINSJohn RUTTER BMW 325 E30 09:26
127 Dave DOCKREENick DAVIES Chrysler Sunbeam Ti 09:27
128 Alex HAWKINSLes HARROGATE Ford Escort Mk2 09:28
129 Matt GRIFFINChris SPILSTEAD Ford Fiesta ST 09:29
130 Brad AXONJonathan SHEARING Toyota Corolla 09:30
131 James STAITMarcus CARTWRIGHT Talbot Sunbeam Lotus 09:31
132 Neil PRIORGlynn HAYWARD Ford Escort 09:32
133 John GIBSONDave TAYLOR Ford Escort Mexico Mk1 09:33
134 John BAKERAnthony GILLAM Ford Escort Mk2 09:34
135 Paul SHARPEPaul BARRETT Peugeot 205GTi 09:35
136 Damien RIGDENIan ORFORD VW Lupo 09:36
137 Neil HARRISON Peugeot 205 09:37
138 Andy TURNERBen GARROD Subaru Impreza RWD 09:38
139 Mick SMITHPaul OSMOND Nissan Micra 09:39
140 Alex PARPOTTAS(A)James ALDRIDGE Ford Fiesta 09:40
141 Ant NORTHOVERChris NORTHOVER BMW 325i E30 09:41
142 James MUIRCarole GRIMES Peugeot 205 Rallye 09:42
143 Neville HUDDRoss WOTHERSPOON Vauxhall Nova 09:43
144 Paul HANDSGlynn WILLIAMS Ford Escort Mk1 09:44
145 Ben DAWSONMike DAWSON Ford Escort Mk2 09:45
146 John FLIPPANCEMichael WEEKS Peugeot 106 09:46
147 Bernie MCLEANGarth HOWELL Lotus Elise 09:47
148 Philon PARPOTTAS(P)Adam QUINN Suzuki Swift 09:48
149 Paul GODDENDanny FENNING Nissan Micra 09:49
150 Mike HALLAndy HALL Ford Escort Mexico 09:50
151 Owain ROBERTSSherryn ROBERTS MG ZR 09:51
152 Michael JENKINSScott DANCE Peugeot 205XS 09:52
153 Richard PHILLIPSONStefan ARNDT Honda Civic 09:53
154 Dave COLTONRyan DOOLEY Honda Civic 09:54
155 Harry THRELFALLRob HARRISON Peugeot 107 09:55
156 Simon DALTONThomas NEATHWAY Fiesta ST 09:56

Welcome everyone to the JLT Tempest Rally. Action due to get underway very soon and we'll have updates on Facebook, Twitter and on here.
Sun is shining and it's a beautiful day.

Scrutineering is now underway for tomorrow's JLT Tempest Rally with crews steadily filling the service area.

British Rally Championship regular Alex Parpottas will contest the JLT Tempest Rally which will wrap up the youngster’s season in his Buzz Sweets supported Fiesta R2. Parpottas, 19 from Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire has been campaigning the AVS Motorsport Fiesta in the hotly contested British Championship and Fiesta Sport Trophy during 2012 and is relishing the chance to push for the win of the 2wd section of the event.
“This will be my second time in the Fiesta R2 on the Tempest. Last year I used the event as a shakedown for the BRC and had a great result finishing 6th overall and first in class. After the seat time I`ve had this year, I’m confident we can better that result, maybe even come away with the 2WD win!” said Alex.
“It’s one of the closest forest events to home plus the fact that it's well run and a great way to round off the season”.
However, he may just have to keep an eye on the results as there will be another Parpottas on the entry list hoping to do the same…
His father Philon who will be competing on his first ever rally in the family owned N2 Suzuki Swift will compete against Alex and the AVS Motorsport team in the event.
“The nerves are starting to build as the event gets closer but I’m going to attack the event at my own pace and build up speed as the day goes on” said Philon.
AVS Motorsport will also welcome up and coming South West rally star Harry Threlfall to the team for the first time as he contests the event in his Peugeot 107. The 19 year old from Taunton joins the team as he gains seat time after a successful attack on the BTRDA 1400 Rally Championship during 2012.
After driving the AVS Motorsport Fiesta ST hire car in the BTRDA championship for much of the year Simon Wallis enters the 4wd section of the event in his own Subaru Impreza who. With his first ever gravel outing in the Impreza on last month’s Cambrian Rally, Simon will be hoping to increase his pace as he gets used to the handling of the 4WD machine.

We've got a cracking entry of cars with everything from WRCs, Army Land Rovers and some classic rally cars from all ages.

Among these are BenMike Dawson in Car 145. They have entered in their Escort Mk2 they drove on the World Cup Rally 2012 – London to Cape Town

The car is basically as it came back from Cape Town after the 30 day 10,000 mile rally.

A newly updated entry list is now online....

Final preparations are now underway as we head towards the JLT Tempest Rally on Saturday. Weather is now looking dry for Saturday....

A few more news snippets....
Chris Ingram has entered in the Twingo to do battle with Callum Black (Citroen DS3) as well as Matt Griffin and Max Utting in the Fiesta STs.

Mick Smith is bringing the Nissan Micra from Yorkshire in the hope of claiming the class win in the English Championship while 2012 T2 winner Russ Thompson from Lancashire returns in the all-conquering Clio.

Andy Turner will be there in the very unusual Subaru Impreza RWD and Ian Roberton returns in the ex-Tony Pond Gp B Nissan 240RS which he rolled in 2011.

The first seeded entry list is now online...looks like a cracking entry.

We now have 21 entries in Tempest4 and 51 in Tempest2 with entries still being accepted until Saturday.

With former T2 winner Justin Pritchard in the Focus WRC hoping to win T4 and former T4 winner Will Nichols hoping to win T2 in his new Escort, could this be the year of the double champions.

Latest entries include Damian Cole in an 04 Focus WRC, Guy and Karl Simmons in an Impreza and Kev Rowledge will be in his Impreza with former winning co-driver Andrew Bargery alongside.

T2 entrants include Ernie Graham, Will Nicholls and James Potter forming a historic (Car and driver) trio.

It is the first closing day tomorrow - leading entries have been updated but there's still time to get an entry.

Marshalls are still needed for the JLT Tempest Rally – contact marshals@tempestrally.com if you can help.

Stages to be marshaled include Ash Ranges – here you will have an early finish and a ticket for free admission to Rushmoor and the service area.

For later risers Longmoor is the fastest and longest stage of the event.

At Rushmoor you are at the heart of the action with spectators on a banked viewing area.

Marshals at Warren Heath should have enough time between runs for an early lunchlate breakfast or visit to first service with free admission to the car park.

And finally those marshalling at Pavilion will have the chance to see SS5 at Rushmoor between 2 and 3rd runs.

The JLT Tempest Rally spectator guide is now online to download....

Don't forget you can find us on Facebook and on Twitter.

Great news for the JLT Tempest Rally - Pavilion stage is back this year.

Plans are now well advanced for this year's event. Regs and the entry form are now online...have a look right...and up a bit...click to download and we look forward to seeing you in November.

We are pleased to confirm that JLT will once again be supporting the Tempest Stages this year as title sponsors. This will be JLT's third year of support for one of the South's favourite clubman rallies which runs on Saturday 3rd November based in Aldershot.