Kris Meeke and MINI WRC set for Rallyday

Irish WRC man, Kris Meeke and the Prodrive-fettled MINI WRC will be one of the headline stars and cars at the forthcoming Rallyday at Castle Combe, this Saturday (17th). Kris said: “The last time I was at the Rallyday was seven years ago, so to come back after all this time and debut the MINI will be pretty special. It will also be my first time back in the car since ADAC Rallye Deutschland, so it will be great to get some more time behind the wheel on Tarmac as we build up to our next events in France and Spain. We’ll be using the event to do some further development of the car, but I’ll also be looking to have some fun and to entertain the crowds too.” Ford WRC star, Matthew Wilson, fresh from his standout fourth-place finish on Rally Australia last week, will also be in action at the wheel of a Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team Fiesta RS WRC. He said: “I’m delighted to be attending this year’s Rallyday at Castle Combe. I was at 2009’s event alongside my dad [M-Sport Managing Director, Malcolm Wilson] and both the spectators and the atmosphere were incredible. As a British rally driver, I always like to be able to support rally events such as Castle Combe but sometimes it can be difficult with my busy schedule competing in the WRC. It’ll be great to attend this year’s event with the new-for-2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC - I can’t wait to entertain the spectators with our car.” Other names appearing at the stelle rally event include ex-WRC regular Harri Rovanpera in an MML Sports’ R4 specification Mitsubishi Lancer, Colin McRae’s father and Road buddy, Jimmy McRae and former Production Car world championship podium finisher David Higgins. More information on the event can be found at www.rallyday.com. It's a must, for any rally nut.