FOLLOWING a battle that went all the way down to the final rally of the season, victory in the inaugural RAVENOL Welsh Challenge has gone to Dylan Davies.

Competitors in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship were eligible for points in the Challenge based on the number of rounds that they competed on and their performance within their class, with the end of season prize fund valued at more than £3000.

The Subaru Impreza driver from Llanon claimed the award by just two points from Ellesmere Ford Escort pilot John Baker. Third place went to Welsh born Bob Ceen. The Malvern based driver, who had already clinched the Welsh Championship title, finished two points ahead of Worcester’s Paul Davy.

Speaking after clinching the Challenge, Dylan described it as an honour to be the first winner and praised RAVENOL’s initiative, adding, “This is a great incentive because anyone could have won it whether they were driving a Nissan Micra or a World Rally Car and it helps to bring the championship together because you are battling with everyone to win it.”