KEVIN Davies and navigator Dale Bowen overcame the seriously icy conditions to win this year’s Cilwendeg Road Rally, organised by the Teifi Valley Motor Club.

This is the third time that Llanfihangel ar Arth driver Davies had won the event, having also won it in 2011 with Dale Furniss and in 2013 with Dale Bowen.

“To be honest, it was a very tough night with the weather, but I had a good team, and it all came together,” said Davies.

“The event was spot on, and all on tarmac, with only two small whites, it was a good event, a credit to the organisers.”

Ninety cars competed in the event, which was part of the Welsh Road Rally Championship (WAMC) and the Association of North Western Clubs (ANWCC).

Considering the icy conditions, a high number of 68 cars finished the rally, sponsored by Forge Garage of Aberaeron.

Clerk of the Course, Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans, said: “It was a good rally with no complaints and no injuries, and competitors thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”

The Top 10 overall positions were: 1 Kevin Davies and Dale Bowen, Ford Escort 2:30; 2 John Davies and Eurig Davies, Vauxhall Astra 3:11; 3 Stefan Davies and Michael Gilbey, Ford Escort 3:31; 4 Wyn Owens and Jenny Evans, Ford Escort 3:43; 5 Chris Hand and Justin Davies, Ford Escort 3:47; 6 Rhodri Evans and Dilwyn John, Ford Escort 4:25; 7 Reian Jones and Cadog Davies, Seat Ibiza 4:55; 8 Adrian Jones and Aled Richards, Subaru Impreza 5:15; 9 Mark Lennox and Ian Beamond, Ford Escort 5:45; 10 Nigel Davies and Russell Williams, VW Golf 5:45.

Cilwendeg Award winners: First Overall: Kevin Davies and Dale Bowen, Ford Escort.

• Class One Masters: 1 John ‘Tyres’ Davies and Eurig ‘Woosh’ Davies, Vauxhall Astratra; 2 Steffan DR Davies and Michael Gilbey, Escort; 3 Chris Hands and Justin Davies, Escort.

• Class Two Experts: 1 Wyn Owens and Jenny Evans, Ford Escort; 2 Mark Lennox and Ian Beamond, Ford Escort; 3 Nigel Davies and Russell Williams, Volkswagen Golf.

• Class Three Semi Experts/Novices: 1 Barry Davies and Aled James, Subaru Impreza; 2 Arwel Thomas and Andrew Davie, Peugeot 206; 3 Lee Plant and Mike Phillips, Satira.

• Highest Placed Mixed / Ladies Crew: Peter Collins and Ffion Davies, Ford Focus. Highest Placed Under 1600cc car: Huw Jones and Dorian Evans Peugeot 206. Highest Placed Local Crew: Rhodri Evans and Dilwyn John, Ford Escort. Best Presented Car: Richard James and Joanna Bond, MG ZR. Last Place: Lee Williams and Natasha Roberts, Citroen C2.