THE roar of rally car engines has returned to a North Wales town for the first time in nearly 20 years
Rally Revival, which took place in Wrexham on October 15 and 16, is recreating memories of past RAC rally time controls and of course the years when the town hosted the Vauxhall Rally of Wales.
The start of Rally Revival at Wrexham & Nant Mill Visitor Centre. Photo credit: Ian Francis ( IF Image Cymru )
Building on the highly acclaimed 2020 running, which saw such greats as Jimmy McRae, Derek Ringer, Louise Aitken-Walker and Nicky Grist enjoy a unique atmosphere the like of which hasn't been seen since the glory days.
Friday saw crews based at the Ty Pawb in the centre of town from 3pm, which gave fans a chance to view the cars and meet the crews.
It was followed early evening start in Queens Square, where crews were flagged away before a gruelling evening of tests.
The start of Rally Revival at Wrexham & Nant Mill Visitor Centre. Photo credit: Ian Francis ( IF Image Cymru )
Today was a full days tour with runs at many venues creating a feel very much like the traditional Sunday leg of the old RAC Rally.
Ahead of the event, director Bryn Pierce said: "We're delighted to welcome everyone to Rally Revival 2021 in association with Cooper Tires, which aims to rekindle memories and create new ones.
"To have on board such enthusiastic partners coupled with stunning venues for this second running was something we'd hoped for as the entrants will be in for a treat.
"After a successful 2020 event we hope to bring you even more new memories."
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