When did you start rallying? Properly two years ago, so I’ve done the last two full seasons. Before that I did a few rallies but not a serious campaign. Last year I did the BTRDA 1400s and we won that so it would be quite nice to win the Fiestas in my second full season.
First rally: The Mid-Wales Stages three years ago.
What do you think of Chris Moore as a driver? He’s good, but he’s been around a long time! He’s getting on now and he’s done a lot of one-make championships and he’s got experience at it. I think he’s a quick bloke.
Which would be the quicker combination; you co-driving for Chris or him co-driving for you? If I was co-driving for Chris we’d be off because I’d be saying left instead of right, so probably me driving!
If you win the championship how will you celebrate? With a hell of a party back at my place. I’d invite all the people who helped us over the year, sponsors and future sponsors, and it would be very good.
If you could do any rally in the world in your Fiesta ST which one would you do? I’d probably do Sweden. I’ve watched the rally on the TV and it’s awesome. It’s fast and there are big jumps.
If Marcus Gronholm was in a Fiesta ST could you beat him? I’d give it a good go! I’d like to think there’s only so fast you can go in a Fiesta. He’d probably be faster than me but I think I’d be somewhere near.
Name three sports in which you could beat Chris Moore: Rallying, rugby and on a motocross bike.
What have you learnt this season? It’s been a big learning curve and it’s been a very stressful year. I’ve learnt to deal with a lot of pressure, especially coming towards the last rounds. I’m more relaxed now than I was at the start of the year which is quite surprising. I’ve learnt how to drive a car which handles very well but is different from other cars I’ve driven and that has meant I’ve had to focus.
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