Although losing time, Morrow still held the Evo Challenge lead, but was now just six seconds ahead of Daniel Barry at the first service halt of the day at Pickering Showground, where the team restored his Mitsubishi to 100 per cent.
With Barry slowed in the afternoon by a broken gearbox mounting, Morrow focussed on the remaining six stages and drove as neatly as possible to keep out of trouble which he did, right to the end of the event.
As he came to a halt at the stop line of the final stage, the combination of delight and relief on his face signified the end of four years of trying to win the most sought-after prize in British rallying.
I can't believe it! The team and I have worked so hard for this for the past four years, it's difficult to describe what I'm feeling right now, he noted. This has been a great season where I have been able to put all of my bad luck behind me and use the experience I've gained during the past three seasons.
On being confirmed as 2007 Evolution Challenge Champion and, having won the prize of a works drive with Mitsubishi Motors UK in 2008, Morrow praised his team, family and sponsors for their invaluable support.
I could not have achieved this result without the support of my sponsors, family and the team. This result is not just for me, but for them as well, as without their help none of this would ever have been possible and I can't thank them enough for their faith in me over the years, he added.
I'm now really looking forward to 2008 and a full assault in the British Championship.
In addition to the opportunity of a Mitsubishi works drive in the BRC next year, having been selected as a finalist for the Pirelli Star Driver Award, Morrow has an opportunity of winning an alternative prize drive for 2008.
Details of this award will be announced following the final round of the Tesco 99 Octane MSA British Rally Championship, the Wales Rally GB, which takes place on November 30 to December 2.
