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Thursday, 7th February 2008

1979 World Rally champion to take in round 1 of the MSA British Historic Rally Championship in March.

Former World Rally champion Stig Blomqvist has registered for the Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship and will compete on the opening round, the Alternative Sign Centre Robin Hood Historic Stages on March 8-9 March.

Blomqvist, the 1979 World champion, will contest the opening round of the championship in a Ford Escort Mk1 from David Sutton's Historic Motorsport team.

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Subject to funding, Blomqvist could then go on to contest a full BHRC season in the BDA-powered car.

"We're taking a look at the British championship. Having done the Safari Classic at the end of last year, we fancied a bit quieter season," said Sutton.

"We haven't got the funds in place yet for a full season. But we wanted to do the first event and if we can find the backing, we'll do a full campaign in the British Historic Rally Championship."

Blomqvist's regular co-driver Ana Goni is not available for the Nottinghamshire event, so Pauline Gullick will rejoin the Swedish legend for the Lindholme Motor Sports Club event.

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