After the second service of the day crews headed off to Greystoke forest again for final stage. The test was a reverse of the earlier SS4 and Everard topped the times moving him up to second overall.
In the race for the lead though, Brown set a time eight seconds quicker than Regan which was enough to ensure he took the victory.
“It was a strange weekend for us,” said Brown. “We came into the event unsure on where our pace would be. We were placed mid-way in the field come the first service, and our aim was to try and creep our way up a few places before the end.
“With the loss of the rally leaders along with finding more confidence in the new notes, we set some good times and ended up going into the final stage tied but eventually came out on top.
“It is the perfect start to the season, but now the hard work starts in trying to stay on top for the next round.”
Of the rest Orr came in fourth, while Utting and Meilyr rounded out the top six, with Kerr and Elfyn seventh and eighth.
The Fiesta SportingTrophy UK series now continues next month with the Carlisle based Pirelli Rally on April 19.
![Steven Brown won the R1 of the FST UK series. Malcolm Wilson Rally 2008. [PIC CREDIT: FST UK]](http://pix.crash.net/thumbs/413180.jpg)
