The organisers of Junior Rallying, the new scheme aimed at developing the next generation of British rally stars, have confirmed that they will be exhibiting at next week's Race Retro show at Stoneleigh.
Junior Rallying will be present in a special feature at the show, designed to encourage young hopefuls into a career in motorsport.
Junior Rallying will exhibit alongside other schemes created to inspire young drivers and give them a route into competition.
Schemes such as T-Cars and the 750 Motor Club's SaxMax challenge allow drivers from 14 years of age to compete on racetracks around the UK, developing their skills and experience as they go.
Rallying has always proved more difficult for younger drivers to access though, due to the lack of appropriate licences and the eventual need to drive on public roads for multi-venue stage events.
However, the exclusive agreement between Junior Rallying and the Latvian Automobile Federation means that British rally drivers can obtain their Latvian motorsport license from the age of 15 years and hence, begin actual competition from that age.
Junior Rallying manager Gemma Price explains why it will be present at Race Retro: “The creation of the junior feature at this year's Race Retro show is an excellent idea, to demonstrate to younger motorsport fans how they can get started in the sport.
“There are several options available for circuit racing, whether that's on a traditional circuit or grasstrack events. However, we offer the only route into actual competition for young rally drivers and therefore, it was essential that we take part in this year's show.
“It's encouraging to see the motorsport industry actively assisting young drivers to get started in the sport and we are delighted to be at this year's show for the full three days, demonstrating how young drivers can get started in the world's most dramatic form of motorsport.”
