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BHRC: Dunlop and The Gambia to back series in '07

Dunlop and The Gambia are to be the title sponsors for the 2007 MSA British Historic Rally Championship.

The two organisations have taken over as main sponsors for one of the fastest-growing championships in British stage rallying, which is managed by the Historic Rally Car Register.

Dunlop has been a long-time supporter of the championship and is the preferred tyre supplier for many competitors. Dunlop also provides an on-event service at BHRC events and it's on-going support of the championship is a key part of the BHRC success story. The Gambia, meanwhile, is a stunning holiday location on the coast of West Africa and its BHRC support has been arranged by leading competitor Martin Freestone.

"We are proud to be supporting the BHRC and all those involved in making the championship go on from strength to strength," said Freestone. "The Gambia first became involved in rallying in 2004 by sponsoring the Killarney Historic Rally when Susan Waffa-Ogoo the honourable Minister of Tourism for The Gambia was guest of honour. Since then, awareness of The Gambia has encouraged many people to visit us at Bijilo Beach Hotel and Kololi Beach Club to enjoy exotic holidays in The Gambia sunshine."

"We are very grateful to both Dunlop and The Gambia for offering title sponsorship for the 2007 season," added series co-ordinator Simon Marks from the Historic Rally Car Register. "We are planning for the best-ever season in the BHRC history, with more and more competitors joining the historic scene. Having two enthusiastic sponsors on board is the icing on the cake!"

In addition to the title sponsors, a further six companies have signed up to be associate sponsors for the 2007 BHRC. Mintex, Minilite, West Wales Rally Spares, Ton Hire, Competition Car Insurance and Water End Properties will all be important partners to the championship.

Regulations for the 2007 season are currently being finalised and will be available, along with championship registration, at the HRCR Open Day at Gaydon on Saturday 13 January.