Reporter: Report Chris Horner/mccrash.co.uk
Date online: 03 May 2010

Stalybridge Driver Alex Allingham, running without usual co driver Mark Glennerster who was stuck in the USA due to the Icelandic Volcano, had a short run on the Carlisle based event last week end.

Alex and stand in Co Driver Bob Stokoe, were lying 1st in Gp N by 27 seconds and third overall when, on the third stage the car left the road and rolled.

Speaking after the incident Alex commented: "We were going great up to that point and Bob and myself got on really well, unfortunately the tyres had gone off earlier in the stage due to using too softer compound, and approaching the bend I couldn't slow the car down enough and it dug in and rolled landing on its roof".

Alex is now facing a battle to repair the car before the Next round of the MSA Hankook Welsh National Championship based in Welshpool on May 15. Alex, a trained body refinisher will be undertaking the repairs himself with support from Grade A Subaru breakers, one of his sponsors.

Alex's usual co driver Mark Glennerster, now back on home turf will be reunited with Alex for the Plains rally.

Alex would like to thank his sponsors Grade A Subaru, Broken Pencil.co.uk, McCrash Rally Media, Racebits.co.uk, Workwear4you, and Richard Allingham Cars.