The weekend of the 8^th & 9^TH Dec saw the fourth running of the Rockingham Stages based at the superb facilities of Rockingham Raceway in Corby, Northants.

With 10 stages over two days (4 on Saturday and 6 on Sunday) with at least two in the dark of Saturday night providing around 85 miles of competitive sections.

The weather added to the challenge with constant rain during leg 1 although the weather improving slightly throughout leg 2.

The 100 car field was lead away by the 2 time winner of the event & recently crowned 2007 MSA National Asphalt Champion Steve Simpson with stand in Co-Driver Simon Hunter (Hyundai Accent WRC).

Simpson/Hunter Dominated throughout the tricky event & eventually won by 1 minute 47 seconds from the newly acquired Ford Focus WRC 02 of Simon Mauger/Brian Cammock.

Dave West/Keith Hounslow completed the podium in their awesome Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car a further 31 second adrift.

Results

1. Steve Simpson/Simon Hunter   Hyundai WRC    1hr 25m 44s
2. Simon Mauger/Brian Cammack   Ford Focus WRC 02   1hr 27m 31s
3. Dave West/Keith Hounslow   Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car   1hr 28m 02s