DATE: 28th November 2005
RELEASE: Immediate
CONTACT: Helen Ray at HR PR on 07813 919333

Preview Scholarship winner at Grizedale

Recent Innovation Motorsports Rally Scholarship winner, Lancashire lad Daniel Boardman, is a late entry into next weekend’s Grizedale rally using this as an opportunity for both a preview and shakedown for next season.

Daniel will be driving Innovation Motorsports’ Peugeot 206 Supercup car which he hopes to be driving next season, although this decision is yet to be taken. The scholarship prize was intended to be an entire season competing in the Peugeot 206 1400 Challenge, which is a lower level of championship to the 1600 Supercup. However due to how much Daniel’s talent and potential impressed the scholarship judges, the Innovation Motorsports Team Manager is currently exploring whether they can raise the additional sponsorship necessary to fund this much higher profile championship.

“I am looking forward to driving the new car at Grizedale competing against mainly 4 wheel-drive turbocharged cars which are much more powerful than mine” says Daniel. “I have been seeded at a modest 68 but am hoping to finish in the top 20 as my new Peugeot 206 should be quite competitive for a 2 wheel drive car.”

Sitting beside Daniel for this preliminary event will be experienced co-driver Chris Camble from Burnley, as the new scholarship rally team co-driver Yolandie Walsh, from Rishton, is still undergoing intensive training for next season.

Daniel desperately hopes both he and his team-mates will be able to attract the support needed over the next few weeks to enable him to continue in this car next season rather than having to step sideways into the 1400 Challenge.

“As my ambition is to be competing in the British Rally Championship as soon as possible, success in the 1600 Supercup will be a significant step closer to progressing towards this than if I were to stick with the 1400 Challenge” says Daniel. “It has given me great confidence that the scholarship Directors think I will be competitive in this superior level, so I am extremely keen to have this chance to prove myself once and for all”.

For anyone wishing to know more about sponsorship packages available for next season, which offer innovative marketing and publicity opportunities including corporate rally days at Innovation Motorsports’ private forest rally test stage, contact Daniel on 07970 533383.

Visit www.go-rallying.com for more details on the Innovation Motorsports Rally Scholarship.

Notes to editors:

(1).The Innovation Motorsports rally team will consist of:

Driver: Daniel Boardman. Age: 26. Previous rally experience: Has contested a few events in his self-built Peugeot 205.
Quote: “I’d say I’m just about the happiest man on the planet at the moment! I would just like to say a massive thanks to Chris and everyone else at Innovation Motorsports. It has been a great experience. I can’t wait to meet the rest of the winning team and get down to some serious work and training in the car! I’m going to do you all proud!”

Co Driver: Yoliandie Walsh. Age 21. Previous rally experience: None
Quote: “I cant believe it! This is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It is going to be a tremendous experience learning from such a great team, and I intend to give it my best shot!”

Mechanic: Niki Savelio. Age 19. Previous rally experience: None
Quote: This is a dream come true. I have wanted to be part of a professional rally team for years! I can’t wait!”

Mechanic: Stuart Farrell. Age 19. Previous rally experience: None
Quote: “This has been a fantastic experience. I’m so proud to have won a place in the team! I’m going to give it my all!

(2) Photos and interviews with Daniel can be arranged.
(3) Current sponsors: Autobreakers in Preston; Lancashire Salvage and Brian Chisholm Car Repairs in Blackburn; K N Transmissions in Preston; Blackpool College; ATS Tyres in Preston.
(4) Contact Helen Ray on 07813 919333 to request photos / interviews.