DEFENDER RALLY SERIES EUROPEAN BAJA CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 places open: Bowler is now offering limited spots in its UK and Ireland ‘Year One’ program for 2025 Gaydon, UK – Tuesday 28 May 2024: Round three of the 2024 Defender Rally Series European Baja Championship took place in Spain from 24-25 May at Baja Lorca. Five Defender…
EUROPEAN BAJA CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2, GATINAIS, FRANCE, 26-28 APRIL – WHAT TO EXPECT
Round two of the 2024 Defender Rally Series European Baja Championship takes place this weekend, from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 April, in Gatinais, France. Andrew Burgess and co-driver Daniel Hutchings lead the Championship, followed by Dan Beecroft and Barney Gillespie, in second, and Miles Williams and Matt Lowe, in third. Vanessa Ruck, Works Driver…
THOMAS AND MACKAY STORM TO VICTORY IN ROUND TWO OF THE 2024 DEFENDER RALLY SERIES UK CHAMPIONSHIP
Round two of the 2024 Defender Rally Series UK Championship took place over the weekend of 13-14 April, with Mark Thomas and co-driver Phil Mackay making it two wins from two so far this season. Competitors reacquainted themselves with their specially prepared Defender 90s at Rally Nuts, Llandrindod Wells, in Wales – just a month…
2024 DEFENDER RALLY SERIES SPONSORED BY TATA ELXSI OPENS WITH FIERCE COMPETITION AT WALTERS ARENA
2024 Defender Rally Series opens at Walters Arena, Wales, with adverse weather failing to hold back the line-up of specially prepared Defender 90 vehicles….
PREPARATIONS FOR THE 2024 SEASON
Ahead of the exciting 2024 Season, the technician support team was expanded to support the needs of a larger field of entries, as this is the largest and most competitive Defender Rally Series yet. The existing technician team warmly welcomed 10 new technicians and electricians for the upcoming season, and their training will continue to…
2023 SEASON CONCLUDES: TWO THRILLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ONE INCREDIBLE DEFENDER RALLY SERIES
The 2023 season of the Defender Rally Series saw the culmination of two rally championships; the UK Championship and the newly added International Baja Championship, across Europe. Bowler Motorsport celebrated the growth and success of the Defender Rally Series 2023 season, and crowned the champions at the End of Season Awards Ceremony in Coventry. As…
Bowler Motors Navigates Triumphs and Trials at the Culminating Stage of the UK 2023 Final Round
The grand finale of the 2023 Defender Rally Series unfolded amidst the perilous terrain of the Scottish Borders Hill Rally, where the unforgiving landscapes and dense forests provided the ultimate test for both the cars’ robustness and the drivers’ mettle. This concluding round held pivotal importance in securing crucial points for the UK championship’s top…
Bowler Motors Triumph at the Conwy Cambrian Rally
The Conwy Cambrian Rally consisted of 6 special stages across the North Wales region. For the first time in 6 years, the crews were using the Clocaenog forest complex since the installation of a windfarm meaning the road network and character of the stage were new to all competitors – the ultimate level playing field….
Cambrian Rally – What to Expect
Established in 1955, the North Wales Car Club, convened in Llandudno to create what has since evolved into one of the premier motorsport organisations in the North-West. The crown jewel of the club’s events, the Cambrian Rally was initiated not long after the club’s inception, although the exact dates remain somewhat uncertain. Over time, the…
Bowler Teams tackle gravel night stage in Trackrod Yorkshire Rally
Set against the backdrop of a breath-taking clifftop location with a beachfront starting and finishing line, the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire, held on September 22nd and 23rd, drew an impressive roster of participants. Among them was Bowler, which entered the event with a team of six cars. While their experience in gravel stage events was extensive,…
Bowler IX Rallye TT Guadalajara – What to expect
Organised by The Automobile Club Alcarreño and located in the town of Cifuentes, the Rallye TT Guadalajara, now in its ninth year, traces its roots back to the rugged terrain of Guadalajara, Mexico. The event was first held in 2015, with the aim of showcasing the region’s breath-taking landscapes and challenging off-road trails. Over the years,…
Bowler Trackrod Rally Yorkshire – What to Expect
For motorsport enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies alike, the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire is an event that demands attention. With a history that spans nearly six decades, it began as a club event for the Trackrod Motor Club, evolving over the years into a prominent fixture in the British Rally Championship. The rally has witnessed several changes…