The Bowler Defender Rally team flew out for their first competitive attendance at the Can-Am Iceland Hill Rally from 11th-13th August. This desirable bucket-list destination hosted Round 4 of the Tata Elxsi International Baja Series. Our rally teams enjoyed the thrill of racing over Iceland’s formidable terrain, with awe-inspiring views of glaciers and volcanoes. Carefully…
The Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler heads to the land of ice and fire for Baja Round 4. The Iceland CanAm Hill Rally is where majestic landscapes meet adrenaline-pumping rally action, in one of the most exhilarating off-road events in the world. The event showcases the extraordinary beauty of Iceland, while challenging skilled…
On the 8th July, Bowler took part in the one-day Nicky Grist Rally in Wales with a team of eight cars. This was a very popular event with 127 competitors taking on stages across the picturesque region of Powys, mid Wales. In contrast to the Scottish Summer Hill Rally, Nicky Grist Stages comprises mainly of…
The Bowler teams are excited to be returning to Wales for round 4 of the Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Powys, the Nicky Grist Rally Circuit stands as a testament to the region’s rich rallying heritage. Named after the legendary Welsh co-driver, Nicky Grist, the rally circuit…
Over the weekend of the 17th and 18th June, the UK Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series competed at the inaugural Summer Scottish Hill Rally based at the beautiful backdrop of Thirlestane Castle, with stunning competitive stages across the eastern border region of Scotland. This event represented the first Hill Rally in Bowler’s 2023 UK Rally…
Over the weekend of 26th and 27th May, the Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler competed at the 10th Anniversary Baja Lorca in Spain. The weekend proved to be highly eventful and introduced drivers and crew to many new challenges as they continue to develop with their Bowler Defender rally cars and gain valuable…
Baja Lorca Ciudad del Sol Rally is an extremely popular off-road event that takes place in the region of Murcia, Spain. The rally takes place over two days and covers a total distance of around 350 kilometres, most of which is off-road, taking the competitors through a variety of terrains, including dirt roads, rocky terrain,…
Tata Elxsi is a global specialist in design thinking and digital technology and views the rally series as a perfect demonstration of Extreme Engineering – where technology, engineering, and design come together to deliver class world-class pace and performance. The 2023 Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler builds on a highly successful first year,…
Over the weekend of 29th and 30th April, the Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler participated in their first international Rally round. The Bowler teams showcased their exceptional driving skills and performance as they competed in the 17th Edition of Rallye Terres du Gatinais, France. Despite the challenging weather conditions and tough terrain –…
Gatinais Rally takes place in the heart of France, in the Loiret part of the Centre-Val de Loire region and is a popular fixture on the French motorsport calendar attracting drivers and spectators from across the Europe. The first Cross-Country Rally France Championship was held in 1974 and since then has been an annual event…
The weekend of the 15/16th April saw the Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series compete at the 49th annual Rallynuts stages rally – widely recognised as a key stage rally in the British calendar. Rallynuts brought up to 120 teams together from multiple classes for some closely fought competition. Rallynuts was established as the first public event…
The Rallynuts Stages Rally (formerly known as the Severn Valley Stages) is one of the most popular stage rallies in the UK and has been a favourite with rally competitors since the early 1970’s. Over the years the Severn Valley has been a round of the Welsh National Stage Rally Championship, Clubman’s Championship and Historic…
