Thu, 23rd Feb 2012

Herefordshire Sport

Herefordshire drivers hit top gear at Team GMF Motor Factors Wyedean Forest Rally press day at Chepstow Racecourse

By Ian Morgan

4:19pm Friday 27th January 2012

THERE were plenty of thrills today (Friday) at the Team GMF Motor Factors Wyedean Forest Rally press day at Chepstow Racecourse.

Drivers Roger Matthews, from St Weonards, Paul Gunter, from Whitchurch, and Dan Gray, from Ross-on-Wye, all tested out their motors.

Hereford Times reporter Ian Morgan, who was a passenger with Matthews, was among the press pack who experienced speeds of more than 100mph.

The main event takes place on February 11 and will use the classic forest stages of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

The rally is organised by The Forest of Dean Motor Club.

For more details, ring Forest of Dean Motor Club chairman Paul Willetts on 07815 618211.

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