Just been watching some rally-cross racing on the telly, which prompted me to search out these old pics...
The birthplace of Rally-cross in February 1967, Lydden Hill circuit lies between Dover and Canterbury in Kent.
At just 1 mile (0.87 miles for the shortened rally cross circuit) it is the UK's shortest road racing circuit.
If you haven't experienced it, rally-cross racing takes place over short distances on circuits featuring a mix of tarmac and loose gravel sections. It's exciting stuff, with explosive starts, jaw-dropping acceleration and sideways cornering.
Unsurprisingly (much like world rally championship), Scandinavian drivers are particularly adept.
These shots were scanned a couple of years ago, but date from the late '80s or early '90s when I was a regular spectator.
Probably Nikon F301 (or possibly Practica BCA).
Likely Ilford HP5.
So, poorly composed, poorly focused, grainy, and cropped to within an inch of their lives, but I think they capture just a little of the frenetic energy of rally-cross.
As always, your comments and critiques are positively encouraged.
