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The RAC British Rally Championship is born
The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) ran the British Rally Championships until 1999 when the Motor Sports Association (MSA) took control. -
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History of the British Rally Championship
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FISA legalised all-wheel-drive cars in the WRC
The Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA) legalised Group B Cars (4WD). The Group B cars had few technological, design or homologation regulations which meant they were quicker and more powerful than any other rally car built. -
Development of four-wheel drive vehicles
The early 80's saw the development of the Audi Quattro. Group B regulations introduced into the World Rally Championsip (WRC) this year. -
Stig Blomquist wins BRC in an Audi Quattro A2
Stig Blomqvist and co-driver Bjorn Cederberg were the first drivers in the history of the BRC to win the event in a 4WD Audi Quattro A2. -
From 1986-2000 both 2WD and 4WD compete
From 1986-2000 the BRC is largely made up of two wheel drive cars with the odd four-wheel drive making an appearance. -
Marko Ipatti wins BRC in Mitsubishi Lancer
After bring dominated by two-wheel drive cars, Finnsh driver Marko Ipatti enters and wins the 2000 championship in a Mitsubishi Lancer. First time a Mitsubishi Lancer enters the BRC. -
BRC cancelled foot and mouth
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WRC cars compete in the WRC
After the year gap, 2002 saw the first World Rally Car (WRC) enter the championship and win. Englishman Jonny Milner and co-driver Nicky Beech won both the 2002 and 2003 BRC in their Toyota Corolla WRC car. From 2002 4WD cars dominate the championship
WRC cars run by privateers. -
BRC Bans WRC cars
The 2006 championship saw the ban of the World Rally Car. From 2006-2011 Group N cars dominated the championship. -
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution discontinued
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2012 BRC bans 4WD cars
The start of the 2012 season saw the end of the 4WD era. Only 2WD cars were allowed to compete for the 2012 championship title. Reasons for this change were twofold, one to keep the cost of the sport down to make it affordable for young drivers and two to encourage manufactures to support the championship.
