• After truck racing, is there room for truck rallycross?
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Last , weekend four drivers gathered at the Lydden Hill Circuit near Dover to give the first demonstration of truck rallycross in the UK.
Battling around the Lydden circuit, which is a mixed tarmac and dirt track, were two Ford Cargos driven by Rod Chapman and Ford Escort rally cross driver Trevor Hopkins. along with Chris Tucker in an ERF and Barry Lee in the Leyland Team 145 Roadtrain. After a pate lap, the quartet were let loose on the circuit in earnest with all managing to lead at some time.
The demonstration took place between heats of the British round of the Europear Car Rallycross championship, and seemed to be enjoyed by many of the spectators.
While it may catch on as a close season alternative to truck racing with drivers, it is unlikely to gain the same credence among manufacturers.