Matthew Thompson Leads The British F1000 Junior Rallying Championships

Online, June 28, 2011 (Newswire.com) - At the age of 14 years and 12 days old, Matthew made British Rallying history in March 2009, as the youngest ever driver on a British Rally, when he started the Roskirk Junior Stages of the inaugural UK Formula 1000 Junior Rallying Championship.

Speaking about his win at the midsummer stages at Caerwent, Matthew said "Winning one of the longest and toughest rallies the juniors compete in was absolutely brilliant. I was lucky to get away with a big spin on the first stage without damaging the car, but from then onwards we pushed hard to regain time to take the lead, which we held on to the end. I would like to thank Graham Raeburn for once again co-driving and Mum & Dad for servicing the car."
With over 60 stage miles to complete at Caerwent, it was a rally full of drama and close competition with the best quality junior entry yet this year. However Matthew, his co-driver Graham and their Nissan Micra car proved the best on the day.

Matthew's car is self-prepared by himself and his father and has proven to be very reliable, finishing every rally started to date. The car's workmanship is very professional, reflected in having won a best prepared car award.

For more information about Matthew Thompson, his car and his junior rallying career to date, please visit the Matthew Thompson Rallying website.

Notes To Editor:
Matthew Thompson attends the Sandbach Boys School in Cheshire. Now 16, he is sitting his GCSE examinations this summer. He is currently sponsored by the Knutsford and District Motor Club, where his co-driver Graham Raeburn is also based. Matthew hopes to progress from his success at junior rallying to the senior category from next season. His next rally in the 2011 Kick Energy Junior Rallying Championships is likely to be the Centenary Stages at Barkston Heath, on August 21st.