WORLD RALLY (CASTLE COMBE, UK) - RALLY LEGEND HANNU MIKKOLA TO STAR AT RALLY DAY...

Rallyday is delighted to confirm that rally legend Hannu Mikkola will make a rare UK appearance at this year's event, at Castle Combe racing circuit on Saturday 22 September.

The 1993 World Rally Champion has been invited by PIAA UK to present the company's Pioneer Awards, to people who have made a significant impression in motorsport in recent years. The manufacturer and supplier of high-performance lighting products is using the occasion to mark its 21st anniversary in Britain.

Fans will be pleased to learn that Mikkola will drive a Mk2 Escort on the track and will be interviewed by Tony Mason during the day. He has also agreed to sign autographs on a series of limited-edition posters, produced exclusively for this event by PIAA.

PIAA has always been keen to put something back into the sport which it uses for product development and for many years has provided valuable support for rising rally talent. The company currently helps a number of up-and-coming young UK drivers, including Guy Wilks, Phillip Morrow, Stuart Jones and James Wozencroft.

STOBART WORLD RALLY TEAM

The Stobart WRC team will have a large display in the centre of the main paddock, and current World Rally Championship driver Matthew Wilson will demonstrate his capabilities in the Stobart Ford Focus World Rally Car. Wilson said: "Last year, I had a really great time. Mikko and myself really enjoyed the feature stage and I can't wait to tackle it again this year. Hopefully, this year will be another great success for Rallyday, fingers crossed that the weather is kind!"

MITSUBISHI WORKS RALLY TEAM

Mitsubishi will have a major display at Rallyday 2007, as part of their continuing support for the event. This will include live demonstrations of the Mitsubishi Lancer World Rally Car on the rally stage, and the British Rally Championship works rally car. The current Mitsubishi works driver line-up of Gwyndaf Evans and Guy Wilks will be available for autographs and will be interviewed on the main stage

DEALER TEAM SUZUKI

The team will make their Rallyday debut this year. The two-car team includes young MSA British Rally Elite Driver, James Wozencroft and former British Ladies Champion Lorna Smith. The 1600cc Suzuki Swift Sport Rally Cars will be in action on the day, along with a full, two-car service set-up in the centre of the paddock.

TESCO 99 BRITISH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

For the first time, the Tesco 99 Octane MSA British Rally Championship has joined forces with Rallyday to create "BRC Rallyday Live!" Teams and drivers from the UK's premier rally series will be at the Wiltshire circuit, giving demonstrations in their cars on a separate special stage, just two weeks before the penultimate Championship event, International Rally Yorkshire. Visitors to Rallyday will also have a chance to experience the stage, as passenger-ride winners will be drawn from a raffle on the day.

RUSSELL BROOKES

Former British Rally Champion Russell Brookes will be reunited with his Andrews Heat for Hire Manta 400 and Sunbeam Lotus, driving both these immaculate and original works rally cars on the Feature Stage.

RALLYCROSS SUPERCARS

Spectators at Rallyday 2007 will get the chance to see a range of full spec flame-spitting Rallycross Supercars in action. These cars are spectacular to watch and the organisers of Rallyday have teamed up with the British Rallycross Drivers Association (BRDA) to host two dedicated demonstrations of these terrific machines.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS...

:: Other attractions include the incredible Aston Martin Rally GT, giving spectators a unique chance to see this very rare car in action. :: The all-new Clubman's Rally Package will mean more rally cars at the show than ever before. The paddock areas are already fully booked, with over 600 cars from rally-related car clubs, including a range of iconic original rally cars from all eras, a host of traders selling all manner of rallying paraphernalia, and both the Pirelli and Castrol rally car simulators for those who want to get behind the wheel themselves. :: With former World Rally Champion Nicky Grist, Howard Davies and the one and only Tony Mason as Rallyday MCs, and Russ Swift opening the event at 09.00 with his popular "Donut Display", it promises to be a great day for the whole family!

Advance tickets (available up to 31 August 2007) cost just £10 per adult; children are £FREE. Tickets on the gate cost £15 per adult; £3 per child; under 5s are £FREE.

For more information and ticket bookings, please visit http://www.rallyday.com