SPECIAL EVENT (CHATSWORTH, UK) - NEWS ON THE RALLY SHOW

THE RALLY SHOW at CHATSWORTH Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2007

:: Almost 50 of the 75 entry places now filled; entries still open. :: National Rally Champion Paul Bird (Penrith) confirmed with Stobart Subaru. :: M-Sport to demonstrate 2007 Ford Focus World Rally Car. :: Original Audi quattro S1 to feature in "History of Rallying".

Almost two-thirds of the competitive entries for the inaugural Rally Show at Chatsworth have now been filled, but entries remain open until 7 September.

Paul Bird, the 2005 MSA National Gravel Rally Champion, will be driving an ex-Petter Solberg Subaru World Rally Car. His recent outing in the Stobart-liveried Subaru netted fourth place on the Total Rally Isle of Man. Bird's rally experience and outgoing personality should make him a favourite, not only for overall victory, but also with the spectators.

While the latest Ford Focus World Rally Car leads the World Championship, it will not make its competitive debut in the UK until the first weekend in December, on Wales Rally GB. However, British fans will be able to enjoy the awesome performance of the 2007 car during a number of demonstrations runs at Chatsworth. Team principal Malcolm Wilson has not yet disclosed who will be driving, but it expected to be a headline name.

The "History of Rallying" will feature 25 of the most famous historic rally cars, ranging from the Alpine Rally-winning Jaguar XK120 (kindly supplied by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust); a Ford Lotus Cortina to be demonstrated by David and Jill Sutton; a Nissan 240Z driven by "works" driver Tony Fall; an ex-Rauno Aaltonen Mini Cooper S (now owned by Bridgnorth's Peter Barker); an ex-Carlos Sainz Lancia Delta Integrale and an original 444bhp Audi quattro S1.

Twenty two drivers have signed up for Stage Sessions in a variety of interesting cars, including an MG Metro 6R4, two Porsche 911s,an Audi quattro and two Hawk HF kit cars (based on the emotive Lancia Stratos). There are seven remaining Stage session places.

The event is well supported by car club displays, with strong interest from rally car clubs - including Toyota GT4s, Midland Scoobies, Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, Lancia Stratos Enthusiasts, Lancia Integrales, Club Alpine Renault, Lexus Owners, Renault 5 Turbos and Suzuki Swifts - and local motor clubs - including Lindholme Motor Club, Clowne & District Motor Club, Matlock Motor Club, Mid-Derbyshire Motor Club and Sheffield & Hallam Motor Club. Clubs wishing to display will find booking details on The Rally Show website.

Event and stage sponsorship is available. Currently supporting the event are Renault UK (http://www.renault.co.uk), Global Brands Ltd, through their flagship brand VK Vodka Kick (http://www.clubvk.com) and Matlock-based Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd (http://www.stancliffe.com).

Spectator tickets - available for either Saturday or Sunday, or for both days - can be purchased in advance until Tuesday 18 September. A pre-purchased, two-day adult ticket is £21, including an Official Programme worth £5. Children aged 9-16 pay reduced rates; children under 9 (when accompanied by an adult) are admitted free.

For more details, visit http://www.therallyshow.org and click on "Order Tickets".