The Welsh Sports & Saloon Car Championship is moving forward into the 2008 season with a wholesale re-vamp to the regulations to refocus on Saloons and Road based sportscars, in a move that is sparking great excitement and anticipation.

Championship Co-ordinator Alan Jenkins said ‘The championship is open to all and you don’t have to be Welsh to join in the fun. Bristol based Keith Butcher, the current champion, is not the only English driver to win the Welsh Championship in its 18 year history. We are a very friendly bunch, and although we have been noted as Gentleman racers, don’t let that fool you, there is plenty of competition throughout the field!’

With 7 dates pencilled in at Pembrey and an away round in Anglesey, there is also a special welcome at Pembrey for all visiting championships. We know the trip to Pembrey is a long way for some people, so we are happy for drivers and teams to try to maximise their weekend by joining us as guest drivers. As a part of the new initiative for 2008, there are 3 classes for Saloons & Roadsports; up to 1600 - 1601 to 2000 - Over 2000, plus a Special Classes for ex BTCC cars. There are also Marque awards if we have over 4 cars from one manufacturer and awards for the Best Guest and a Best Lady award.

Also new for 2008 will be 3 races over the weekend.

‘We are trying to give competitors real value for money, and with grids ranging from novices to highly experienced racers, it is an ideal championship for drivers seeking to expand their horizons. There is also a special welcome at Pembrey for all visiting championships. We know the trip to Pembrey is a long way for some people, so we are happy for drivers and teams to try to maximise their weekend by joining us as guest drivers. As a part of the new initiative for 2008, there are 3 classes for Saloons & Roadsports; up to 1600 - 1601 to 2000 - Over 2000, plus a Special Classes for ex BTCC cars. There are also Marque awards if we have over 4 cars from one manufacturer and awards for the Best Newcomer and a Best Lady award.

Showing the flag for the saloons we have a great range from experienced drivers thorough to several new drivers with Rover 216 Gtis We have also had lots of interest from sportscars too, with 1993 champion Ken Davies amongst the drivers likely to field a Porsche along with a few Caterhams, Ginettas and Westfields who are likely to join us. The Welsh Championship has seen some close and exciting finishes to the season in past years but 2008 season is the most eagerly awaited for many years’

Drivers and teams interested in joining in should contact Alan Jenkins Tel /Fax 01633 663920 or 07753 617087

Email alan.jenkins1@ntlworld.com

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