STAGE FLASH

51. Richard Sykes / Simon Taylor - Citroen C2R2 Max
We're rusty and had a few moments, but we're generally good and happy.

52. Russ Thompson / Andy Murphy - Renault Clio
Cautious, smooth stage, slippy off the line

55. Luke Pinder / Martyn Taylor - Ford Fiesta ST
We had to come to a stop, Steve Smith was off at the chicane, but ok. We lost time, first event for a while but we're happy.

56. Gareth White / Mike Dickson - Citroen C2 R2 Max
Very very fast. Felt we were going well.

57. Anthony Simpson / Jonathan Jackson - Ford Fiesta ST
We caught Steve and managed to pass him. We're happy with the stage time.

54. Steven Smith / Daniel Johnstone - Peugeot 206 RC
We got stuck at the first chicane. There was a big ditch, we slid wide and couldn't get back on.

58. Matt Griffin / Chris Spilsted - Renault Clio
It felt rough, we're still learning the car. Still working at the setttings

60. Aaron McClure / Tom Woodburn - Ford Fiesta ST
Finding my feet, first corner was loose.

62. Ross Hunter / Josh Davison - Peugeot 205
A steady pace, no dramas. My first time on gravel for a long time. Great fun!

63. Michael Threlfall / Rob Harrison - Renault Clio 172
Scary as hell! First time at such speed! A few big rocks and tight chicanes.

65. Dean Raftery / Aileen Kelly - Honda Civic
Not a great run, the handbrake stuck on the stage.

64. Chris Wheeler / Yan Griffiths - Ford Fiesta MS1
A steady clean run, the first time through Kielder.

66. John Byrnes / TBA - Honda Civic
Ok, we dropped time in the middle. Our first UK stage.

61. Meirion Evans / Paul Wakely - Ford Fiesta ST
That was not good, we ran wide and hit a bank.

67. Gary Wright / Ross Hynd - MG ZR
No problems, we need to go faster on the straight bits.

68. George Morrison / Richard Hortin - Peugeot 205
Hot! Good to get back into it. New box is up and down the gears.