STAGE FLASH

54. Steven Smith / Daniel Johnstone - Peugeot 206 RC
We pushed on this afternoon and it felt quick. I'll try and make up a place or two on the next stage.

60. Aaron McClure / Tom Woodburn - Ford Fiesta ST
Fantastic stages, I'm pleased with my progress.

51. Richard Sykes / Simon Taylor - Citroen C2R2 Max
[needed oil but didn't stop]

63. Michael Threlfall / Rob Harrison - Renault Clio 172
Going well, enjoying the day.

66. John Byrnes / TBA - Honda Civic
Great stage, a clean run. Putting the pressure on the next two.

61. Meirion Evans / Paul Wakely - Ford Fiesta ST
I've not done much on gravel. Every mile is important, we need to get to the end.

64. Chris Wheeler / Yan Griffiths - Ford Fiesta MS1
That was a lot better, we've taken a chunk off the first run through.

65. Dean Raftery / Aileen Kelly - Honda Civic
Really disappointed, we stopped to change a puncture it fell off the jack.

67. Gary Wright / Ross Hynd - MG ZR
We've lost the power steering - a tough stage.

55. Luke Pinder / Martyn Taylor - Ford Fiesta ST
Dissapointing as we caught car 67 and were in his dust for a mile.

52. Russ Thompson / Andy Murphy - Renault Clio
We're very happy, as we're leading the pressure is off.

56. Gareth White / Mike Dickson - Citroen C2 R2 Max
Weve got a problem with the gearbox. We hope to get through [still smiling]