ALL roads lead to Welshpool on Saturday as the town hosts the Get Jerky Rally North Wales - the opening round of the Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship.

The Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Car Club organised event will be based at Welshpool Livestock Market on the outskirts of the town, offering impressive facilities and ample space to house the large entry. 

The move will also see new stages introduced to the roster, including those famed for their pivotal role in events such as Wales Rally GB.

The rally will enjoy a town centre start and finish ceremony which will take place in the main street itself with a large crowd expected for the 8am start.

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After being flagged away on Saturday morning, crews will head into the forests for eight stages and almost 45 miles of competitive action.

Familiar names such as Dyfi will be being joined by the infamous Dyfnant Forests, not seen on the event in many years. 

Four stages will make up the morning loop, before a mid-point service at the now traditional Dolgellau Farmers Market halt, before heading back out for the second loop and a Welshpool town centre finish at around 4pm.

Builth Wells’ Jason Pritchard leads local interest in an Escort RS1800 while Brecon’s Craig Jones will also be in action in an Escort RS2000.

David Howell-Jones and Glyn Price of Brecon will be competing in the interclub class in a BMW along with Brecon’s Charlie Campbell and Sam Weller in a Subaru Impreza.

Newtown’s Keith Jones is joined by Bala’s Sion Williams in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo9 with Newtown’s Alun Jones and Geraint Mills also in action in a Mitsubishi Impreza.

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