History was made at the tenth annual Flying Scotsman vintage rally, with Gareth Burnett becoming the first driver to take a hat-trick of wins in the event.
Burnett, ably supported by navigator Matthew Vokes, followed up his 2013 and 2016 wins by guiding his 1939 Alta 2000cc home ahead of the 1925 Bentley Super Sports of William Medcalf/Andy Pullen. Bill Cleyndert and Dan Harrison, also in a 1925 Bentley, took third place.
“It was probably the toughest event yet with the best competition," Burnett said. "But the real joy was in bringing this car to this event when no one thought it would even finish it – and that included me!”
Amazingly, this was Vokes first ever vintage rally – and also the first time he’d met Burnett.
he said, “It’s been a real experience, great route, fantastic competition and cracking company. You couldn’t ask for more really.”
The four-day event began on Thursday, covering 726 miles and negotiating 13 Tests and 15 Regularities between its starting line at Brooklands in Surrey and its conclusion in Edinburgh on Sunday.
