Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh National Championship 2025

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The Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh National Championship looks set to begin for another exciting year in 2025. Matthew Hirst and Co-driver Declan Dear clinched a record-breaking fourth championship title at the Wyedean Rally event, claiming seven out of seven stage wins to earn them their fourth set of maximum points to seal the title in style and finish eight points clear (120 points) of nearest rival Russ Thompson (112 points). Who will take the crown in 2025, let’s take a look at the upcoming rounds for the new season.

Round 1 - Carlisle Stages

Location: Kielder Forest

Date: 12/04/2025

Round 2 - Plains Rally

Location: Bala, Wales

Date: 17/05/2025

Round 3 - Nicky Grist Stages

Location: Builth Wells

Date: 12/07/2025

Round 4 - Woodpecker Stages

Location: Newtown, Wales

Date: 30/08/2025

round 5 - Cambrian rally

Location: Llandudno, Wales

Date: 25/10/2025

Round 6 - Wydean Rally

Location: Forest of Dean, Wales

Date: 08/11/2025

There is plenty to play for this season, and we will likely see a new champion as Matthew Hirst takes the big leap up to the British Rally Championship this year. Good luck Matthew and good luck to all drivers competing this year.

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