HANNAH MCKILLOP & CHARLOTTE WAINWRIGHT Race Yorkshire’s Riponian Rally Field
click to enlarge
February 13, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- HANNAH MCKILLOP from Scotland took on co-driver duties for Matthew Robinson from Ripon in their Ford Escort Mk2, finishing 15th overall and claiming fourth in their class despite challenging wet conditions and thick morning fog across Yorkshire’s forest stages. Their solid performance stood out in the two-wheel drive contingent, proving that experience and precision can overcome difficult weather conditions in classic rally machinery.
- CHARLOTTE WAINWRIGHT from Thirsk guided Rob Fisher to a respectable fifth overall finish in the supporting Mini Challenge, which covered only the opening three stages of the event. Her navigation skills helped secure a strong result in what was essentially a shortened sprint format, demonstrating adaptability when rally formats get compressed due to scheduling changes.
- KIRSTY ANGELL served as co-driver for her brother Gary Beckwith from Ripon in their Ford Escort Mk2 battle, finishing 54th overall and staying ahead of local rivals in the competitive class structure. The family team approach paid dividends as they outpaced fellow Yorkshire crew Kari Bates and Graham Haigh by four positions, showing that sibling communication can be a real advantage when reading pace notes through technical forest sections.
UPCOMING:
- Next Ripon Motor Sports Club event TBA
- BTRDA Championship rounds continuing
LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:
GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Larry Carter originally appearing on www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk
Related News:

LIA BLOCK confirmed for Adelaide ARC Grand Final Festival
November 2, 2026

HANNAH McKILLOP co-drives as Pearson gets first WRC car taste
November 2, 2026

LIA BLOCK to make Australian competition debut in Adelaide
November 2, 2026
LIA BLOCK makes history heading Down Under for ARC Festival
November 1, 2026

LIA BLOCK set for Australian Rally debut at Adelaide Grand Final
November 1, 2026

PAULINE SHEGHU shines at Unstoppable Africa Sports Awards 2026
October 31, 2026

TAMARA MOLINARO & HEDDA HOSAS race in renamed Fiorio Cup
October 30, 2026

SARAH RUMEAU & JULIE AMBLARD swap Vaucluse for Rallye du Var
October 30, 2026

LIA and MIKA BLOCK light up 2026 ARA Rally Championship
October 29, 2026

SARAH RUMEAU & JULIE AMBLARD crowned as MAELLE CASAYS co-drives
October 29, 2026

