DOLLAR rally driver Ashleigh Morris is preparing to take on the 2019-20 Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship which kicks off this Saturday at Oulton Park.
Ashleigh finished 2nd in class B in last year’s championship and will return to the series this year in her Ford Fiesta R200, with regular co-driver Jamie Mactavish.
The team are pleased to be extending their partnership with Cirrus Research who become title sponsor for the new season, and as a result the car and teamwear have been rebranded in Cirrus’ colours.
Cirrus Research is a world leader in noise measurement instruments and is committed to helping people protect their hearing.
Ashleigh said: “I’m delighted to be extending our partnership with Cirrus Research for the 2019-20 season.
"We really enjoyed working with them last season and are really grateful for their long-term support. We have some exciting plans for the new season and can’t wait to get started.”
Martin Ellison, head of sales and marketing at Cirrus Research, added: “Our continued relationship with Ashleigh Morris Rallying supports us being at the forefront of research and development within motorsport and the automotive sector.”
This year the team will also be supported by Morris Lubricants, Real Systems Controls and Demon Tweeks.
The car will be prepared and serviced on-event by FJ-RS Engineering who has more than 25 years’ experience and will ensure the car is prepared and maintained to the highest of standards.
Ashleigh added: "We’re really pleased to have FJ-RS Engineering running the car this year.
"Howard’s expertise has helped us set up the car and we are well prepared for the new season and can’t wait to get started.”
The Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship consists of 8 rounds at some of the UK’s premier race circuits including Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Donington.
Each event consists of approximately 50 stage miles over a variety of challenges from crests and jumps to water splashes.
Championship coverage will be available to view online via Amazon Prime.
To follow Ashleigh’s progress in the 2019-20 Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship, visit ashleighmorris.com or facebook.com/AshleighMorrisRallying
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