Aiming for RAC Rally victory!

Osian Pryce will attempt to win the longest and toughest rally in the UK when he contests the Roger Albert Clark Rally in a Ford Escort RS1800 Mk2 built and supplied by Wales Motorsport.

The 35 stage / 313 stage mile RAC Rally begins in Carmarthen on Wednesday (19 November) and ends in Carlisle five days later, and it’s an event that the 2022 British rally champion has challenged for victory on twice before.

At his first attempt at the bi-annual event in 2021, Osian was closing in on a potential win when a front stub axle sheared on the Walter’s Arena stage, forcing him out just four stages from the end. He then led in 2023, before an engine oil leak forced him out at mid-distance.

The 32-year old Machynlleth-born driver has twice driven the Wales Motorsport RS1800 in competition this year, in a dress rehearsal for the big event.

His first outing came on the Nicky Grist Stages, when he was the fastest 2WD competitor throughout – winning the National event outright as well as the BTRDA Historic, BTRDA Sliver Star and Class H categories.

He continued his RAC preparations on the Woodpecker Rally, and once again won the BTRDA Historic, BTRDA Sliver Star and Class H awards.

For this third attempt at the RAC Rally, Osian will be co-driven by experience navigator Dale Furniss.

“This will be my third attempt at this prestigious event, and we are more prepared than ever,” said Osian.

“We have one clear goal on the RAC Rally and that’s to bring home that trophy at the end of a gruelling five-day event!

“From experience, I know just how tough this rally can be and the challenges it throws at you. But one thing is certain – we’re ready, and we’re looking forward to every moment.

“This year, we’ve also managed to raise funds for some incredibly worthy causes, through auctioning a passenger ride with me. That means this journey isn’t just about our team and our goals, it’s also about helping others along the way.

“The final pieces of the puzzle are coming together, prep is in full swing, and we have so many people to thank for helping make this possible.

“See you all in Carmarthen at the start of what is always an epic adventure!”

Osian is supported by The Leading Edge, Jordan Road Surfacing, SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group, Morrisons Daily, Rhode-Trax, Demon Tweeks, Hills Ford, Bell, Haddo Energy, Superfast Properties, Red Kite Glass, Diogel Events, Gorsaf Betrol TyMawr, J.E Rees & Sons, and his own family-run specialist building firm G+M Pryce.