September & October 2026
As the 2026 motorsport season heads towards its conclusion, Epynt Motor Club members have continued to represent the club at events across Wales and further afield.
From the forests of the Woodpecker Rally to challenging Welsh road rallies and the technical tests of the Somerset Exmoor Targa, our drivers and navigators have enjoyed another busy couple of months.
September – Forest and Stage Rallying
Memorial Garden Junior Stages – 5th September
Jon Hawkins was among the Epynt members competing in September, with the Memorial Garden Junior Stages appearing in the club's championship records.
Jon added another 10 points to his Stage Rally Navigator Championship tally, continuing a busy season which has seen him competing at events throughout the year.
Britpart Woodpecker Stages – 12th September
The Woodpecker Stages saw several Epynt Motor Club members heading into the forests for another round of competitive rallying.
Liam Griffiths was behind the wheel of his Ford Fiesta ST Maxx, with Dafydd Evans from Lampeter & District Motor Club navigating. The pair competed in Class 6, carrying number 27.
Brother Callum Griffiths was also competing in Class 6, driving another Ford Fiesta ST Maxx with fellow Epynt member William Lewis alongside him. The pair ran as car number 28.
Both crews were supported by Presteigne Tyre Services, with Callum and William also listing Square Meadow Ltd among their sponsors.
Another Epynt member taking to the forests was Daniel Petrie, navigating for the experienced Damian Cole in a Peugeot 208 Rally4. The pair competed in Class 5, running as car number 45.
The club's championship records show points for Liam, Callum, William and Daniel from the event.
It was great to see Epynt represented across different classes, with members competing both as drivers and navigators.
Hills Ford Stages – 19th/20th September
The Hills Ford Stages provided another opportunity for members to compete on tarmac during September.
Daniel Petrie appears in the club's Stage Rally Driver Championship records for the event, adding another point to his 2026 tally.
Daniel has enjoyed a varied season, taking part in events both behind the wheel and in the navigator's seat.
September – Road Rallying
Autumn Road Rally – 12th/13th September
The Autumn Road Rally, organised by Carmarthen Motor Club, provided a particularly challenging night of road rallying.
A total of 79 cars started the 110-mile event, with torrential rain and fog making the Welsh lanes especially demanding.
Epynt navigator Kieran Price was competing alongside Andy Davies in their Subaru Impreza.
The pair made an excellent start and were quickest to TC14, reaching the halfway halt in ninth overall.
Unfortunately, their promising run came to an early end during the second half when punctures forced the crew to retire.
Despite the disappointment, it was another competitive outing for Kieran, who has enjoyed an excellent season following his overall victory on January's Cambrian Road Rally alongside Stefan 'DR' Davies.
Two other Epynt navigators, Ashley Isaac and Michael Hardwick, also feature in the club's championship records for the Autumn Rally.
Ashley added nine club championship points, while Michael collected ten, contributing to their Road and Targa Navigator Championship totals.
October – Stage Rallying
Kevin Ephraim Memorial Toyota Harlech Stages – 11th October
October saw the stage rally calendar continue with the Kevin Ephraim Memorial Toyota Harlech Stages.
Michele Petrie features in the club's Stage Rally Driver Championship records for the event, receiving ten championship points.
This added another name to the list of Epynt members competing on stage rallies during the autumn months.
October – Road Rallying
Rali Cilwendeg – 17th/18th October
The Rali Cilwendeg, organised by Teifi Valley Motor Club, brought another challenging night of road rallying to the lanes of West Wales.
With a full entry of 90 cars tackling approximately 116 miles around Newcastle Emlyn, crews faced a demanding event where accurate navigation and consistent driving were essential.
Epynt Motor Club navigator Kieran Price was competing alongside Mathew Davies in their Ford Escort, running as car number 11 in the Masters class.
The pair produced an excellent performance against a highly competitive field, finishing 6th overall, with a total of 14 minutes and 3 seconds of penalties.
With only 43 crews classified at the finish, reaching the end of such a challenging event was an achievement in itself.
The result marked a welcome return to the finish for Kieran following his disappointment on September's Autumn Road Rally, where punctures had ended a promising run.
Having already celebrated an outright victory on the Cambrian Road Rally earlier in the season, Kieran continues to enjoy a strong year in the navigator's seat.
Congratulations to Kieran and Mathew on an excellent sixth-place finish!
October – Targa Rallying
Somerset Exmoor Targa Rally – 24th October
The Somerset Exmoor Targa Rally saw two Epynt Motor Club crews head south to Somerset for a full day of competitive Targa rallying.
The event featured a mixture of technical tests, where accurate navigation, good driving and teamwork were essential.
Will Lewis & Callum Griffiths – Ford Fiesta RS
Will was back in the driving seat with Callum navigating, competing as car number 20 in the Novice Over 1400cc class.
The pair enjoyed a successful event, finishing an impressive 24th overall and second in class.
It was another encouraging result for the duo, who have competed together throughout the year, swapping between driving and navigating duties at different events.
Ben Chilman & Liam Griffiths – Ford Puma
Another familiar Epynt pairing was Ben Chilman and Liam Griffiths, competing in their Ford Puma as car number 50.
With Ben driving and Liam navigating, the pair finished 30th overall and fifth in class.
The result added another finish to their 2026 season, having also competed together on events including the Festival Targa Rally earlier in the year.
It was fantastic to see both Epynt crews finish the Somerset event, gaining more competitive experience and representing the club away from their home area.
Epynt Motor Club Championships 2026
With the season approaching its final stages, the Epynt Motor Club Championships continue to provide plenty of interest.
Members have been collecting points across a wide variety of events throughout 2026, including forest rallies, stage rallies, road rallies and Targa rallies.
The latest club records show strong performances from several members, with Jon Hawkins heading the Stage Rally Navigator standings and Kieran Price leading the Road and Targa Navigator Championship.
Daniel Petrie continues to feature prominently in the Stage Rally Championship, while William Lewis, Callum Griffiths, Liam Griffiths, Ben Chilman, Ashley Isaac and Michael Hardwick have all been adding to their championship records.
Members are encouraged to visit the 2026 Club Championship Standings on the Epynt Motor Club website to see the latest points and positions in both championships.
Well Done to All Our Members!
Epynt Motor Club would like to congratulate all members who have competed during September and October.
Whether achieving a class podium, gaining valuable experience or overcoming the challenges that rallying can bring, it is always encouraging to see members out enjoying their motorsport.
A huge thank you also goes to the marshals, organisers, service crews and volunteers who continue to make these events possible.
Well done everyone, and good luck for the remaining events of 2026!