Chris Ingram has added his name to that of Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Elfyn Evans on the prized British Rally Championship title.

Together with co-driver Alex Kihurani, the former European Rally Champion clinched the revitalised Probite backed championship crown title with an impressive victory at a season-ending Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally in north Wales.

Ingram piloted his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 across the famously demanding Welsh forest stages with perfect precision, keeping his nerve during a rally-long battle with three other title hopefuls – notably the hard-charging William Creighton who finished a gallant runner-up.

“What a relief,” admitted the deserving new champion after the final stage. “Will has pushed so hard today and we have had to give it everything we had. It’s been an amazing season, and I’ve really enjoyed it. It’s not been an easy season, but that really adds to the story for us.”

Ingram’s his title bid was far from clear cut. Creighton and co-driver Liam Regan were locked in an intense fight for the rally win and ultimately the coveted BRC title. It was all set to be a titanic duel with Creighton’s Ford Fiesta Rally2 just 0.9s shy after the opening stage.

For the remaining tests in the first loop, Creighton would never be more than a handful of seconds away from the lead.

“I tried,” said an equally emotional Creighton. “It’s been a difficult year, stepping up into the Rally2 car has been amazing and to compete at the top of the British Rally Championship, we are very lucky”.

Heading into the weekend, four drivers were in with a chance of the title, with Ingram and Creighton joined by Osian Pryce and Keith Cronin for a scintillating four-way fight. Sadly, Cronin’s attempt at a record-equalling fifth championship ended with steering issues on his Fiesta Rally2 in the second stage, leaving Pryce to hunt down the front runners. However, Pryce didn’t feel quite at home with his own Fiesta and couldn’t live with those ahead. He and co-driver Rhodri Evans taking small consolation in a podium place to round out the season.

Max McRae/Cammy Fair returned an impressive performance to take fourth on only the Fiesta driver’s third-ever gravel event in Rally2 machinery, whilst Garry Pearson/Daniel Barritt [Fiesta Rally2] rounded out the top five.

The Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally also served as the decisive round for the Junior British Rally Championship, showcasing the next generation of rally talent. Robert Proudlock, co-driven by Steven Brown in their Peugeot 208 Rally4, emerged as the Junior BRC Champion after a gripping battle with five other title hopefuls in with a shout at the championship.

A measured drive from the young Scotsman saw him take the fourth spot, enough to seal the prestigious win and free entries to each round of the 2025 BRC season.

“What a year, it’s been absolutely incredible” enthused Proudlock. “I’ve got to say a massive thank you to Steve for sitting on that side of the car, he really pulled out some miracles this year and the team in service righting it all; just what a squad of guys. I can’t go without mentioning my mum, who I lost last year. This is what we do it for. I am absolutely buzzing.”

Adding to the excitement was a special appearance by rally icon Stig Blomqvist, who drove a Mini Cooper S in celebration of the 40th anniversary of his 1984 World Rally Championship title. Blomqvist’s presence brought a nostalgic touch to the event, drawing fans and evoking memories of his legendary achievements in the world of rallying.

As the dust settles, the British Rally Championship celebrates a season of exceptional battles across each one of the categories, all going down to the wire. For Ingram, the journey to the top of British rallying marks yet another career-defining achievement, while Proudlock’s title win promises a bright future in the sport.

You can catch up with all the Cambrian Rally BRC action, broadcast on ITV4, ITV4+1 and ITVX on Wednesday 6 November at 20:00.