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An exciting new scholarship for aspiring classic rally navigators has been launched by HERO-ERA to help introduce the next generation to historic regularity rallying.
The winner will receive professional tuition before jumping into the navigator seat at four HERO-ERA rallies.
Applications are welcome from people aged 14-24 when entries open on 1 February 2023 – and no previous motorsport experience is needed.
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HERO-ERA’s new scholarship hopes to get young people into historic rallying
The Bob Rutherford Historic Rally Scholarship for Young Navigators was set up by Guy Woodcock, HERO-ERA’s Competition Director, and rally organiser Will Rutherford.
It is in memory of Will’s father, Bob, who passed away on the HERO-ERA Classic Marathon recce in 2021. As well as being a long-time and enthusiastic rally competitor and marshal, Bob was committed to sharing his knowledge and helping the next generation get into regularity rallying.
With few schemes to encourage and support younger competitors, this new initiative is a fitting celebration of Bob’s legacy.
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The scheme is named after Bob Rutherford, who was a much-loved competitor and marshal at HERO-ERA rallies