Simon Mauger and co-driver Brian Cammack, representing the Bicester-based Major Motosport team, recorded a third success in the Paperclix Jersey Rally.

They triumphed by more than 1 mins 26 secs in their iconic Mk2 Escort in the event which incorporated 29 challenging stages over two days.

Major Motorsport also won the team event.

Simon’s father, Dick, and Steve McNulty finished 32nd, with Nick Mauger and co-driver Geno Gouveia third in class and 38th overall.

Melanie Holmes guided novice driver Chris Hamilton into 23rd place.

Their win is due to be shown on Eurosport on Saturday, October 29.