David Richards, principal of Banbury-based motorsport firm Prodrive and a former World Rally Championship-winning co-driver, will be reunited with former World Rally Champion Ari Vatanen at a rally car show, at Castle Combe Circuit, in Wiltshire, on Saturday, July 22.

Vatanen, now in a rather different hot seat as a Member of European Parliament, remains one of the world's most respected rallying celebrities, with a hugely enthusiastic following in the UK. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Vatanen winning the 1981 FIA World Rally Championship in the iconic Rothmans Ford Escort.

Joining him again in the passenger seat at Castle Combe will be Richards, his original championship-winning co-driver.

Former Rothmans Rally team manager David Sutton, along with several members of his original rally team and a selection of genuine and replica Rothmans Escorts (from the enthusiasts at www.rothmansescorts.com) will be central to the celebrations.

Completing the World Championship reunion will be the most famous of all Rothmans Escorts, VLE 756X, which is rarely seen outside the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.

The car will be reunited with Vatanen and Richards at Rallyday and driven in front of an estimated 10,000-plus crowd to mark this very special occasion.

Other attractions at Rallyday 2006 include the 25th anniversary of Talbot winning the Manufacturer's World Rally Championship with the Sunbeam Lotus. Former British Rally Champion Russell Brookes will drive the original Andrews Heat for Hire sponsored Sunbeam Lotus, and the Sunbeam Lotus Owners Club will have 40 cars including five ex-works rally cars -- on display at the show.

In addition, to celebrate Lancia's centenary, the Lancia Motor Club will host a major display of evocative Italian machinery at the event. Highlighting the company's rallying pedigree will be a selection of the world's most iconic rally cars, including Lancia Fulvia, Stratos, 037, S4 and Delta Integrale.

Rallyday is an annual show giving visitors a chance to enjoy the spectacle of a wide range of rally cars and rally stars. It combines live action on the track with static displays in the paddock.

Advance tickets are now on sale at £10 per adult and £2 per child. Tickets will also be available on the day at £12 per adult and £3 per child. Ticket booking plus details about track sessions, paddock parking, trade stands and spectator information can be found on the Rallyday website www.rallyday.com