Mail Sport takes to the track to feel the the ultimate adrenaline rush of life behind the wheel in the Jim Clark Rally Our intrepid reporter Heather Dewar samples the exhilarating high of what it feels like to take part in one of Scotland's most cherished rally races Ahead of the annual race which pays tribute to one of motor racing's most daring drivers, seasoned rally star Garry Pearson offers a glimpse of life in the fast lane With a top speed of 120mph, frightening acceleration and a few handbrake turns for good measure, this is a Ford Fiesta unlike any you have ever seen before By Heather Dewar Published: 21:23, 23 May 2024 | Updated: 21:23, 23 May 2024 e-mail View comments THE wall of sound hits you like a symphony for the senses. A low, grumbling growl that builds up to a wailing crescendo. A visceral experience that only racing cars can produce.
This is engineering excellence at its very best: a complex tapestry of turbocharged engines, whining transmissions, crackling exhausts and burning rubber. If it sounds like a thrill — it is. A sensory overload that excites and impresses in equal measure.
That I’m getting the chance to experience it in person only adds to the exhilaration. For here I am, in Cumbria, standing by a race track, and about to jump into a rally car with a man I’ve known for a maximum of 15 minutes. Step forward, Garry Pearson.
British Rally Championship (BRC) competitor and someone in whom I will entrust with my life for the next half an hour o.