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The popular HERO Challenge series returns for 2025 with the first round being based in the Peak District using the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield as the starting point and with the assistance and help of Steve Perez we will have a good selection of tests plus the Peak district roads on a weekend before it gets too busy in the season.
The event will follow the normal format for a HERO Challenge with scrutineering on the Friday afternoon and evening. Saturday morning will see competitors departing for a full day’s competition in and around the Peak before heading back for the finish and prize giving.
*This year sees the Master’s Class dropped from all HERO-ERA events having, in the opinion of the team, ran its course and will allow all crews to compete for the overall honours once again.
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Event Schedule
Scrutineering & Documentation | 21 March 2025
Scrutineering and Documentation is scheduled as usual on Friday afternoon/early evening allowing crews plenty of time to travel.
Rally Day - 22 March 2025
The event starts with a brace of tests close the start location before heading out into the quiet roads of the area with a couple of regularities before a quick halt for a coffee and then heading further into it the region and crossing the border into Staffordshire for some further tests. A scenic route across some of the quieter areas of the Peaks take crews through two more regularity sections before the lunch stop is planned at a local highlight before the return journey east takes us through more tests and regularities back to the final tests and finish area.
The majority of crews will be back to finish before 5:30pm affording the opportunity to head home in good time after the awards presentation.
Vehicle Information
- Entry is open to cars of a model type available pre-1991
- The cars will be split into classes, based on age and cc or other criteria established by the organisers
What is included in the Entry Fee?
- Event participation for one eligible car with a crew of two – Driver & Navigator
- Detailed Route Book & Time Cards
- Lunch and Prize Giving Buffet Dinner for each crew member along with refreshments at specific locations advised in the route book
- Awards presentation
- One souvenir rally plate
- Two side number panels
- Overall awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- Class Awards to third in class – if there are three or more crews per class
- Special awards at organisers discretion
- HERO-ERA mechanical assist/sweep team(s) on event, to help keep crews moving
- An experienced team of HERO-ERA officials & marshals to keep the event moving and on track
- Results team and Media team keeping your family and friends, following the event, up to date
- Post event, detailed results book
Need a car?
The Arrive & Drive scheme allows you to compete should your car be unavailable or, if you are looking to purchase a similar model in the future it gives you the chance to get to know your prospective purchase. We have a wide and varied range of vehicles to suit everyone's taste.
HERO Challenge One 2024 Rally Highlights
Watch the HERO Challenge One 2024 Rally Highlights Video here
Images from HERO Challenge One 2024
Entry List
| Driver | Navigator | Year | Vehicle | CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Hart (GB) | Ivor Bennett (GB) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Alan Selwood (GB) | Mike Jones (GB) | 1972 | Volkswagen Beetle | 1600 |
| Alex Harborne (GB) | TBC | 1965 | Mercedes 230 SL Pagoda | 2306 |
| Andrew Leslie (GB) | TBC | 1969 | Lotus Elan +2 | 1558 |
| Andy Simpson (GB) | Roger Bricknell (GB) | 1974 | MG B GT V8 | 3528cc |
| Ann Maughan (GB) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Anthony Cohen (GB) | Robert Cohen (GB) | 1968 | Triumph TR5 | 2496 |
| Bron Burrell (GB) | Suzanne Barker (GB) | 1969 | Austin Maxi | 1750 |
| Cameron Hunt (GB) | Rachel Hunt (GB) | 1970 | MG B | 1850 |
| Chris Lacey (GB) | Geoff Lloyd (GB) | 1967 | MG B GT | 1850 |
| Chris Welch (GB) | Norman Garland (GB) | 1985 | VW Golf GTI Mk 2 | 1781 |
| Christopher Day (GB) | Claire Day (GB) | 1968 | Morris Mini Cooper S | 1310 |
| Clive Evans (IE) | Chris Clark (GB) | 1973 | Porsche 914 | 2056 |
| Colin Jebson (GB) | John Barber (GB) | 1966 | Volvo Amazon 122S | 1780 |
| Colin Tombs (GB) | Alex Metcalfe (GB) | 1974 | MGB Roadster | 1800 |
| Daniel Sutherland (GB) | Tom Gill (GB) | 1975 | Triumph TR 7 | 3500 |
| Darell Staniforth (GB) | Richard Ekin (GB) | 1973 | Toyota Corolla | 1588 |
| Dave Alcock (GB) | Miles Fieldhouse (GB) | 1976 | Datsun 280z | 2800 |
| Dave Batchelor (GB) | Jackie Batchelor (GB) | 1962 | Triumph TR4 | 2290 |
| Dave Elson (GB) | Richard Warner (GB) | 1971 | MG BGT | 1800 |
| Dave Maryon (GB) | Henry Carr (GB) | 1966 | MG B Roadster | 1798 |
| David Bundy (GB) | Debbie Bundy (GB) | 1972 | Triumph 2.5 Mk 2 PI | 2500 |
| David Coxon (GB) | Peter Hawkins (GB) | 1965 | Austin Healey Mk111 | 2912 |
| David Edwards (GB) | Colin Sutton (GB) | 1991 | Rover 216 GTi TC | 1598 |
| David Hewitt (GB) | Daniel Hewitt (GB) | 1960 | Austin Healey 3000 MKI BN7 | 2912 |
| David Julian Hogg (GB) | John Beastall (GB) | 1967 | MG BGT | 1840 |
| David Roberts (GB) | TBC | 1983 | Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk 1 | 1780 |
| Dick Baines (GB) | Harry Baines (GB) | 1965 | Austin Mini Cooper S | 1275 |
| Doug Carmichael (GB) | John Gearing (GB) | 1972 | MG B | 1800 |
| Douglas Fuller (GB) | Joseph Somerville (GB) | 1989 | Peugeot 205 GTI | 1905 |
| Duncan Wild | Steve Skepper | 1969 | Austin Cooper | 1293 |
| Ed Linton (GB) | Martin Phaff (GB) | 1967 | Hillman Imp | 1040 |
| Eoin Boland (IE) | Anthony Boland (IE) | 1959 | MGA Twin cam | 1588 |
| Gavin Webster (GB) | Jessica Webster (GB) | 1965 | Jaguar Mk 2 | 3800 |
| George Haxby (GB) | Mike Rands (GB) | 1971 | Ford Escort Mexico | 1598 |
| Graeme Bolt (GB) | Caroline Bolt (GB) | 1984 | Peugeot 205 GTI | 1580 |
| James Cross (GB) | Jason Cross (GB) | 1970 | Alfa Romeo Gt Junior | |
| James Darwent (GB) | Sarah Darwent (GB) | 1965 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT | 1570 |
| James Holt (GB) | Alistair Leckie (GB) | 1989 | BMW 325i | 2495 |
| James Thomas (GB) | Roland Thomas (GB) | 1977 | British Leyland Mini 1275 GT | 1293 |
| Jane Green (GB) | Nick Green (GB) | 1968 | MG B GT | 1800 |
| Jason Reay (GB) | Rachel Miller (GB) | 1963 | Austin Healey 3000 Mk II | 2995 |
| Jason Stone (GB) | Daniel Stone (GB) | 1977 | Ford Escot | 1993 |
| Jeff Hooley (GB) | Ian Hooley (GB) | 1969 | Mini Cooper MK2 | 1293 |
| Jeff Wincott (GB) | Noel Murphy (GB) | 1967 | Austin A40 | 1275 |
| Jeffrey Clark (GB) | Claire Clark (GB) | 1969 | MG CGT | 2912 |
| John Clarke (GB) | Ken Dobbs (GB) | 1977 | MG B Sports | 1798 |
| John Croft (GB) | Aileen Croft (IE) | 1968 | Gilbern GT | 1800 |
| John Dickson (GB) | Myles Castaldini (GB) | 1978 | Lancia Monte Carlo | 1995 |
| John Fort (GB) | Howard Atkins (GB) | 1985 | Volkswagen Golf GTi | 1781 |
| John King (GB) | Mike Cochrane (GB) | 1967 | Lotus Elan Plus 2 | 1586 |
| John Lomas (GB) | Natasha Lomas (GB) | 1936 | Riley Sprite | 1500 |
| Jon Dunning (GB) | Pete Johnson (IM) | 1980 | Ford Escort RS2000 | 1997 |
| Jon Harvey (GB) | Steven Brown (GB) | 1985 | Volkswagen Golf GTI | 1781 |
| Jon Martin (GB) | Evan Martin (GB) | 1959 | Austin Healey 3000 | 2981 |
| Jonathan Shepherd (GB) | Imogen Shepherd (GB) | 1986 | BMW 325i | 2494 |
| Julian Adams (GB) | Grant Edwards (GB) | 1975 | Ford Escort RS 2000 Mk2 | 1998 |
| Laurence Lindley (GB) | Peter Kendall (GB) | 1974 | Porsche 911 | 2700 |
| Lee Clarke (GB) | Cathie Clarke (GB) | 1968 | Austin Mini Cooper | 1400 |
| Les McGuffog (GB) | Tim Sawyer (GB) | 1961 | Austin Healey 3000 Mk2 | 2912 |
| Les Searle (GB) | Denise Searle (GB) | 1987 | Peugeot 205 1.6 Gti | 1580 |
| Marc Schätzle (CH) | Sandro Tanner (CH) | 1972 | BMW 1602 (A&D) | 1573 |
| Mark Davies (GB) | Andy Hamer (GB) | 1963 | Volvo Amazon | 1800 |
| Mark Lillington (GB) | Mark Bramall (GB) | 1965 | MG B | 1798 |
| Mark Varley (GB) | Diane Varley (GB) | 1972 | MGB Roadster | 1800 |
| Martin Ashby (GB) | Amanda Ashby (GB) | 1962 | Triumph TR4 | 2138 |
| Martin Payton (GB) | Paul Aram (GB) | 1963 | Volvo PV 544 | 1998 |
| Mathew Evans (GB) | Tayler Simkins (GB) | 1967 | Hillman Imp | 998 |
| Matthew Boland (IE) | Anthony James Boland (IE) | 1960 | Jaguar XK 150 S | 350 |
| Matthew Bradley (GB) | TBC | 1962 | Volvo PV544 | 1789 |
| Michael Kent (GB) | Richard Burdon (GB) | 1979 | Talbot Sunbeam 1.6 Ti | 1598 |
| Michael Moss (GB) | Andrew Duerden (GB) | 1985 | Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 | 1800 |
| Michael Rodel (GB) | Nic Collins (GB) | 1974 | Mercedes W115 230.4 | 2307 |
| Mick Valentine (GB) | Zac Valentine (GB) | 1978 | Ford Escort Mk II | 1998 |
| Mike Dixon (GB) | Liz Dixon (GB) | 1973 | MG B GT | 1800 |
| Mike Farrall (GB) | Zach Burns (GB) | 1935 | Jaguar Standard Swallow SS90 Prototype | 3400 |
| Nick Bloxham (GB) | Emily Anderson (GB) | 1972 | Ford Escort Mexico | 1620 |
| Nick Haycock (GB) | Paul Heaven (GB) | 1976 | Ford Escort RS 2000 Mk2 | 1993 |
| Nigel Grice (GB) | Simon Williams (GB) | 1956 | Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk ll | 2922 |
| Owen Tyson (GB) | Phil Savage (GB) | 1965 | Morris Mini Cooper S | 1293 |
| Patrick Lynch (GB) | Hubert Lynch (GB) | 1969 | Morris Mini Cooper S | 1297 |
| Paul Bloxidge (GB) | Phil Cottam (GB) | 1972 | Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce | 1962 |
| Paul Crawford (IE) | TBC | 1961 | Volvo PV544 | 1800 |
| Paul Heaney (GB) | Sandra Heaney (GB) | 1976 | Triumph TR6 | 2500 |
| Paul Sanders (GB) | Michael Davies (GB) | 1971 | MG Midget | 1275 |
| Paul Wells (GB) | Phil Wells (GB) | 1967 | MG B Roadster | 1950 |
| Pete Dalton (GB) | Michael Smith (GB) | 1970 | Ford Lotus Cortina MKII | 1598 |
| Peter Fletcher (GB) | Janet Fletcher (GB) | 1964 | Morris Minor 1000 | 1275 |
| Peter Myles (GB) | TBC | 1984 | Porsche 911 | 3200 |
| Phil Walker (GB) | Jackie Walker (GB) | 1980 | MG B GT | 1860 |
| Richard De Watts (GB) | Arati De Watts (IN) | 1973 | MG B | 1798 |
| Rob Robinson (GB) | Peter Mellor (GB) | 1983 | Audi Coupe GT | 2100cc |
| Robert Carr (GB) | Timothy Carr (GB) | 1972 | Sunbeam Imp Sport | 1040 |
| Roger Osborne (GB) | Barbara Osborne (GB) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Stephen Chick (GB) | Alex Chick (GB) | 1979 | Datsun 260Z | 2600 |
| Stephen Hardwick (GB) | Ian Riley (GB) | 1967 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Super | 1570 |
| Stephen Owens (GB) | Iain Tullie (GB) | 1965 | Porsche 911 SWB | 1998 |
| Steve Allen (GB) | Robert Ellis (GB) | 1968 | Volvo Amazon 122S | 1800 |
| Steve Farmer (GB) | Philip McNeelance (GB) | 1967 | Volvo Amazon 123GT | 1800 |
| Steve Robertson (GB) | Julia Robertson (GB) | 1974 | MG BGT V8 | 3528 |
| Steve Sly (GB) | Kate Sly (GB) | 1980 | Austin Morris Mini 1275GT | 1275 |
| Toby Sleeman (GB) | Ali Sleeman (GB) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Tom Ebdon (GB) | Andy Ebdon (GB) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Tom McDonogh (IE) | Patrick Neville (IE) | 1967 | Volvo 144S | 1780 |
| William Coppock (GB) | Simon Coppock (GB) | 1983 | Mercedes-Benz 280E | 2746 |