24-05-2025
Co-driver's tragic death forces cancellation of British Rally Championship round
A co-driver has lost his life whilst competing in this morning's second leg of the Jim Clark Rally, the third round of the Probite British Rally Championship. The tragic accident happened on the morning's second stage (SS8 Edrom) shortly before 11am.
A statement from Motorsport UK, the sport's governing body said: "Motorsport UK is deeply saddened to announce that co-driver Dai Roberts lost his life in an incident at the Jim Clark Rally on Saturday 24 May 2025. Driver James Williams was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
"Motorsport UK sends its condolences to Dai's family and friends, the Jim Clark Rally, Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club and members of the motorsport community.
"Motorsport UK has initiated a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident and will work closely with the Jim Clark Rally event organisers and Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club and will cooperate with the relevant authorities."
The organisers cancelled the remainder of the event and tomorrow's Jim Clark Reivers Rally. Roberts (39) was a very popular Welsh co-driver from Carmarthen. The driver of the car, fellow Welshman James Williams, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
