Dai Roberts has been killed in an accident during the Jim Clark Rally, round three of the British Rally Championship.
A Hyundai i20 N Rally2 driven by James Williams, for whom Roberts was navigating, crashed on stage eight, Edrom. Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene, Police Scotland confirmed.
Williams was taken to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary by ambulance with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
A statement from Motorsport UK read: “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.
Roberts became British asphalt champion in 2022 co-driving for Williams
“Motorsport UK has initiated a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident and will work closely with the Jim Clark Rally event organizers and Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club and will cooperate with the relevant authorities.”
Roberts was part of a rallying family: he was the older brother of Gareth Roberts, who passed away in an accident at the 2012 Targa Florio while co-driving for Craig Breen. His father Mike Roberts has been a regular competitor in British rallying since the late 1980s.
DirtFish sends its condolences to Roberts’ family and friends.
