The first championship was run in 1958[1] and it has been licensed by the Motor Sports Association (MSA) since 1999.

MSA has opted not to run the series in 2015, instead giving its promotion to its own subsidiary, International Motor Sport (IMS) for 2016.

An enhanced media package for the UK’s premier rally championship will include a dedicated one-hour highlights show on ITV4 after each round of the series to be broadcast at prime time with further repeat broadcasts and an end of season round-up programme.

[2] *Two points scoring opportunities on Round 5 *In 2000, Ipatti used both Kari Kajala and Teppo Leino as co-drivers during the season.

In 2004 David Higgins used Chris Wood, Craig Thorley & Daniel Barritt as co-drivers during the season.