Motorsport fans rev up for Bulldog International Rally

Hundreds of car enthusiasts will descend on Mid Wales this year to celebrate the annual Bulldog International Rally.

Motorsport fans in the Welshpool area are being urged to turn out and support the event when it hits the town on April 2.

Competitors and support crews will be turning out on Welshpool's livestock market site at Buttington Cross which is the base for the event.

While organisers are keen to encourage rally enthusiasts to go along and see the cars at close quarters and talk to the sport's top drivers and crews, they also want to reassure residents that there is nothing to worry about.

A spokeswoman for the Bulldog Rally said: "Sometimes people are worried when they hear a motorsport event is coming to their town but, hopefully, if they are told what is happening then they become much more relaxed and receptive to the whole thing."

Welshpool Town Council has welcomed the event and said it planned to celebrate its arrival a couple of days beforehand.

Council clerk Robert Robinson said: "We are not yet fully aware what attractions will be here for the special event but whatever it is it should be fun."

Closing date for entries will be March 23. For further details see www.bulldog-rally.co.uk