The entry list is filling fast for the 2013 Team GMF Wyedean Forest Rally which takes place on Saturday February 9th. The annual event is held over the fast flowing forestry roads of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Ross-based duo, Welsh historic champion Roger Matthews teams up with Paul Morris in the RJ Matthews Escort RS1600, Roger's former co-driver Mike Jode sits alongside Ross-on-Wye's Dan Gray in his Peugeot 106. Another Ross crew, Gary and Tiffany Boland will be in their Subaru Station Wagon.

Last year's winner Charlie Payne returns to defend his crown with Craig Thorley on the notes in the D-Mack Focus WRC, although the Ripon dairy farmer is doing a limited programme of events this year.

2007 winner Hugh Hunter lines up with his 03 Focus, the Ruthin man held a comfortable 40 second lead going into the penultimate stage last year, but a double puncture put paid to his event.

Other notable entries received so far are Dan O'Brien Focus WRC; Euan Thorburn motors down from Scotland with his D-Mack Focus WRC.

For the rest of this story please see this week's Ross Gazette.