The Barbados Motoring Federation’s (BMF) 2025 Rally2 Championship is set for an electrifying conclusion this Sunday, with nine special testing stages in the island’s northern region determining the ultimate champion. The double-header finale promises high-octane drama, as just 17 points separate the top three contenders, with a total of 46 points up for grabs. Jamaican drivers Jeff Panton and Kyle Gregg, alongside Britain’s Rob Swann, lead a diverse field of ten cars in their quest for the title. Panton, the 2023 champion, currently tops the standings in his Ford Fiesta Rally2, co-driven by Mike Fennell Jnr. Gregg, also in a Fiesta, has been a consistent performer, securing second place in the first four rounds. Swann, a seasoned rally veteran, is poised for his best shot at the championship, sitting third in the standings. The event, hosted by the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) Winter Rally, marks rounds six and seven of the championship, following the cancellation of last month’s Motoring Club Barbados Inc (MCBI) Rally of the Sun & Stars. Other notable contenders include Josh Read, Adam Mallalieu, and Roger Hill, all vying for a strong finish. The competition will feature challenging routes, including runs from French Village to The Rock and Pickering to Luke Hill, with reverse stages adding to the complexity. The rally will also see participation from international teams, including Paul Horton of the Turks & Caicos Rally Team and America’s George Sherman, ensuring a truly global showdown.
