Bob Down has been involved in rallying since the early 1960’s.

His first rally prepared car was a Mini, sponsored by George Ford’s of Newport, South Wales.

Bob then moved onto his beloved Ford Escorts. He enjoyed notable success finishing as runner-up in the 1973 RAC Rally running a Ford Escort MK1, RS1600.

He continued to be successful during the 1980’s with his MK2 Escorts running BDAs. He was South Western Shell Tarmac Winner in 1985 and enetered the Motor News series with his famous ‘BOY’ ref Escort BDA.