The Bowler Defender Rally Series, featuring 12 teams in 9 events including 7 competitive rounds, showcases the vehicle’s strength, durability and capabilities. Both novice and experienced drivers can participate in the series, starting with a private round and then competing in six public events to improve their driving and organizational skills for open competitive motorsport
The Defender Rally Series by Bowler, which builds on the success of the Tata Elxsi Bowler Defender Challenge for 2022, aims to give participants the opportunity to gain valuable rally motorsport experience and knowledge. Bowler provides the necessary support and training to help participants obtain the required licensing to compete in the UK and internationally, with the ultimate goal of progression to rally-raid events.
The UK Championship fosters a supportive team environment and offers complete technical assistance at every event. The team’s professional approach, including on-event spare parts support and a dedicated team hospitality area, creates a unique experience within the paddock, reflecting Bowler’s dedication to the sport. This approach has led to a strong sense of camaraderie among participating teams while maintaining a high level of competition, and interest in the championship continues to expand both in the UK and internationally.
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The 2023 UK Championship package starts at £108,334 (plus VAT) and includes the purchase and full ownership of a brand-new, fully converted rally car based on the latest road-registered model year Defender 90 P300. The package also includes management of nine events, including seven competitive championship rounds with full works support, consisting of a dedicated team of race technicians, event hospitality, professional guidance, access to a fully stocked spares container and support unit, and training. However, competition organizer race entry fees are not included in the Bowler package. Additional support options are available, such as Arrive and Drive, where Bowler manages the rally car for the entire 2023 UK Championship, including cleaning, inspection, repair, storage between competitions and delivery to each round ready to race. This option is particularly attractive for time-poor or international drivers. Other options include license development and bespoke training delivered by a professional rally driver.
For more detailed spesifications of base model and additional Bowler options you can check the press release from https://media.landrover.com/news/2022/10/defender-rally-series-bowler-2023-uk-championship-launch
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