Riponian podium but so nearly a Champion win.
Reunited for the first time in over ten years with his 'works' Mitsubishi UK Lancer Evolution IX from the 2006 British Championship, Ryan was aiming to battle with the WRC's and R5 machinery on the Riponian Rally, partnered by his co-driver from that year, Craig Thorley. Having recently bought the car from Ireland it was a trip into the unknown as the former Group N machine had seen some changes over the years. Whilst still being largely production class based, it now benefit
