RALLYING legend Stig Blomqvist will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1984 World Rally Championship win by competing in October’s Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally.

The popular Swedish driver will be in a specially prepared 1964 Mini Cooper S for his only competitive rally outing in the UK this year.

His co-driver will be Paul Morris, meanwhile.

Cambrian Rally spokesman Alyn Edwards said: “We are excited that Stig has chosen the Cambrian to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his WRC title.

“I’m sure spectators will enjoy seeing him display his skills on some of the most challenging stages in world rallying.”

This year’s event will consist of more stage miles, and fewer road miles than previously.

Route consultant Edwards added: “It will be tougher and more compact with a ratio of two stage miles to every road mile.

“Stage miles have been increased to just under 60 miles for both interclub and national competitors, with 35 miles for the mini challenge, and there will be a super long stage at Clocaenog of 16 miles.”

The first stage will be a single use of Elsi, the route then encompasses challenging double use stages at Clocaenog, Brenig, and Alwen.

Service will be in Ruthin, and Edwards thanked Denbighshire County Council for their support for allowing some road closures to enable the creation of the long Clocaenog stage.

As in previous years, there will be a high profile start and finish on the promenade of Llandudno.