A WILTSHIRE father and son team has entered the South West's best-known rally. John Stratton, 59, and son Chris, 30, are competing in a Rover Metro GTI at the event at Brean, in Somerset.

Driver Chris, who is an environment officer, has been rallying for 10 years and his co-driver John, who is a sales manager, has been rallying for more than 35 years.

"The car is an ex-Metro Challenge Car and is now in its fifth season with us," said Chris, of Chippenham.

"Last year and in 2002 we came third in our class at the Regency Stages Rally and we hope to better or at least match this year."

The Regency Stages Rally takes place on January 29 and 30 at Brean Leisure Park.

The Regency Group will be the main sponsor.