'Dream come true' for Pearson as he wins Jim Clark Reivers Rally
Last updated 25th May 2026
Duns driver Garry Pearson says winning his hometown rally for the first time is a day he'll never forget.
He followed up his fifth place in this weekend's Jim Clark Rally with a podium finish in Sunday's Reivers Rally.
Max McRae - son of 1995 British Champion Alister - was crowned winner of the main event on Saturday.
“It's a dream come true for me to win," said Pearson, who had co-driver Hannah McKillop, from Newstead, alongside in his Ford Fiesta Rally2. "It's going to take a while for me to understand it, I think.
"Growing up in Duns and the Scottish Borders, the Jim Clark Rally is such a big part of the year and was definitely responsible for me becoming a rally driver.
"To have my name on the roll of honour makes me feel extremely proud."
Hundreds of spectators lined roads across the region to catch the action over the three days.
There was a round of applause before the start for Dai Roberts, who lost his life in a crash at last year's event.
Commemorative stickers, with a picture of the Welshman, were also included on all the competitors cars.
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“This win feels pretty good,” said an emotional McRae at the finish ramp in Duns Square. He was joined in his Skoda Fabia Rally2 by co-driver Cameron Fair.
“This one came to us, not easily, but I think we had a really good rally this time. Compared to the Cambrian Rally, this last stage was a lot less stressful!
“Massive thanks to the team and luckily Dad was over to witness this one. Obviously, this win is for Dai Roberts and James Williams and their families.”
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