Carlisle is preparing for one of the largest motorsport events in the region, as the first round of the British Rally Championship arrives in the city.
More than 100 crews are taking part in 22nd running of the the event, which is based at Carlisle Racecourse.
Spectators can visit the "rally village" where they can meet drivers, buy merchandise and learn about rallying.
The Rally begins tomorrow with a Ceremonial Start in Carlisle Town Centre between 10.30am and 1pm.
Competitors will then head off to Pundershaw forest for the first of three stages before returning to the racecourse for service.
For more information visit the British Rally Championship website.
Kevin Rae (L) and David Bogie (R) at the finish of the Granite City Rally Credit: ITV News Border
The current four times Scottish rally champions, David Bogie and Kevin Rae, drove their way to victory at the Granite City Rally on Saturday (20th April).
The Aberdeen based rally was the second round of the Scottish Rally Championship, and taking overall honours means the crew now sit at the top of the table.
The event was the third outing for the 25-year-old from Dumfries in his Ford Focus World Rally Car, and he says he is now feeling more comfortable with his new wheels.
David said:
"It was great to hold on to the trophy from last year, and feels good to be back on top. The car worked very well for us and feels like it's all coming together now. The last two stages were awesome.
"Kev done a brilliant job on the notes as always. I'm looking forward to the Jim Clark rally next month as it will be my first event on tarmac in the new car."
Aspatria's Mike Faulkner missed out on second place by just one second, after Chris Collie from Aberdeen pulled off his best drive to date.
Borders driver Euan Thorburn and Castle Douglas driver Jock Armstrong, both retired after suffering technical problems.
A famous rally racing company in Cumbria is opening its doors to students to try attract potential race engineers for the future.
M-Sport, which manages the award-winning Ford World Rally team, is holding a seminar for 20 people to answer their questions on opportunities in the industry.
The Cockermouth business employs more than 200 people and has been the brains behind Ford's rally racing since 1997.
David Bogie has won the 2nd part of the Scottish Rally Championships, the Border Counties Rally. It's the second year running that the Dumfries driver has scooped the title.
British rally champion and Dumfries man David Bogie said: "The spectator interest is very good, it is a very well organised rally and the stages are absolutely first class. I think the stages are so fast, you have got to be very committed and they are just very enjoyable stages to drive."
The annual Border Counties Rally speeds off from Jedburgh
Drivers from far and near, including rally champion David Bogie, aretaking place in this year's event, which begins in Jedburgh this morning.There are over 140 entrees in the 40th annual Border Counties rally, whichtakes drivers round the Kielder and Redesdale Forests.
