Robert Proudlock
ON THE LADDER
Robert Proudlock
Born: Dumfries, 27th April 2000 Academy Programme: Futures Academy Competes: British Rally Championship
What is your earliest memory of motorsport?
My dad introduced me to motorsport, and my earliest memories include sitting in his Group A Subaru Impreza, getting up early to go watch him rally and‘ helping’ with prep in the workshop between events. I was 13 when I started competing myself, in Cadet karting, and I’ ve always been hungry for more ever since.
What has been the highlight in your career to date?
In the three-and-a-half years I’ ve been Rallying each year has topped the last and our latest Championship victory was our biggest and most satisfying to date. It was extremely challenging, up against the best in Britain, and a week before the final round, I put the car on its roof at a test! Fortunately, the team sorted it out and we made the start ramp – albeit with a few creases in the roof skin!
What has been the lowest point?
In July 2023, I lost one of the most loved and important people in my life, my mum, Niki. It rocked us as a family, and it really doesn’ t ever get easier. She was always my biggest supporter – even though I’ m sure she would have rather I was playing golf or football! The sacrifices she made to get me where I am today are countless and I’ ll always be grateful for everything she did. My rallying took a back-step until our local event, the Scottish Rally, where I received incredible support from competitors, organisers, friends and family – including my friend, European Rally Champion Chris Ingram, who turned up to a pre-event test to help get my head back in the game. That is something I can never thank him enough for. It was extremely hard to get back in that car but that’ s exactly what she would have wanted. She always lived life to the full, so that’ s what I would do – and now every time I step in the car, I do it for her.
What has been the biggest and best opportunity you have had?
This one’ s easy: joining the Motorsport UK Academy. I come away a better driver after every session, simple as that. The lessons learned, friends made, and opportunities given all account for our success last year. The confidence I have gained, both in and outside the car, reflect the brilliant job the whole team does.
Recent Results: British Rally Championship( BRC) 2024: Junior Champion BRC 2025: 5 rounds, 1 finish due to mechanical issues
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