TRIBUTES
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Nick Evans
Hailing from Blackwood in the South Wales valleys, Nick was the classic middle child, full of energy, mischief, and laughter. One thing was certain – Nick was great fun.
For Nick, cars weren’ t just machines; they were a lifelong passion, a source of joy, and a way of bringing his family and friends together through laughter, rivalry, and unforgettable memories.
Nick began his rallying adventure at Blackwood Motor Club and the BADMC crew. Starting out in an Escort RS 2000 he then ventured all the way to Gloucester one Sunday afternoon and came home with“ VFE,” his beloved Toyota Corolla GT, fettled by Toby of T2 motorsport in the early years and later lovingly cared for by his great friend Dai John of Camsport, the car was his for 25 years. He later became a proud long‐time member of Ammanford Motor Club, where he earned the nickname Nick“ The Skid” Evans leaving behind a rallying style that was unmistakably his own. To those who watched or competed alongside him, it was always“ mint,” and absolutely a“ pleasure.”
I first sat with Nick in 2010 on the 1000 Lanes rally which used Walters Arena in the day and traditional road rally in the night. A mutual friend of ours, I made a complete mess of the day with regularities being used and I thought he was going to kick me out! We were 39th overall after Walters, and he said let’ s just go and have a‘ skid’ tonight and enjoy. Well that we did and finished 12th overall and both had a great night in the lanes, with him saying,‘ when we doing the next one’!
Our last event together this year was Rali Cilwendeg, an event we had done many times although it had never been kind to us. We know that he will be greatly missed by many but also remembered for his outlook on enjoying rallying and life to the full.
I dedicate my RAC finish to you, my friend! Ian Taylor
Nick leaves behind a lasting legacy – one that reminds us all to have fun, embrace the moment, and truly enjoy whatever we are doing.
Ammanford Motorclub
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Revolution- December 2025