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Dai Roberts
Motorsport UK, the British Rally Championship and the entire rallying community are mourning the loss of Dai Roberts, a hugely respected co-driver whose life was tragically cut short during the Jim Clark Rally last month.
Dai was more than just an experienced name in the codriver’ s seat. A standout driver in his own right, Dai had a quiet, calming presence along with a kindness and astounding knowledge that touched everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.
Hailing from his beloved Carmarthen, he was a man deeply rooted in the sport, with a career spanning over 22 years at both national and international levels. His partnership with several talented drivers, including James Williams in recent seasons, was built not only on skill but on unwavering trust. Drivers and teams knew they could count on him, his timing was meticulous, his notes delivered with unshakeable calm, and his attention to detail was second to none.
But beyond the stages, it was Dai’ s character that made him special. He was gentle, humble, and unfailingly generous with his time, whether helping a newcomer find their feet or checking in quietly on a teammate after a tough day. To many, he was the soul of a service park: never loud, but always present when it mattered.
Dai knew all too well the fragility of life in motorsport, yet, despite such heartbreak, he continued to compete, his love for rallying never dimmed, and neither did his strength.
Dai Roberts was one of rallying’ s good souls. His ferocious passion on the stages and quick wit and humour away from them will live on with his incredible legacy that will roll out the service park with every car for years to come.
He is survived by his family, including his wife Louise and children, who were the centre of his world. They and the wider rallying community continue to grieve not only for a competitor, but a man who lived with fire in his belly, gave generously, and left the sport better than he found it.
Motorsport UK and the British Rally Championship extends its deepest condolences to Dai’ s family and friends, and the series aims to honour Dai’ s legacy in the upcoming events.
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