Date: 2026-03-08

Anderson Dominates 63CC March Autotest with Commanding Performance

David Anderson delivered a masterclass in precision driving to claim a convincing victory at the 63CC March Autotest, piloting his Ford Fiesta to the top spot with a total time of 672.9 seconds across eight challenging tests.

Anderson established his dominance from the very first test, setting the fastest time of 25.0 seconds to take an early lead. He maintained his advantage throughout the competition, consistently extending his margin over his nearest rivals with each subsequent test.

The battle for second place overall proved more competitive, with James Morrison in his Mini Special ultimately securing the runner-up position with a time of 335.3 seconds. Chris Rettie rounded out the overall podium, guiding his Mazda MX5 to third place with a time of 677.6 seconds.

In Class 1 (AutoForward - PCA), Chris Rettie emerged victorious after a tight contest with Alan Wallace in his Skoda. The margin between them was just 2.0 seconds after eight tests, with Rettie’s 677.6 seconds narrowly besting Wallace’s 679.6. Amie Wallace completed the class podium in her Skoda Citigo, finishing with a time of 689.2 seconds.

The Class 2 (AutoForward - Autosolo) competition saw David Anderson claim a comfortable win over David Law, who piloted his Citroen DS3 to a time of 694.2 seconds, 21.3 seconds behind the class and overall winner.

One of the closest contests of the day came in Class 3 (RWD or 4X4 Special), where Martin Gillespie edged out Ronnie Gillespie by just 2.1 seconds. Both competitors drove Mazda MX5s, with Martin’s 375.8 seconds just enough to secure the class victory over Ronnie’s 377.9.

In Class 4 (FWD Special), James Morrison demonstrated exceptional car control in his Mini Special, finishing with a time of 335.3 seconds to comfortably defeat Alan Dalgarno’s Ford, which recorded 448.5 seconds.

Class 5 (Road Car) saw Gary Clark take victory in his Mazda MX5 with a time of 376.1 seconds, significantly ahead of the second-placed competitor who shared both name and vehicle, finishing with 536.1 seconds.

The event showcased impressive driving skills across all classes, with competitors navigating the technical course with varying degrees of success. The tight margins in several classes highlighted the competitive nature of the event, particularly in Class 3 where the Gillespie drivers were separated by mere seconds after eight challenging tests.

Overall Results

Overall Position	Competitor Name	Car	Time
1	David Anderson	Ford Fiesta	672.9
2	James Morrison	Mini Special	335.3
3	Chris Rettie	Mazda MX5	677.6
4	Martin Gillespie	Mazda MX5	375.8
5	Alan Wallace	Skoda	679.6
6	Gary Clark	Mazda MX5	376.1
7	Amie Wallace	Skoda Citigo	689.2
8	Ronnie Gillespie	Mazda MX5	377.9
9	David Law	Citroen DS3	694.2
10	Alandalgarno	Ford	448.5
11	Natalie Gibb	VW Polo	706.7
12	Gary Clark	Mazda MX5	536.1
13	Graham Rettie	Mazda MX5	710.4
14	Emma Findlay	VW Up	733.2
15	John McLennan	VW Polo	754.4
16	Rhuaridh Law	Citroen	758.5

Class 1 - AutoForward - PCA Results

Class Position	Competitor Name	Car	Time
1	Chris Rettie	Mazda MX5	677.6
2	Alan Wallace	Skoda	679.6
3	Amie Wallace	Skoda Citigo	689.2
4	Natalie Gibb	VW Polo	706.7
5	Graham Rettie	Mazda MX5	710.4
6	Emma Findlay	VW Up	733.2
7	John McLennan	VW Polo	754.4
8	Rhuaridh Law	Citroen	758.5

Class 2 - AutoForward - Autosolo Results

Class Position	Competitor Name	Car	Time
1	David Anderson	Ford Fiesta	672.9
2	David Law	Citroen DS3	694.2

Class 3 - RWD or 4X4 Special Results

Class Position	Competitor Name	Car	Time
1	Martin Gillespie	Mazda MX5	375.8
2	Ronnie Gillespie	Mazda MX5	377.9

Class 4 - FWD Special Results

Class Position	Competitor Name	Car	Time
1	James Morrison	Mini Special	335.3
2	Alandalgarno	Ford	448.5

Class 5 - Road Car Results

Class Position	Competitor Name	Car	Time
1	Gary Clark	Mazda MX5	376.1
2	Gary Clark	Mazda MX5	536.1