MIDDLETON-STONEY based Friesian Racing are set to enter the Baja GB this weekend.

Fresh from their success on the recent Scottish Perthshire Hillrally, the team will be competing in their distinctive 'cow' liveried Land Rover Discovery, known affectionately as Muddy Moo.

Driver Henry Webster, of Middleton Stoney, and co-driver Sarah Suter, of Chepstow, lead the Super Production class of the Matador National Hillrally Championship in their bid to hold on to their title for a third year in succession.

Last year, the pair helped out with the organisation of the Baja GB in its inaugural year. Sarah Suter is daughter of Chris Tomley, chairman of the organising committee for the event and Henry has been involved behind the scenes with the British Off Road Championship for the last seven years. This year they are spearheading the UK assault on the event.

Webster said: "We are over the moon to be joining the international entries on the list for the UKs most important off road event, but we couldn't have made it without the support of Allmakes 4x4!."

Friesian Racing have secured the support of local firm, Abingdon based Allmakes 4x4 for the 2007 season. The Allmakes Group specialise in the supply of high-quality Land Rover parts and accessories.

"Allmakes commitment to quality parts will mean that we have the best chance of staying reliable in this endurance event. With the help of Allmakes spares we were able to finish the notoriously tough Scottish Perthshire Hillrally in July with no real mechanical problems."

The Baja GB, which runs from August 17 to 19, is in its second year and it is the first time that it has been included in the FIA International Cup for Cross Country Bajas.

The event has drawn significant interest from international competitors, teams from 14 different countries line up for the start, including numerous veterans of the famous Dakar Rally. Entrants from Russia, Italy, Belgium and the Middle East are expected to make the running.

The Baja GB comprises some of the longest competitive stages ever held in the UK. On occasions the Friesian Racing crew will be driving on competitive sections for in excess of 60km.

A true endurance event, at 625 kilometres the route for the BajaGB is almost twice the length that the Friesian Racing crew are used to on the National Hillrally series events and as such the event is a useful stepping stone to major international rally raids such as the Dakar Rally.