CRASHING out of the Quinton Stages Rally has fuelled Nathan Crewe's determination to end the season on a high.

Having joined the XSpec 1400 championship in round three, the Bromsgrove driver now needs to finish well on all the remaining rounds to reach a possible podium position.

But the title has already been claimed by Neil Weaver.

The British Trials and Rally Drivers Association Championship qualifier took place in Mid Wales.

Two runs were held over the loose surface forest tracks of Esgair Dafydd, Crychan and Route 60.

Crewe and his Birmingham co-driver Chris Brooks launched into the opening tests keen to make a dramatic start.

But the long uphill section from the beginning of the opening test reflected in the pair's time in the under-powered MG ZR.

Crewe said: "Both myself and Chris thought that we had been going really well on the stages.

"We were determined to make a good start and were committed all the way. The times were pretty disappointing, nowhere near where I thought we would be. It was very frustrating because we felt we were driving the best we had all year."

Crewe and Brooks continued to push hard through the reverse run over Route 60 but, within sight of the stage finish, an uncharacteristic error put the MG off the road.

The pair managed to regain the road with the help of spectators but, though keen to continue, decided to call it a day.

The car will now have major repairs following the roll in preparation for the next rally, the Woodpecker around Ludlow, on Saturday, September 2.