RISING star Ed Fossey is eyeing a spot in the British Rally Championship.

The Bournemouth University student won last year's British Trial & Rally Drivers’ Association Championship crown and is keen to take the next step towards a BRC berth.

Discussing his plans for the upcoming season, Fossey said: “We did a lot of gravel mileage last year and are quite keen to do more Tarmac events.

"The MSA Asphalt Championship could be a strong option as knowledge on both surfaces will be very important as we work towards competing in the British Rally Championship in the near future.”

Fossey's BTRDA triumph in his Toyota Yaris was his first national title and was supported by tyre manufacturer Yokohama, with the partnership now heading into a third year.

“I am hugely excited to be working with Yokohama again,” said the 19-year-old.

“To win a BTRDA title was amazing and I have to thank Yokohama for providing the perfect tyre all season.

"Both the gravel and Tarmac tyres have really given me confidence to build speed and trust with every event, allowing me to claim encouraging results.

"I cannot wait to continue the relationship and push the latest product this season."