Dear Dave,

I do enjoy your coverage of the World Rally Championship. Paul King has relaxed as a commentator, and Neil Cole is a suitably entertaining and knowledgeable presenter.

I notice that, this year, you enjoy taking guests to the rallies. It started with the moderately informed Shane Lynch out of Boyzone; then came the Dave plug-fest of Red Dwarf’s Robert Llewellyn, who at least enthused about the science behind the WRC.

The last two guests have been stand-up comedians. It was hard to tell if Sean Hughes was being dismissive for comedy effect, or if he was genuinely disinterested. Jo Caulfield was enthusiastic, but wide-eyed amazement was all she could offer.

Are you struggling to find people with at least a passing interest in motorsport to come out to the rallies with you? If so, I am very happy to offer my services.

You’d be welcome to fly me out; put me up in a hotel; show me around the service area; introduce me to the teams, drivers and co-drivers; and drive me out to the stages.

For this, I won’t even charge an appearance fee. I know, it seems like I’m being ludicrously generous. But that’s just how I roll.

In exchange, I will do my best to engage in Dave’s trademark witty banter with Neil Cole, and perhaps even offer something as outrageous as an opinion once or twice.

Kind regards,

Jake