Five high for Guy

GUY and Phil have made a solid start to the Rally of Canberra, ending day one in a superb fifth place overall.

The reigning British champions are making their debut Down Under, driving a Honda Civic Type R R3 for Honda Australia.

Guy has set some formidable times in the front-wheel-drive Civic, built by Italian team JAS Motorsport, against 4WD machinery.

Guy said: "The car hasn't missed a beat."  

"It has been a good day at the office - but the job is only half-done and we need to stay alert.

"The sandy stages favour the 4WD machinery but we're doing our best for JAS and Honda Australia.

"We've not had any major issues with dust or kangaroos but a car behind us hit one. Maybe our little car scares them as the engine really screams - it sounds awesome!"

Asia Pacific champion Cody Crocker leds the rally in a Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Sunday's final leg is a repeat of today's nine forest stages east of Canberra.