PAST NEWS

9-11-2002

DONNELLY'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL WIN

Eugene Donnelly took his first International win today with a scorching victory on the West 2002 Rally in Galway. He overcame early problems to put a string of fastest times together and overtake early leader Peadar Hurson. Austin McHale suffered intercom and tyre selection problems while Trevor Cathers overtook Roy White to take groupN on the last loop of stages.

14-10-2002

TIPPERARYM C COONEY ENGINEERING/ESSO RESTRICTED SINGLE STAGE RALLY AT
CAHIR:

1 Liam Wall/Tommy Kelly (Escort) 31m 13s,
2 Seamus Murphy/Graham Kelly (Escort) 31m 26s,
3 Enda O'Brien/John Butler (Escort) 31m 33s,
4 Andrew Purcell/John Purcell (Honda Civic) 31m 39s,
5 Eamonn Murphy/Noel Coady (Escort) 31m 42s,
6 Tomas O'Rourke/John O'Rourke (Astra) 31m 54s.

6-10-2002

Gallagher Takes Maiden 206 Cup Victory

22 year old Shaun Gallagher from Letterkenny secured victory in the Peugeot 206 Super Cup when he drove perfectly over the entire Le Touquet Rally in France this weekend. To win the event Shaun had to battle with night stages, every changing weather conditions and the immense pressure placed on him by his opposition. However he did not let any of the pressures phase him and he lead the rally from start to finish to take his maiden victory in this notoriously competitive championship.

The rally began on Friday evening at 19:30 with two stages run in the dark. Shaun’s night navigation experience came into play and he set two blisteringly quick times to take an 18 second lead in the 206 Super Cup. Not only was he leading the cup but Shaun was also a lying 16^th overall and beating the top French Peugeot 206 by 7 seconds.

A sunny, dry morning greeted the crews when they arrived at parc ferme for the beginning of leg two. The second day was made up of three stages run twice finishing just before 20:00. Shaun and his team decided that a steady, consistent pace would be the best approach for the morning’s trick opening stages and he maintained his lead perfectly. However, he suffered suspension problems on SS5 causing him to overshoot three times dropping 17 seconds to second place driver Gary Jennings.
The team solved this problem in service and Shaun set the fastest time on SS6 by over 6 seconds. Stages 8 and 9 saw him increase his lead over Jennings and he finished leg two 17 seconds in the lead lying 24^th overall.

By the time the cars re-started on leg 3 the rain had started and the stages were treacherously slippy. Tyre decisions proved very difficult and Shaun chose a combination of slicks and intermediates for the opening stage but the rain worsened and he should have run on wets all round. Despite this Shaun set fastest stage times on the opening two stages increasing his lead to 35 seconds by the end of stage 11.

With three stages remaining Shaun was beginning to run out of new tyres because of the restrictions on the number of tyres that can be used per events. He was forced to use tyres that were already worn for SS12, which was 30 km long however he kept his lead over Jennings at 34 seconds. There were now two stages remaining and Shaun drove perfectly taking overall victory by 52 seconds.

Shaun finished 15th overall beating many of the French 206 Super Cup cars on their own soil. Victory for Shaun on this event ensures that the championship battle goes right down to the wire and will be fought out on the Michelin Tempest Stages on 26/27 October.

7-9-2002

RUNNAWAY VICTORY FOR NESBITT

Andrew Nesbitt took a commanding victory on this years Ulster Rally. Fastest on all but one stage Nesbitt won from Johnny Milner with Daniel Doherty third. Gwyndaf Evans took the S1600 from Justin Dale with Rory Galligan fourth while Gary Jennings snatched a late Peugeot Cup win from longtime leader Shaun Gallagher.

2-9-2002

Barrable wins again

Michael Barrable notched up his second win in as many events with a start to finish victory in Portumna yesterday. Only bothered by a turbo problem he took a comfortable win from JJ Fleming. Both Paul Harris and Patrick Elliott crashed out, Harris on the first stage and Elliott from second on the last stage.

11-8-2002

Barrable breaks duck at last

A well controlled start to finish victory has finally put Michael barrables season back on track. Niall Maguire wrapped up the Dunlop National championship for the second time after a very controlled drive. Mac McKenna wasthe driver of the day in his rear drive Peugeot 205 as he set blistering times in the wet and dry. Arron McHale, second to Roy Whites new EVO 7 Lancer in GpN also took the National catagory as well.

4-8-2002

The 2002 West International Rally 8^th – 9^th November 2002 is a counting Round of the following championships: -

* 2002 Toshiba Computers Irish Tarmac Rally Championship

* 2002 Ford Ireland Focus Rally Championship

* 2002 Irish Tarmac Historic Rally Championship

* A National Permit event takes place in parallel with the main event.

Event Details:

The event is being organised in association with the Quality Hotel Group with the event utilising both the Quality Hotel in Clarenbridge (Headquarters) and the Quality Hotel in Oranmore.

Regulations will be available from 23^rd September 2002 and entries will close on Friday 21^st October 2002. Regulations will be posted to those registered for the above Championships. Regulations may be applied for by Post or Fax ONLY to Entries Secretary, Ms. Eleanor O'Boyle, Dunkellin Lodge, Weir Road, Kilcolgan, Co Galway. Fax Number 00 353 (0) 91 758053. The Entry Fee is €495.

Event Scrutiny will take place between 2.00pm and 8.00pm on Friday 8^th November 2002.

The rally start is 8.00 am on Saturday 8^th November. The rally format is eight stages based around a centralised off-road service area in north County Galway followed by four stages in darkness before a 7.30pm finish. In total five separate stages are being used in a rolling loop format giving a total stage mileage of 110 approximately over the twelve stages. Prizegiving will take place on Sunday morning at the rally headquarters.

The event is organised by County Galway Motor Club Limited under permit granted by Motorsport Ireland on behalf of the F.I.A (Federation Internationale de L’Automobile).

The organisers have agreed terms to provide 45 minutes of TV coverage of the event on UTV and certain satellite channels.

Clerk of the Course, Dennis Murphy, expressed his delight at the return of International Rallying to the County Galway after a three and a half year absence. International rallies have been taking place in the county since 1971 and this event, although very different in format, is very important for Galway Motor Club and for West of Ireland motorsport enthusiasts. The November date has brought with it new challenges for the organising team, particularly as the club organises it’s annual Summer Stages Rally a mere two months earlier. The club is particularly pleased to have access to a new off road facility that will contain the Service Area for the event in addition to Rally Offices etc. The reduction in daylight hours at that time of year adds an additional dimension to a tough day's rallying, as the final four Stages will take place in darkness.

21-7-2002

McRae's Punchestown

PUNCHESTOWN RALLY EXPERIENCE:
1 Colin McRae (Ford Focus WRC) 15m 14.4s,
2 Andrew Nesbitt (Subaru Impreza WRC) 15m 28.4s,
3 Austin McHale (Toyota Corolla WRC) 15m 41.5s,
4 Michael Barrable (Subaru Impreza WRC) 15m 51.8s,
5 Derek McGarrity (Subaru Impreza WRC) 15m 54s,
6 Maurice Gass (Subaru Impreza WRC) 15m 54.3s,
7 Robert Woodside Jnr (Subaru Impreza WRC) 15m 58.1s,
8 Davy Greer (Toyota Corolla WRC) 16m 05.4s,
9 Peadar Hurson (Toyota Celica) 16m 08.3s,
10 Eugene Donnelly (Toyota Celica) 16m 11.8s.
Group N Production Class: 1 Aaron McHale (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo) 16m 38.1s,
2 Adrian McElvaney (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo) 16m 38.4s,
3 Garry Jennings (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo) 16m 41.2s.
Class winners: Peadar Hurson, Fergal Allen (BMW M3) 17m 27.5s.

30-6-2002

MAGUIRE ROCKS ON

UNOFFICIAL LEADERBOARD AFTER STAGE 7 GLENMORE - LAST STAGE
1st (3) Niall Maguire/Paul McLoughlin (Subaru) 1.01.30
2nd (9) Patrick Elliott/Sean Moriarty (Subaru) 1.02.36
3rd (10) Sean Gallagher/Victor Carruthers (Escort) 1.03.05
4th (4) Steve Fleck/Mark Aspinall (Subaru) 1.03.14
5th (5) Robert Woodside/Dean Beckett (Subaru) 1.03.22
6th (2) Melvyn Evans/Alun Davies (Esc.WRC) 1.03.41
7th (16) Jon Mercer/Aled Davies (Metro 6R4) 1.04.08
8th (30) David & June Long (Sierra) 1.04.26
9th (28) Mac McKenna/John Loughran (Peugeot rwd) 1.04.34
10th (8) Richie Curran/Gerry English (Esc.Cos) 1.04.35

23-6-2002

DONEGAL RALLY STATEMENT

Statement From Donegal Motorclub
During the running of a stage of the Shell Donegal International Rally, an accident occurred at Stranabritick, Cloghan, Brockagh, when a competing car left the road.

Emergency services were immediately on the scene and the event was halted. Despite their very best efforts, 2 people were fatally injured, and another was removed to Letterkenny General Hospital.

The organisers of the rally have expressed their deepest sympathy to the families of the bereaved.

The remainder of the Donegal International Rally has been cancelled by the organisers.

Shell, as sponsors, fully supports the decision of the Donegal Motor Club and their thoughts are with the families of the bereaved at this tragic time."

Statement from Motorsport Ireland
We are all deeply shocked and saddened by today's tragic news. Our initial thoughts and sympathies are very much with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives.

Donegal Motor Club, the organisers of today's event, is the country's largest Rally Club. Over the years they have had an excellent safety record and we know that the many volunteers who run the event are as shocked and upset as we are by this tragic accident.

In the light of what has happened the Motor Sport Commission (Ruling Council) will meet in emergency session this Sunday. A further statement will issue following that meeting.

3-6-2002

McNulty's Munster First

Summerhills Tim McNulty with Anthony Nestor on the notes, took his first rally victory on yesterdays Limerick MC event. He guided his ex Bertie Fisher Impreza to victory after the 2000 Impreza WRC of Michael Barrable did not re-appear after his propshaft broke loosing his 55 second lead. Ollie O'Donovan nearly took the win with a fantastic drive on the last stage with quickest time to loose out by 1 second. Denis Cronin having set a number of fastest times took third.

26-5-2002

Maguire dominates Cavan

Niall Maguire stormed back to his winning ways with a fine Cavan Stages win. Early second placed man Michael Barrable was under pressure from Eugene Donnellys in the Celica but retired after the fourth stage. Donnelly was untroubled for second while a great scrap for third ensued between Davy Armstrong and Patrick Elliott. Hugh Dunne retired with power steering failure, Tim McNulty mechanical and Andrew Stewart crashed out.

1st (1) Niall Maguire/Paul McLaughlin (Impreza WRC) 1.18.39
2nd (4) Eugene Donnelly/Paul Kiely (Celica)1.19.19
3rd (6) David Armstrong/Herbie Blackburn (Esc.Cos) 1.20.10
4th (7) Patrick Elliott/Sean Moriarty (Impreza) 1.20.15
5th (23) Adrian McElvaney/Paul Goodman (Lancer N) 1.22.40
6th (10) George Robinson/Tommy Speers (Esc.Cos) 1.23.04
7th (29) Gordon Rogers/Philip McEntee (Escort) 1.23.45
8th (141) James & Paul McCann (Esc.Cos) 1.23.53
9th (27) Trevor Lancashire/Noel Hall (Escort) 1.24.06
10th (33) Seamus Gallagher/John McCafferty (Saxo) 1.24.09

12-5-2002

BUCKLEY DOMINATES CARLOW

Scotlands Dom Buckley dominated todays Carlow Stages rally. Leading from start to finish after Niall Maguire went off twice on the opening stage Buckley with Brian Murphy on the notes never looked back. Michael Barrable put in his best performce to date in his new Impreza to take second. Arron McHale put in a great drive to take seventh overall and win GpN after early leader Andrew Stewart punctured. James Harrisson, Kieran Shaw, Kevin Barrett and Rory O'Connor all retired.

CARLOW C C SEVEN OAKS HOTEL RALLY (ROUND 4 OF DUNLOP NATIONAL RALLY
CHAMPIONSHIP):
1 Dom Buckley/Brian Murphy (Impreza) 67m 10s,
2 Michael Barrable/Dermot O'Gorman (Impreza WRC) 68m 16s,
3 Niall Maguire/Paul McLaughlin (Impreza WRC) 69m 58s,
4 Patrick Elliott/Sean Moriarty (Impreza) 72m 00s,
5 David Armstrong/Herbie Blackburn (Escort Cosworth ) 72m 39s,
6 Sean Gallagher/Liam Costello (Escort Cosworth) 73m 13s,
7 Aaron McHale/Damien Connolly (Mitsubishi Evo Gp N) 73m 23s,
8 Jimmy Lambert/James Coleman (Escort) 73m 45s,
9 George Tracey/Elva Roe (Impreza) 73m 54s,
10 Derek Smith/Daragh Cafferky (Escort) 74m 09s

7-5-2002

ORDNANCE SURVEY IRELAND/GLENEAGLE HOTEL KILLARNEY INTERNATIONAL RALLY OF
THE
LAKES (ROUND 2 OF TOSHIBA COMPUTERS TARMAC CHAMPIONSHIP):
1 Andrew Nesbitt/James O'Brien (Subaru Impreza) 2h 35m 56s,
2 Eamonn Boland/Damien Morrissey (Subaru Impreza) 2h 37m 19s,
3 Liam O'Callaghan/David Hogan (Subaru Impreza) 2h 37m 58s,
4 Daniel Doherty/Michael Doherty (Subaru Impreza) 2h 39m 18s,
5 Derek McGarrity/Chris Patterson (Subaru Impreza) 2h 40m 17s,
6 Austin McHale/Brian Murphy (Toyota Corolla) 2h 40m 37s,
7 John Joe Fleming/Robbie Ward (Subaru Impreza) 2h 44m 27s,
8 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza Gp N) 2h 46m 29s,
9 Trevor Cathers/Francis Regan (Mitsubishi Evo Gp N) 2h 47m 07s,
10 Seamus Leonard/Kevin O'Brien (Subaru Impreza Gp N) 2h 47m 55s.
Class winners: Harry Cathcart/Kenny Weir (Swift), Martin Browne/David Quinn
(Civic), Alan McMahon/Benny Grainger (Integra), Donie O'Sullivan/Paul
Nagle,
Michael Herbert/Karen McCormack (Micra), Dessie Keenan/Enda Sherry (Peugeot
106), Charlie Hickey/Johnny Hickey (Peugeot 306 Maxi), Ken O'Neill/Conor O'
Neill (Nova), John Tully/John Kearney (Escort), Jon Stangle/Frank Sweeney
(Darrian), Tom Randles/Diarmuid Lynch (Escort), Tony Davies/Brian Hardie
(Metro 6R4).

HISTORIC/POST HISTORIC RALLY:
1 John Farrell/Christy Farrell (Escort) 2h 10m 09s,
2 Martin Freestone/Chris Heyes (Escort) 2h 12m 14s,
3 Ray Cunningham/Elaine Cunningham (Mini Cooper S) 2h 14m 59s,
4 Liam Sheehan/Martin Cronin (Escort) 2h 15m 05s,
5 Philip Wylie/Jim Howe (MGB) 2h 15m 44s,
6 Mervyn Johnston/Peter Martin (Mini Cooper S) 2h 15m 48s.
Class winners: Eddie Cronin/Jimmy Devane (Mini Cooper), Mervyn
Johnston/Peter Martin, Niall Creighton/Rory Tougher (Lotus Cortina), Philip
Wylie/Jim Howe, Ray Cunningham/Elaine Cunningham.

21-4-2002

MONAGHAN NAT RALLY CANCELLED AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT

During the running of the Monaghan Stages Rally near Scotstown, Co Monaghan on today the 21st April 2002 an accident occurred where a competitor travelling in one of the competing cars was fatally injured. The organisers of the event, Co. Monaghan Motor Club immediately cancelled the remainder of the event.

A full investigation involving Motorsport Ireland (Governing Body) and An Garda Siochana is now underway.

As a mark of respect Motorsport Ireland has postponed their annual prize presentations due to be held tomorrow the 22nd April 2002.

8-4-2002

MAGUIRE LATE LATE SHOW

Niall Maguire took a last grasp win on todays Circuit of Kerry rally on a last stage tie breaker with James Harrison. Surprise of the event was Liam O'Callaghan who took third in one of Kenny McKinstry's Impreza 555's. Run under glorius sunshine the event was a huge success with large crowds and plenty of action on an event that ran to time all day.

RESULTS OF KERRY M C DINGLE PENINSULA CIRCUIT OF KERRY RALLY (ROUND 2 OF
DUNLOP NATIONAL RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP):
1 Niall Maguire/Paul McLaughlin (Impreza) 50m 42s,
2 Jim Harrison/Harvey Bell (Impreza) 50m 42s,
3 Liam O'Callaghan/David Hogan (Impreza) 51m 10s,
4 Tim McNulty/Julian Nangle (Impreza) 52m 04s,
5 Donal O'Donovan/Pat Lordan (Celica) 52m 08s,
6 Kieran Shaw/Crawford Henderson (Escort WRC) 52m 25s,
7 Patrick Elliott/Sean Moriarty (Impreza) 52m 34s,
8 John Joe Fleming/Robbie Ward (Impreza WRC) 53m 01s,
9 Andrew Stewart/Fabian McShane (Lancer Gp N) 53m 15s,
10 Sean Gallagher/Liam Costello (Escort) 54m 24s.

1-4-2002

NESBITT DEMOLISHES CIRCUIT OPPOSITION

An almost start to finish victory saw Andrew Nesbitt take one of his most comfortable wins to date. Apart from a few minor problems along the way Nesbitt's new P2000 Impreza ran perfectly. This was however the downfall of the oppostion who all seemed to encounter problems of some sort. Derek McGarrity just managed to hold off a strong challenge from Eamonn Boland over the closing stages for second. A dissapointed Austin McHale gained some test milage after his new Corolla encountered many problems. Trevor Cathers took GpN.

RESULTS
1 7 Andrew Nesbitt/James O'Brien 2 3 Derek McGarrity/Chris Patterson 3 5 Eamonn Boland/Anthony Nestor 4 2 Austin McHale/Brian Murphy 5 9 Niall Maguire/Paul McLaughlin 6 6 David Greer/Michael Reid 7 19 Trevor Cathers/Gordon Noble 8 10 Brendan Kelly/Rory Kennedy 9 26 Dick Curran/Gary Lyons 10 44 David Armstrong/Herbie 11 14 Maurice Gass/Geoffrey Orr 12 31 Patrick Elliott/Sean Moriarty 13 43 Philip Shaw/Derek Brannigan 14 37 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle 15 40 Adrian McElvaney/Paul Goodman 16 39 Aaron McHale/Damien Connolly 17 36 Martin Doherty/Danny O'Neill 18 12 Sean McArdle/Gerard McMonagle 19 33 Raymond McLaughlin/Wendy 20 21 Eugene Meegan/Jim Crowe Subaru Impreza 8 2:58:27
Subaru Impreza 8 3:01:10
Subaru WRC S7 8 3:02:15
Toyota Corolla 8 1 3:04:15
Subaru Impreza 8 2 3:04:39
Toyota Corolla 8 3 3:05:40
Mitsubishi Lanc 4 3:07:22
Mitsubishi EVO 4 3:10:05
Mitsubishi EVO 4 3:11:02
Blackburn Ford Escort RS 12 1 3:12:35
Subaru Impreza 8 4 3:12:41
Subaru Impreza 8 5 3:13:45
Ford Escort 11 1 3:14:29
Subaru Impreza 4 1 3:14:40
Mitsibushi 4 2 3:16:13
Mitsubishi Lanc 4 3 3:18:15
Mitsubishi EVO 4 4 3:18:24
Subaru Impreza 8 6 3:21:20
Blackle Mitsubishi EVO 4 5 3:21:59
Mitsubishi Lanc 4 6 3:22:18

25-3-2002

LIAM O'CALLAGHAN MAKES RETURN ON THE CIRCUIT OF KERRY RALLY

Kanturk driver Liam O'Callaghan makes a welcome return to rallying on this months Ciruit of Kerry Rally based in Dingle. O'Callaghan will make an appearance in one of Kenny McKinstry's lhd Impreza 555 cars. Backing for the deal comes from ELF. David Hogan will return to the co-drivers seat and this will be Liam's first outing since the 1999 Lurgan Park rally in a Ford Puma.

19-3-2002

CORK M C irishmobiles.com WEST CORK RALLY AT CLONAKILTY:
1 Melvyn Evans/Alun Davies (Escort WRC) 1h 59m 11s,
2 Steve Fleck/Mark Aspinall (Impreza) 1h 59m 49s,
3 Jim Harrison/Harvey Bell (Impreza WRC) 2h 01m 28s,
4 John Price/Caroline Price (Metro 6R4) 2h 02m 37s,
5 Tommy Graham/Sean Mullally (Impreza WRC) 2h 02m 46s,
6 John Joe Fleming/Robbie Ward (Impreza WRC) 2h 03m 55s,
7 Phil Collins/Howard Davies (Escort Mk 2) 2h 04m 47s,
8 Mark Morgan/Tony Fisher (Lancer Evo 7 Gp N) 2h 06m 10s,
9 Derek Smith/Daragh Cafferky (Escort Mk 2) 2h 06m 13s,
10 Barry Coleman/Alan Russell (Impreza) 2h 06m 28s.

11-3-2002

FRANK MEAGHER KILLED IN TESTING ACCIDENT

While testing his Sierra Cosworth on Sunday evening Frank died after the car left the road on a forest stretch close to his Cloneen home.

Funeral details:
Removal from his Cloneen home to Cloneen Church at 8pm on Tuesday and Funeral mass at 12.30pm on Wednesday.

11-3-2002

MAGUIRE'S MAYO OPENER

RESULTS OF MAYO & DISTRICT M C BREAFFY HOUSE HOTEL STAGES RALLY AT
CASTLEBAR
(ROUND 1 OF DUNLOP NATIONAL RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP):
1 Niall Maguire/Paul McLoughlin (Impreza) 64m 36s,
2 Jim Harrison/Harvey Bell (Impreza) 64m 58s,
3 David Armstrong/Herbie Blackburn (Escort Cosworth) 65m 31s,
4 Trevor Cathers/David Moynihan (Lancer Gp N) 66m 12s,
5 Glenn Allen/Shane O'Neill (Escort WRC) 66m 14s,
6 Sean Gallagher/Liam Costello (Escort) 66m 35s,
7 Brendan Kelly/Rory Kennedy (Lancer Gp N) 66m 51s,
8 James McCann/Paul McCann (Escort) 68m 08s,
9 George Tracey/Elva Roe (Impreza Gp N) 68m 24s,
10 Joe McHugh/Paul Gallagher (Escort) 68m 43s.
Class winners: John McElhinney/Brendan McElhinney (Swift) 83m 31s, John
Hegarty/Patrick McGlynn (Civic) 75m 58s, Roger Kennedy/Martin Carey
(Peugeot) 73m 42s, Trevor Cathers/David Moynihan, Paul Cleary/Brian Cleary
(Micra) 86m 51s, Gareth McHale/Derek Brannigan (Civic) 74m 57s, Andrew
Browne/Keefe Kilcoyle (Peugeot) 74m 59s, Glenn Allen/Shane O'Neill, Donal
McGettigan/Gareth Doherty (Nova) 83m 41s, Anthony O'Brien/Stephen O'Brien
(Peugeot) 77m 14s, Charlie Beatty/Frank Conville (Toyota) 69m 15s, Trevor
Lancashire/Noel Hall (Escort) 69m 02s, Norman Armstrong/Ciaran Kelly
(Escort) 72m 19s, Douglas Richardson/John Richardson (Escort) 75m 37s, Sean
Gallagher/Liam Costello, Peter Kelly/John Higgins (Corolla) 84m 11s.

Top 10 seeds (provisional) 26.02.02

Car No / Driver / Navigator / Car
00 Rory Galligan Gordon Noble - Peugeot 106 Super Cup
1 Paul Harris Eugene O'Donnell - Subaru Impreza
2 Niall McGuire Paul McLoughlin - Subaru Impreza WRC
3 Eamon Boland Anthony Nestor - Subaru Impreza WRC
4 Tim McNulty Dermot O Gorman - Subaru Impreza
5 Michael Barrable Julian Nangle - (Toyota Celica)?
6 James Harrison Harvey Bell - Subaru Impreza WRC
7 Patrick Elliott Sean Moriarty - Subaru Impreza
8 Donal O'Donovan Pat Lordan - Toyota Celica
9 David Armstrong Herbie Blackburn - Ford Escort Cos
10 Rory O'Connor Francis Kenny - Ford Escort WRC
11 Glenn Allen Shane O'Neill - Ford Escort WRC
12 Kieran Shaw Crawford Henderson - Ford Escort WRC
14 Sean Gallagher Liam Costello - Ford Escort Cos
15 Sean McArdle Gerard McMonagle -Subaru Impreza
16 Ivan Stewart Joe Friel - Ford Escort Cos
17 Brendan Kelly TBA - Mitsubishi EVO 7
18 Joe MacHugh TBA - Ford Escort Cos
19 Eugene Ferry John Gallagher - Ford Escort MK II
20 Seamus Gallaher John McCafferty - Citroen Saxo
56 James Mc Greal TBA - Nissan Sunny
57 Sean McHugh John Rowland -Subaru Impreza

Event Details in Brief

4 Special Stages run three times
Over 80 stage miles/ 56 road miles
Central service area
Rally Headquarters – Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, County Mayo
Scrutiny – Togher Tyres, Breaffy Road, Castlebar – Saturday 3 – 9 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Stage Sponsors

Togher Tyres, Castlebar
Kelly’s Statoil Service Station, Ballina
Judge’s Honda Car Sales, Ballina
The Fleet Inn, Killybegs, County Donegal
Provisional Timetable (times given for first car)

Service 1 10:40 a.m.
SS1 11:00 a.m.
SS2 11:53 a.m.
SS3 12:17 p.m.
SS4 12:28 p.m.
Service 2 12:59 p.m.
SS5 1:28 p.m.
SS6 2:22 p.m.
SS7 2:41 p.m.
SS8 3:02 p.m.
Service 3 3:23 p.m.
SS9 3:52 p.m.
SS10 4:46 p.m.
SS11 5:10 p.m
SS12 5:31 p.m.
Finish 6:35 p.m.

CARRICK-ON-SUIR M C WILLIE LOUGHMAN MEMORIAL FORESTRY STAGES RALLY AT
CARRICK-ON-SUIR (ROUND 2 OF KBB DOORS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP):
1 Robbie McGurk/Rory Kennedy (Subaru) 58m 49s,
2 Eugene Donnelly/Paul Nagle (Toyota) 59m 52s,
3 Eamonn Boland/Anthony Nestor (Subaru) 60m 22s,
4 Kevin O'Kane/Stephen Griffith (Subaru) 63m 02s,
5 Brian Murphy/Mick Morrisey (Subaru WRC) 63m 04s,
6 John Treacy/John Smithwick (Escort) 63m 04s,
7 Paul Barrett/Dermot Colgan (Escort) 64m 41s,
8 Garry Jennings/Cian Curley (Peugeot 106) 64m 46s,
9 Eddie Kinirons/Tom Kinirons (Celica) 65m 12s,
10 Kieran Molloy/Brian Boland (Lancer) 65m 52s.

CO KILDARE M C RALLYSPRINT AT MONDELLO PARK:
1 Hugh Dunne (Impreza WRC) 11m 24.21s,
2 Martin O'Connell (Escort Cosworth) 11m 32.66s,
3 Dan Donoghue (Metro 6R4) 11m 51.28s,
4 David Aiken (Nova) 12m 17.53s,
5 Mick Curtis (Tigra) 12m 24.51s,
6 Aaron McHale (Lancer) 12m 25.06s.

SKIBBEREEN & DISTRICT M C 100 ISLES NAVIGATION TRIAL AT DRIMOLEAGUE (ROUND
2
OF SENATOR ENGINEERING MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP):
1 Ger Gowan/Diarmuid O'Donovan (Sunny) 3 marks,
2 Diarmuid French/Jason O'Mahony (Escort) 5m,
3 Ger O'Connell/Adrian Deasy (Celica) 6m,
4 Donal Healy/Peter Keohane (Peugeot 205) 8m,
5 Donie Daly/Ger Fahy (Corsa) 29m,
6 Brendan Fahy/Kieran Daly (Nova) 52m.
Best experts: Ger O'Connell/Adrian Deasy,
Best semi-experts: Donal Healy/Peter Keohane,
Best novices: Diarmuid French/Jason O'Mahony
Best beginners: Donal Mullins/James Mullins (Starlet) 72m.

DINGLE PENINSULA CIRCUIT OF KERRY

KERRY MOTOR CLUB IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF THEIR FORTHCOMING “DINGLE PENINSULA CIRCUIT OF KERRY RALLY “. THE EVENT IS ONCE AGAIN A COUNTING ROUND OF BOTH THE DUNLOP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE WEST COAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP.

REGULATIONS FOR THE EVENT ARE AVAILABLE BY SENDING A S.A.E TO ANNE TALBOT, TALBYRN HOUSE, CAHERLEHEEN, TRALEE, CO KERRY, PNONE 066-7123496 (BETWEEN 6.30-9.30PM ONLY) OR e-mail rtalbot@eircom.net

. ENTRIES OPEN ON MARCH THE 15^TH AND CLOSE ONE WEEK LATER. PRIORITY ENTRIES WILL BE GIVEN TO AWARD WINNERS IN THE 2000 NATIONAL RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP ANDTHE 2000 WEST COAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP.

NEW FOR THE 2002 EVENT IS TELEVISION COVERAGE WITH A CREW FROM TG4 TO RECORD THE DAYS ACTION. THIS IS IN ADDTION TO A SLOT ON TV3s SPORT TONIGHT PROGRAMME ON THE THURSDAY AFTER THE EVENT AND LIVE COVERAGE ON RADIO KERRY ON THE DAY OF THE RALLY.

THE RALLY WILL TAKE 0N SUCH WELL KNOWN CLASSIC TESTS IN THE WEST KERRY AREA INCLUDING THE CONNOR PASS AND SLEA HEAD WITH THE SCRUTINY VENUE IN MORANS GARAGE DINGLE ON SATURDAY APRIL 6^TH.

THE EVENT WILL HAVE A NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR THE 2002 EDITION, IN THE SMERWICK HARBOUR HOTEL. THE HOTEL IS SITUATED FOUR MILES WEST OF THE PICTURESQUE FISHING TOWN OF DINGLE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SPECIAL STAGES. PROPREITOR BRENDAN HOULIHAN IS VERY PLEASED TO BE WELCOMING THE RALLY TO WEST KERRY AREA AND SAYS THE EVENT CREATES A MASSIVE INJECTION INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY, ESSPECIALLY AT THIS VERY EARLY POINT OF THE TOURIST SEASON. THE HOTEL CAN IS CONTACTED DIRECT ON 066-9156470 WHERE THERE IS SPECIAL ACCOMADTION RATES AVAIABLE FOR THE RALLY WEEKEND. . IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE EVENT IS WORTH IN EXCESS OF 1 MILLION EURO TO THE AREA WITH THOUSANDS OF RALLY FANS EXPECTED TO FLOCK TO THE DINGLE PENINSULA IN THE HOPE OF CATCHING A GLIMPSE OF THE ACTION. THIS COUPLED WITH THE FACT THAT THERE WILL 150 CARS TAKING PART IN THE EVENT AND EACH CREW WILL HAVE WITH THEM A SIZEABLE SUPPORT TEAM OF MECHANICS ETC. KERRY MOTOR CLUB ARE EXTREMLY GRATEFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF WEST KERRY AND REALISE THAT WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT AND GOODWILL THE RALLY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE PLACE.

Having acquired the ex Freddy Dor Impreza WRC, Hugh Dunne along with Damien Morrissey will contest this years Dunlop NAtional Championship and selected Tarmac rounds. Backing will come from Palfinger Cranes of Tullamore and TG4. Aditional backing is being sought to contest more rounds of the championship and details will be released shortly.

BIRR & DISTRICT A C DOOLY'S HOTEL SINGLE STAGE RALLY AT BIRR:
1 Jimmy Lambert/James Coleman (Escort) 23m 21s,
2 Rodney Wilton/Peter Leahy (Escort) 23m 35s,
3 Garry Jennings/David Moynihan (Peugeot 106) 23m 40s,
4 Mervyn Wedlock/Philip Smith (Escort G3) 23m 42s,
5 David Percy/Owen Percy (Escort) 23m 44s,
6 Gordon Rogers/Philip McEntee (Escort) 23m 50s,
7 John Nolan/John Smithwick (Escort) 24m 02s,
8 James Foley/Andrew Cullen (Civic) 24m 07s,
9 Gordon Percy/Joe Shinnors (Escort) 24m 11s,
10 David James/Ron Guha (Escort) 24m 34s.

Rory Galligan today had his first taste of his Peugeot 206 that he will drive this season ib the BRC. A test in Wales to setup the suspension for the coming season was Rory's first chance to get to grips with the car. Further testing will take place tomorrow and he can't wait for further milage as Justin Dale took over for the setup work.

MAYO & DISTRICT MOTORSPORT CLUB CASTLECOURT HOTEL MAYO SINGLE STAGE RALLY
AT
PARTRY MOUNTAIN:
1 Eugene Ferry/John Gallagher (Escort) 27m 27s,
2 Tom McGovern/Kevin McGovern (Escort) 27m 39s,
3 Conor Curley/Paul Hone (Escort) 27m 41s,
4 Gordon Rogers/Philip McEntee (Escort) 27m 41s,
5 Rodney Wilton/Peter Leahy (Escort) 28m 02s,
6 Pat Higgins/Liam Higgins (Escort) 28m 19s,
7 Terence McHugh/Brian McMonagle (Escort) 28m 26s,
8 James Cassidy/Damien Duffin (Escort) 28m 26s,
9 Gerry Smyth/Charles Adams (Escort) 28m 38s,
10 Martin Magee/Adrian Brolly (Escort) 28m 39s.
Group N winner: Aidan Caddye/Eamonn Ferry (Astra) 29m 10s.

WRC DATES 2002
17-20/01 - 70e RALLYE AUTOMOBILE MONTE CARLO 2002
31/01-03/02 - UDDEHOLM SWEDISH RALLY
08-10/03 - RALLYE DE FRANCE - TOUR DE CORSE
22-24/03 - RALLYE CATALUNYA COSTA BRAVA - RALLYE DE ESPANA
19-21/04 - CYPRUS RALLY
16-19/05 - RALLY ARGENTINA
13-16/06 - ACROPOLIS RALLY
18-21/07 - SAFARI RALLY KENYA
08-11/08 - NESTE RALLY FINLAND
22-25/08 - ADAC RALLY DEUTSCHLAND
19-22/09 - RALLYE SANREMO - RALLYE D'ITALIE
03-06/10 - PROPECIA RALLY OF NEW ZEALAND
31/10-03/11 - TELSTRA RALLY AUSTRALIA
14-17/11 - NETWORK Q RALLY OF GREAT BRITAIN

Counting Events in the 2002 Dunlop National Championship
March 10 Mayo Stages Rally
April 7 Kerry Stages Rally
April 21 Monaghan Stages Rally
May 12 Carlow Stages Rally
May 26 Cavan Stages Rally
June 30 Carrick On Suir Ravens Rock Rally
July 14 Connacht Sligo Stages Rally
September 22 Clare Stages Rally
October 12 Donegal Harvest Rally
October 27 Skibbereen Fastnet Stages Rally

The following will not be counting rounds for 2002
June 2 Limerick Circuit of Munster
August 11 Tipperary Stonetrowers
September 1 Galway Summer Stages

Prizegiving for National Championship 2002 will be Saturday, 23 November 2002 in Donegal

Toshiba Tarmac Championship
CIRCUIT OF IRELAND 29 MARCH 01 APRIL
KILLARNEY RALLY OF THE LAKES 4/5 MAY
DONEGAL INTERNATIONAL 21/23 JUNE
JIM CLARK MEMORIAL RALLY 12/13 JULY
MANX INTERNATIONAL 1/3 AUGUST
ULSTER RALLY 6/7 SEPTEMBER
CORK 20 INTERNATIONAL 4/6 OCTOBER
WEST 2002 GALWAY 8/9 NOVEMBER

CARLOW C C RALLYSPRINT AT MONDELLO PARK (SUNDAY):
1 Brian Murphy (Impreza WRC) 11m 16.29s,
2 Ollie O'Donovan (Legacy) 11m 16.36s,
3 Maurice Gass (Impreza WRC) 11m 17.78s,
4 Niall Maguire (Impreza WRC) 11m 19.53s,
5 Kevin Barrett (Impreza WRC) 11m 26.46s,
6 Eddie Kinirons (Celica GT4) 11m 37.55s,
7 Tom Holton (Celica GT4) 11m 49.75s,
8 David James (Escort BDX) 11m 54.74s,
9 Norman Beggs (Tigra 2000) 11m 57.10s,
10 Chris Grimes (Nova 1600) 11m 59.26s,
11 Peter McCullagh (Escort Cosworth) 12m 00.61s,
12 Fergal Allen (BMW M3) 12m 00.89s.

Class winners: Niall Maguire, Brian Flanagan (Micra Kit Car) 12m 14.40s,
John Shanahan (Civic) 12m 11.50s, David James, Chris Grimes, Norman Beggs,
Kevin Barrett, John Dowling (Uno) 13m 12.84s, Vivian Noone (Ka) 13m 30.37s.

WEXFORD M C CROSBIE CEDARS HOTEL WEXFORD SINGLE STAGE RALLY AT NEWBAWN
(SUNDAY):
1 Jimmy Lambert/James Coleman (Escort) 31m 44s,
2 David James/Ron Guha (Escort BDX) 31m 58s,
3 Philip Shaw/Derek Brennigan (Escort) 32m 04s,
4 John Nolan/John Smithwick (Escort) 32m 34s,
5 Tom Randles/Diarmuid Lynch (Escort) 32m 45s,
6 James Foley/Ann Foley (Civic) 32m 59s,
7 Thomas O'Rourke/John O'Rourke (Astra Gp N) 33m 08s,
8 Tom Lawless/Brian Sharkey (Civic) 33m 12s,
9 Mark Kennedy/Derek Kennedy (Corsa) 33m 20s,
10 James M Stafford/James F Stafford (Nova) 33m 28s.

17-20/01 - 70e RALLYE AUTOMOBILE MONTE CARLO 2002
31/01-03/02 - UDDEHOLM SWEDISH RALLY
08-10/03 - RALLYE DE FRANCE - TOUR DE CORSE
22-24/03 - RALLYE CATALUNYA COSTA BRAVA - RALLYE DE ESPANA
19-21/04 - CYPRUS RALLY
16-19/05 - RALLY ARGENTINA
13-16/06 - ACROPOLIS RALLY
18-21/07 - SAFARI RALLY KENYA
08-11/08 - NESTE RALLY FINLAND
22-25/08 - ADAC RALLY DEUTSCHLAND
19-22/09 - RALLYE SANREMO - RALLYE D'ITALIE
03-06/10 - PROPECIA RALLY OF NEW ZEALAND
31/10-03/11 - TELSTRA RALLY AUSTRALIA
14-17/11 - NETWORK Q RALLY OF GREAT BRITAIN

CORK M C IMOKILLY SINGLE STAGE RALLY AT MIDLETON:
1 Ray Breen/Podge Newe (Impreza) 23m 17s,
2 Frank O'Mahony/Brian O'Mahony (Metro 6R4) 23m 49s,
3 Tommy Graham/Finbarr Mangan (Escort Cosworth) 23m 54s,
4 Jimmy Lambert/James Coleman (Escort) 24m 02s,
5 Liam McCarthy/Kieran Murphy (Celica) 24m 21s,
6 Gerry McVeigh/Padraig Dineen (Mitsubishi Evo 5) 24m 33s,
7 Kieran Molloy/Brian Boland (Mitsubishi Evo 5) 24m 37s,
8 John O'Leary/Michael Boland (Impreza) 25m 01s,
9 Leonard Downey/Mark Murphy (Escort) 25m 05s,
10 Wesley Patterson/Bob Kelly (Corsa) 25m 12s.
Class winners: Jimmy Lambert/James Coleman, Liam McCarthy/Kieran Murphy,
Gerry McVeigh/Padraig Dineen, Terence Teggart/Colin Clarke, John
Shanahan/Liam McLoughlin, Shane McCarthy/Derek Brannigan, Peter Kelly/Con
Lucey, James O'Sullivan/Bill Fitzgerald, Paul McCann/James McCann, Ted O'
Riordan/Adrian O'Connell, Anthony Sheehan/Denis O'Donovan, David Parle/Pat
Gowen, Thomas Sheehan/Tim Crowe, Stephen Clery/Pauline Fehily.

Shortlisted for the inaugural Billy Coleman Award in 2000, twenty five year old Stuart Darcy from Killybegs, Co Donegal went one better this year to take the top award and a support package worth £25k.

Stuart began his rallying career in 1997 when he contested the Donegal Harvest Rally. His career began in earnest the following year when he contested the National Championship in which he took second place, a position he also filled in the Border Championship. He then went to work in the US with the intention of financing the 2000 season. The 2000 season was definitely his year.

Driving a Group N Honda Civic V-Tec Stuart and his co-driver Trevor Bustard won their class in all ten rallies. He was awarded the Brian McGrath Memorial Trophy.

Stuart planned to contest the Peugeot 106 SuperCup in 2001 but due to Foot and Mouth his outings were restricted. Nevertheless he continued to exhibit his 2000 form thus clinching the Billy Coleman Award.

Next year Stuart intends competing in the Dunlop National Championship, in as many rounds of the Tarmac International Championship as possible and also is taking in a number of rallies on the Continent.

Clare MC have postponed their Single Stage rally planed for December the 2nd. A spokesperson for the club said plans were now going ahead to run the event in Janurary.

GALLIGAN CONVERTS PRIZE

Rory Galligan, the 27 year old from Old Castle in County Meath, won the 2001 Super 106 Cup after a tremendous last round battle with rivals Garry Jennings and Ryan Champion.

But to the winner the spoils – and what a prize Rory now has. Instead of the Peugeot 206 Super 1600 car as a loan car for the British Rally Championship season, plus £25,000 and a recce car, which was on the original regulations, Rory will now take his place as team mate to Justin Dale as full Peugeot works team driver.

The recce car was still his to keep though, and he drove that away after the prize presentation on Saturday night in Daventry.

Rory Galligan said of his championship win; “I’m very happy, I’ve waited a long time for this, 3 tough years, I’ve had the lowest of lows and the highest of highs.”

Mick Linford, Motorsport Manager of Peugeot Sport UK, commented, “We’ve seen Rory improve and mature over the last three seasons. He’s exactly the sort of driver we want for the team.”

Rory, at the prize awards ceremony, said “The regulations had a terrific prize, but what we’ve got is well beyond our wildest dreams. Every car I’ve driven has been a Peugeot and we’re delighted to be associated with them and do them proud next year. I’m very honoured.”

Once the prize had sunk in, he added “I think I’m the only person who has contested every single round of the Super 106 Cup over the last three years, just so that I could learn and get more experience. Maybe I wasn’t the fastest on every stage, but I never gave up. On reflection, I was perhaps a quicker and better driver last year, but I’ve driven more sensibly this year, and that’s given me the championship. I’ve had many phone calls of congratulation, I’m just amazed there are so many people behind us. I just want to make the most of this incredible opportunity and do my best.”

Rory had won the Billy Coleman award last year as reward for his efforts in Ireland. He started rallying in 1993, with only a few events until 1995, when he started rallying regularly to great effect with a 205 Challenge specification car

Full details of the events in the British Rally Championship are yet to be announced, and a calendar will be published as soon as this is available. A co-driver for Rory has not yet been announced, it will likely be in to 2001 before this place is filled

Following a series of meetings between Motorsport Ireland and the Tarmac
Rally Organisers Association (TROA) new arrangements to provide a conduit
for good communication and to develop good working relationships between
the parties have been agreed.

Motorsport Ireland are pleased to announce that the TROA will have a seat
at the Motorsport Ireland Rallies Committee and an Motorsport Ireland
Representative will be appointed to the TROA Executive Committee.

With the inclusion of the Jim Clark Rally resulting in an even split in the
number of events run under the jurisdiction of the respective governing
bodies it has been agreed that an MSA representative will also be appointed
to the TROA Executive Committee.

Cecil Sparks, Chairman MI Commission stated "These new arrangements will
produce consistency in the organisation of events and Championships which
will ultimately benefit competitors, sponsors and the sport."

Commenting on the new arrangements Tom Walsh, TROA Chairman, stated, "We
are all looking forward to the return of rallying following the problems of
FMD and we are pleased that the premier Rally Championship has been
endorsed by both governing bodies."

CIRCUIT OF IRELAND 29 MARCH 01 APRIL
KILLARNEY RALLY OF THE LAKES 4/5 MAY
DONEGAL INTERNATIONAL 21/23 JUNE
JIM CLARK MEMORIAL RALLY 12/13 JULY
MANX INTERNATIONAL 1/3 AUGUST
ULSTER RALLY 6/7 SEPTEMBER
CORK 20 INTERNATIONAL 4/6 OCTOBER
WEST 2002 GALWAY 8/9 NOVEMBER

Rory Galligan has won the 2001 Peugeot Super 106 Cup. This was his third year competing in the championship, but after two years which were marred by bad luck he was hoping that it would be third time lucky.

Round 1 took place in Brighton at the Rally of Wirral where Galligan’s season got off to the perfect beginning. A closely fought battle eventually saw him take the win and claim thirty championship points.

For round 2 the cup competitors crossed the channel to France for the longest rally of the year, the two day Rallye Charlemagne. Rory’s good fortune did not continue and he crashed heavily whilst avoiding a spectator who had fallen on the road in front of him. The team returned to Oldcastle and within two weeks they had rebuilt the 106 just in time for the next round, the Swansea Bay Rally.

Fellow Irishman Kris Meeke won this event but Rory finished a convincing fourth place after a tough and challenging event.

The town of Carwent played host to round 4 and Rory needed a good result so that he did not lose touch with the championship leaders. A weather hampered day left Rory in 3^rd place overall and he was one of six Irish drivers in the top seven.

The championship now had four different winners from four rounds and the championship battle was hotting up. Round 5 was the Scottish Rally, deep in the forests of Dumfries and Galloway, a perfect drive over the 65 competitive miles made Rory the first double winner of the year.

With only two rounds remaining now a win on either of the rounds would secure the title. However round 6 did not go to plan, 1½ miles into the Rally of Kent, Rory broke a drive shaft which meant immediate retirement.

So for the third year running the championship would be decided on the final round and this year it was to be a three way battle between Rory, Ryan Champion and the young Garry Jennings. The Prodrive Banbury Rally hosted the final round and a mixed bag of stages meant anything could happen. Rory was a class act all day and dominated the event, finishing 20 seconds ahead of Jennings.

The win secured Rory the coveted prize, a Peugeot 206 Super 1600 for next years British Championship plus a works mechanic and a recce car. After three years all Rory’s hard work and dedication finally paid off.

Rory would like to thank his sponsors Tosh Kellet (Respa Beds) and John Daly (Dalco Nitrogen Systems) and all those who have helped over the past seven years. He would also like to that his hard working team for their commitment, Tom Walsh (team manager) his mechanics, Paul McDermott, John Kellett, Johnny Fitzimons, Darragh Hand, Andrew Browne and Martin Brady, and his co-drivers Tom Clinton, Jonty Bolsover, David Jones, Billy McCullins, Paul Nagle and anyone who has taken the risk in sitting with him over the years. He also appreciates all the help his has received from his long term supporters, many friends aswell as Peugeot Sport for all for running such a fantastic championship.

Sixteen gruelling stages over 68 miles confronted the crews on their arrival in Kent for the sixth round of the TOTAL sponsored Peugeot Super 106 Cup.

Rory Galligan started the first stage in the knowledge that victory would assure him of the Championship Title with one round still remaining, but the script did not go to plan.

The opening stage, Kingswood was a tricky 4.98 miler through the morning mist and Galligan's hopes disappeared within the first four corners, when he slipped off the stage damaging a wheel and ripping out a driveshaft. Rising star Simon Hughes was fastest commenting; "It was tricky, lots of grip in some places, very slippy in others, as soon as you put the car sideways it just went from under you." Championship leader Gary Jennings said; "We were off the road, in the ditch a couple of times, so we're happy with the time". Hughes time of 5 mins 22 seconds was one second ahead of Jennings with Chris Moore a further four seconds back.

The sun began to shine through at the start of stage 2, Grain West 1, with the mist being burned off by the Indian summer sun Kris Meeke took advantage and posted the fastest time 5.14, one second ahead of Champion with Jennings three seconds further back. This was enough for Jennings to move into the overall lead with Champion, Hughes and Meeke all close behind, only five seconds spilt the top four crews.

Stage 3 Grain East 1 again saw Meeke top the times with Jennings a mere second behind and Champion two seconds back. Meeke was now only four seconds behind Jennings. Richard Sykes clipped a kerb and damaged a wishbone, which he was going to live with for another three stages until service. Shaun Gallagher went off dropping nearly two minutes to the leaders.

Grain West 2 fell to Champion from Meeke, Jennings and Dunbabin, Jennings still led overall but only by two seconds from the charging Champion with Moore third and Hughes fourth.

The 4.18 miles of Stage 5, Grain East 2, saw the demise of the unlucky Meeke, an off resulted in a broken steering arm and immediate retirement. Jennings took his first fastest time of the day, one second ahead of Champion and four ahead of McElvaney and Dunbabin. The lead for Jennings increased by one second with Champion only three seconds down. Moore was next up with Dunbabin trying extremely hard in a close fourth. Martin Evans retired with clutch trouble.

Lodge Hill 1, Stage 6 fell again to Jennings, who opened a gap to Champion courtesy of a time nine seconds faster Story of the stage though was Moore who lost his brakes completely taking a stage maximum and dropping close to three minutes. Mayers also suffered on this stage taking a stage maximum as did Moore. Jennings led overall by twelve seconds from Champion with Dunbabin moving into third place forty seconds behind the leader. Hughes and McElvaney filled fourth and fifth.

The 2.36 miles of Hemsted 1 saw Jennings post his third consecutive fastest time, 2 minutes 39 seconds, however Hughes was up to the task and equalled the time, Champion as ever was not far behind but dropped a further two seconds to Jennings with Dunbabin fourth fastest.

Stage 8 was a re-run of Hemsted and Champion returned the compliment by setting the fastest time and taking back the two seconds he had just lost. Dunbabin was 3rd but Hughes was slower through the stage on the re-run.

At the midway stage Jennings still led by twelve seconds from Champion with Dunbabin nearly a minute behind and Hughes and McElvaney filling the remaining top five.

Stage 9 Bedgebury 1 was the longest stage of the day at 5.65 miles and saw Jennings yet again fastest, he eked out a further six seconds from Champion with Shaun Gallagher third fastest twelve seconds back.
Bedgbury 2 saw the demise of McAlveney who sustained a punctured radiator after getting stuck for 1.5 miles behind a Ford Ka who refused to move over. Jennings increased his lead over Champion by a mere one second.
Jennings was one second faster than Champion through stage 11 and Champion responded through stage 12 taking four out of Jennings. With the event reduced to fourteen stages due to the late running of the rally after earlier incidents, Jennings held a sixteen second lead over Champion with Dunbabin third and Sykes fourth.
The final two stages saw Paul Jones retire late on, after a spirited drive with his best result to date spoilt by a broken driveshaft.
Sykes was lucky to escape after a hole in his gearbox meant he had to nurse the car through the remaining stages however it did not affect the leaderboard.
Gary Jennings took the event laurels with Ryan Champion 2nd and Daniel Dunbabin 3rd. Richard Sykes was fourth and Chris Moore rounded off the top five. Debutant Graham McClintock from Dublin had a torrid day and would have been considerably higher in the overall standings were it not for a bucketful of road penalties. For his persistence he was awarded the TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 award.