Entries are continuing to flow in for the AceSigns Cork 20 International Rally with just under four weeks to go, and some notable entries have been received by Munster Car Club who meet at the Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire.
Clonakilty Blackpudding Irish Tarmac Championship contenders Alastair Fisher, Sam Moffett and Josh Moffett have all entered their Ford Fiesta R5’s for the championships grand finale. The trio are currently first, third and fourth in the series and with Keith Cronin also due to start it promises to be a very exciting event.
Roy White and James O’Brien who have just secured the Triton National Championship for 2016 are also entered in their Fiesta WRC while Owen Murphy and Anthony Nestor have made only sporadic appearances this season in their Skoda Fabia S2000, but will be a crew to watch.
One of the most popular drivers on the Irish Rallying scene is Phil Collins in his distinctive red Escort Mk2, and he has entered what will be his first Irish event this year.
Speaking over the weekend he said “I’ve been ill over the past few months which is why I’ve not competed in Ireland this year. However I think rallying on Irish Tarmac will certainly help my recovery as I love competing over here and I can’t wait to get out onto the stages”.
The Irish Tarmac Junior Championship also goes to the wire and the three drivers who can still win the title are all entered in their respective Honda Civics. Kevin Horgan and Justin Ryan are tied for points at the top while Noel Murphy can overtake both if they encounter any problems and fail to finish. Frank Cunningham has made many trips from the U.S.A. this year and it has certainly been worthwhile as he has a commanding lead in the Historic Tarmac Championship in his LHD Ford Escort MK2. M
For more information in the lead up to the AceSigns Cork 20 International Rally, go to the events website at www.munstercarclub.com
