Competitors gear up for
KBB Tour of the Sperrins Rally
Last
Sunday saw the Recce for the 'KBB Tour of the Sperrins Rally' take
place.
Competitors taking part in the event got the chance to go over the
stages of the rally a week before the event making their pacenotes of
where and when not to cut, and when and where to close your eyes! Its
also a day for then to get together and discuss the event and meet up
with their rivals. Magherafelt Motor club would like to thank the
residents along the route, the volunteers who give their time to help,
and also to the competitiors for their assistance on the day.
Saturday 17th May will see some of Irelands top drivers battle it out
for the '2008 KBB Tour of the Sperrin Rally Title'. Charlie Donnelly
former Dunlop Tarmac champion will be hoping to make it a hattrick by coming
over the finish ramp first again this year. Irish Tarmac Champions
Eugene Donnelly & Derek McGarrity will also be up there trying to crasp
the title, other battles will be between Concor McCloskey, Sean Devine,
Glenn Allen & Raymond Johnston, all fighting for points for the Northen
Ireland Rally Championship, While the 2 Wheel drive battle will be
between Aidan Toner, Camilius Bradley & Wesley Patterson
Clerk Of Course for the event Stephen McFerran says "Best wishes to
everyone coming to the Sperrins for the Rally. Remeber to specate
safely , obey the marshals and enjoy yourself.
Brigid Donnelly
Eariler News
Excitement is starting to
build as the KBB Tour of the Sperrins Rally on 17th May 2008 draws
closer.
The
call for entries went out on St. Patrick’s Day and already 163 entries
have been received in advance of the April 19th closing
date. With only 120 cars able to start the rally, competition is fierce
and it is going to be a tough job for the Magherafelt & District Motor
club, who organize the event, to narrow down the field in all the 8
classes.
Top
entries received included Charlie Donnelly and Paddy Toner, last years
Tour of the Sperrins winners, Sean Devine, Glenn Allen and many
competitors from England, Scotland, Wales have also applied, with the
Motor Club even receiving an entry from as far away as America.
The
Official Launch of the KBB Tour of the Sperrins Rally will take place at
1.30 p.m. on Sunday 4th May 2008 at Walsh's Hotel, Maghera, which acts
as Rally Headquarters for the event.
The
Launch will include a “Show & Shine” display, so wash and wax your wagon
and bring it along to show it off. There will be Rally cars on display,
some of last years drivers will be speaking and Clerk of the Course,
Steven McFerran, will be giving a run down of the event. Everyone is
welcome to join Magherafelt Motor Club in getting the KBB Tour of the
Sperrins Rally of to a great start!
Brigid Donnelly
