Wood extends lead
Early news from SS5 is that Steve Wood has extended the lead and Stephen McCann is continuing his push, more as we get it.
Patterson and Galvin seem to be missing
The cars are now on the way out to the last loop of the day and two cars that look like that won’t be there this evening are Wesley Patterson and Leon Galvin. As of yet we don’t know if it is mechanical or structural, as soon as we find out, we will let you…
Wood by 22″ after SS4
Steve Wood has kept his lead but reduced by 1″ after SS4, Ian Barrett taking that second on the second tour of the Cleariestown test, Neither of these though set the fastest timer on that test, Stephen McCann had that honour. McCann’s car however is showing the scars of the battle, an off on a…
Wood leads by 23″ after SS3
Normal service seems to be resumed after the slight problems we had earlier in the day in bringing the latest times to you. Steve Wood now leads by 23″ From Ian Barrett, who in turn has 18″ of a cushion back between himself and Gary Kiernan. Stephen McCann trails Kiernan by a further 24″, but…
Wood leads after SS2
OK folks, it seems that there were communications problems out at the end of SS1 which had more than a few confused, but these seem to be ironing themselves out toward the sharp end of things, lower down the order may take time. Just in case local fans are wondering why Liam Howlett is not…
Steve Wood leads after SS1
Early doors yet but Steve Wood has laid down a marker to the rest of the field after SS1 in Tacumshine. He has a lead of 6″ over Ian Barrett, who in turn has a 15″ cushion to Gary Kiernan in 3rd. Stephen McCann is literally breathing down his neck only 1″ behind. We are…
The cars are in Parc Ferme, roll on the morning and let the stages begin
The cars are through scrutiny and they all wait to be put through their paces by eagerly awaiting crews. The cars will leave the start ramp at Rally HQ at the Riverbank House Hotel at 9am. Last years winner, Steve Wood, will lead the near capacity field away, will he retain his crown by the…
The cars are in, Wood is spraying the champers
Steve Wood has become the Wexford Volkswagon Stages rally for 2016 after bringing his Subaru home safely over the last two stages. With a healthy advantage over Enda O’Brien, he managed to drive a a pace fast enough to stay on the money concentration wise, but slowing ever so slightly to not risk any last…
Wood wins by 46″
Steve Wood has just crossed the line and taken the honours by 46″ from Enda O’Brien with Adrian Hetherington 21″ further back in 3rd. More to Follow……. Wexford Volkswagen Stages Rally Overall Results after Stage 15 Pos No Driver/Co-driver Class Vehicle Total 1 2 Steve Wood/Keith Moriarty 7 Subaru Impreza WRC S10 2:06:20 2 6…
Wood nearing the end line with 38″ lead after SS13
Two stages to go in what has been an excellent and very entertaining rally, Steve Wood looks like he can just about start thinking of lifting the winners trophy later this evening. He has extended the lead out a few seconds more now to lead by 38″ over Enda O’Brien with Adrian Hetherington in 3rd….