Explaining the map
Rally Report 26
Saturday, November 17 2001 - 12:40pm
Caroline Reynolds
Explaining the map
Rally Report 26
Saturday, November 17 2001 - 12:40pm
Caroline Reynolds
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Three of Ireland's brightest young rally driving hopes have been shortlisted for this year's Billy Coleman Award which goes to the "Young Rally Driver of the Year" along with a support package worth £25,000. The winner will be announced at the Alfa Romeo sponsored Awards for Excellence in Irish Motorsport lunch scheduled for 30th November.
The three drivers shortlisted for the award are - The three were selected from a group of 16 drivers nominated for this year's award, with Carroll participating in this year's Wexford Single-Stage Rally. The announcement takes place in a week when last year's inaugural winner of the trophy Rory Galligan confirmed his undoubted talent by winning the Peugeot 106 Super Cup, one of the UK's most prestigious rallying championships. For winning the Championship Rory won a Peugeot 206 Super 1600 in which to compete in next years 206 Championship. This year's three remaining contenders for the Billy Coleman Award will all be happy if the award leads on to similar glory. |