While we have a breather, here are what the class positions look like from what’s in the system. Bear in mind there might be the odd car showing in the wrong class, such as car 89, which is showing in class 5, but should be in class 14. By the way, that car is the…
The lead Eddie Doherty now has in the rally is 9.9s over Michael Boyle, who now must be looking very nervously over his shoulder for “the ould fella”. Declan took quite a sizeable 4.9s out of Michael on SS6 and as good as matched Doherty’s time, only 0.2s slower. Would it beyond the bounds of…
Eddie Doherty is now leading the rally by 4.8s having set the fastest time on the Ballycullane stage. Michael Boyle’s cause is not being helped either by his Father, Declan, taking a further 1.1s out of the gap to 2nd place. The gap between the two is 10.6s, which Declan must reckon is catchable, but…
On the second pass through Saltmills, Eddie Doherty has extended his lead from Michael Boyle to 3.2s. Albeit by small margins Declan Boyle has taken almost 2s out of Michael, setting the fastest stage time into the bargain. James Stafford seems to have found his feet as well with the 5th fastest stage time and…
Kilkenny man, and Wexford MC member, Eddie Doherty is pressing all the right buttons, especially the one under his right foot. He has taken another 0.3s out of Michael Boyle on the stage , his lead is now 2.6s. Defending champion Declan Boyle, is now past Daniel Cronin into 3rd, but 13.6s behind his son….
Coming at you thick and fast now, Doherty has extended his lead to 2.3s from Michael Boyle, who in turn is 3.8s clear of Daniel Cronin in 3rd. James Stafford won’t be happy with his time on SS2, especially so close to home, he’s dropped to 5th, 11s slower than Doherty on the stage, allowing…
The news from the 1st stage is that Kilkenny’s Eddie Doherty is holding 0.5s lead over Michael Boyle. James Stafford is making the best of the dry weather, where he feels is his only chance of staying with the 4WD cars, and is only 1.8s off the lead time. Daniel Cronin is only 0.1s back…
The cars are now making their way out onto the first of the nine stages that will be completed before the end of the day. Some of the cars are still leaving the quayfront at the moment while the leading cars are just leaving the service area to make their way out to the 1st…
On a slightly damp evening in Wexford’s Bull Ring, we caught up with number 1 seed and defending champion, and also local favourite, James Stafford. We got their thoughts about their respective chances, and how the weather might effect them. Click on the link below to hear the interview.
It’s all systems go here at Rally HQ in Whites Hotel, cars are out completing recce and coming into scrutiny. Don’t forget the rally kicks off this evening @7pm with its now well renowned and very successful ceremonial start in the heart of the town in the Bull Ring. It’s probably the best chance to…