Petro Systems National Forest Rally

Next Sunday’s Lismore House Hotel Moonraker Forestry is round three of the Petro Systems National forestry Championship. It would have been round four but for the cancellation of the Birr Forestry due to lack of entries. The Moonraker is organized by the Munster Car Club.

Based in Lismore there are six smooth stages in the Cappoquin/Lismore area, with service in Cappoquin. There is a total stage distance of 66km, and each metre will be hotly contested over such classic tests as Scart mountain and the Vee, widely regarded as one of Ireland's most famous forest stage. The rally begins at 10.00 when the first car leaves Lismore and the winners will be on the podium at 16.30.

Top forestry drivers such as Ken Mc Kinstry, Kevin Barrett John Mc Gaffan (all in Subaru Impreza WRC’s will do battle with championship regulars such as Pat O’Connell (Evo 9), John Reid (Corolla WRC) and Andrew Purcell (Evo 9).

After two rounds the class leaders are: Class 1 Andrew Fanning (Ka); Class2 Mick Nevin (Escort); Class 3 Mick Cuddihy (Starlet), Class4 Nigel Creagh (Escort); Class 5 Seamus O’Connell (Escort); Class 6 Enda Mc Nulty (Impreza); Class 7 John Reid (Corolla WRC); Class 8 Pat O’Connell (Evo 9); and Class 9 James Downey (Peugeot 205).

Austin Shinnors.