Derek Mackarel scored overall victory on the 1000 Shakes Navigation Trial based in Kanturk, Co. Cork.
Local navigator Muireann Hayes again joined forced with the Stonebridge man.
A gruelling 120 mile route was organised by experienced navigator Greg Shinnors. It proved to be a tough night with high penalties for many competitors.
In the end, Mackarel/Hayes came out on top by a five penalty margin over Owen Murphy & Muireann’s brother Daire Hayes. This boosts their National Championship hopes after a steady start to the year.
A storming effort by the Novice crew of Emmet McCooey/Christopher McMahon netted them a terrific 3rd overall and victory in the Novice class.
Peter Deery/David McCrudden took victory in the Semi-Expert class and 8th overall.
James McCabe/Shane Farrell were 2nd in the same class and 9th overall.
Colm & Conor Mohan came home 2nd in the Novice class.
The National Championship continues with another Cork round organised by Skibbereen Motor Club in a fortnight’s time.
Top 12:
1 Derek Mackarel/Muireann Hayes (Subaru Impreza) 49 marks,
2 Owen Murphy/Daire Hayes (Subaru Impreza) 54m,
3 Emmet McCooey/Christopher McMahon (Subaru Impreza) 76m,
4 Alan Shinnors/George Shinnors (Subaru Impreza) 98m,
5 Colin Duffy/Sam Johnston (Subaru Impreza) 107m,
6 James Fitzgerald/Ken Carmody (Subaru Impreza) 113m,
7 Dermot Whelton/Mark McCarthy (Subaru Impreza) 136m,
8 Peter Deery/David McCrudden (Subaru Impreza) 183m,
9 James McCabe/Shane Farrell (Subaru Impreza) 195m,
10 Johnny Casey/Patrick O’Sullivan (Peugeot 306) 238m,
11 Colm Mohan/Conor Mohan (Subaru Impreza) 258m,
12 Trevor O’Callaghan/Patrick O’Leary (Subaru Impreza) 276m.
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