Defending Tarmac Champion, Josh Moffett, netted a podium finish on last weekend’s Galway International Rally, the opening round of the 2019 Irish Tarmac Championship. The pair held a steady pace throughout the one day event, initially holding 4th place but moved to 3rd following the retirement of Gary Jennings. Overall honours went to WRC star, Craig Breen in a Ford Fiesta with Alastair Fisher taking 2nd place.
Stephen Wright/Arthur Kierans returned to the stages and finished in a steady 9th place in their Fiesta R5. Conor Mohan guided Eamonn Kelly to 20th overall and 2nd in class. Brendan Cumisky/Ronan O’Kane took Class 24 honours for Right Hand Drive R5 Cars from Aaron McHale/Enda Sherry.
Gerard McQuaid/Jack McKenna finished 12th overall and 2nd in class in the National Rally. Thomas Treanor guided Fergal Kelly to 28th overall and 6th in class. David Condell/Paul Kelly re-entered the event under Rally 2 rules and took 38th overall and 5th in class. Sam Moffett/James Fulton retired early after being caught out in the extremely slippy conditions. The Championship continues with the West Cork Rally on St. Patrick’s Weekend.
