Eamonn Kelly and Conor Mohan took their second JWRC podium of the year, with a fine 2nd on the Acropolis Rally in Greece, continuing on their form from their category win in Croatia earlier this year.
Intercom issues on Friday morning meant it was a than ideal start, but a consistent performance of top three times saw them build a comfortable 2nd place as others fell to the rough conditions.
A gearbox issue this morning left them with a broken gearbox casing and only three gears for 100km but the service crew managed a gearbox change in 15 mins to keep them in the rally and on the second step of the podium for the final round of the championship.
The result also meant that Conor Mohan came 3rd in the overall co-driver standings for the championship, with Kelly the 4th driver.
Congratulations to William Creighton and Liam Regan on taking the JWRC back to Ireland for the first time since Craig Breen’s WRC Academy victory in 2011.
Wexford Stages Rally
A number of local crews travelled south for the two-day Wexford Stages Rally. Daniel Cronin and Donnachadh Burke won after an eventful rally that saw sunshine turn to slippy tar and many being caught out in the changeable conditions.
Piaras O’Callaghan was the best finisher from Co Monaghan, guiding Brian Lavelle to 10th OA and 1st in Class 13.
Killian McArdle was alongside Mikey Ryan and they finished 2nd in Class 2.
David Moffett and Martin Connolly were in the middle of a titanic Class 14 battle in their Toyota Starlet and had sat as high as 7th OA at one point against R5 machines. An off on Stage 11 saw them retire from the event.
Patrick Fitzpatrick and James McEneaney had led Class 9 for much of the event but their rally came to an end after Stage 15.
Club AGM
The Monaghan Motor Club AGM and open forum will take place on Wednesday 27 September in the Four Seasons Hotel. There will be a guest speaker on the night.
All club members are encouraged to attend to collectively discuss matters regarding our sport.
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