For
Immediate Release 15.07.09
King
Kennedy
Round
four of the Pacenotes ANICC 2wd Rally Challenge was held
at Bishopscourt, hosted by the Roy Haslett Preparations
Clubman Stages Rally. Glengormley man Derek McGarrity was
quickest on six of the eight stages held around the former
airbase, with enough time in hand to take the win by nine
seconds. A strong performance from Alan Burrows, quicker
than McGarrity on two tests, was enough to place him second
overall ahead of the first 2WD contenders.
In the Pacenotes ANICC 2WD Rally Challenge the close battle
resumed for the top position. Alan Simms set the early pace,
one second ahead of Gary Price. Simms however would loose
out, with an overshoot later in the day, eventually placing
him 24th overall. Gary Prices early fortune didnt
continue either, as he was forced to retire after stage
three. Michael Conlon was third after stage one while Drew
Stewart and James Kennedy set equal times, despite Stewarts
heavy landing on the jump.
James Kennedys blistering performance on the other
seven remaining stages gave him the 2wd win by twenty two
seconds over Drew Stewart. Kennedy may have had a comfortable
win but Stewart still has the upper hand in the Pacenotes
series by fifteen points. Kennedys overall win moves
him up the leader board to ninth.
Andrew Bushe returned to the Ballynahich Motor Clubs
event, after mechanical problems resulted in a non-start
at Moneyglass, the Lisburn man taking third and moving to
fourth in the standings. Michael Conlon was next, fourteen
seconds back while finishing in fifth was Alan Atcheson.
In the 1400cc class, Glen Campbell with Graham Curry on
the notes was quickest but first of the challenge contenders
was Corey McKay. However a one minute road penalty demoted
Mckay to second which left Arnold Lutton with the maximum
class points.
In the 1600cc 8 valve category Simon Gordon was quickest
on stage one, but Brian Quigley was the eventual class winner.
The gap at the top of the class leader board has been dramatically
reduced after the last two rounds, as John Devlin was absent
from Moneyglass and a second place class finish leaves him
only two points ahead.
Andrew Bushe takes the class for cars up to 1650cc; he currently
leads the class by one point from Raymond Doyle. Stephen
Smith finished second on this occasion and now holds fifth
in the class standings.
The 2100cc category has Alan Acheson as the leader after
another successful day at Bishopscourt. Acheson enjoys a
seven point advantage over Mervyn Williamson with Mark McGrath
seven points from Mervyn Williamson with Mark McGrath in
third. A dramatic roll for Rebecca Cherry with Dad, former
rally driver, Phil Cherry left them with a non finish after
colliding with tyres marking the course.
Regulations for round five are now available online at www.cookstownmotorclub.co.uk
Further details will be released in the following weeks.
To keep up-to date on the Pacenotes ANICC 2WD Rally Challenge
visit www.2wdrally.com and the Stage Rally section of www.anicc.org.uk
. Alternatively sign up to the official ANICC 2WD Tarmac
Rally Challenge newsletter by sending an email to neillpics@yahoo.co.uk
(William Neill -Media Officer).
Contacts:
Challenge Coordinator, Andy Gilmore on 078 7656 2003
andygilmore@mmbuildingservices.co.uk
Challenge Registrar, Paul Biggerstaff on 077 5384 6734
paul.Biggerstaff@tiscali.co.uk
ENDS
Regards
William
Neill
Challenge
Media Officer
The
Pacenotes ANICC 2WD Rally Challenge
Email:
neillpics@yahoo.co.uk
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