Rally Ireland Entry

[c4]

RI Updated entry out tomorrow.

Mikkleson won Fastnet rally ahead of Donnelly.

Eyvind Brynildson had good run until down on power engine held him back. Was in top 10 amongst top Gr N times.

Donnelly pleased with cars brakes and handling but gives power away at top end. Diffs need further mapping before RI.

[MikeD]

Apparently Donnelly is on Kumhos this weekend but as for RI, anyones guess but Reid Motorsport did have a deal with BFG...

It wont be Reid Motorsport who will run/prepare his car for RI (eventhough the entry list says so). It will now be McGeehan Motorsport with some help from Wevers Sport.

I think he will stay on Kumho tyres for RI, because that's the tyre brand that Wevers Sport has experience with, so switching tyre brand would be a risk.

Maybe C4 knows more?

[c4]

It wont be Reid Motorsport who will run/prepare his car for RI (eventhough the entry list says so). It will now be McGeehan Motorsport with some help from Wevers Sport.

I think he will stay on Kumho tyres for RI, because that's the tyre brand that Wevers Sport has experience with, so switching tyre brand would be a risk.

Maybe C4 knows more?

AFAIK yes he will use Kumho tyres which IMHO are more effective in wet conditions.

[Paul.G]

Awsome pics, roll on the next round !!
Always wanted to watch a tarmac round........and counting

[gerrycrossey]

Kumho is one of Wevers main sponsors. Probably the reason.

Donnelly also won his first 3 titles in the corolla on Kumhos, and were a major sponsor of his until he switched to the Reid motorsport team and hes on record as saying that he found it hard to adjust to the BFG's in the Subaru

[MikeD]

RI Updated entry out tomorrow.

Hey c4,

Have you seen the updated entry? On the RI web-site it's still the "old" entry list.

[c4]

Hey c4,

Have you seen the updated entry? On the RI web-site it's still the "old" entry list.

No I haven't yet, but expect it to be released soon.

[ZequeArgentina]

I ve got some question for the experts in Ireland to help see what can we expect of PWR there this year:

For Irish drivers:
What can we expect from C.Murphy and Alan Ring (both nominated as guests for PWRC)? Are them fast enought to beat regulars in PWRC?

For English drivers:
How much excperience do Nial McShea and Mark Higgins have on Irish tarmac?
Should I expect them to be faster than the two locals I mentiones before?

In my point of view both Pozo and Higgins have very difficult task:
Higgins needs to win both RI and UK
Pozzo needs one 2nd ad one win (2nd in Ireland and win in UK??)

Pozo has no experience in both rallies, and in tarmac he has only done 2 rallies in his life.

[ITC55]

Higgins would most certainly be favorite to win if he didn't have the problem with his colarbone, he has loads of experience in Ireland and if he had the chance in a WRC car would probably be a bet for a point.

[c4]

Murphy would be bet for top 6 PWRC if he keeps it on the island. Alan Ring had bad accident on Fastnet and car badly damaged,so race against time, otherwise would be good for top 6.

McShea could win as originally hails from the area, knows the pace needed, and hungary after New Zealand.

Higgins very experienced on Irish tar and will be favourite. Is the fastest for this event out of PWRC runners, arm will be factor, as well as luck, which we know has deserted him a number of times.

Look out for Philip Morrow run by Team Jordan, will be fast but want a good finish after a great season.Top 4 a possibility.

Pozzo may struggle and 2nd is too much imo but you never know.