THE ambition to succeed in the new World Rally Championship Academy series has prompted young Irish rally star, Craig Breen, to alter his plans for the forthcoming season.

Cork driver, Keith Cronin (Mitsubishi) made a superb start in his quest to win the British Rally Championship.

Meteor Electrical will sponsor next year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally on Easter weekend (Saturday 26-Monday 28 March). The event will be based in Enniskillen.

Two Irish crews finished in the top three of the Bulldog Rally in Wales, the final round of the ANCRO Rally Championship.