THE Irish rallying championship season gets underway on Sunday against the backdrop of a strong statement from the sport’s governing body, Motorsport Ireland.

London based Limerick driver, Ollie O’Donovan and his Cork co-driver, David Moynihan ran out comfortable winners of the Des Golden sponsored Cork Rallysprint at the Cork Showgrounds.

Cork racing driver, Michael Keohane is within five points on the lead in the Green Flag British Formula 3 Scholarship Class after finishing a fine third in today’s first race at the brand new Rockingham Motor Speedway.