Breen set to reveal 2012 plans

WITH the announcement of the 2011 Billy Coleman Award winner just days away, some of its former incumbents are busily planning for next season even though one driver is being coy about his plans.

Waterford’s Craig Breen, who won the inaugural WRC Academy series in dramatic fashion, that guaranteed him a windfall worth €500,000 that he will use in the Super 2000 WRC, could also be very involved in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), perhaps even driving a car other than his usual Ford Fiesta S2000.

The Irish Examiner understands a major announcement is imminent and will confirm Breen’s additional exploits in 2012. However, Breen himself, while aware of speculation (linking him with the Prodrive-prepared Mini and also to a Skoda Fabia S2000), only confirmed he will tackle the Circuit of Ireland, round three of the IRC series.