Fitzmaurice leads bumper entry for Kerry Rally

Thomas Fitzmaurice (Subaru) heads a cracking entry for Sunday’s Carlton Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally in Tralee.

But, having won last year’s event, Fitzmaurice reckons his S12C Subaru, which is due an engine rebuild after the rally, will not have the same power of his opponents. In recent times, the Circuit of Kerry has delivered a nailbiting contest with tie-breaks on four occasions.

Although it’s not a counting round of the Dunlop series on this occasion, the quality of the entry has been boosted by the cancellation of last week’s Easter Rally with Donegal’s Declan Boyle, Glengormley’s Derek McGarrity and Banbridge ace Kenny McKinstry all deciding to take part. Many of the 100-plus entries are seeking points in the Top Part West Coast Championship.