Murphy’s experience gives him the edge on Egan

Double Irish Forest Rally champion Owen Murphy (Subaru) used all his experience to beat Pádraig Egan (Semog Special) in the Munster Loose Surface Autocross at Ballinacurra, Midleton, yesterday.

The Ovens ace, in a standard Subaru Impreza, posted his best time — 58.34 seconds — on the penultimate run to win by 18/100ths of a second.

Ballyvourney’s James Lucey (Special) was the early leader in 64.38 seconds, chased by the saloon of David Beamish (Opel Corsa).