David Bogie catches Paddy McVeigh late on

Scottish ace David Bogie (Skoda Fabia R5) was expected to win the Longford Arms Hotel Midland Rally and while he did, he hadto fashion a late recovery to oust long time leader and former winner Paddy McVeigh (Subaru WRC).

Having posted fastest times on all the stages prior to the final loop McVeigh led by 22.9 seconds.

With two stages remaining the margin remained the same as the seventh stage was cancelled on safety grounds. Bogie, on a shakedown for the forthcoming Circuit of Ireland Rally, then reeled in his opponent to win by 4.6 seconds.