‘Two-tier’ junior rallying set for overhaul

There is widespread agreement across several platforms that junior rallying under the umbrella of Motorsport Ireland requires a radical overhaul as it has departed from the true spirit of its inception some 15 years ago.

The Killarney and District Motor Club pioneered the category during their 25th anniversary of the Rally of the Lakes, when the event was clerked by Noreen Marshall.

Now, a five-member committee that includes former national rally champion Roy White have been tasked with formulating a plan that will make the category far less expensive and more appealing to drivers under 27 years of age. It’s no secret that some cars in the category are costing as much as €100,000 and clearly this has already created a two-tier system, and is a deterrent in attracting new drivers.