Motorsport: Josh McErlean hoping to hit the heights in Chile

The M-Sport driver and his Killeagh co-driver Eoin Treacy, are on the second part of their American adventure.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 - 20:05

Martin Walsh

Considering it's his maiden season at the top echelon of rallying, journeys into the unknown for Kilrea's Josh McErlean are a frequent occurrence. And this weekend's Rally Chile Bio Bio, round 12 of the World Rally Championship, is another event where learning the vagaries of the local terrain will be key as the series nears its end game in a thrilling crescendo.

The M-Sport driver and his Killeagh co-driver Eoin Treacy, are on the second part of their American adventure. The first, in Rally del Paraguay was advancing well with seventh place until an oil leak - as a result of impact damage - forced them out. Precision and confidence are the hallmarks of this latest round that is known to be of a very demanding nature. Its gravel stages that meander through dense forests and rolling hillsides have varying degrees of visibility due to the weather conditions meanwhile.