McCarthy and Kelly top forest rally entrants

THE KBB Doors National Forest Rally Championship continues with Sunday’s Circuit of Wicklow, the second round in as many weeks. Cork’s John McCarthy (Subaru 555) and Limerick’s Dermot Kelly (Escort WRC) are the top two entrants and both are capable of victory.

However, they will have to watch Eddie Kinirons, who will be on familiar territory in his Toyota Celica GT4. He has finished the last three forest rallies in the runner-up slot and is the most improved driver in the series.

While Kinirons is only four points adrift of championship leader McCarthy, it is crucial for former champion Kelly to register a top three finish. John Donnelly continues to improve in his Escort WRC and he, too, will endeavour to close on the top duo, as will Kevin O'Kane (Subaru Impreza).