Cronin at crossroads after back-to-back titles

JUST a year ago, Keith Cronin ended a 35 year drought when he became the second Irish driver to win the British Rally Championship following in the tracks of Billy Coleman, who won the series back in 1974.

Remarkably, it has taken only 12 months for the Ballylickey ace to double his tally.

Cronin (24) is one of the new breed of Irish drivers aiming to get to the top level in their chosen sport. Others like Craig Breen, Alastair Fisher, Marty McCormack and Daniel McKenna are emerging stars whilst not forgetting current Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion, Kris Meeke and former production World champion, Niall McShea. Meanwhile, England, Scotland and Wales, seem bereft of new talent with Adam Gould the main support to the more experienced Alastair McRae and Guy Wilks.