Meeke and Nagle seek winning farewell

INTERCONTINENTAL Rally champions, Kris Meeke and co-driver Paul Nagle, bid farewell to the Peugeot UK team at this weekend’s Rally of Scotland.

The Irish duo hope to make it a memorable occasion before undertaking a new challenge with Prodrive and the Mini Countryman in the World Rally Championship.

Meeke/Nagle (Peugeot 207 S2000) won the IRC in style last year and also dominated the inaugural Rally Scotland but were excluded on a technicality. This evening’s two stages, a mixture of gravel and asphalt, through the grounds of Scone Palace near Perth, are the prelude to ten very demanding stages spread over the weekend. The Tyrone/Kerry pair will be joined by the Irish trio of Keith Cronin (Proton Satria S2000) and Mitsubishi pair, Daniel Barry and Eamonn Boland. For Cronin, it is an opportunity to showcase his talent as he ponders his next move either in the IRC or the WRC. Tonight’s two stages begin at 8.10pm and 8.30pm.