Magic man McKinstry faces fight to hang onto his crown

Reigning champion Kenny McKinstry heads the entry for tomorrow’s Magic Bullet Rally at the Kirkistown Race Circuit for the beginning of the DGM/Carryduff Forklift Northern Ireland Rally Championship.

More than 80 entries line up for the North Armagh Motor Club event that will be contested over six stages — all within the confines of the Down venue.

McKinstry will have some strong competition with Derek McGarrity (Subaru WRC S14) and the Subaru WRCs of Conor McCloskey, Kevin Barrett, James Gillen and John McGaffin amongst the opposition. Top Group N exponent Neil McCance (Mitsubishi) should also be very competitive.