Keith Cronin crashes out in Wales

Keith Cronin/Mikie Galvin (VW Polo GTi R5) Picture: Courtesy of Jakob Ebrey Photography.

Motorsport

Keith Cronin’s bid for a record-equalling fifth British Rally Championship took a blow after he crashed out of the lead of the Get Connected Rali Ceredigion in Wales, round five of the seven round series. Without taking any major risks, the Ballylickey driver and his Killarney co-driver Mikie Galvin had opened up a 4.4 second advantage prior to Saturday opening leg’s final 18.28 kilometre fourth stage, named Devil’s Bridge. About two kilometres into the stage their VW Polo GTi R5 got light on a corner over a crest, understeered and hit a chicane that subsequently propelled the car into a roll and instant retirement.