Circuit of Ireland Rally now more of a sprint

A four-stage loop repeated in the afternoon will provide the action.

Derry’s Callum Devine (VW Polo GTi R5) seeking back-to-back victories on the Circuit of Ireland Rally. Picture: Martin Walsh.

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Reigning Irish Tarmac Rally champion Derry’s Callum Devine (VW Polo GTi R5) will be hoping that the Circuit of Ireland Rally, that begins tomorrow will, like last year, ignite his championship bid. Currently fourth overall, he trails series pacesetter Keith Cronin by 26 points. With the best five from seven events to count, a successful defence of the title is still within his grasp.