Motorsport: 'This is the first time we get a clean surface and some consistency in grip'

McErlean and his Killeagh co-driver Eoin Treacy have steadily built their pace and should perform well on the island's sealed surface he has a definite plan. 

MOTORS: Kilrea's Josh McErlean (Ford Puma Rally1) and his Killeagh co-driver Eoin Treacy feel ready for this weekend's Rally Islas Canarias, round four of the World Rally Championship. Pic: Red Bull Content Pool.

Given that the opening three rounds of the World Rally Championship were specialised events, this weekend's Rally Islas Canarias offers Irish driver Josh McErlean (25) something more familiar where he can show his true pace in his fledgling Rally1 career. 

“It’s probably the first rally this season where we can have a little bit of predictability in terms of what we will face. Monte (Carlo), Sweden and Safari (previous rounds) are all very unique. This is the first time we get a clean surface and some consistency in grip," said the Kilrea driver, who termed the event as "an exciting next step.”