Kris Meeke shows his class to lead Donegal International Rally

Meeke and co-driver Liam Regan set the pace on the 12.65km test that began in Derrybeg.

Kris Meeke/Liam Regan (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) lead the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally after Friday's six stages. Pic: Martin Walsh.

Former five-time World Rally Championship event winner Kris Meeke showed his class on the opening leg of the Letterkenny based Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally as he completed the day's six stages around Gweedore with an 11.8s advantage over reigning Irish Tarmac Rally champion and three in-a-row Donegal winner Derry's Callum Devine (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2). Moira's Josh McErlean (Ford Fiesta Rally2) is a further 11.6s behind in third.

Although weather conditions were dry for the opening loop, the roads were very damp in places, especially beneath trees.