|
|
|
|
|
|
UNOFFICIAL
LEADERBOARD AFTER STAGE 6
1st (3) Paul Harris/Eugene O'Donnell (Impreza) 54.55
2nd (5) Michael Barrable/MJ Morrissey (Celica) 55.24
(6) Pete Doughty/Tim Sturla (Escort WRC) 55.24
4th (13) Wesley Patterson/Bob Kelly (Sierra Cos) 55.33
5th (14) Patrick Elliott/Martin Cahill (Lancer N) 56.07
6th (12) Tommy Graham/Anthony Nestor (Escort WRC) 56.25
7th (11) Ray Breen/John Purcell (Impreza) 56.50
8th (10) Frank & Emily O'Mahony (Impreza) 57.03
9th (15) Roy White/Des Cooney (Lancer N) 57.18
10th (9) Donie & Timmy O'Sullivan (Escort Cos) 57.40
Rally leader Paul Harris has fingers and toes crossed that his
Subaru Impreza lasts the distance. Letterkenny man Paul arrived
in here to service with a worried frown on his young face..."We're
in big trouble with the engine, it's overheating, blowing the
water out, it is a matter now of nursing it to the finish, even
if she gets that far" reported Paul. Somehow or another
he has to try - and finish - the Dunlop National Championship
is at stake. All the drivers are desperately unhappy now
with the conditions, their cars are aquaplaning everywhere, windscreens
are misting up and they are really struggling to keep going,
with little enjoyment in it. They are now going down tos
tage 7, Carran Lake, which was badly flooded the first time through,
and in fact was blocked by 2 crashed cars mid way through the
first run.
Steve Fleck was 8th on our leaderboard after stage 4, but Steve
and his Subaru seem to have disappeared on us - no word - just
no word as to their whereabouts. Front runner Dessie Keenan
crashed out on stage 3. Kevin Barrett has got over his earlier
broken driveshaft, but is struggling now for visibility - he
smelt a burning smell in the car and reckons that the relay to
screen heater has expired. Also in big visibility trouble
is Donie O'Sullivan - he is thinking of withdrawing here at service.
Patrick Elliott continues to lead gpN from Roy White with Jon
Tainton 58s behind White in 3rd. Stuart Darcy continues to set
impressive times in his group N Honda Civic and would appear
to be leading class 2, Thomas Taafe in a bigger Honda is the
front runner in class 3. More news after final stage..BRIAN &
LIZ PATTERSON |
|
|
|
|
