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A happy Chris O'Callaghan, from Kilcornan, at the finish line
THERE was a major success story for Limerick Motor Club competitors who took top honours back to the Treaty County from Momignies in Belgium on Sunday last.
Formally known as the ‘Escort Rally Special’, the ‘B-Short de Momignies' is a rally known the world over, giving Europe the chance to watch the famous Ford Escort Mark II rally cars up close and personal.
While the Escort is a familiar sight to Irish rallying, they are a rare commodity on European soil and the Irish never fail to bring the show in their two wheel drive machinery.
Chris O’Callaghan, of Kilcornan, and his co-driver Kaine Treanor took the top step of the podium in spectacular fashion. Winning by 33 seconds ahead of 4 home Belgian crews, Chris and Kaine won six of the day's eight stages in their Ford Escort Mark II.
There were jubilant scenes at the finish ramp as family, friends and Irish rally supporters gathered to celebrate their success. Chris and Kaine defended their title that they won in 2023, when it was formerly known as the Escort Rally Special.
There was further Limerick Motor Club success to celebrate as Cathal Mulcaire and navigator Podge Doody finished first in class SR23 and ninth in the Overall standings. Neil Phelan was second in that class alongside Kerry’s Keith McCarthy in what was a special day for Limerick Motor Club.
Elsewhere, Limerick’s Hal Lewis remains in the lead of Class 13 in the National Forestry Championship. That was after a fourth in class in Sunday’s Lakelands Forestry rally which took place in Fermanagh over the weekend.
Limerick Motor Club are constantly looking for members to join our growing club with meetings taking place on the first Monday of every month. The club can be contacted on both Facebook and Instagram.
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