At last, the win!

Hi All,

Two more weekends sucess followed our result in Finland. Firstly, we travelled to Sweden, to take part in the selection rally for the Pirelli Star Driver Shootout. From four, the fastest two drivers got through to the World Final Shootout. We finished second to Sweden, and earned our place. So we are now heading to the final, however the date and location has no been revealed. I am however working hard on my fitness, and other aspects at the moment.

We returned back home to Ireland at the weekend, for the International Rally of Northern Ireland. It was a rally that treated me well last year, as this was where we wrapped up the Irish and UK Fiesta Sport Trophy Titles. Again, a good recce, similar stages to last year. The rally started midday on Friday, and we led from the second stage, right the way into the overnight halt, and into leg 2. Keith Cronin and Gwyndaff Evans, both fell into difficulties, and left me to a clear run to the finish (for a change!). We ended up winning the rally by a minute and a half, and I had finally won my first rally, made more special by the fact it was an International Rally. The feeling of getting the first one out of the way, was amazing. We had worked hard all year long, and battled cruel luck, but finally we had done something I had dreamed of for so long....and now I want more!

At the moment, I'm training hard for the Shootout, and hoping that luck stays on my side!

All the best,
Craig