Derek Mackarel became the 2024 Sligo Pallets Forest Rally Championship, champion driver with one round to spare.
Mackarel took maximum points home from the Bushwhacker Forestry rally, hosted by Omagh Motor Club.
Amazingly this is Derek’s fourth national title to date; previously winning the Autograss, Autocross and Navigation Trial National titles.
While Derek secured the drivers title, he will be looking for a good result on the final round in Clare. Mackarel’s co-driver Eamonn Creedon has yet to secure his title.
Derek's title is the second National title going to the Mackarel house this year, as Derek’s father Andrew secured the 2023/24 Navigation trial title back in March. Indeed, Andy also claimed the first Forestry title back in the 91/92 season.
Patrick and Stephen O’Brien won the event overall (OA) with Cathan McCourt finishing second.
