Josh Moffett was crowned the Triton Showers National Rally Champion driver for the fourth consecutive time on Sunday. Other drivers including Co. Monaghan’s Niall Maguire have won the National title numerous times, but nobody has ever won it four times and especially four consecutive times. Josh’s victory also gets his navigator Keith Moriarty the title for the 3rd consecutive time. This fourth National Championship win in a row means he’s effectively parked himself on the top step on the podium. Gary McPhillips/Paul Sheridan finished 15th OA and 2nd in class 14. Richard Moffett finished 19th OA and 5th in class 14. Sam Moffett/James O’Reilly had been battling brother Josh for the National Championship title until SS8 when he picked up a puncture, and dropped from 2nd to 25th OA. On the final stage he gained two places to finish 23rd OA. Johno Doogan finished 24th OA and 8th in class 14. Killian McArdle navigated Craig Rahill to 26th OA and 1st in class 2. Michael Carbin had a difficult day in his Escort MKII as he is still relatively new to rear wheel drive and especially rallying in heavy rain. He had chosen the wrong tyre for the opening loop of stages. At first service after SS3 he selected a better tyre choice and his stage times immediately improved. Paul Kelly/Darragh Kelly were battling for a top 10 finish until SS7 when they picked up a puncture. They finished 36th OA.
Anthony Hand/David McCrudden finished 38th OA and 1st in class 11R. Michael Conlon/James McEnaney finished 40th OA and 1st in class 12. Paul McPhillips navigated Ryan McArdle to 51st OA and 2nd in class 12. Cathal Sheridan/Cole Leonard took 1st in class 10. Martin McPhillips finished 5th in class 11R. Damien Connolly navigated Oran England to 3rd in class 2. David Moffett/Martin Connolly retired on the very last stage. Brian Cumiskey retired after SS6. James McCarville/Conal McNulty retired on SS8. Eamonn Kelly/Conor Mohan retired in service after SS3 due to differential issues in their Escort.
