McRae and Grist set for the Donegal Rally, Ireland
Letterkenny, Ireland, June 16-18th 2006. It’s on. After weeks, if not in fact years, of rumor, speculation and cryptic clues the organizers of the Shell Donegal Rally have announced the Holy Grail of rallying: McRae is coming.
Before McRae makes his appearance in the USA for the 2006 X-Games, Colin will take on one of the most challenging tarmac rallies in Europe, the Donegal International.
The name McRae is nothing new to the Donegal as Colin’s father Jimmy is a past winner of the event. Younger brother Alistair has also took on the tough tarmac stages of Donegal several times in the past.
Clerk of the Course Danny Gormley has confirmed that Colin McRae, the biggest name in World rallying, has entered this year’s Donegal with regular co-driver Nicky Grist. The news will electrify Irish rally fans, and send shockwaves through the regular competitors in the Irish Tarmac rally series. And it’s a serious assault: he’ll be driving his Metro 6R4. Danny Gormley said: “We’ve hoped for this for a long time and it’s fitting that he’s coming on the 35th anniversary of the Rally. We can’t wait to see him tackle the classic stages like Knockalla and Atlantic Drive. Donegal is buzzing, and Irish rallying is in for a real treat.” “Rally fans will know what this entry means in terms of interest and I would appeal to all marshals who were thinking of coming to Donegal to spectate this year, to get in touch via our website and bring their gear with them. We want Colin and Nicky to enjoy the stages and the famous Donegal craic in equal measure. Roll on June 16th.”
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