Defending champions Mason and McGlinchey lead the County Championship after round one

Defending champions Mason and McGlinchey lead the County Championship after round one
The recent Circuit of Kerry Rally has set the stage for a potentially wide-open Moriarty’s Central Car Sales Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship, with a somewhat smaller than usual turnout of Kerry drivers in Tralee.
Despite the lower numbers – 20 local drivers in total – the competition remained fierce, and the points distribution suggests a thrilling season ahead.
Defending champions Tommy Mason and Paul McGlinchey have emerged as the early leaders, securing a class win in their Escort, placing them at the top of both the driver and co-driver standings.
Shane Buckley sits in second place in the co-driver standings after a strong third-place finish alongside Sam Moffett.
Sean Enright and co-driver Kevin Doherty are also in contention, holding second and third place, respectively, in the driver and co-driver standings.
John McCarthy and Maurice McElligott round out the top five co-drivers, while former champion Dave Slattery, Mossie Costello, and Mike Nelligan are among the leading drivers.
The upcoming Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes is a double-scoring event, with points on offer for each day of competition.

Driver Total Points
Tommy Mason 11
Sean Enright 8
Dave Slattery 7
Mossie Costello 6
Mike Nelligan 4

Co-driver Standings:

Co-driver Total Points
Paul McGlinchey 11
Shane Buckley 9
Kevin Doherty 8
John McCarthy 8
Maurice McElligott 7

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