VIDEO: MAD IRISHMAN AND HIS ESCORT TO COME TO OZ
SOME GOOD news for fans of old-school Rallying action today, with completely mad Irishman Frank Kelly confirmed to compete in the Adelaide Rally this December.
The Irish Rallying hero has drawn millions of views on YouTube with his remarkable exploits behind the wheel of his screaming Mk2 Ford Escort.
Run as part of the broader Adelaide Motorsport Festival, the Adelaide Rally will be more challenging, more enjoyable and more affordable for competitors than ever before.
Formerly the Classic Adelaide Rally, the re-branded event is now open to Classic and Modern Cars complying with any one of 4 different CAMS regulations.
The event has aimed for more inclusivity and diversity amongst the field, which seems to be proving a real hit with competitors: Already confirmed in the field are genuine WRC and Group B Rally cars as well as current Tarmac Rally cars, Hillclimb and Circuit Sprint specials from different era’s.
The super-tight and technical nature of the event promises 27 stages over and 3 days, taking in some of the Adelaide Hills best roads and combining them with a Quarter Mile Sprint at the eagerly awaited ‘The Bend’ Motorsport Park.
Here’s a look at Kelly’s remarkable Escort – well worth the trip to Adelaide this December. Come for the Ashes, stay for the Escort!
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