VSM are preparing for a busy Topaz Donegal International Rally next weekend with nine customers competing on the famous and extremely popular rally. Preparations are on going with nearly all cars ready to go.

At number 7 is PJ McDermott. This will be the first rally of the year for PJ but he will be hoping for a top ten finish on his home rally after impressing last year and running as high as 5th overall before retirement. Although PJ hasn’t done so much rallying this year he showed in the past couple of seasons that he is capable of setting some good times.

At number 17 is Danny MacBride. Danny will be looking for a good result in Group N on his home rally. Danny has only contested a couple of rallies this year and is really looking forward to the challenging event.

At number 39 is Trevor Bustard. Trevor really enjoyed the stages last year so has decided to give them another go this year

At number 45 is Donagh Kelly. This will be the first time since 2005 that Donagh has contested the rally. In 2005 Donagh retired with gearbox trouble on stage seven, this time he hopes to have better luck and complete the entire rally.
 
Three other customers competing on their home rally are James McNulty at number 48, John Gallagher at number 49 and Paul Callaghan at number 82. Each of them enjoys getting out there and contesting their home rally.

At number 75 is Pat Kirk. Pat contested the Cavan Stages Rally as a warm up for Donegal and is all set to attack the tough stages that lay ahead.

At number 111 is John Crumlish. This is John’s first rally of the year and is really looking forward to it as it is his home rally also.

VSM wish all our customers a successful Donegal Rally.