Isle of Man TT legend Michael Dunlop swaps two wheels for four to compete in Donegal International Rally in Ford Escort MkII
Michael Dunlop is set to swap two wheels for four as he takes part in this weekend’s Donegal International Rally.
The Ballymoney man is fresh from adding another three wins at the Isle of Man TT, increasing his record tally to 36.
Dunlop won both Supersport races on his Ducati and clinched victory in the Sportbike race on the factory Paton for a hat-trick.
The 37-year-old will drive a Ford Escort MkII in the modified class as he returns to the event for the first time in seven years.
Dunlop last competed in the Donegal Rally in 2019 alongside current co-driver Mac Kierans, when he sustained injuries in a crash on the Knockalla stage.
His only finish to date was in 2018 when he claimed 13th in the modified class and 31st overall.
The Ulsterman encountered mechanical problems back in 2014 and 2015.
Dunlop is entered for the Southern 100 in July, when he will return to race at the Billown course on the Isle of Man.
The Donegal Rally runs from Friday until Sunday.
Kris Meeke is the star name in action as he makes his Irish rallying comeback in Donegal for the first time in 18 years.
Meeke is a world-class competitor who sealed the last of his five WRC victories in 2017.
The Dungannon man’s last Donegal Rally was in 2008 and he will drive a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, with the 46-year-old joined by co-pilot Liam Regan.
Meeke was fastest on Stage 1 on Friday at Sleeghan in an impressive star to the event.