13/03/06 - 'Mad for tar' seems to sum up interest in this year's KBB Doors Tour of the Sperrins Rally. With regulations only available for two weeks, already 80 entries have been received. Entries close on 6 May so demand for the 120 places on this year's event is going to be high.

Eugene Donnelly, the biggest name in Irish rallying at the moment, has already submitted his entry for what is his home event. On this occasion, Eugene will be navigated by the very first Sperrins Cleak of the Course, Paddy Toner, who usually sits with Charlie Donnelly. By all accounts, Charlie drew the short straw for this one!

Many of the Northern Ireland Championship regulars have still to submit entry forms but entries have been received from Group N man, Martin Elliott, and two wheel drive expert, Rodney White.

Other notable entries to date include Glenn Allen, Camillus Bradley, Alistair Cochrane and Richard Hogg.

With eight closed road (all tarmac) stages, totalling 44 stage miles, the event is shaping up to be a classic! Log on to www.tourofthesperrins.com for more information.

Championship standings after round two

1 Kevin Lynch (32), 2 Glenn Allen (29), 3 Sean Devine (27) 4 Martin Elliott (23), 5 Dick Curran (22), 6 Richard Hogg (20), 7 Raymond Johnston (16), 8 George Robinson (15), 8 Stephen Kelly (15), 10 Denis Biggerstaff (13).

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