this year the Carlow Rally marks the 20th year since the Mk II Challenge, Ireland's ongoing version of the IROC, but on pot hole bumpy rally roads, with 50 Ford Escort Mk IIs competing

and a proper trophy! 

See the full video at

  but seriously, skip the first minute, then learn a bit about it, it was originally started as a low cost series using existing out of date cars, the top spec is now 2.5 litre, 9k RPM, 6 speed, limited ‘125% of max factory displacement’ engine size rule, 2wd. 

Fully plumbed, this car tips the scales under 2,204lb, with a power-to-weight ratio on a par with the latest Porsche GT3 RS.

CAR Explanation https://www.speedhunters.com/2019/05/the-ultimate-rallying-escort/ 

 ENGINE https://www.millingtonengines.co.uk/new-engines/

then get to 6:50 to see the start of the racing

Thank you Kim!