Legend O’Neill in action at Môn

RALLYING returns to Anglesey Circuit this weekend and brings with it a British Touring Car Championship legend as Paul O’Neill competes in the Legend Fires Lee Holland Stages.

The former BTCC race-winner will make his second appearance in the 2017-18 Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship in association with MSVR, featuring the Michelin Cup and the Protyre Challenge (MNCRC).

O’Neill finished 25th overall and second in his class in the championship’s opening round in November; the 2017 Neil Howard Stages in association with Graham Coffey & Co Solicitors.

He enters in a Paul Sheard-prepared Mazda MX5, a car he used previously on his last rally outing.

O’Neill said: “I’m so excited to be returning to the Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship at Anglesey.

“When I last competed, it opened my eyes to how amazing rallying is. I probably had the most fun I’ve had in motorsport for a long, long time.

“Anybody who wants lots of time in the car and maximum fun, look no further than rallying the MN Circuit Rally Championship (MNCRC). We want to win the class this time though.”

O’Neill will once again be joined by co-driver Jack Benyon, who competes for the fourth time in the championship.

With a brand new sponsor in Legend Fires, the Lee Holland Stages – organised by Pendle & District Car Club in conjunction with Preston & Garstang Motor Club – returns to Anglesey for a 25th time.

For round six of the MNCRC, O’Neill and Benyon will be joined by over 50 competitors, including leading contenders Chris West and Ian Woodhouse, and an eclectic mix of rallying machinery.

Tickets for the event, starting at 8am this Sunday, are £10 for adults and under-16s are admitted free of charge. No animals are permitted at the venue.

For more information visit www. pendledistrictmc.co.uk