McCormack looking for IRC run next year

Rising star Martin McCormack has said that he is looking to make a step up to the IRC for next year.

McCormack, who hails from Draperstown, near Dungannon, where Kris Meeke is from, says he wants to follow in the footsteps of Meeke, who signed for MINI some months back. Meeke won the IRC Drivers Title at his first attempt back in 2009 with Peugeot UK, having only 2WD experience of the IRC before.

“Kris [Meeke] is most definitely an inspiration, especially when you look at what he did in the IRC and how it helped his career. There’s a lot of manufacturer interest in the series and that means there are more options for young drivers like me.” Marty said.

He also said that he would like to upgrade to an S2000, from his current Citroen C2 R2 Max. However, if he could not get an S2000 car, he would look at the IRC 2WD category. He also said that he would like to try and secure the necessary budget to contest six events.

“It’s still in the planning stages and nothing is confirmed at the moment. A Super 2000 car would be the main aim but the IRC 2WD Cup is another option I would definitely pursue.” he added.

Marty is currently competing in the French Citroen Racing Trophy after winning the Irish and British versions. He made his IRC debut in his Citroen C2 R2 Max on June’s GEKO Ypres Rally in Belguim. He finished second in Class 6, behind J-WRC runner up Hans Weijs jr., fifth fastest 2WD car and 20^th overall.