AOIFE RAFTERY Scores Overall Podium on Rally3 Debut at Overmountain Rally

September 22, 2025

• AOIFE RAFTERY delivered a breakthrough performance on her Rally3 debut, securing third overall at Overmountain Rally in her Ford Fiesta Rally3. The DirtFish Women in Motorsport driver, co-driven by Hannah McKillop, was immediately on pace despite never having driven the car competitively before, trading times with seasoned competitors and setting several top-three overall stage times including on the powerstage.
• When early class leader Sean Donnelly retired his Renault Clio, RAFTERY inherited the Rally3 class lead and held it to the finish. Her performance earned praise from class winner Travis Pastrana, who noted they were within five seconds on the powerstage and called her drive proof of “what she’s made of.” The third-place finish marked the first overall podium of RAFTERY’s rising career.
• MADELYN TABOR and SOPHIE MCKEE completed the Rally3 class podium in another Ford Fiesta Rally3, showing the depth of female talent in the category. Meanwhile, Michelle Miller continued her role as co-driver for Richo Healey, helping secure his first-ever top-five finish and second place in the Open 2WD class in their Lexus IS 350.

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