AOIFE RAFTERY wins double US title and Galway sports nod
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November 2, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- AOIFE RAFTERY, the Craughwell-based driver, claimed a stunning double at the Lake Superior Performance Rally in Michigan, winning the American LN4 Drivers Championship.
- RAFTERY also secured the Pirelli Drivers Privateer Cup at the same Michigan event, underlining her pace and consistency across a landmark 2026 season.
- The double US haul followed RAFTERY’s British Rally Championship title earlier in 2026, making her a triple champion across two countries in a single season.
- RAFTERY’s remarkable season earned her the Motorsport nominee spot at the prestigious Galway Bay FM Sports Awards 2026, honoring Connacht’s finest athletes.
UPCOMING:
- Galway Bay FM Sports Awards 2026 – Saturday, 5 December 2026, Lough Rea Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre
LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:
adac opel electric rally cup, american rally association, lake superior performance rally, pirelli drivers privateer cup
GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Jon Richards originally appearing on galwaybayfm.ie
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