AOIFE RAFTERY Dominates Rally3, Eyes WRC Debut at Scotland 2027

August 15, 2026

• AOIFE RAFTERY crushed Rally3 at Grampian Forest Rally, placing 11th overall and fifth in BRC against WRC-level competition including Armstrong, Jürgenson, Gryazin, and Rossel—gaining crucial benchmarking data.
• The Irish driver strategically used Scotland’s WRC-bound stages for reconnaissance ahead of Rally Scotland’s 2027 debut, while maintaining momentum across dual ARA and BRC championship campaigns with co-driver HANNAH MCKILLOP.
• Pirelli rubber proved decisive on slippery conditions where others suffered punctures. RAFTERY’s clean run demonstrated pace management skills critical for step-up to Rally2 machinery and planned 2027 WRC entries.
• RAFTERY leads rally driving workshop at DirtFish Women in Motorsport event August 22, leveraging her ARA/BRC experience including upcoming Overmountain Rally Tennessee preparation for future WRC campaigns.

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