Details have been unveiled of the new 2019 Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series.

This dual surface series is aimed at drivers under 25 years of age using Class 16 (J1600) cars.

The series will form one part of the recently announced Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy initiative, to promote and assist competitors focused on developing their motorsport future.

The series will be run over dual surfaces of tar and gravel and the best performance in 5 out of 8 events will count. To qualify for an award, competitors must register for, and start a minimum of two events on each surface. The driver must be under 25 years of age on the 1st of January in the year of the series. Eligibility is reserved to those who hold a current competition license issued by Motorsport Ireland and only cars built to the new Class 16, J1600 regulations are eligible for the series.

A prize fund of training and coaching up to the value of €20,000 on Motorsport Ireland events is on offer, plus a nomination to the Billy Coleman Award.

COUNTING EVENTS IN THE SERIES:

1. Birr Stages February 24 (Tar)
2. Midland Stages March 24 (Tar)
3. Moonraker Forest April 13 (Gravel)
4. Donegal Forest May 18 (Gravel)
5. Ravens Rock June 30 (Tar)
6. Cork Forest July 27 (Gravel) Day 1
7. Cork Forest July 28 (Gravel) Day 2
8. Galway Summer Rally Aug 25 (Tar)