Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season episode 36🎤

 

Marty McCormack & Barney Mitchell share their impressions of the latest round of the European Historic Rally Championship: the Lathi Historic Rally. We also discuss all the latest developments in the Mats Performance BMW M3.

 

In this episode, we also talk to Ben McFall, Mark McGeehan, Oran England, and Darragh Mullen about the battles they have had this season and what they're looking forward to at Rali Ceredigion.

 

Chapters

Start 00:00:00

Marty & Barney 00:01:45

Ben, Mark, Oran & Darragh on their seasons thus far 00:30:50

End 01:03:29

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 35 🎤

 

On this episode we catch up with rally driver Kalum Graffin to discuss his FIA European Rally Championship season so far. Kalum reflects on his performances and the challenges of competing at ERC level, as well as securing an impressive third overall in the Fiesta Rally3 Trophy competition.

We also turn our attention to the upcoming Down Rally, organised by Rathfriland Motor Club. We’re joined by Assistant Clerk of the Course Barry Savage, who gives us an insight into the preparations behind the event, what competitors and spectators can expect, and the work that goes into putting the rally together.

Chapters

Start 00:00:00

Kalum Graffin on his ERC Campaign 00:02:45

Down Rally Preview with Barry Savage 00:22:39

End 00:44:01

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season, episode 34🎤 

On this episode, we catch up with Ulster Rally Historic winners Eamonn Kelly and then co-driver Rory Kennedy as they each reflect on their successful weekend in Co Antrim and the excitement of driving the fabulous Mats M3 of some of the greatest stages in the country. 

We also chat with Andy Hayes, who navigated Josh Moffett to an extraordinary three victories in just one week — on the Monaghan Rally, Ulster Rally and Jim Walsh Cork Rally. Across the seven days, the pair tackled both tarmac and gravel, switched cars and claimed wins on rounds of the National Rally Championship, Irish Tarmac Championship and Irish Forestry Championship. It’s a remarkable achievement and one we’re asking: has it ever been done before? 
Tune in for the stories, the challenges and the inside track on another week in Irish rallying.

Chapters
Start 00:00:00
Eamonn Kelly 00:03:20
Rory Kennedy 00:19:25
Andy Hayes 00:40:00
End 01:16:32

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 33🎤

In this episode, we bring you the reaction from an action-packed Monaghan Stages Rally, fresh from the finish line with overall winner Josh Moffett and runner-up Sam Moffett reflect on a thrilling battle as they share their thoughts on the "Monaghan Grand-Prix".

We also dive into the fiercely contested two-wheel-drive category, hearing from winner, Gary McPhillips, second-placed crew Dessie Keenan and Jason "Wee Pete" McKenna, plus third-placed co-driver Ronan O'Neill and also Chris O'Callaghan, who was in the hunt for a podium finish.

To round things off, we look ahead to this weekend's highly anticipated Ulster Rally as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Grace and Mark King join us to preview the landmark event, discussing the stages, and what fans and competitors can expect as event joins the FIA European Historic Rally Championship.

Chapters

Start 00:00:00

Josh Moffett 00:03:20

Sam Moffett 00:06:08

Monaghan 2wd Competitors 00:09:55

Ulster Rally Preview with Grace & Mark King 00:48:55

End 01:15:53

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 32🎤

 

On this episode, we catch up with Jon Armstrong to discuss his World Rally Championship campaign with M-Sport, reflecting on the highs, challenges, and what it's like competing at the very top level of the sport.

We also hear from Jonny Greer after securing an incredible sixth Northern Ireland Rally Championship title, looking back on another successful season and what the achievement means to him.

Hugh Hunter and Andy Marchbank join us to share their experiences from Rallye Lecale, discussing the event, the competition, and how their rally unfolded.

Finally, we turn our attention to the upcoming Monaghan Rally as Sean McCaffrey previews one of the highlights of the Irish rally calendar, discussing the stages, the expected competition, and what fans can look forward to.

Chapters

Start 00:00:00

Jon Armstrong on his season to date 00:02:45

Jonny Greer - 6 times Northern Ireland Rally Championship, 00:41:45

Hugh Hunter & Andy Marchbank on Rallye Lecale 01:03:05

Sean McCaffrey - Monaghan Rally Preview 01:29:18

End 01:55:47