The team of Stuart Maloney and Kristian Yearwood is poised to defend their BCIC Rally Barbados crown, as they lead the standings after Day Two.
The second day of action delivered on all its promises. There were spills, thrills, and heartache for many a crew throughout the day. Adam Mallalieu started the day in the lead after brilliant driving on the two Bushy Park Super Specials. However, he was soon overtaken by more experienced drivers as the day progressed.
Stuart was quick to take the lead on Stage Four—the first Padmore to Golden test—and never let go. He was consistently near the summit of the time sheets and, as a result, ended the day on top with a total elapsed time of 38:36.3 minutes.
Jamaica’s Kyle Gregg and Kreigg Yearwood are nipping at Stuart’s rear wheels in second place in the Ford Fiesta, with a time of 38:51.6 minutes. Their compatriots, Jeffrey Panton and Michael Fennell Jnr, are in third and ready to pounce on any mistakes (39:00.9). The team of Josh Read and Mark Jordan made it three Fords in the top five, sitting in fourth with a time of 39:12.3.
Suleman Esuf and Asif Suleman have been a surprise package over the past two weekends. Their speed and hard work have earned them fifth place with a total elapsed time of 39:23.1 minutes. Stuart’s brother, Mark, and co-driver Justin Maloney are in sixth after an exciting day, clocking in at 39:31.8 minutes.
The final four spots in the top ten are as follows:
Seventh is two-time European Champion Simon Jean-Joseph and his long-standing co-driver Patrick Pivato, who have danced their Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car to a time of 39:38.4 minutes.
Eighth is the two-time Rally Barbados-winning crew of Dane Skeete and Tyler Mayhew. Despite battling engine issues throughout the rally, they posted a time of 39:42.1 minutes.
Ninth is Rob Swann and Tom Woodburn in the Skoda Fabia, who are the first crew to break the 40-minute barrier at 40:02.2. Tenth is Joe Cunningham and Josh Beer in the Fiesta WRC, with a time of 40:04.8 minutes.
The action concludes tomorrow with the final nine stages in the north of the island. (SW)
