MOTORSPORT: Derry drivers get the wheels in motion for Rally Ypres in Belgium

When the drama hots up in the Renties Ypres Rally this weekend, there will be a local theme with Draperstown's Marty McCormack and Kilrea's Josh McErlean in action.

Now in its 54th season, the Belgian rally has 23 stages spread across Friday and Saturday, with qualification beginning on Thursday.

McCormack and his co-driver David Moynihan will be in their Skoda Favia R5.  McErlean and Aaron Johnston will tackle the stages in their Ford Fiesta RT2.

It is the sixth event of the Belgian Rally Championship. The event welcomes the Prestone MSA British Championship and FIA Benelux Trophy.