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Matt Edwards discusses the future of Rally2 cars and previews the BADMC Rallye Lecale.

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 32🎤 In this episode, we’re joined by three-time British Rally Champion Matt Edwards to discuss the current state of Rally2 machinery and its future as the incoming top-tier category in the FIA World Rally Championship. Matt shares his insight into the performance, appeal and challenges of Rally2 cars. We also catch up with Gavin Campbell, Clerk of the Course, and Brian Crawford, Deputy Clerk of the Course, for a preview of this weekend’s BADMC Rallye Lecale. As a brand-new event taking place on 25 July and based in Downpatrick, they take us behind the scenes to explain what competitors and fans can expect, the work involved in launching a new rally, and why Rallye Lecale promises to be an exciting addition to the Northern Irish motorsport calendar. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Matt Edwards 00:03:45 Rallye Lecale preview with Gavin Campbell & Brian Crawford 00:47:20 End 01:20:54

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