Classic Three Legs of Mann Rally returns to Island

Event has entered its sixth year

The Classic Three Legs of Mann Rally returned for its sixth year today (13 March). 

It has been hosted by the Historic Endurance Rally Organisation and will run until tomorrow (14 March).

Fifty competitors have travelled from around the world including the United States, Belgium and Germany.

Vehicles have to made before 1991, and include Classic Minis, Ford Escorts, Lancia' Lotus Cortinas and Porsches.

The oldest car is a 1955 AC Bristol.

Crews took to the Grandstand carpark and Marine Drive this morning. 

Tests then took place in sections of Foxdale with the next being on Druidale Road this evening.

The Druidale Road will close from 6:30pm and 11:30pm today.

On Saturday competitors will then push the cars around Jurby Airfield.