Prokop to enter three IRC rounds

Martin Prokop is planning to contest a limited programme of Intercontinental Rally Challenge events this season, starting with Rally d’Italia Sardegna from 4-6 June.

Prokop, the reigning Junior world champion, also plans to enter his home event, Barum Czech Rally Zlín, in August, and Rallye Sanremo in late September.

The 27-year-old will use his new Ford Fiesta S2000, run by the Czech Ford National Team, on the three events. Regular navigator Jan Tománek will continue to co-drive.

“We still have to find all of the budget but these are the events I would like to do,” said Prokop. “The Fiesta is such a great car and is very easy to drive so I hope there is a good chance to do rallies.”

Prokop’s last appearance in the IRC was on Barum Czech Rally Zlín last season when he claimed fifth at the wheel of the BFGoodrich Drivers’ Team-backed Peugeot 207 S2000.