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'Bumper entries' already for Manx National Rally

Event returning in May

There's been high demand for entries into one of the Isle of Man's major four-wheel motorsport events which takes place next month.

The Manx National Rally is returning on 12 and 13 May - competitors will take on different stages across closed roads.

This year's entry limit of 125 was reached in just half a day - with more than 150 applying for a spot.

Manx Auto Sport President Mark Ellison was asked why he thinks this event is proving so popular:

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