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Krunching Gears - The Rally PodcastAuthor: Kevin Glendinning
Krunching Gears The Rally Podcast is an Irish based podcast. We interview guests from the world of rallying, promoting local rally talent and bringing you a wide range of Irish and International rally news. Follow on Facebook & Twitter @KrunchingGears Language: en Genres: Automotive, Leisure, News, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Gazelles Off-Road Rally Team. Helen & Marcella relive their Dakar adventures.
Episode 256
Monday, 26 January, 2026
Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 3. Helen Tait Wright and Marcella Kirk talk to us about their recent exploits on the 2026 Dakar Rally, taking on more than 8,000 kilometres of punishing terrain, extreme temperatures, and relentless navigation challenges, against a field dominated by seasoned international teams, they secured an impressive finish in their class in their specially modified 1988 Land Rover Defender 110, affectionately known as “Purdey.” Helen and Marcella wanted to thank: Chris Stodel, Felix Prendergast, Jonathan Lane, family & friends who have lived the adventure from Day 1 and the staff at Marcella’s business who kept things running while they were away. Their sponsors include: Eurospare parts, Allisport Ltd, Exol Lubricants, Teng Tools, Giti Tire, Santana Trophy, World Storytelling Café, RJ Auto Electrical, 4 x Proyect, Flarespace, Mahker, Red Canoe Brands, Exmoor Trim, Deja Vu Bar and Tapas, Solihull Sisterhood, Safety Devices, Empire Tuning, Demand Engineering, Arrow Precision Engineering, Marsland Chassis, Blue Lizard Signs, Stauff UK, Coburn Fasteners, TM Pearson, GTF Automotive.












