On the eve of this week’s Croatia Rally, a memorial was unveiled to Irish driver Craig Breen, who lost his life at last year’s event.
The ceremony took place outside Lobor, north of Zagreb, the site where the 33-year-old driver crashed during a testing session for the 2023 race.
Croatia Rally 2024 begins on Thursday, April 18, with a presentation of the 68 crews from 35 countries at the ceremonial start outside the National Library in Zagreb. The four-day race passes through the Croatian capital and five surrounding counties, finishing on Sunday, April 21.
Hyundai cars will carry the colours of the Irish flag in honour of Breen, and will contribute a number of items up for auction to raise money for the Craig Breen Foundation to support young drivers in Ireland.
For tickets and further information about this year’s Croatia Rally, see here.