“I’ve to say since I joined in 2022, the Academy has simply introduced me on and on, given me nice expertise and put me in contact with nice individuals,” Treacy says.
“Greg Shinnors has been a fantastic mentor to me all through the years and provides me nice recommendation, and Paul Nagle has been incredible in serving to me alongside as properly. It’s nice to have individuals who’ve been there and executed every thing to information you alongside and remind you of the essential issues.”
There’s no denying the dimensions of the problem that lies forward of Treacy although. McErlean has a tricky job adapting, however he’s at the very least acquired years of WRC2 expertise to make the most of.
However having labored with him final 12 months when the ERC was additionally a brand-new problem, Armstrong has zero doubt that his now former co-driver is as much as the job.
“He’s a prime lad, very relaxed and simple going, doesn’t present any strain and stays cool even when issues are getting tense,” Armstrong tells DirtFish. “His pacenote supply and timing is extraordinarily good, like a machine gun rattling them off!
“I’d say he’s greater than able to it [the step up to Rally1]. There’s a studying interval for him and Josh after all, however Eoin will be capable to become familiar with every thing and is sweet at making buddies in a staff.”
Treacy feels his expertise with M-Sport and Armstrong final 12 months will show invaluable.
“Final 12 months was an enormous step up. Strolling within the door of Dovenby Corridor final March, forward of the ERC, that was surreal,” he says.
