Bozalanlar and Evrensel lead North Cyprus Rally after Şirinevler stage

Çağkan Bozalanlar and co-driver Hasan Evrensel were leading the 49th North Cyprus Rally after the second day’s action in the Şirinevler area, Halkın Sesi reported.

The Goodyear Racing Team pairing completed the day in 21 minutes 50.8 seconds, retaining the advantage they had established on the opening day. The Şirinevler route was run three times on 12 September, with 18 teams starting the second day.

Sami Doğan and Halil Mulla, competing for Sami Doğan Motors Rally Team, were second on 21 minutes 56.1 seconds. Hüseyin Şüküroğlu and Kemal Topcuoğlu of Carlot-Bezdikian Rally Team placed third in 22 minutes 26.6 seconds.

According to Halkın Sesi, the event is the sixth round of the 2026 North Cyprus Rally Championship and is being organised over three days by the North Cyprus Touring and Automobile Association (KKTOK). Basel Holding is the championship sponsor, while Gülgün Süt Mamulleri is the main sponsor.

The final day, scheduled for 13 September, was due to include stages at Yılmazköy, Kanlıköy and the renewed Plümer route, followed by the Gülgün Süt SSS stage. Near East University was set to host the service area, start and finish ceremonies and podium, with the awards ceremony scheduled for about 7.30pm.