S4 E12 Conversation with Ken Blanche - The Clubman Who Survived Heart Attacks & Returned to Rallying
The Irish Rally PodcastShow Notes
Our latest offering brings us to a truly amazing story. In September 2022 Ken Blanche was fighting for his life after suffering from not one but two heart attacks. And remarkably just a short time later he was back calling notes again in a Rally Car! We called down to Ken's house to chat with the colourful Carlow man who put everything on the line to tell his story openly and candidly. We also pay tribute to the late Craig Breen who sadly passed away recently. And we discuss the Rally of The Lakes this weekend.
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