Evans and Parry had overnight lead
Rally Isle of Man got under way on Thursday night.
Side-by-side racing on Douglas promenade wowed the crowds, before two further stages in the north of the Island.
Rally Correspondent Chris Boyde gave this update of Thursday night's action on Mandate on Friday morning:
Michael Dunlop receives MBE in King's Birthday Honours
Most successful TT rider in history recognised for services to motorcycle racing
Football: IoM women looking forward to Kendal Town test
Manx squad to welcome Cumbrian opponents to The Bowl this weekend
FC Isle of Man to face Brackley Town in first pre-season friendly
Ravens to host National League opposition in Ramsey
Handball: Isle of Man becomes England talent pathway
System could help local players compete internationally in future
Athletics: David Mullarkey in GB squad for European team championships
Island athlete to contest 5,000m race in Madrid later this month
