RPM TV GUIDE

Posted: October 14, 2004 9:22 AM

UTV Thursday 4 November 23.30 *
RPM 30 – Murphy Construction Cork 20 International Rally II.
Production cars take the spotlight this week when we travel to Cork for our second visit to the final round of the Pirelli Irish Tarmac Championship, and to Germany and Corsica for the Production World Rally Championship.
Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 6 November 14.00 * The Motor Racing Review Show in association with Dunlop – Fiat Unos & Puntos
Declan Quigley introduces the `budget classes` of saloon car racing in Ireland, where an outlay of £3,000 will get you on the grid in a Fiat Uno race, and a little more in one of the more modified Puntos. Emma Forsythe, Matt Feeney and Leo Nulty report.

UTV Sunday 7 November *
RPM 30® – Murphy Construction Cork 20 Rally II. A second chance to see the Production rally cars in action in Cork, Germany and Corsica.
Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 13 November 14.00 *
The Motor Racing Review Show in association with Dunlop – Supercars & Formula Sheane
Declan Quigley introduces the Supercar finale at Mondello Park with David Donegan, Rod McGovern, Noel Dunn and David Hall all in with a tilt at the title. And we pay a visit to Formula Sheane, Irelands fastest growing racing class. Emma Forsyth and Leo Nulty report.

RTE 2 Saturday 20 November 14.00 *
The Motor Racing Review Show in association with with Dunlop – Formula Ireland.
Declan Quigley introduces the final two rounds of the J.G. Kelly Supplies Formula Ireland Championship where Paul Dagg, Emmett Queenan and Barry Waugh can take the title. Emma Forsyth, Alan Tyndall, and Matt Feeney report.

RTE 2 Saturday 27 November 14.00 *
The Motor Racing Review Show in association with Dunlop – Fiat Abarth.
Declan Quigley introduces the sensational end to the Fiat Abarth Cup season at Mondello. Two races and almost too many incidents to take in! Emma Forsyth, Alan Tyndall, and Leo Nulty report.

RTE 2 Saturday 4 December 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Ulster International Rally.
Michael Lyster introduces highlights from the Answer Call Direct Ulster International Rally where for the third time this season the Pirelli Irish and British Rally Championships come head to head. Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 11 December 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Cork 20 Rally I.
Michael Lyster introduces highlights from the Murphy Construction Cork 20 International Rally, where Derek McGarrity and Eugene Donnelly battle for the Pirelli Irish Tarmac Rally Championship in an event that hits more then the sporting headlines! Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 18 December 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Cork 20 Rally II.
Michael Lyster introduces Production rally car action from the Murphy Construction Cork 20 International Rally, and the World Rally Championship in Germany and Corsica. Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

*Check with the RPM web site www.rpm-motorsport.com or your local papers for late scheduling changes.

• 2004 Tarmac Championship

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RTE 2 Saturday 2 October 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Manx International Rally
Michael Lyster introduces highlights for the three-day event on the Isle of Man where the Pirelli Irish Tarmac and British Rally Championship competitors go head to head on the fast Manx stages.

UTV Thursday 7 October 23.30 *
RPM 26 – Mondello Super Race Sunday – Formula Ireland.
Paul Dagg, Emmett Queenan and Barry Waugh can all win the J.G. Kelly Supplies Formula Ireland Championship, with two races to go. The prize for Irelands premier racing class is a test-drive in Japans top formula, so there’s everything to play for. Emma Forsyth, Alan Tyndall, and Leo Nulty report.

RTE 2 Saturday 9 October 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Triton Showers Lurgan Park Rally
Michael Lyster introduces the 25th. running of Ireland`s richest single venue event, where two British Rally Champions compete against the best of the Irish for the big prize fund.

UTV Sunday 10 October *
RPM 26® – Mondello Super Race Sunday – Formula Ireland.
A second chance to see the Formula Ireland shoot-out for the 2004 Championship. Emma Forsyth, Alan Tyndall, and Leo Nulty report.

UTV Thursday 14 October 23.30 *
RPM 27 – Mondello Super Race Sunday – Fiat Abarth.
Eric Holstein has already won the 2004 Fiat Punto Abarth Cup but does not take away form the end of season action amongst the high revving saloons. Emma Forsyth, Alan Tyndall, and Leo Nulty report.

RTE 2 Saturday 16 October 14.00 *
The Motor Racing Review Show in association Dunlop – Irish Kart Grand Prix.
Declan Quigley introduces highlights form the Irish Kart Grand Prix at Nutts Corner, which feature the Cadet, World Formula, and Gearbox classes. Victoria Huxley, Alan Tyndall and John Galloway report.

UTV Sunday 17 October *
RPM 27® – Mondello Super Race Sunday – Fiat Abarth.
A second chance to see highlights of the final two races in the Fiat Punto Abarth Cup from Mondello Park. Emma Forsyth, Alan Tyndall, and Leo Nulty report.

-2- UTV Thursday 21 October 23.30 *
RPM 28 – Dog Leap Rally
This forestry rally in the hills above Limavady is the home event for Irelands new rallying sensation Kevin Lynch who homes to repeat his 2003 success in this Northern Ireland Championship qualifying event. Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 23 October 14.00 *
The Motor Racing Review Show in association Dunlop – Dunlop Supercars.
Declan Quigley introduces the mid-season Supercar action is furious and controversial at Mondello Park where Brendan Donegan, Rod McGovern, and Noel Dunn are all in contention for the 2004 title.

UTV Sunday 24 October *
RPM 28a – Production and Junior World Rally Championship.
RPM continues to track the fortunes of the two young Irish rally drivers on the world stage. Kris Meeke has been in action on the Junior World Series in Turkey Finland and Wales, while Niall McShea has been contesting the Production World Championship in Argentina and Germany. Alan Tyndall and Gary Gillespie report.

UTV Thursday 28 October 23.30 *
RPM 29 – Murphy Construction Cork 20 International Rally.
Eugene Donnelly and Derek McGarrity go to the final round of the Pirelli Irish Tarmac Rally Championship on equal points, so a fabulous finale to 2004 series is guaranteed in the south west. Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 30 October 14.00
The Motor Racing Review Show in association Dunlop – Formula Ireland.
At the mid-season point in the J.G. Kelly Formula Ireland Championship, it looked as if it was going to be a run-away year for Emmet Queenan, but Paul Dagg and Barry Waugh had other ideas as Declan Quigley reports.

UTV Sunday 31 October *
RPM 29® – Murphy Construction Cork 20 International Rally.
A second chance to see the World Rally Cars in action on the final round of the Pirelli Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

*Check with the RPM web site www.rpm-motorsport.com or your local papers for late scheduling changes.

• 2004 Tarmac Championship

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The Manx International Rally will be broadcast on UTV on Thursday 26th August at 11.30 pm and repeated on Sunday 19th September in the afternoon.

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UTV Thursday 5 Sept. 23.30 *
RPM 21 – Triton Showers Lurgan Park Rally.
With two British Rally Champions, Jonny Milner and Mark Higgins present, and `King of the Park` Kenny McKinstry just giving a demonstration run in a Mark II Escort, it looked like a walkover for the visitors. But amazing things can happen in the Park, as we’ve learnt over the last 25 years, and 2004 was no exception!
Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 4 Sept. 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Shell Donegal International Rally I.
When 2002 Champion Andrew Nesbitt returned to the Irish stages to go head to head with the 2004 Champion Derek McGarrity, the sparks were expected to fly, but they came from a different direction then anticipated as Eugene Donnelly`s Toyota spoilt the Subaru party! Michael Lyster introduces the action from the northwest.

UTV Sunday 5 Sept. *
RPM 21® – Triton Showers Lurgan Park Rally.
A second chance to see the 25th. running of Ireland`s richest single venue event.
Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

UTV Thursday 9 Sept. 23.30 *
RPM 22 – Karting Nutts Corner - `Max Attack`
The first of RPM`s two visits to the Irish Kart Grand Prix meeting at Nutts Corner features the Mini Max, Junior Max and Rotax Max classes. Victoria Huxley, Alan Tyndall and John Galloway report.

RTE 2 Saturday 11 Sept. 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Shell Donegal International Rally II.
Michael Lyster introduces RPM`s second programme from Donegal in which the Production and Modified runners are the stars. The programme also charts the return of an Irish rallying legend - Cahal Curley, who takes on his sons Conor and Ronan over the north western stages.

UTV Thursday 16 Sept. 23.30 *
RPM 23 – Karting Nutts Corner - `Minnows to Mightymen`
On RPM`s second visit to the Irish Kart Grand Prix meeting at Nutts Corner we feature the highly competitive Kadet class (the minnows of the sport), and the super fast Gearbox classes (the mighty men).
Victoria Huxley, Alan Tyndall and John Galloway report.

RTE 2 Saturday 18 Sept. 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Playstation 2 Rally Experience.

Michael Lyster introduces the action from Punchestown where world rally star Freddie Loix returns along with Alistair McRae to entertain the Irish audience, while our local aces Andrew Nesbitt and Austin McHale get their opportunity to compare their performances with their international colleagues.

UTV Thursday 23 Sept. 23.30 *
RPM 24 – Answer Call Direct Ulster International Rally.
For the third time this season the Pirelli Irish and British Rally Championships come head to head when the best rally drivers from both lands gather in Armagh for the Ulster International Rally. Andrew Nesbitt won the Jim Clark event, and Jonny Milner was victorious on the Isle of Mann, so it could go either way In the Ulster lanes. Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

RTE 2 Saturday 25 Sept. 14.00 *
The Rally Review Show in association with Buy & Sell – Jim Clark Memorial International Rally.
Michael Lyster introduces highlights from the fifth round of the Pirelli Irish Tarmac Rally Championship where Andrew Nesbitt had been the winner for the last two years.

UTV Sunday 26 Sept. *
RPM 24® – Answer Call Direct Ulster International Rally.
A second chance to see the highlights of the Ulster Internationl Rally 25th. running of Ireland`s richest single venue event.
Pamela Ballantine, Gary Gillespie and Alan Tyndall report.

UTV Thursday 30 Sept. 23.30 *
RPM 25 – Mondello Super Race Sunday – Dunlop Supercars.
The supercar season comes to a climax at Mondello Park with David Donnegan, Rod McGovern, Noel Dunn and David Hall all in with a tilt at the title.
Emma Forsyth, Declan Quigley, and Leo Nulty report.

*Check with the RPM web site www.rpm-motorsport.com or your local papers for late scheduling changes.

• 2004 Tarmac Championship