Test day kicks off Petro Systems National Forest Rally Championship
Posted: February 6, 2010 12:11 AM
The 2010 Petrosystems Irish Forestry Championship kicked off with an official test day last Saturday Jan 30th. The seven kilometre stage was located near Charleville Co.Cork, on smooth but demanding forestry roads in the Ballyhoura complex. The stage and service park was organised with the cooperation with MI, Coillte and the emergency services. The test day was run to launch the 2010 championship and give competitors a controlled environment to test their rally cars.
Star of the day was Craig Breen who gave the new Ford Fiesta S2000 its Irish debut on the event. Breen was using the event as a shakedown prior to the Galway rally. The 20 year old winner of the Billy Coleman will be competing in the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship and the British Rally Championship. Danny Barry is another Irish driver set to compete abroad this year, the Wicklow man is planning a campaign of IRC (Intercontinental Rally Championship) events starting with Ypres rally in Belgium. Other Mitsubishi drivers were Pat O’Connell and Sarah Moynihan. The Escort Mk2 brigade were represented by Seamus O’Connell, Adrian Hethrington and Matt Shinnors. Frank Byrnes and Barry Murphy were the forestry debutantes, driving a 206 and Nova respectively. A total of 27 crews availed of the early season opportunity to check out their cars, some of whom were able to make seven passes of the stage.Drivers and spectators contributed generously to the Haiti relief fund.
The championship proper gets off the line with the Tipperary M.C. Sean Conlon (Mitchelstown) rally on Sunday February 14th and comes to a conclusion on the final event at the Down Forestry rally on October 23rd.This is the first time the Forest championship has a presence north of the border and it gives the championship a better geographical spread. Other changes to the format include reduced entry fees –in cooperation with Coillte and Motorsport Ireland. The Forestry junior championship has proven very successful for the past few years and in 2010 the top two juniors will be eligible for the Billy Coleman award.
Posted: February 1, 2010 5:16 PM
Last Call for Entries for Forest Test Day and Championship Launch
Posted: January 22, 2010 4:42 PM
Last Call for Entries for Forest Test Day and Championship Launch.
Entries close on Tuesday 26th.
Final instructions and directions will be sent to entrants only by Thursday 28th
Breen to Drive New Fiesta S2000 on Forestry Test Day
Posted: January 20, 2010 1:07 PM
With just a week to go before Craig Breen receives delivery of his new Fiesta S2000. Craig has disclosed that following the official press launch on 29th he will test the car for the first time on Saturday the 30th in Co. Cork at the Nation Forestry Championship Test Day
This Championship Launch and Forest Test Day is being organised by the National Forest Rally Championship Sub Committee and Motorsport Ireland to promote the Petro Systems National Forest Rally Championship 2010.
Speaking to Craig this weekend he stated “We are taking advantage of the test day in the forest and then will test the car on tarmac before its debut on the Galway International”.
Craig went on the say “I was astounded to find out that my home Motor Club in Carrick on Suir and I are to be honoured in such away at the end of the month”. Craig got some time off this weekend from his new job at M-Sport to survey the site for the launch of his new car. On Saturday morning Craig viewed the Belline Estate for the first time with Carrick on Suir Motor Club Members to organise the layout for the Launch. “The grounds are perfect and we’ve got some exciting ideas for the launch on the 29th” said the 2009 Young Rally Driver of the year as he toured the property.
Entries Close Tuesday 26 January
2010 Licences Required
Posted: January 19, 2010 3:25 PM
Entries will be accepted up to Tuesday 26th of January
Only 2010 licensed competitors will be allowed drive or navigate.
Anyone interested in marshalling can call
087 9299590 / +353 87 9299590
Regulations and Entry Form Available
Posted: January 10, 2010 1:33 PM
Championship Launch and Forest Test Day Saturday 30th January
Posted: January 7, 2010 12:08 PM
This Championship Launch and Forest Test Day is being organised by the National Forest Rally Championship Sub Committee and Motorsport Ireland to promote the Petro Systems National Forest Rally Championship 2010.
This 7km Forest Test Stage will be run in accordance with 2010 MI yearbook.
It will be fully marshalled and have all the required services in place.
Full Scrutiny and safety requirement will be applied including current 2010 licences, helmets HANS etc.
Co Drivers will be allowed.
Patterson Pace notes will be provided at no additional cost.
This Forest Test will be run in the North Cork/ Charleville area, directions will be issued to all competitors prior to the event
Access to the forest will be between 8.30 am and 9.30 am only.
Only One Service Vehicles will be allowed into forest service area and only if they contain a FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
The service area will link the stage finish to the stage start internally in the forest.
There will be no IRDS requirement.
1st car to start at approx 10.00am.
Last car to finish at approx 3.00pm
Starting and run order will be by a queuing system
Regulations and Entry From will be available shortly.
Petro Systems National Forest Rally Championship 2010 Launch at 3.30 in the Forest Complex.
More Details from 087 9299590 / +353 87 9299590 or Email: johnsquill@gmail.com
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