Craig Breen S2000 Launch+Carrick on Suir Town Council Reception-(Fri) 29 Jan 10

Report on RTE Sports News

Posted: February 1, 2010 5:55 PM

Report on RTE Sports News of Craig Breen's Launch of Fiesta S2000

Posted: February 1, 2010 5:03 PM

Young Rally Driver of the Year Honoured by Mayoral Reception
Breen Rallying Unveil New Fiesta S2000

Posted: February 1, 2010 4:56 PM

29th January 2010 Tipperary, A new chapter was written in the Rallying career of Craig Breen as he and his home Motor Club were honoured by a Mayoral Reception hosted by Councilor Silvia Cooney Sheehan in the Town Hall, Carrick on Suir and was attended by a wide number of invited guests, Motorsport fans, Sponsors and officials.

Councilor Silvia Cooney-Sheehan in her ceremony speech, reflected on the success of the Club over the passed fifty years, it’s foundation in 1958 and the way Motorsport has evolved over that time. She was also delighted to recognise the outstanding achievements of club member Craig Breen during the 2009 rallying season. In his ceremony speech George Clancy the President of the Carrick on Suir Motor Club, spoke about how the club was first founded and his delight of the club now reaching fifty two years in existence. He went on the say
“As member of the club, being club chairman and now club president I have always treated Motorsport as a sport, a way to enjoy ones self in the company of others. It gives me great pleasure as not only the club is being recognised here today but one of our most outstanding young members Craig Breen. I have known and am a friend with the Breen family for many years. Craig’s Dad Ray is a former National Tarmac and Forestry Champion and was well able to handle a rally car, but now I think his son Craig has taken over and even at his tender age would give his Dad a run for his money. I can remember Craig from the age of thirteen or fourteen, when on event days he would come to the office and always ask what kind of competition can I enter today George? Over the passed twelve months he has astounded all of us with his results and he is now about to embark on his second full season of rallying I wish him all the best.”

The 2009 Young Rally Driver of the Year and mutable championship winner also used the occasion to unveil his newly purchased Ford Fiesta S2000 and announce a major new sponsorship contract with Kick Energy, Pirelli, Castrol, and Suirway Forklifts.

In attendance at today’s event were Ford of Europe Motorsport Director, Cork born Gerard T Quinn, and M-Sports Commercial Director John Steele. Gerard Quinn mentioned during his ceremony speech
“Craig is a young man with a great future in rallying and we are delighted that he has chosen our new Ford Fiesta S2000. “The new car is hugely important for Ford as it is our first global rally car and it is the first car to embody the sleek kinetic design features of Ford’s road cars”.

Also attending the launch of Craig’s new S2000 was M-Sports Commercial Director John Steele.
“Craig has put Irish Rallying back on the map and now as he enters his second year of full time rallying it’s wonderful to see such great support for him. His family are fully behind him and he has a very professional team.”

The President of Motorsport Ireland Joe Corcoran stated
“It’s great to be part of this day; I’m delighted to have been invited and be part of the launch and Mayoral reception.”

Co-developed between Ford Motor Company and its rally partner, M-Sport, in Cumbria, England, the Ford Fiesta S2000 was launched in November 2009 was victorious on its World debut at the 2010 Monte Carlo Rally only a Week ago.

Craig will debut the S2000 on Irish soil next weekend at the Galway International Rally, the opening round of the 2010 Irish Tarmac Championship. The Craig Breen Rallying Team also released news of Craig’s events calendar for the 2010 season. After a very successful year in 2009 Craig will campaign the Fiesta S2000 in the 2010 Citroën Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, the 2010 MSA British Rally Championship and selected rounds of the World Rally Championship.

At the launch Craig was delighted to announce the team’s new sponsorship package for 2010.
“Over the Christmas period my P.R. team and I worked hard on putting a proposal together that would attract a major corporate sponsor. This work really paid off during the last few weeks and now Breen Rallying are very privileged to release such an illustrious team as partners.

Kick Energy:
Words from Tara Sutherland, Export Manager, Global Brands, Kick Energy.
“Kick Energy is very excited with the prospect of this new partnership with Craig and Breen Rallying. Craig has had a very impressive debut year in 2009 and starting today he enters the next phase of his career. Together with Breen Rallying, M-Sport, his other sponsors and the new Ford Fiesta S2000 we can see a very successful future for both Craig and Kick Energy”

Pirelli:
Words from Pirelli’s Motorsports and Events Manager Martin Pallot:
“We're delighted to be able to work with another young rallying talent. Craig has already shown great potential and with the programme planned for 2010 we can only seeing him and the Team going from strength to strength.”

Craig is lucky to have a Team around him that have already proved themselves as professionals - both within Ireland and the British Championship. With the additional backing of M-Sport and with the New Ford Fiesta S2000 and Pirelli Tyres we are hopeful of some great results this year. Just last weekend the S2000 Fiesta had its first International Rally Victory - On this event Pirelli only had one Official entry (on the Monte Carlo Rally) and with the help of Mikko Hirvonen and Ford we achieved the best possible result. In the same weekend the S2000 Fiesta had its second International Victory in the Middle East with Nasser Al Attiyha - again on Pirelli Tyres. To work with a Team, Driver and Car which is clearly able to produce such results is always a pleasure.

Words from Tom being interview by Alan Tyndall:

Posted: February 1, 2010 4:55 PM

Alan: Hello Tom, Being here in Carrick on Suir we must mention Frank Meagher?
Tom: “Yes Frank was a Tipperary man and a Rallying Hero in these parts.”

Alan: “What do you think of this young man Craig Breen?
Tom: “Craig has had a fantastic year; he is a very good driver and can only get better with more experience.
He is very hungry for success and he wants to reach the top of the sport, together with his co driver Gareth Roberts as a crew they just have one goal and that’s to win”

Alan: Talk to me about the new Car, the Fiesta S2000?
Tom: “I travelled over to M-Sport in the UK earlier this week to collect the new car and was very impressed by the design. The car has already been victories on its world debut in Monte Carlo only a week ago and we hope that will continue for us this season”.

Launch of the Craig Breen Supporters Club:

Posted: February 1, 2010 4:53 PM

Billy Collins and Don Butler:
“With Craig’s success in 2009 and support for him coming from fare and wide the idea of setting up a supporters club sprang to mind and a few of us got together and have now put the structure in place for the Craig Breen Supporters Club. During the 2010 season we will provide members with up to date information on Craig during events with stage by stage results by text message, nightly reports from events and videos. There will be a range of merchandise including clothing etc in the future.”

Photos

Posted: February 1, 2010 4:51 PM

rallyprint.com - Trevor McGrath

Video Clips

Posted: January 30, 2010 8:42 PM

Alan Tyndall and RPM team to cover Craig Breen Fiesta S2000 launch

Posted: January 27, 2010 2:14 PM

Carrick on Suir Motor Club are delighted to announce that Legendary Motorsport Television Broadcaster Alan Tyndall and the RPM team will cover the Official Media Launch of Craig Breen's new Fiesta S2000, The Mayoral Reception in Carrick on Suir Town Hall and the Public Launch of the Fiesta S2000 at the Carraig Hotel on Friday the 29th next.

Gerard T Quinn and John Steele of M-Sport To attend Craig Breen Fiesta S2000 Launch

Posted: January 26, 2010 1:22 PM

Carrick on Suir Motor Club and Breen Rallying are delighted to announce that Ford of Europe Motorsport Director Gerard T Quinn and M-Sports Commercial Director John Steele will attend the Official Launch of Craig Breen’s new Ford Fiesta S2000 and Mayoral Reception next Friday in Co. Tipperary.

The news that such high profile figures within Ford of Europe Motorsport will be present underlines the significance of the launch of Craig’s new car. A native of the Rebel County (Co. Cork) Gerard Quinn is a life long Motorsport fan, with rallying his passion. When first approached about his availability, Gerard was quick to reply and confirmed stating
“The Ford Fiesta S2000 that Breen Rallying will unveil is the first on Irish soil and is of significant importance to both Ford and M-Sport. The Irish launch of the rally car is very important because of the huge following rallying has in Ireland and the popularity of the road going version of the Fiesta in that market. By using the Ford Fiesta, customers can come right through from grass roots rallying to the pinnacle of our sport, something that Craig has clearly demonstrated in a short time. On a personal level it’s wonderful to see the Carrick on Suir Motor Club being recognized for their achievements and their support of Craig's endeavors at a global level. I attended my first rally, the Circuit of Ireland in 1969 and I am a member of the Cork Motor Club for many years. Motor Club’s all around the Country consist of volunteers who give up their personal time for the love of the sport and the Mayoral Reception on the 29th of January is a fitting way to recognize the Carrick on Suir Motor Club members for their efforts over the past fifty years”.

For the 2010 Season Craig will team up again with Keltech Engineering and his car will be prepared by Tom Gahan Motorsport, but on the day of the launch Breen Rallying will also announce a major new Sponsorship contract and the team will unveil Craig’s 2010 Event Calendar.

Schedule for the day:

• Media Launch Friday Morning 10.30 hrs Belline Estate, Piltown.
This part of the event is strictly Invitation ONLY.

• Mayoral Reception hosted by Councillor Sylvia Cooney Sheehan, Mayor of Carrick on Suir, 14.00 hrs in the Town Hall.
Invitation ONLY.

• Public Unveil, Launch of the Rally Car and Announcement of New Sponsors for 2010 Season at the Carraig Hotel 15.00 hrs.
All Are Welcome.

Media Launch Invitation Only - Public Launch 15.00 hrs at the Carraig Hotel, Carrick on Suir.

Posted: January 22, 2010 4:36 PM

The Friday Morning Official Media launch will be strictly Invitation ONLY.

The Public Launch will be held at 15.00 hrs at the Carraig Hotel, Carrick on Suir

Carrick on Suir Motor Club and Club Member Craig Breen to be honoured by Carrick on Suir Town Council - (Fri) 29 Jan 10

Posted: January 10, 2010 12:34 PM

The Carrick on Suir Motor Club have great pleasure in announcing that the Motor Club and Club Member Craig Breen will be honoured by a Mayoral Reception hosted by Councillor Sylvia Cooney Sheehan, Mayor of Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary on Friday the 29th of January 2010 at 14.00 hrs in the Town Hall, Carrick on Suir. Following the Mayoral Reception dignitaries and guests will retire to the Carraig Hotel. Upon arriving at the Hotel Entrance, guests will be greeted by a viewing of Craig’s new Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally Car.

The event will honour the Carrick on Suir Motor Club on over fifty years of existence and Club Member Craig Breen on his exceptional 2009 debut Rallying Season.

Craig’s Achievements During the 2009 Season:
A Hat trick of Fiesta Sport Trophy Titles (Irish, UK and International), His victory in the National Junior Rally Championship and the announcement from Motorsport Ireland that Craig has been crowned the Young Rally Driver of the year and in doing so was awarded the 2009 Billy Coleman Trophy. Craig capped an unprecedented season by winning the Fiesta Sport Trophy International Shootout.

The Mayoral Event will be preceded by the Official launch of Craig’s New Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally Car in the Grounds of the Belline Estate, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny at 11.00 hrs.

The Fiesta S2000, M-Sport’s and Ford's first global rally car will be eligible to compete in national rally championships around the world as well as the IRC and S2000 World Cup is due for homologation in January 2010. The Fiesta S2000 is the latest project from M-Sport and co-developed with the Ford Motor Company.
Craig and the Breen Rallying Team will campaign the new Fiesta S2000 in the 2010 Irish Tarmac Championship and the 2010 British Rally Championship.