FRANK BYRNES RACING - Phoenix Park Races - 21-22 Jul 01 Posted: July 24, 2001 7:20 AM

Byrnes breaks Phoenix Park duck with double victory
by Jarlath Sweeney

Following his successful return to racing with two podium finishes in the opening rounds of the Dunlop National Hillclimb/Sprint Challenge (in Dungarvan), Frank Byrnes went two steps higher with not one but two victories at the 98th Annual Phoenix Park Motor Races last weekend.

IRCA Mondello Day for Marshals - 22 Jul 01 Posted: July 23, 2001 10:15 AM

By Delcan Tumilty

The IRCA wish to thank all those who took part in the Marshal's Day. The day was a huge success and a special thanks to all the drivers who took part and gave willingly of their time and cars. All who were lucky enough to get a seat were treated to a special day.

It is a credit to Irish Competitors that so many turned out to salute marshals, and when asked to, queued to take the Chernobyl children for a spin. The atmosphere and comradery of the day spoke volumes of the sport and, we believe, that there are few sports that could boast such a day.
Well done to all who turned up to Marshal, help and drive.

Foynes Autotest - 21 Jul 01 Posted: July 23, 2001 9:48 AM

by Mike Mulcahy
Rounds 4 - 2001 Clarke Brothers Munster Autotest Championship

Round 4 organised by Limerick Motor Club COC Mike Mulcahy. Venue Foynes Harbour in conjunction with Foynes Irish Coffee Festival.
TNG will be covering the event on TV on Friday 9th August 10pm repeated on Sunday 11th August at 11.20pm

Paddy Power scored a hat trick on this event, third win in a row in the Munster Championship.

MAGIC MEEKE TAKES MAIDEN WIN Posted: July 23, 2001 9:40 AM

Swansea Bay Festival National Rally - 2 Jul 01
By Stella Boyles
Round 3 - Peugeot Super 106 Cup

Kris Meeke put his previous retirements behind him with a mature and consistent performance to take his first victory in the Super 106 Cup. An incredible fight for second place saw Faulkner drive out of the final stage with a rear puncture, dropping six seconds to Champion, the result being a dead heat on time.

Kanturk & Milstreet Autotests - 14-15 Jul 01 Posted: July 18, 2001 8:22 AM

by Mike Mulcahy
Rounds 2 & 3 - 2001 Clarke Brothers Munster Autotest Championship

Results from:
- Round 2 in Kanturk organised by Cork Motor Club
- Round 3 in Milstreet orgainsed by Killarney & District Motorclub

Maine Forestry Rally (USA) - 27-28 July 01 Posted: July 17, 2001 7:30 AM

Thanks to Brian Sharkey

Brian Sharkey and Rory Galligan are travelling over to the Maine Forestry Rally, on the 27/28th of July, based in Rumford, Maine.
This is the 6th round of the SCCA US Pro Rally Championship. Both are going over to co-drive for New York based Irish.

Heaney Homes Ireland Lark in the Park (Derry) - 14 July 01 Posted: July 16, 2001 8:55 AM

Thanks to Delcan McCay

Thousands of fans packed the house in Derry, to watch a ‘thriller’ of a rally emerge in the tight confines of the St Columb’s Park. The Heaney Homes event, drew spectators such as Irish Tarmac expert, Andrew Nesbitt who joined with the many fans from around the country, and watch in amazement, as some of the best driver’s manoeuvred their machinery at the limit, and give the large supporting crowd something to remember for a long time in the North-West.

MITSUBISHI WORLD RALLY TEAM CONFIRMED Posted: July 12, 2001 4:14 PM

International Rally Masters @ Punchestown Racecourse - (Sat) 28 Jul 01
MITSUBISHI WORLD RALLY TEAM CONFIRMED FOR RALLY MASTERS INTERNATIONAL

Feddy Loix to drive Mitsubishi Carisma GT at Punchestown Rally Spectacular

The Mitsubishi World Rally Team are to make their first ever trip to Ireland later this month with the announcement by Mitsubishi Motors that Belgian Rally star Freddy Loix is to compete at Rally Masters International (July 28th). The second world championship driver in a week to be confirmed for the rally spectacular, which takes place at Punchestown Racecourse situated near Naas, the 30-year-old will drive his Mitsubishi Carisma GT on the event.

BUY AND SELL 2001 CIRCUIT OF IRELAND CANCELLED Posted: July 12, 2001 3:34 PM

Thanks to Peter Allen
It has been confirmed that the 2001 Buy & Sell Circuit of Ireland has been cancelled, while the running of the Ulster Automobile

Rallye Charlemagne (France) - 6-7 July '01 Posted: July 9, 2001 6:04 PM

JUBILANT JENNINGS
by Stella Boyles

Garry Jennings and Martin McGarrity pulled off the most unexpected of victories in a stunning climax to an eventful second day of the Rallye Charlemagne.

The pairing only took the lead on the final stage of the event. Jennings had driven faultlessly throughout the event and his patience paid off when Champion, who had led most of the second day picked up a puncture on the unlucky Stage 13 dropping over four minutes.

Rallye Charlemagne (France) - 6-7 July '01 Posted: July 9, 2001 5:17 PM

Irish Results

SUBARU WORLD RALLY TEAM READY FOR IRISH RALLY SPECTACULAR Posted: July 6, 2001 4:48 PM

International Rally Masters @ Punchestown Racecourse - (Sat) 28 Jul 01
Thanks to Oisin O'Briain
Subaru Ireland confirm Richard Burns entry for International Rally Masters

Sports fans will get their first opportunity to see the Subaru World Rally Team in action on Irish soil next month with the announcement today (Monday) by Subaru Ireland that world championship star Richard Burns is to compete in the first ever International Rally Masters at Punchestown Racecourse on July 28th.

Rallye Deutschland - 6-8 July 01 Posted: June 21, 2001 11:07 AM

Wearden confirmed for Rallye Deutschland
Derek Mcgarrity/Dermot O´Gorman & Dick Curran/ Gary Lyons also entered

Slipstream Sports Management has confirmed that Neil Wearden will drive a Grifone-prepared Peugeot 206WRC on the ADAC Rallye Deutschland (July 6-8).

12h de Braine-le-Comte - Belgium - 17 July 01 Posted: June 20, 2001 10:31 AM

A large number of Irish crews went over to Belgium for the 12h de Braine-le-Comte.

2001 Stena Line Ulster Rally Cancelled Posted: June 14, 2001 9:21 AM

Press release from the N.I Motor Club announcing the cancellation of the Ulster Rally
Thanks to Don Wilmont

At a meeting held on Thursday 7 June 2001 The Northern Ireland Motor Club Ltd conceded that the continuing difficulties connected with Foot and Mouth Disease had now forced a decision to cancel the Stena Line Ulster Rally 2001 which was due to run on the first week end in September.

Cork MC Rallysprint @ Tipperary Race Way - 10 June 01 Posted: June 13, 2001 6:39 PM

Rosegreen Rallysprint will feature on a short report on TV3 tonight Wednesday 13th June 01 after the 11pm news

James Cribbin from Mullingar on his first outing in his newly acquired Mitubishi Lancer EVO V was the surprise winner of Cork MC's rallysprint @ Rosegreen Co. Tipperary. Co-driven by Paula Nooney, his time on the second run was enough to beat the local favourite Frank Meagher.

2001 Killarney Autocross Championship Rounds Posted: June 5, 2001 10:15 AM

Thanks to J Devane

All rounds of this years championship will take place in Cornin's Pit (Formally Doyles) Killarney.

Presentation by Richard Noble OBE on Farnborough-Aircraft.com Posted: May 30, 2001 1:25 PM

FOR ANYBODY THAT MAY BE INTERESTED, AN INVITATION BY HUGH DUNNE'S SPONSORS NAP/PRIMEX.

You are invited to attend a free presentation to be held in Bolton Street, Dublin, College of Technology, this Thursday Night (31st of May) at 7.30pm; followed by tea & coffee at 9.30pm. The presentation will be delivered by Mr Richard Noble OBE on the subject of his aircraft company, Farnborough-Aircraft.com.

Limerick MC BBQ Night - 16 June 01 Posted: May 28, 2001 10:38 PM

Thanks to Eoin Noonan

A BBQ night will take place on the Saturday 16th June, in The Seven Sisters, Kildimo, Co. Limerick.
A great night is on the cards with music, craic, food and rally videos.
Everyone is welcome, members, non members, other clubs etc. A donation will be made to the Norma McCarthy Fund.
Tickets must be bought and paid for by June 9th

Barbados Rally Posted: May 25, 2001 9:35 PM

Sean McArdle Rally Team in association with Taranto De Pol
Thanks to Robert Mulligan
Paul McCann from the Isle of Man was due to sit with Sean McArdle in this year’s Barbados Rally Carnival, has taken serially ill on Monday of this week. On Wednesday Paul was taken into hospital, and diagnosed with Pancreatitis, which was caused by gallstones.

With Paul unable to go to Barbados we have now received the services of Gerard McMonagle from Crossmaglen, who usually sits with Mike McArdle, who has switched McArdle’s for a chance in lifetime to take part in the Barbados Rally Carnival.