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Killarney Autocross - 18 Jun '00

Posted: June 19, 2000 6:55 PM - 4811 Hits


Round 2 - 2000 Darby O'Gill's Killarney Autocross Championship
Round - 2000 Jerry Murphy Tyres Munster Autocross Championship
by Jimmy Devane

Once again Tipperaryman, Richard Percy took the top award in the second round of the Killarney and District Motor Club / Darby o’ Gills Autocross Championship, which was also a round of The Jerry Murphy Tyres Munster Championship.

Posted: June 19, 2000 6:55 PM

Percy in his Ford-engined Special had a comfortable lead of seven seconds ahead of second placed man Joe Shinnors in an Escort. Shinnors was followed very closely by Ger Brennan in a Chevy-engined Special and Jimmy Devane in a Nissan. Gerard Lucey in a Toyota-engined Special set some blistering lap times, but failed to complete a full timed run due to mechanical problems. Class winners were Paddy o’ Connor, Jimmy Devane, John Cullnane, Michael o’ Connor, Joe Shinnors and Ger Brennan.


Overall Results:
1. Richard Percy (Ford Special)     3.25.36
2. Joe Shinnors (Ford Escort)       3.32.34
3. Ger Brennan (Chevy Special)      3.33.66
4. Jimmy Devane (Nissan Cherry)     3.34.06
5. Michael o’ Connor (Opel Manta)   3.37.52

Class 1. 1. Paddy o’ Connor (Ford Fiesta) 3.40.22, 2. Alan Dineen (Astra) 3.44.88, 3. Tony Dineen (Astra) 3.46.20

Class 2. 1. Jimmy Devane (Nissan Cherry) 3.34.06, 2. Roy Noonan (Peugeot 205) 3.42.56, 3.Jason Russell (Corolla Gti) 3.48.26

Class 3. 1. John Cullnane (Ford Escort) 3.37.75, 2. Gerard o’ Shea (Astra) 3.38.78, 3. Dan Barry (Astra) 3.40.09

Class 4. 1. Michael o’ Connor (Opel Manta) 3.37.52, 2. Mark Murphy (Ford Sierra) 3.40.84, 3. Gerry Byrne (Mazda 4 x 4) 3.56.91

Class 5. Joe Shinnors (Ford Escort) 3.32.34

Class6. 1. Ger Brennan (Chevy Special) 3.33.66, 2. Noel Moynihan (Chevy Special) 3.47.84


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