2008 Citroen C2 R2 Irish Cup

Max Award at the Irish Citroen C2 R2 Cup Awards Ceremony

Posted: November 4, 2008 1:08 PM

The first Citroen C2 R2 Irish Cup Awards Ceremony was held last Saturday night in the City North Hotel, Co.Meath. It was three firsts in Irish Motorsport, the first Citroen C2 R2 Irish Cup Prize Giving, also we joined forces with the Irish Mitsubishi EVO Challenge who also was in their first year and I believe it is a first for Two Manufacture Backed one make series to hold a joint prize giving.

Martin Tynan was the first C2 Competitor to dawn the stage as third placed driver. Shane Buckley and David Lyons shared joint second position of Co-Driver. Barry Evans was runner up of the drivers, who was also awarded the Speedline Corse Max Attack Award. But it was Martin Mc Cormack and Liam Moynihan's Cup. Martin and Liam took to the stage with a standing ovation and well deserved winners they are, the championship went to the final day in Wexford before they could be crowned Winner's.

But there was a final surprise for this years winners:
Martin and Liam will still be going to Citroen Sport but instead of a test in a C2 R2 Max, they will be awarded a C2 R2 Max Kit worth EUR34,900 plus vat for winning the Citroen C2 R2 Irish Cup. They will travel to Citroen Sport on Wednesday the 10th of December to meet with Citroen Sport, discuss there future plans and be officially awarded the C2 R2 Max Kit. The main reason for this late date is all of the C2 R2 Cups winners this year will be awarded the same prize and the final round being held at Wales Rally GB with the British C2 R2 Cup on the 5th - 7th December. This is a new initiative by Citroen Sport who has always shown new ways of progression in the sport, official details will be released by Citroen Sport in the near future.

Final Points

Posted: August 13, 2008 1:40 PM

CITROEN RACING TROPHY IRELAND

Rally hire Ireland to contest C2R2 Irish cupRally hire Ireland to contest C2R2 Irish cup

Posted: June 17, 2008 1:54 PM

It was announced this weekend, that team principle of Rally Hire Ireland Adrian McElhinney is to contest the remaining rounds of the C2R2 Irish cup.

The Donegal native will be co-driven by Killarney’s Shane Buckley.

The crew will use Adrian’s home built C2R2, a car which Adrian has had some brilliant results in to date including 1st in class on Rally Ireland. Both Adrian and Shane are really excited about the forthcoming Stonethrower rally.

Adrian stated; “We really have to be on the pace from the word go.” “I have no points scored yet and Shane has only a few from west cork.” The car will be maintained on events by Ballybofey Auto factors; Both Adrian and Shane would like to take this opportunity to thank their sponsors as with out them we would not be rallying.
www.carsdirect.ie (Killorglin, Co Kerry)
www.rallyhireireland.com

CITROEN C2 R2 IRISH CUP IS GO!

Posted: January 27, 2008 10:37 PM

The West Cork Rally on the 15th and 16th March, plays host to the first two rounds of the new Citroen C2 R2 Irish Cup, catering for these little 1600 cc pocket rockets from Citroen Sport. Identical cars, a generous prize fund and a chance of career progression will make this a popular series particularly for young drivers, and cup co-ordinator Raymond Moore of Citroen Parts Direct has been working hard to finalise the Irish Cup, which he will co-ordinate in tandem with the already established British C2 R2 series. Raymond cannot wait for the first round. “I must say I am very excited to announce more details for the Citroen C2 R2 Irish Cup, and we have been working hard to try and ensure the best package for competitors.
There are quite a few of these cars in Ireland now and by creating the Cup we can ensure close competition and rewards which will all encourage the battles. Citroen Sport has been very proactive and will be offering a highly significant prize for the “Best of the Best” of all the C2 R2 Championship’s, which will be decided in a shootout in France.”

A valuable round by round competitor’s prize package is also up for grabs. With 750 euro, 500 euro and 250 euro being handed out for first to third places respectively on each round, and money rewards down to sixth place. Further awards may be granted when the tyre supplier is finalised next week, and Citroen Sport will also be on hand for technical advice, with technical and series updates being posted on the newly redesigned website: www.citroenpartsdirect.com. Raymond Moore and his dedicated team will also be offering very keen prices on Citroen Sport parts and genuine standard Citroen parts for the cup. “We are also very close to a tyre deal for the series at present and we have offers from Speedline wheels for competitors. We want to make is as cost effective as possible for the crews.”

At the end of the year a media award from Andrew Bushe Promotions is also on offer, for the crew who accrue the most media coverage, but the Citroen C2 R2 Irish Cup is likely to receive significant stand alone coverage in 2008, with regular press releases, and most excitingly RPM television coverage on Ulster Television, Motors TV and Sky Sports. The C2 R2 Irish Cup will receive its own several minute package on four of the rallies in the series on the hugely popular RPM programme, making it an attractive package for sponsors. Negotiations are on with Citroen Ireland for additional support for the series. Citroen Ireland is already involved in rallying, being the official vehicle provider for Rally Ireland.

Competitors interested so far include: Fisher Foundation winner Martin McCormack, first C2 R2 driver in Ireland Barry Evans, Cork man John Quill, Tipperary’s Paul Manton, last seasons British C2 Cup winner Martin Laverty, Englishmen Martin Roberts, Jason Pritchard and Ian Jones. Whilst other Irish interest is huge. Davy Graham, Sam Moffett, Sean Agnew, Mark Buckley, Steve Clery, Norman Savage, Dessie McCartney, Charlie Beattie, David Johnston and Graham Kelly have all expressed interest, whilst Derrick Jobb is building a car to hire.

The C2 R2 Irish Cup will comprise of eight rounds, kicking off in March and comprising the following asphalt rallies:

1/2 West Cork Rally Day 1/2 15th /16th March
3 Tour of the Sperrins 17th May
4 Stonethrowers Rally 10th August
5/6 Ulster International Rally- Day 1/2 22nd August/ 23rd August
7/8 Wexford Rally- Day 1/2 6th September/ 7th September