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Posted: November 11, 2010 9:28 AM - 9562 Hits
- Q + A with Pat O’Connell 2010 Petro Systems National Forest Champion
- Championship Points After Final Round
- FORESTRY CHAMPIONSHIP - BULLETIN ONE APRIL 2010<BR>Re: Counting Rounds
- Birr Forest Rally 4 Apr 10 - CANCELLED
- Billy Coleman Award 2010
- WRC Style Numbers for 2010
- Limerick Forestry Rally - Cancelled - Replaced by Birr Forestry on Same Date
- Forest Test Day & Championship Launch - (Sat) 30 Jan 10
- Provisional Championship Rounds
Q + A with Pat O’Connell 2010 Petro Systems National Forest Champion
Posted: November 11, 2010 9:28 AM
How did you become involved in motorsport?
Going to rallies with my father Donal as a young kid!!
What was your first event?
Banna Beach
Did you always do forestry?
No, the first forestry rally I did was Mitchelstown -this was the first round of the 2004 Ford Ka championship which I won, the PRO of the championship wrote that I was “King of the Woods” on the day and that inspired me to get involved with forestry rallying.
What are your plans for 2011?
Getting married in April! Would like to do Wales Rally GB-National Rally or something different at the end of the year.
Did you expect to win the Petro Systems National Irish Forest Rally Championship?
No, anything can happen in rallying, but I got off to a good start by winning the first three rounds and that made it easier for the second half of the championship.
What drive are you most proud of?
Mitchelstown and Moonraker rallies this year.
Have you had any heart-stopping moments?
Ya, when I get the bills after the rallies!
What do you need to get a good result? A well prepared car, and drive like hell..
How important is your navigator?
Very important, when a driver and co-driver work well together the times will show at the end of the stages. I must say that Mark (Wiley) did a brilliant job as a co-driver all year.
Do you need to be fit?
Yes it’s good for your concentration.
Are there many dangers?
Yes there are always dangers, but the safety standard in rally cars is very good nowadays. The introduction of Hans devices was also a good move!
What do you do between events?
Work…
What advice would you give to someone who wants to become involved in motorsport?
Do a few rallysprints and sprints first before you compete in a stage rally.
Is there anything else you would like to say?
More competitors should try forestry rallying, they are well organised, great craic and hassle free events.
Championship Points After Final Round
Posted: May 19, 2010 11:18 AM
4 best scores are counted , a minimumm of three rounds had to be started and 4 bonus points were given where a competitor started all rounds.
Results emailed on Sunday 24th , the results will be made final on Sunday 31st October.
Any queries please contact 086 1233742 / +353 86 1233742
Billy Coleman Award 2010
Posted: February 18, 2010 7:26 PM
Since its inception six years ago junior rallying has gone from strength to
strength.
It has also evolved into one of the most important and exciting items on
the Irish rallying calendar. The most significant development in junior rallying was
its marriage with the Billy Coleman award: Irelands most coveted and valuable rally
award.
Previous Coleman award winners include Rory Galligan Keith Cronin and Craig
Breen.
This year the winner and runner up of the junior section of the Petro Systems
Forest Championship will be eligible for interview for the Billy Coleman award.
Another feature of junior rallying in the forest championship is that the junior
entrants are seeded with (class one) ahead of the main field.
WRC Style Numbers for 2010
Posted: February 12, 2010 11:34 AM
New for 2010, Car Numbers will be displayed on the rear quarter glass.
The sponsors decals are still to be displayed on the door but as high as possible.
The numbers on the rear quarter glass will enable mid points crews and finish crews to identify the competing car easier.
Limerick Forestry Rally - Cancelled - Replaced by Birr Forestry on Same Date
Posted: February 6, 2010 12:05 AM
Provisional Championship Rounds
Posted: January 8, 2010 1:39 PM
- Tipperary Sean Conlon Forest Rally 14 Feb 10
- Carrick-on-Suir Wm.Loughman Forest Rally
7 Mar 10
(Limerick Forest Rally - Cancelled) - Birr Forest Rally 4 Apr 10 - CANCELLED
- Munster Moonraker Forest Rally 16 May 10
- Donegal Forestry Rally - 24 Jul 10
- Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally 14-15 Aug 10
- Down Rally 23 Oct 10
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