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Lough Neagh Stages - CANCELLED

Posted: June 28, 2011 10:16 AM - 6599 Hits

Lough Neagh Stages - 3 Jul 11
Round 3 - 2011 Northern Ireland 2WD Rally Challenge

Outdoor Services Lough Neagh Stages 2011- Cancelled

Posted: June 28, 2011 10:16 AM

The Club would like to thank the sponsors - Outdoor Services, Thornton Roofing, White River Hotel, MTec Graphics, KG Motorsport, O’Kane Cars, Murray Motors and Windscreen replacements, ADM Pipe services, SD Grease Removal, Pound Lighting Centre and the competitors we received entries from, unfortunately not enough to make the event competitive, hope to see you all at our next event.

Draw for a Free Entry

Posted: June 22, 2011 4:19 PM

Draw for free entry fee to the Lough Neagh Stages

Have your entry in by Friday the 24th of June to be in with the chance to win

Reminder

Posted: June 21, 2011 12:28 PM

Reminder - the Outdoor Services sponsored Lough Neagh Stages on Sunday the 3rd of July
-part of the ANICC 2wd challenge.
With less than two weeks to the event entries have been coming in slowly
- competitors are asked if they haven’t completed an entry form yet or need a printed copy posted to please let the event know by phone or e-mail- andrea@smurraymotors.com
Sunday scrutiny available to all crews who are travelling more than 50 miles to the venue of the Outdoor Services sponsored Lough Neagh Stages

Rally Launched

Posted: June 7, 2011 2:30 PM


Photo: Martin Gallagher


The Rally Launch of the Outdoor Services sponsored Lough Neagh Stages on Thursday the 2nd of June at the White River Hotel, Toomebridge.

The Lough Neagh Stages rally has been running since the year 2000 when it was won by Maurice Gass from Markethill unfortunately due to foot and mouth the 2001 stages had to be cancelled but came back in 2002 with Derek McGeehan taking the win from Kieron Graffin second. In 2003 Derek McGeehan took victory from Glen Allen this time, but in 2004 Kieron Graffin beat Derek to the post for victory in the estate. In 2005 a new face claimed victory- James Gillen with local man Martin Mc Fall navigating took the honours from Justin McCartin in second with the 2 favourites Derek McGeehan and Kieron Graffin retiring. In the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 Derek McGeehan made this rally his own, with George Robinson taking victory in 2009 from Kieron Graffin in a group n car with Derek McGeehan invited to attend an event on the same weekend in England. Last year we saw another new winner Gary Jennings from Kesh, County Fermanagh romping to victory in one of McKinstry motorsports Subaru Impreza, with the hard charging McGeehan and Graffin not far behind. Who will be the winner this year?

With only a few weeks to this year’s event, sponsored by Outdoor Services to be held on Sunday 3rd of July 2011, a full entry list of 90+ competing cars is expected in this ever popular 8 stage multi-use rally which is part of the Pacenotes Anicc 2 wheel drive challenge it will also include WRC, group N and for the first year for this event classes for historic rally cars. The 2 wheel drive challenge this year will be sponsored by MTec Graphics and Autofashion with a special prize up for grabs to the fastest 2 wheel drive car home.

Scrutineering is in the service paddock at the Higgins family estate, Moneyglass demesne on Saturday the 2nd of July from 6pm to 9pm. competing vehicles will be examined while crews will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the stages for the next day. Accommodation is available at a reduced rate at the finish venue sponsor the White River Hotel, e-mail stay@whiteriverhotel.com or phone 028 7965 0800

Sunday morning all competitors will gather for drivers briefing at 9am in the service paddock where breakfast is available from 8am onwards by outside caterers. The first rally car will be due off the line at 10am.

The Moneyglass Demesne is just one mile from the Brecart roundabout on the main B18 Toomebridge / Ballymena road. Spectator car parking is conveniently in the estate, and will be sign posted off the main roads.

Sunday evening will see the competitors at the White River Hotel on the main street of Toomebridge where meals will be available- everyone is welcome to attend for prize giving with 58+ prizes to be presented.

The Lough Neagh Marshals would like to take this opportunity to thank our main sponsor Outdoor Services of Magherafelt our associate sponsors Thornton Roofing of Toomebridge, O’Kane Cars of Hillhead, Castledawson, KG Motorsport of Toomebridge, MTec Graphics of Magherafelt, ADM pipe installation of Bellaghy, Murray Motors and Windscreen replacements of Magherafelt, SD grease removal of Magherafelt and Pound Lighting Centre of Magherafelt. Our finish venue the White River Hotel, Toomebridge

More Details:

Rally Launch - Thursday the 2nd of June at the White River Hotel Toomebridge @ 7.30pm

Posted: May 30, 2011 3:13 PM

The Rally Launch of Outdoor Services sponsored Lough Neagh Stages 2011. will take place on Thursday the 2nd of June at the White River Hotel Toomebridge @ 7.30pm- rally cars and sponsors will be in attendance along with the rallies committee of the Lough Neagh Marshals, the press are invited to attend for pr photos and press release, if you are unavailable to attend please contact me and I will pass on pr photos (if available) and the press release a few days after this event.

The Outdoor Services sponsored lough neagh stages is on Sunday 3rd July, a round of ANICC 2 wheel drive challenge it will also include WRC, group N and for the first year for this event classes for historic rally cars, with eight stages and service in the Higgins estate Moneglass it's a great family day out. Stage familiarization and scrutiny will be on Saturday afternoon and accommodation is available at the White River Hotel Toomebridge the finish venue at a reduced rate for competitors, early entry fee including club membership for driver and navi @ £160.00

The Higgins estate, Moneyglass Demesne is just one mile from the Brecart roundabout on the main B18 Toomebridge / Ballymena road. Spectator car parking is conveniently in the estate, and will be sign posted off the main roads.

The Lough Neagh Marshals would like to take this opportunity to thank our main sponsor Outdoor Services of Magherafelt our associate sponsors Thornton Roofing of Toomebridge, O’Kane Cars of Hillhead, Castledawson, KG Motorsport of Toomebridge, MTec Graphics of Magherafelt, ADM pipe installation of Bellaghy, Murray Motors and Windscreen replacements of Magherafelt, SD grease removal of Magherafelt and Pound Lighting Centre of Magherafelt. Our finish venue the White River Hotel, Toomebridge

Regulations / Details

Posted: May 18, 2011 12:10 PM

Regs and Entry Form now available for the Outdoor Services sponsored Lough Neagh Stages 2011 to be held on Sunday 3rd July, a round of ANICC 2wd challenge.
It will also include WRC, group N and for the first year classes for historic rally cars, with eight stages and service in the Higgins estate Monegla, it's a great family day out.
As usual we will accept applications for navigators licenses on the day, so remember to take the opportunity to get your wife , brother , father , sponsor basically any one you would like (over 16) into the passenger seat to enjoy a good days craic.
Stage familiarization and scrutiny will be on Saturday afternoon and accommodation is available at the White River Hotel Toomebridge the finish venue at a reduced rate for competitors.
Early entry fee including club membership for driver and navi @ £160.00


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