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LinksNATIONAL FOREST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 1999/2000
Posted: August 25, 1999 5:53 AM - 14497 Hits
A new era has dawned on forestry rallying with the introduction of
Safety Notes this year and some television coverage guaranteed, The new
Forest Rally Sub-Committee are aiming to broaden the appeal of the
Championship attracting some new competitors. The format for this years
championship starts the competitors in Cork and finishes in Carrick on
Suir with a total of seven rounds.
Posted: August 25, 1999 5:53 AM
98% of rallies in the world are run on loose surface with all the great drivers like World Champion Tommi Makkinen, twice Champion Carlos Sainz, three times Champion, Juha Kankkunen and Colin Mc Rae all cut their rally teeth on the loose. The theory being that, if you can drive quick on the loose you can drive quick anywhere. Aspiring drivers here, in Ireland should take note and fuollow suit and compete on the loose.
This years Championship is sure to attract a much wider audience of media and spectators and bring Forestry Rallying to the fore.
Championship dates for 1999/2000
12/9/1999 Cork Forestry Rally
16/10/1999 MEC/Circuit of Wicklow
14/11/1999 Birr Forestry Rally
5/12/1999 Ballina Forestry Rally
9/1/2000 Limerick Forestry Rally
30/1/2000 Sean Conlon Memorial Rally
- Tipperary
20/2/2000 Willie Loughman Memorial
Forestry Rally - Carrick on
Suir
Anyone needing information on championship, contact Chairman:
Tom NolanUllid
Kilmacow
Waterford
Tel:051-885640 or 087-6792142.
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