Kerry MC Autotest - 16 Sept 02
Posted: September 17, 2002 8:36 AM - 5099 Hits

Round 12 - Clark Brothers Munster Autotest Championship
Full Results & Times by Mike Mulcahy
Report by Tim Faulkner

THE ONE NOBODY WANTED TO WIN.
On a day when all the usual contenders failed to perform, Don Giles continued his fine run of form to win a tight autotest in the largest car competing at Tralee on Sunday.

PRESS STATEMENT - Wexford Motor Club
Posted: September 17, 2002 7:47 AM - 5905 Hits

Today, 14th September 2002, during the running of a stage of the Wexford Stages Rally a competing car was involved in an accident near Ballycullane, Co. Wexford. A number of spectators were injured and were taken to Wexford General Hospital.

They are currently in the hospital and are receiving medical attention. It has been confirmed by the hospital that none of the injuries are life threatening.

A full investigation is now underway and the result of this investigation will be available for consideration by the Motor Sport Commission (Ruling Council) at their meeting on Thursday 19th September 2002.

Byrnes - King of the Hills .. Again!
Posted: September 17, 2002 7:43 AM - 2514 Hits

Having missed out on receiving the Frank Keane Perpetual Trophy after winning the Motorsport Ireland Hillclimb/Sprint Challenge last year, Galway man Frank Byrnes was more determined than ever to get his hands on the prestigious trophy this season. In his 2.0 litre Oliver Walsh Motors (Hyundai) backed Formula Opel Reynard, consistent performances with eight wins and four second places put him at the top of the leaderboard at each event and in return helped to secure the title with two rounds to go.

Brendan Kelly Rallying - Disappointment in Ulster but Determination for Clare
Posted: September 17, 2002 7:40 AM - 3380 Hits

The latest round of the Ford of Ireland Focus Challenge was the Ulster Rally on 7th and 8th of September , which saw crews competing in the Toshiba Tarmac Championship meet up again with the Pirelli British Rally Championship regulars over the twisty roads of Co. Down.

Unfortunately it turned out to be a tale of woe for the Midland Crew of Brendan Kelly and Cathal Shanahan when they were forced to retire from the event.

The Windscreen Company Cork Forest Rally - 8 Sep 02
Posted: September 11, 2002 10:16 AM - 25648 Hits

Eugene Donnelly and Paul Nagle clock up another win to take the lead in the Forestry Championship

Full Results and Stage Times

2002 Lakeside Manor Castle Hellfire Rally - 8 Sep 02
Posted: September 11, 2002 7:30 AM - 22331 Hits

Ulster Rally - Ford Focus Championship
Posted: September 10, 2002 4:06 PM - 14946 Hits

O'REILLY SCORES MAIDEN VICTORY.

Cathal O'Reilly from Cavan has won the second round of the 2002 Ford Ireland Focus Rally Championship, the Ulster Rally based in Belfast.

DOHERTY BOYS CLAIM THIRD ON TOUGH ULSTER RALLY!
Posted: September 10, 2002 4:01 PM - 9268 Hits

Donegal brothers, Daniel and Michael Doherty (Carndonagh), claimed as exhilarating third place overall behind Tarmac Champion, Andrew Nesbitt and top Pirelli British series runner, Jonny Milner, on last weekend's Stena Line Ulster Rally to take their highest placing in an international event.

2002 Stena Line Ulster Rally - 6-7 Sep 02
Posted: September 10, 2002 3:58 PM - 15508 Hits

Round 6 - 2002 Toshiba Tarmac Championship

Shaun Gallagher Rallying - Ulster Rally
Posted: September 10, 2002 8:37 AM - 4475 Hits

The notoriously competitive Peugeot 206 Super Cup lived up to its reputation this weekend when the Stena Line Ulster Rally played host to the latest round of the championship.

Ulster Rally - Peugoet 206 Cup & Super 1600
Posted: September 3, 2002 9:45 AM - 10704 Hits

1. Peugoet 206 Cup - "Round Six: Seconds Count"
2. Galligan and Noble on Home Ground

Cork & Munster Autotests - 31 Aug - 1 Sep 02
Posted: September 3, 2002 7:32 AM - 9125 Hits

Round 1 (CMC) and Round 2 (MMC&CC) of the Hewison National Autotest Championship
Counting Rounds of Clark Brothers Munster Autotest Championship.

Results

Cunningham & Higgins Prestige Cars Galway Summer Rally - 1 Sep 02
Posted: September 2, 2002 3:16 PM - 22236 Hits

Barrable wins 2nd Rally in a Row after Paul Harris and Patrick Elliot both Crash out.

Ollie O’Donovan to run Hyundai WRC on Clare Stages & Cork 20
Posted: August 27, 2002 1:35 PM - 7911 Hits

Ollie O’ Donovan has secured a deal with Hyundai Preparation giants Motor Sport Developments (MSD) to bring an Accent WRC to Ireland.

Brendan and Cathal's trip to TIPP
Posted: August 26, 2002 2:23 PM - 9073 Hits

Sunday the 11th of August saw the first round of the new Ford of Ireland Focus Challenge kick off when the Midland crew of Brendan Kelly and Cathal Shanahan made the trip south to compete in the Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally.

IRCA Marshal's Payback Day @ Mondello Park - 18 Aug 02
Posted: August 21, 2002 10:01 AM - 21481 Hits

Donegal Hillclimb Weekend 2002 - 7-8 Sept 02
Posted: August 19, 2002 3:38 PM - 12588 Hits

Donegal's "Golden Mile" Hillclimb set for September!!
by Declan McCay

Donegal Motor Club has just announced brief details of it's Inishowen based National Championship Hillclimb at Glentogher, a few miles from Carndonagh, in Inishowen.
Clerk of the Course for the event, Declan Mc Cay announced details for the week-end of 7th & 8th of September.

KDMC Autotest @ Milltown - 18 Aug 02
Posted: August 19, 2002 3:25 PM - 12939 Hits

Thanks to Mike Mulcahy
Round 9 - 2002 Clark Brothers (Bandon) Munster Autotest Championship

Full results from this and all previous rounds the Munster Autotest Championship to date

2002 Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally - 11 Aug 02
Posted: August 15, 2002 4:24 PM - 24459 Hits

There is a limited number of the programs from the Stonethrowers rally still avaiable. Anyone wishing to get a copy of this once off program dedicated to Frank Meagher you can still send a stamped addressed envelope to David or call him on 087 2512575
David O'Sullivan, Sliabhmor, Doon, Rathronan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Full Results and Stages Times

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Michael Barrable and Dermot O'Gorman win in Tipperary. Photo: Seamus Counihan

Second place for Niall Maguire is more than enough for the Monaghan driver to win the National Championship.
Aaron McHale also wins Group N in the National Championship.

Topics: Stonethrowers Rally (Tipperary) 

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MOUNTAIN VIEW RESTAURANT BANAGHER RALLY TIME TRIAL - 24 Aug 02
Posted: August 14, 2002 12:07 PM - 9475 Hits

Thanks to Alan Bolton

Magherafelt & District Motor Club are holding a rally time trial on Saturday 24th August. A 2.2 mile course along the fast flowing riverside track in Banager forest.