Carlow MC Rallysprints @ Mondello - 30 Dec 01
Posted: January 3, 2002 4:35 PM - 11581 Hits

Full Results and Times
Thanks to Robert Corrigan

Cork MC Autocross @ Campbells Pit, Clonakilty - 27 Dec 01
Posted: January 3, 2002 4:31 PM - 6733 Hits

Final Round - 2001 Maxsport Munster Autocross Championship

Full Results and times

2002 KBB Doors National Forestry Championship
Posted: January 3, 2002 12:40 PM - 17917 Hits

Championship Details and Dates
by Jim Walsh

The KBB DOORS National Forestry Rally Championship kicks off with Sean Condon Memorial Forestry Rally on Jan 27th. This year’s championship will be on a calendar year, rather then the winter series of the past

2002 Peugeot 206 Super Cup Calendar
Posted: December 19, 2001 8:20 AM - 8196 Hits

The 206 Super Cup, the most exciting one-make rally series in the UK, is delighted to announce a fantastic calendar for its 2002 programme.

The Cup will follow most of the events in the revised British Rally Championship, tackling classic stages from England to Wales, Scotland to Ireland, as well as incorporating one of the BTRDA rounds, the Quinton Rally in mid-Wales. In addition, it will include the now traditional trip across the Channel, to contend a round of the French National Championship, competing against their Gallic 206 counterparts. Rounding off the championship will see a promotional event, similar to the Banbury Rally which ran in 2001, with the details still to be confirmed.

WEXFORD MOTOR CLUB STATEMENT - Re: Death of Joe Stafford
Posted: December 17, 2001 12:41 PM - 7909 Hits

The South-East's rallying fraternity was stunned by the death of Joe Stafford shortly after the finish of the Wexford Single Stage Rally on Sunday.

Joe, a member of Wexford Motor Club and who had been co-driver for Mick Kehoe during the event, took ill on the return journey to Rally Headquarters in Rosslare from the end of the final stage in Newbawn.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, who were on the scene immediately, they were unable to resuscitate Mr Stafford.
He was removed to Wexford General Hospital. Joe, 45, a native of Gusserane, is survived by his parents and family.

Wexford Motor Club extends deepest sympathy to Joe's family and wide circle of friends.

Wexford Single Stage (No 2) - 16 Dec 01
Posted: December 17, 2001 8:14 AM - 15916 Hits

Doping in Motorsport - #2
Posted: December 14, 2001 2:28 PM - 11887 Hits

The IRCA met with Dr. Frank O'Donoghue, the Medical Officer in charge of Doping in Motorsport, on Tuesday 11th December. The meeting proved most informative and Dr. O'Donoghue gave excellent assurances on certain areas. The fact is that the policy is in place and we can expect to see testing in the near future. Control over which events will be tested lies only with the Sports Council and they will give Motorsport Ireland short notice.

Ford Ka C'Ship - Wexford Single Stage - 17 Nov 01
Posted: December 14, 2001 2:04 PM - 13448 Hits

by Mick Bracken The Ford Ka From Wexford Will Be Showing On T V 3 Sports Tonight On This Friday, 14 December after the 11:00pm News.

The Donegal Rally Will Be On T V 3 Sports Some Day Next Week - More details later

Milford Inn Hotel (Donegel) Single Stage - 9 Dec 01
Posted: December 10, 2001 4:08 PM - 13992 Hits

Paul Harris/Eugene O'Donnell fastest over High Glen

Autotest Dates & Championships for Munster Area 2002
Posted: December 8, 2001 11:07 PM - 7195 Hits

Thanks to Tim Faulkner

IRCA SMS Service
Posted: December 6, 2001 10:59 AM - 7694 Hits

The IRCA's new SMS messaging service database is now being compiled. Each renewed member will recieve at least one message a month in 2002.

Kris Meeke Rallying – Galloway Hills Rally 2001
Posted: December 4, 2001 8:42 AM - 8013 Hits

by Barry Meeke

‘A dream come true’ was how Kris Meeke described his maiden overall rally victory on last weekends Galloway Hills Rally. The young Dungannon driver managed to secure a last minute deal with McKinstry Motorsport to drive a Pirelli shod LHD Group A Subaru, and used to awesome effect.

Galligan get works Peugeot 206 Super 1600 Drive for 2002
Posted: December 4, 2001 8:38 AM - 12066 Hits

A full house turned up at the Fincourt to celebrate Rory's works drive on Friday night last.

Rory's team manager Tom Walsh spoke of his three years with Rory and how he has matured into the star he is today. And to add a flash of colour to the night, the King of Irish Tarmac - Billy Coleman attended and spoke to the packed house about his days driving his various cars and the change from being a privateer to becoming a works driver. He said that Rory was a natural talent and can go a long way.

Cork MC Imokilly Single Stage Rally - 2 Dec 01
Posted: December 3, 2001 4:47 PM - 19377 Hits

Breen Takes Win

Full Results and Stage Times

Carlow MC Rallysprint @ Mondello - 2 Dec 01
Posted: December 3, 2001 4:46 PM - 8453 Hits

Final Round 2001 Ford Ka Championship

Full Results and Times
Thanks to R Corrigan

KA CHALLENGE FINALE -Carlow MC Rallysprint @ Mondello - 2 Dec 01
Posted: December 3, 2001 4:46 PM - 12243 Hits

Final Round - 2001 Ford Ka Championship
CARROLL DOMINATES
by Tom Collins

John Carroll from Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny has won the eighth and final round of the 2001 Ford Ireland KA Challenge at Mondello Park, Naas, Co. Kildare.

BILLY COLEMAN AWARD
Posted: November 30, 2001 4:54 PM - 12281 Hits

Stuart Darcy is this years winner of the Billy Coleman award.

Shortlisted for the inaugural Billy Coleman Award in 2000, twenty five year old Stuart Darcy from Killybegs, Co Donegal went one better this year to take the top award and a support package worth £25k.

2002 Motorsport Calender (Final Draft)
Posted: November 23, 2001 4:40 PM - 21207 Hits

2002 Motorsport Calender (Final Draft)

Lynch's Hotel Clare Single Stage - POSTPONED
Posted: November 22, 2001 12:04 PM - 6373 Hits

Thanks to Eoin Noonan

Urgent announcement.

Press Release from Brendan Kelly Rallying
Posted: November 22, 2001 11:57 AM - 6920 Hits

Thanks to Eamonn Keegan
Brendan Kelly starts out on his most ambitious plan yet:

2002 sees 26 year old Longford man Brendan Kelly launch his most ambitious rallying plan yet in a year in which he hopes to contest the new Peugeot 206 Challenge along with the Irish National Tarmac Championship at the wheel of a new Peugeot 206.