Mayo Autocross (Kilkelly) - 5 Aug 01
Posted: July 30, 2001 9:15 AM - 4600 Hits

Thanks to Sean McHugh

Loose Surface Autocross, organised by Mayo and District Motorsport club will be held in Harringtons quarry, Kilkelly Co. Mayo (beside Knock airport)
The event is scheduled for August 5 th and regulations are available from Margaret McGreal Tel 087-216 5028

Cork Ford RS2001 - 29 Jul 01
Posted: July 27, 2001 8:04 AM - 5073 Hits

By Rob Virgo
Cork Showground’s, 29th of July from 12 noon.

The Cork RS Owners Club are holding their second show.
Last year was huge, this year is bigger.
It’s for all RS Fords including historics and motorsport cars and visiting car clubs.

Rory Galligan - Swansea Bay Rally
Posted: July 24, 2001 7:39 AM - 6436 Hits

By Claire Walsh

Over 25 Peugeot crews descended on Wales last Saturday to compete in the Swansea Bay Rally. The crew only had two weeks since round two to convert their cars from tarmac spec to gravel for this 65 mile event, which was run deep in the Welsh forests.

Kris Meeke Rallying - Swansea Bay Festival Rally
Posted: July 24, 2001 7:35 AM - 6307 Hits

by Barry Meeke

After two unsuccessful rounds of the Peugeot Super 106 Cup, Kris finally started his championship campaign with a convincing win through the Welsh forests. The Swansea Bay Festival Rally consisted of five stages in classic Rally Great Britain territory, with stages such as Rheloa and Rhondda making up sixty-three competitive miles.

FRANK BYRNES RACING - Phoenix Park Races - 21-22 Jul 01
Posted: July 24, 2001 7:20 AM - 3446 Hits

Byrnes breaks Phoenix Park duck with double victory
by Jarlath Sweeney

Following his successful return to racing with two podium finishes in the opening rounds of the Dunlop National Hillclimb/Sprint Challenge (in Dungarvan), Frank Byrnes went two steps higher with not one but two victories at the 98th Annual Phoenix Park Motor Races last weekend.

IRCA Mondello Day for Marshals - 22 Jul 01
Posted: July 23, 2001 10:15 AM - 13389 Hits

By Delcan Tumilty

The IRCA wish to thank all those who took part in the Marshal's Day. The day was a huge success and a special thanks to all the drivers who took part and gave willingly of their time and cars. All who were lucky enough to get a seat were treated to a special day.

Phoenix Park Motor Races - 21-22 Jul 01
Posted: July 23, 2001 10:15 AM - 6225 Hits

Round 1 - 2001 Ford Ka Championship
by Tom Collins

Liam Denning from Rathfarnham took a decisive victory today on the opening round of the 2001 Ford Ireland KA Challenge, held at the Phoenix Park Motors Races in Dublin.

Foynes Autotest - 21 Jul 01
Posted: July 23, 2001 9:48 AM - 4722 Hits

by Mike Mulcahy
Rounds 4 - 2001 Clarke Brothers Munster Autotest Championship

Round 4 organised by Limerick Motor Club COC Mike Mulcahy. Venue Foynes Harbour in conjunction with Foynes Irish Coffee Festival.
TNG will be covering the event on TV on Friday 9th August 10pm repeated on Sunday 11th August at 11.20pm

Paddy Power scored a hat trick on this event, third win in a row in the Munster Championship.

MAGIC MEEKE TAKES MAIDEN WIN
Posted: July 23, 2001 9:40 AM - 7871 Hits

Swansea Bay Festival National Rally - 2 Jul 01
By Stella Boyles
Round 3 - Peugeot Super 106 Cup

Kris Meeke put his previous retirements behind him with a mature and consistent performance to take his first victory in the Super 106 Cup. An incredible fight for second place saw Faulkner drive out of the final stage with a rear puncture, dropping six seconds to Champion, the result being a dead heat on time.

SHELL DONEGAL INTERNATIONAL RALLY TAKES A YEAR OFF
Posted: July 19, 2001 11:09 AM - 12234 Hits

by Damian Crawford / Declan McCay

The organisers of the Shell Donegal International Rally today announced that they will be unable to stage this year’s event. The Rally had already been postponed from it’s traditional June date, by the Donegal Motor Club, due to it’s concerns about the potential damage to the farming community while the Foot and Mouth alert continued.

Midland/Birr Autocross Challenge - 21-22 Jul 01
Posted: July 19, 2001 11:02 AM - 6146 Hits

by Brendan Fayne
Midland/Birr Autocross Challenge, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, 21/22nd July 2001.

Entries are now closed for the event with a maximum entry received along with a reserve list. There is a very strong entry with the strongest challenges coming from the likes of Gordon Percy, Cathal Hogan, Ger Brennan, Ian Byrne and Chris Behan plus Eoin Woods.

Kanturk & Milstreet Autotests - 14-15 Jul 01
Posted: July 18, 2001 8:22 AM - 5488 Hits

by Mike Mulcahy
Rounds 2 & 3 - 2001 Clarke Brothers Munster Autotest Championship

Results from:
- Round 2 in Kanturk organised by Cork Motor Club
- Round 3 in Milstreet orgainsed by Killarney & District Motorclub

Rory Galligan Rallying - Swansea Bay Festival Rally - 21st July
Posted: July 18, 2001 8:06 AM - 6049 Hits

by Claire Walsh

Round 3 of the Peugeot 106 Cup this weekend takes place in Swansea . Over 30 Super 106 crew will take part in this testing event, run on some classic RAC stages including Rhondda and Rheola. This event will surely challenge its competitors.

McCarrick Garages West Coast Night Navigation C'Ship
Posted: July 18, 2001 7:42 AM - 27614 Hits

PACKIE AND HARRYMAKE IT THREE IN A ROW.
Thanks to E. Longworth & Eamonn Keegan

It was a case of another great win for the Longford/Monaghan Pairing of Packie Duffy and Harry Bleakney by clinching for the Third Time in a row the Mc Carrick Garages West Coast Navigation Championship. The ever successful duo also finished Overall Winners in the X Tract Engineering Border series and Third Overall in the Senator Engineering Munster Championship.

Clonakilty Charity Motor Show - 22 July 01
Posted: July 17, 2001 7:38 AM - 8355 Hits

by Niall O'Sullivan

Skibbereen & District Motor Club are holding a Motor Show Charity Day in Clonakilty Show grounds on Sunday 22nd July 2001.

A great family day out is promised with lots of activites as well as an amazing line-up cars new & old, rally, competition, vintage cars, motorbikes etc.

Maine Forestry Rally (USA) - 27-28 July 01
Posted: July 17, 2001 7:30 AM - 2580 Hits

Thanks to Brian Sharkey

Brian Sharkey and Rory Galligan are travelling over to the Maine Forestry Rally, on the 27/28th of July, based in Rumford, Maine.
This is the 6th round of the SCCA US Pro Rally Championship. Both are going over to co-drive for New York based Irish.

Heaney Homes Ireland Lark in the Park (Derry) - 14 July 01
Posted: July 16, 2001 8:55 AM - 5091 Hits

Thanks to Delcan McCay

Thousands of fans packed the house in Derry, to watch a ‘thriller’ of a rally emerge in the tight confines of the St Columb’s Park. The Heaney Homes event, drew spectators such as Irish Tarmac expert, Andrew Nesbitt who joined with the many fans from around the country, and watch in amazement, as some of the best driver’s manoeuvred their machinery at the limit, and give the large supporting crowd something to remember for a long time in the North-West.

Cork MC's Kanturk Autotest - (Sat) 14 Jul 01
Posted: July 16, 2001 8:15 AM - 4049 Hits

Thanks to Laurance Hartigan

Waterford's Paddy Power took his Mini Special to a convincing win on last Saturday evening's test trial at Kanturk. Power was quickest on six of the nine tests, his main opposition coming from Tyrone man Tommi McDaid who set fastest time on three tests.

Patrick Haughey Partnership Summer Stages - (Fri) 13th July 2001
Posted: July 14, 2001 4:22 PM - 3228 Hits

Thanks to Gary Gray

2001 BRITISH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP CANCELLED
Posted: July 12, 2001 4:37 PM - 6031 Hits

Following cancellation of the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire with only two rounds remaining, the Motor Sports Association has cancelled this year's British Rally Championship.