Galway Summer Rally 2001
Posted: May 4, 2001 10:04 AM - 7103 Hits

Thanks to Eugene Jordan

Galway Motor Club have decided to cancel the Galway Summer Rally scheduled to take place on the 2nd of September, due to the ongoing “Foot and Mouth” crisis.

Carlow Motorsport & Activity Day – 13th MAY 2001
Posted: May 3, 2001 4:50 PM - 7861 Hits

Thanks to R Corrigan
Prize Fund of £800

Due to the postponement of the Annual Seven Oaks Hotel – National Stages Rally the Carlow Car Club have organised a “fun filled action packed” day primarily for motorsport competitors, enthusiasts and their families which will include motorsport activities and fun for all the family.

RPM IN MAY 2001
Posted: May 3, 2001 4:42 PM - 4922 Hits

Tonight 23:30 UTV

• 3 MAY UTV Bertie Fisher
  Tarmac TitanThe first in a series of portraits of the great rallymen on the Irish stages features the late Bertie Fisher, the Fermanagh driver who has the record number of wins in the Tarmac Rally Championship.

Motorsport Ireland News
Posted: May 3, 2001 4:29 PM - 4592 Hits

1. Motorsport Ireland Present Memorial Trophies

2. Motorsport Ireland Announces Organisational Changes

TOM HUNT MOTORS / SLIGO PARK HOTEL Sligo Stages Rally 2001
Posted: May 3, 2001 4:00 PM - 7322 Hits

Thanks to Robert Lyttle/Oisin O'Briain

In light of the continuing risks from Foot & Mouth disease to the Irish herd , it has been decided by the committee of Connacht Motor Club to cancel the 2001 Sligo Stages Rally which was scheduled to take place on Sunday July 8th.

Pneumant Rallye (Germany) - 28-29 Apr 01
Posted: May 1, 2001 4:11 PM - 3567 Hits

Austin McHale and Brian Murphy finished third overall on last weekend Pneumant Rallye head near Leipzig in Germany. This was the crews first outing on Gravel in the World Rally Corrolla.

Clare Loose Surface Autocross - 20 May 01
Posted: April 30, 2001 5:15 PM - 3640 Hits

The Clare Loose Surface Autocross is being held at Whelan's Quarry at Fountain, Lahinch Road, Ennis on Sunday, 20th May 2001.

Galligan Begins New Season in France
Posted: April 30, 2001 4:45 PM - 4917 Hits

by Claire Walsh

The Rally Du Terre D'Auvergne was the starting point for a new season and championship challenge for Billy Coleman Award winner, Rory Galligan. This event was the first round of the French 106 Championship, run high in the mountains of the south of France. Over 60 Peugeot 106's entered the 95 mile gravel event which was the first round of the French National Gravel Championship.

Clare Hillclimb Weekend
Posted: April 30, 2001 4:13 PM - 2956 Hits

Please also be advised that the Clare Motor Club Hill Climb weekend, 12th and 13th May has been cancelled due to the Foot and Mouth situation.

2001 Munster Autotest Championship Dates
Posted: April 30, 2001 7:12 AM - 13072 Hits

Thanks to Mike Mulcahy
Revised Calender on account of events cancelled due to FMD

Sponsor for this year is Clarke Bros. (Bandon) Car Sales. The first two rounds were cancelled so 10 events remain to form the Championship best 7 out 10 to count.

2001 Circuit of Munster (Limerick) Rally
Posted: April 27, 2001 3:25 PM - 6566 Hits

Thanks to Eoin Noonan

It is with regret that Limerick Motor Club announces that the 52nd Circuit of Munster will not go ahead on the June Weekend 2001. In light of the foot and mouth crises we recognise the devastating consequences that the spread of this dreadful disease could cause to the farming community and as a sporting organisation who depend on the goodwill of the landowners we could not intentionally put their lively hood at risk.

Kerry Autotest - 22 Apr 01
Posted: April 26, 2001 8:12 AM - 6912 Hits

Round 1 - Kingdom Fast Fit Autotest Championship
Thanks to Sean Moriarty & Mike Mulcahy

The 2001 Munster & Kingdom Autotest Championships started in Tralee on 22-4-2001. 7 Classes were catered for by COC Donal Lynch.

Cork MC Autocross - 20 May 01
Posted: April 24, 2001 1:24 PM - 4412 Hits

Cork Motor Club are hosting an Autocross in O'Riordan's Quarry, Ballinacurra, Cork on May 20.

Tour de Luxembourg 2001 - 21-22 Apr 01
Posted: April 22, 2001 4:24 PM - 9877 Hits

Ian Greer & Dean Beckett brought the Taranto de Pol Corolla WRC to a brillant win on the 2 day Rally of Luxemburg. The Northern Ireland crew had over a minute to spare on the similar Corolla WRC of the number one seed Rocco Theunissen.

Rallye de Wallonie
Posted: April 20, 2001 3:31 PM - 5112 Hits

Thanks to Mark English

John McCluskey & the JMC VAN TRANS rallyteam take to the tarmac lanes of Belgium over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The team are tackling the Rallye de Wallonie, the third round of the Belgian championship.

2001 Peugoet 106 Cup
Posted: April 20, 2001 3:17 PM - 4898 Hits

Peugeot Sport UK Supporters Club

Further to the foot and mouth, it seems that many rallies are still being postponed and cancelled. However, we have confidently put together a revised calendar for the Super 106 Cup, so that we feel we can progress and work towards good rallying in the next few months.

Munster Night Navigation Trial Championship Forum - 20 Apr 01
Posted: April 19, 2001 12:59 PM - 8637 Hits

Friday 20th April
8.30pm
Vienna Woodlands Hotel
Glanmire
Outside Cork City

2001 MTC Tour of the Sperrins
Posted: April 13, 2001 5:58 PM - 13114 Hits

Thanks to Gary........

Magherafelt and District Motor Club has announced the cancellation of the 2001 MTC Communications Tour of The Sperrins Rally. The event, round four of the NI Rally Championship, was due to take place on Saturday 19th May.

Benbradagh Hillclimb 2001
Posted: April 12, 2001 4:40 PM - 5102 Hits

Maiden City Motor Club cancel 2001 Benbradagh Hillclimb due in response to agricultural emergency.

Maiden City Motor Club has announced the cancellation of the 2001 Northern Ireland Championship SECURON Benbradagh Hillclimb, on Saturday 5th May 2001, due to the continuing foot and mouth crisis.

TAC Rally Belgium - 7 April 01
Posted: April 9, 2001 4:49 PM - 5961 Hits

A number of Irish crews competed in the Tac Rally in Belgium, held on Saturday the 7th April.