Bishopscourt Blog- with Barry Rabbitt
May 20, 2013 by Barry Rabbitt
Barry showed great pace in the Goldenpages.ie car, but the cards didn't fall his way in Bishopscourt! Image from Cregornews.com
Rounds 2 and 3 of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane championship took place at the recently rejuvenated Bishopscourt Race Track near Downpatrick in Co Down. With car racing only returning to the circuit in 2012 I was yet to sample the delights of this fast flowing track which was held in such high regard by all those who sampled it last year. After... [Read more...]
An Exciting Year Ahead- with Mark Keane
Unlike many drivers, I’ve been waiting longer than just the winter to get back behind the wheel. In 2010, I had to throw in the towel on kart racing and since then I had done nothing but spend countless hours trying to find a racing series within my budget, but it was to no avail. Then last July, I bought a ticket for The Race2Race competition, unaware... [Read more...]
Barry Rabbitt: Getting Drives- & Giving Drives!!
April 17, 2013 by Barry Rabbitt
Heading out to qualify with my FCR Media Racing team mate Jennifer behind.
Finally, after a long and boring winter, race season is back. The Sky box is full of recorded races and racecars are out of their winter hibernation and back where they belong – on track! It’s been a busy few weeks for me on the run up to the start of the season but it’s all looking to be worth it. I was delighted to be chosen... [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: FCR Media Racing unveil new title sponsorship of the P1 Racing Formula Sheane Team
April 2, 2013 by FCR Media Racing
Barry Rabbitt will join Jennifer Mullan at FCR Media Racing for the 2013 Formula Sheane Championship. Photo: Michael Chester
FCR Media Racing today announced its new title sponsorship of the P1 Racing Formula Sheane team for the 2013 season. P1 Racing will compete under the FCR Media Racing banner for the forthcoming season having signed a deal with FCR Media, publishers of goldenpages.ie, SaySo.ie, MobileReady.ie as well as eircomphonebook.ie. The teams all new livery will... [Read more...]
Testing Times- with Barry Rabbitt.
February 24, 2013 by Barry Rabbitt
An armful of oppo in the MX5- no problem to our tame racing driver!
It’s been a busy few weeks for me in my Race2Race.com role of tutor and mentor. For those of you unaware I am involved in the Race2Race.com competition which each year gives one lucky and talented winner the oppurtunity to race a saloon car with all expenses paid. 2012 was the first year of the competition and South Dublin novice John... [Read more...]
Barry Rabbitt: Flying solo!
February 5, 2013 by Barry Rabbitt
Andrew Morris was the class of the day in his BMRT Subaru. Photo: Sarah Byrne
My first visit to Mondello Park of the year was in an official capacity, that of commentator in fact. Regular announcer Matt Feeney was busy celebrating his birthday and had asked me to cover for him. Over the years I have helped Matt and Motorsport.ie boss, Leo Nulty, out behind the mic but this was to be my first proper solo attempt. I was hoping... [Read more...]
Barry Rabbitt: Leinster Trophy
September 22, 2012 by Barry Rabbitt
Barry leads Brian Hearty and Enda O'Connor in a thrilling Leinster Trophy Race. Photo: Michael Chester
In a car prepared at the elevneth hour, Barry put on a performance on a par with the seasoned regulars. Photo: Michael Chester Fresh from taking the chequered flag first at the Phoenix Park ITCC race in Dave Clarkes Golf GTI, we started talking about the possibility of racing the car at the Leinster Trophy weekend the following month. It was decided... [Read more...]
Rabbitt in Last Minute Leinster Trophy Challenge
September 13, 2012 by Leo
Will we see Rabbitt spring a surprise and lead into the first corner?? Photo: Con Connolly
Rabbitt two wheels the Supercharged Golf at Kirkistown Photo: Con Connolly Barry Rabbitt is the latest to throw his name in the hat for the Leinster Trophy Formula Sheane race at Mondello Park this weekend. The former Uno Cup Champion has developed a reputation as something of an all rounder in Irish racing circles lately although this will be his first... [Read more...]
Barry Rabbitt: Another week, another track!
September 4, 2012 by Barry Rabbitt
Barry coming through the Chicane in Kirkistown. Photo: Con Connolly
Another week, another track, abnother race-series but the same car. After an unforgettable ‘Park victory just 6 days ago myself and Dave Clarke headed up to Kirkistown Race Circuit for a round of the Northern Ireland saloons in the Deliver-It.ie and Race2Race supported Supercharged Golf GTi which Dave once again asked me to race. So with little... [Read more...]
Barry Rabbitt: My ‘Park’ Weekend
August 22, 2012 by Barry Rabbitt
Barry makes his way down to the Furry Glen in the rapid Golf. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski
First off I must apologise for not blogging throughout the weekend as I had hoped. To be honest I was hard pressed to do anything as a result of a pretty packed schedule driving two cars in 4 races across 3 classes. Not to mention qualifying and prepping the cars. Saturday morning came around pretty quick after Fridays Race2Race ….eh promotional... [Read more...]
