Macaulay Dominates In The Wet
May 15, 2013 by P1 Digital
A strong weekend from Adam McAuley put him into a joint championship lead coming home!
After outqualifying the entire grid by over one second, Adam Macaulay took his first ever win by dominating Round 3 of the Crowne Plaza National Formula Vee Championship at a damp Bishopscourt. Despite a brief challenge at the first corner by the fast starting Kevin Grogan, Macaulay in his Newsome Racing assisted Sheane pulled out a comfortable lead... [Read more...]
Double podium for Murray at Bishopscourt
Niall Murray approached Bishopscourt confident of a strong weekend for rounds two and three of the All Ireland Formula Ford Championship. After an encouraging performance in the official pre-event test, Murray was aiming for at least one race win and to leave the weekend second in the championship. The weekend would not start out so well for the young... [Read more...]
Back to Bishopscourt- with Sean Doyle
After a year break of being at the fabulous Bishopscourt race circuit it was again time to head up to the Co.Down circuit. I headed up Friday afternoon in my Nissan Juke supplied by Nissan Ireland (very economical- the 1.5dci Puredrive engine is brilliant.) On Saturday morning we had two 15 minutes sessions to get with the grips of the track once... [Read more...]
Bishopscourt Results
May 13, 2013 by Motorsport Ireland
Erik Holstein leads in a VERY wet ITCC race in Bishopscourt © Michael Chester 087 8072295
LEINSTER M C/BARC RACE MEETING AT BISHOPSCOURT, CO DOWN (ROUNDS OF MOTORSPORT IRELAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS): FORMULA FORD 1600 RACE 1 (12 laps): 1 Ivor McCullough (Van Diemen RF00) 16m 13.91s, 80.91 mph, 2 Niall Murray (Van Diemen RF99) 16m 14.80s, 3 Sean Doyle (Van Diemen RF91) 16m 21.79s, 4 Rob Barrable (Van Diemen) 16m 24.03s, 5 Jonny McMullan... [Read more...]
ITCC Champ Bags Stryker Seat at Bishopscourt!
May 10, 2013 by Keith Drofla
Perennial Stryker Pacesetter Alan Watkins has a new challenger this weekend. Image from Con Connolly.
For the last few months the Irish Strykers Racing Championship has been pushing itself as an affordable racing series. This started towards the end of last year when there was a number of cars rented in Mondello Park and also for the weekend at The Park. This prompted the lads to get a new look website and dedicate a few hours a week to their Facebook... [Read more...]
Murray looking forward to Bishopscourt challenge
May 10, 2013 by Paul Grogan
Niall's Formula Ford being loaded at Murray Motorsport in Dublin for the trip to Bishopscourt
Former British Ginetta Junior Race Winner Niall Murray is looking forward to the next round of the Irish Formula Ford 1600 championship at Bishopscourt this weekend. A debut visit to the Downpatrick venue for Formula Ford provides a level playing field for all concerned. Due to local area restrictions, testing has always been at a premium at the circuit... [Read more...]
2013 Irish Formula Vee Season Launch
March 24, 2013 by Ivan Casey
David Kelly (69) leads the Formula VEE field at Mondello Park
April 6th sees the start of the Irish Formula VEE championship at Kirkistown Race Circuit in Co Down. The season sees new sponsors, new drivers and some new initiatives in Ireland’s largest single seater racing class. Crowne Plaza Dundalk has been confirmed as the title sponsors of the National class in the newly branded “Crowne Plaza Dundalk Formula... [Read more...]
Lee Newsome – A Champion again
December 30, 2012 by Garry Newsome
Lee behind the wheel of his immaculate Formula Vee. Photo: Craig Elliott
Ashford Racing driver Lee Newsome returned to the Irish Formula Vee Championship in 2012 and after a stunning debut season in 2011 a big challenge laid ahead to retain his National and Northern Ireland Formula Vee titles. Lee had an amazing debut season in 2011 winning 5 races on the way to winning both championships ahead of multiple Champion Ray Moore.... [Read more...]
Bishopscourt back on the racing calendar for 2013!
October 18, 2012 by Mark Kelly
Bishopscourt prooved to be a favourite amongst competitors in 2012 and is back on the calendar for 2013. Photo: Con Connolly
Leinster Motor Club (LMC) is delighted to announce the return of motor car racing to Bishopscourt Racing Circuit in 2013. LMC will team up with BARC again to promote the event. LMC & BARC have been approved the date of 11th and 12th May 2013 by the Association of Northern Irish Car Clubs (ANICC). The date is subject to licence from the MSA. The... [Read more...]
Adelaide Insurance VOTED UK’s NO. 1 for Value for Money
September 2, 2012 by Nichola Pearce
The Adelaide Masters Series has been hugely popular amongst bike fans. Photo: presseye.com
Leading UK motoring magazine, Auto Express released it’s much anticipated “Driver Power 2012” annual guide to buying and running your car. The annual poll had responses from 29,000 readers and listed their preferences in order of merit for car dealers, insurance companies and breakdown operators. Adelaide Insurance Services administer IAM Surety... [Read more...]
