Donagh Delights in Sperrins Victory
May 13, 2013 by Andrew Bushe
Donagh Kelly and Kevin Flanagan- 1st Tour of the Sperrins 2013
Round three of the 2013 Carryduff Forklift MSA ANICC Northern Ireland Stage Rally Championship took place on Saturday in the Sperrin mountains for the Magherafelt and District Motor Club’s Tour of the Sperrins Rally. Following the cancellation of the Easter Stages due to the unseasonal snow-storm, 53 registered drivers and 50 registered co-drivers... [Read more...]
Killarney Review- with Art McCarrick
May 8, 2013 by Art McCarrick
As Art predicted, Jennings was victorious! Image from Aidan O'Connor
Garry Jennings is usually an upbeat, chirpy and energetic character but even he seemed almost subdued when he crossed the finish line of the Cartell Killarney Rally of the Lakes. The enormity of the win seemed too much for him to grasp and there were tears in Jennings’ eyes when he spoke at the end of the final stage. “It’s hard to take in, it’s... [Read more...]
Killarney Rally of the Lakes Preview- with Art McCarrick
May 1, 2013 by Art McCarrick
There is lots of speculation about this weekends rally!
When the first cars pull up to the start line of Molls Gap on Saturday morning, it will have been 3 months since the first round of the Irish Tarmac Championship got underway in Galway. The unusually long wait was due to the unfortunate and neccessary cancellation of the Easter Stages due to heavy snowfall but it makes Killarney all the more important... [Read more...]
Galway International Rally Review- with Art McCarrick
February 5, 2013 by Art McCarrick
As Art predicted, once Cronin got used to the WRC Subaru, nobody could match him. Image from www.crspics.com
What a difference a few years make. The last time Keith Cronin took on the Galway International Rally, in 2010, he was reigning British champion. Seeded at number 3 and full of confidence and youthful exuberance, Cronin set off into a frosty and foggy stage 1 in his Group N Lancer and emerged as the leader having been quicker than 5 WRC cars. This... [Read more...]
Galway International Rally Preview with Art McCarrick
February 2, 2013 by Art McCarrick
Art McCarrick goes through the runners & riders for tomorrow's Galway International Rally
The traditional season opener in the West always throws up a few surprises and the 2013 Galway International Rally is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in a long time. It is conceivable that any one of eight drivers could realistically win this rally and it’s a long time since that has been said about any international event. So let’s... [Read more...]
New Year Stages set for Kirkistown Circuit
January 17, 2013 by Ian Lynas
2012 Winner Derek McGarrity returns to try open his 2013 account on a high note. Photo: Raceline Photography
Kirkistown race circuit will echo to the sound of rally cars on Saturday 19 January, 2013 as the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland host the popular New Year Stages Rally. The high speed action will be held over 6 stages, all within the confines of the circuit and the first car starts at 9am. The New Year Stages always proves popular as many competitors... [Read more...]
High Octane Meets Garden Party
June 8, 2012 by Tony Gregory
Stuart Biggerstaff in action in his Dad's MG Metro 6R4. Photo: Raceline Photography
On Saturday the 2nd of June, 1800 visitors attended Northern Ireland’s Ulster Folk Museum where visitors and motorsport fans alike were treated to the annual running of the Cultra Hillclimb. The event utilizes the parkland setting for the 700 yard hillclimb course and the historic Cultra Manor as a display area. The Thoughbred Sports Car Club... [Read more...]
Majestic Line-up for Cultra 2012
May 30, 2012 by
The competitive hillclimb will be just 1 element of a superb day's entertainment. Photo: Tony Gregory
With this years Cultra Hillclimb event falling on the 2nd of June, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend, it seems only right that the Thoroughbred Sports Car Club (NI) has arranged for some Group B rallying royalty to be in attendance. As one of many headline appearances the MG Metro 6R4 No.1 will be making its debut at the event and will be competed... [Read more...]
