Mondello Park European Rallycross Event Cancelled

February 4, 2013 by Leo Nulty  

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Unfortunately, Irish rallycross fans won't see this scene reenacted in 2013. Image from Leo Nulty

Mondello Park wishes to announce, that despite the best efforts of the circuit owners, the Kildare track will not now host a round of the 2013 FIA European Rallycross Championship, even though it was listed on the original calendar. On Wednesday last, January 30th, in consultation with the Championship promoters, IMG, it was decided to sit... [Read more...]

BREAKING NEWS: Mondello Park returns to European Rallycross Schedule

November 2, 2012 by Fergus Brennan  

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Derek Tohill has been one of the sensations for Ireland in European Rallycross in the last couple of years

At the recent launch of the 2013 European Rallycross Championship (ERC) there was good news for Irish Rallycross fans with the inclusion of Mondello Park on the provisional calendar. The popular European series is set for a major boost next season with the appointment of global sports, fashion and media company IMG as its promoter and the announcement... [Read more...]

Tohills Title Bid Takes Triple Blow

August 15, 2012 by DerekTohill.com  

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Derek's championship is now out of his control but anything can happen in rallycross

FIA European Rallycross Championship Round 8 Eurocircuit, Valkenswaard, Holland, August 11th – August 12th Derek Tohill from Dublin entered round 8 of the FIA European Rallycross Championship at Valkenswaard in Holland.  The Irishman had high hopes of getting his championship campaign back on track after a tough weekend in Belgium one week earlier.In... [Read more...]

Talk To The Paw: Off to Belgium for a bitta ERC

August 8, 2012 by Tadgh  

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Come over and watch, they said. Be great craic, they said...... Photo: Jennifer Tonin

Tis meself with Martin and Kenny back in '99. Photo: JayTee Photographic So the boy Tohill asked me to come one of the ERC rounds & sure I said I might as well. I have not been to one since 1999, when I had a chat with me oul buddies Kenny Hansen and Martin Schanche. I thought they were givin me poker chips! You pay for beer with these yokes!... [Read more...]