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...]
SuperSeries Heads to Kirkistown
March 31, 2013 by Ian Lynas
Reigning Northern Ireland Formula Ford Champion Ivor McCullough one of the leading entries at Kirkistown
THE 2013 motor racing circuit at Kirkistown circuit gets off on a high note on Saturday 6 April with the opening rounds of three major Formula Ford Championships, including the SuperSeries which will be featured at circuits around the UK with one round in France at Le Mans. The Northern Ireland Formula Ford Championship which proved so competitive last... [Read more...]
Murray makes single seater switch for 2013
March 15, 2013 by Paul Grogan
Niall was a regular front runner in Ginetta Junior for the past 2 seasons and will aim to carry this form into Fomula Ford. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
2012 Ginetta Junior Championship front runner Niall Murray looks set for a new challenge in 2013 as he moves to the re-energised Irish Formula Ford Championship. The Ginetta Junior star has enjoyed two seasons racing on the UK’s top National stage with huge success along the way. Returning to Family-run team Murray Motorsport, Niall is hoping... [Read more...]
Kevin O’Hara: The racing season is getting closer!
March 3, 2013 by Kevin O'Hara
Kevin with Richard Warbrick of Dunlop collecting his award for becoming the Dunlop Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year
After a long winter finally the days are getting a little longer and the weather is starting to improve which thankfully means the start of the racing season is getting closer. Luckily for me I have a lot to look forward to this season after being announced as the winner of the Young Racing Driver of the Year Award thanks to Motorsport Ireland, Dunlop... [Read more...]
Jonny McMullan: Hoping To Cross The Pond for 2013!
December 24, 2012 by Jonny McMullan
A mix of highs and lows in FF1600 in 2012, the aim for 2013 is to move to the USA! Photo: Raceline Photography
In 2012 for the second year we were going to be driving the NI Radiator Services Mondiale 89s in the Northern Ireland Formula Ford 1600 Championship! From a very good end to the 2011 season we went into the new season feeling confident about the year ahead! It started well and in March at the first round we started the new season with a bang winning... [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: Breen named Driver of the Year at Motorsport Ireland Awards
December 11, 2012 by Declan Lee
Craig Breen was among those honoured at the Motorsport Ireland awards event today
Craig Breen was named Driver of the Year today at the Dunlop Motorsport Ireland Champions of Irish Motorsport Awards in Dublin. Breen secured his second successive world title last month when he won the S2000 category of the World Rally Championship following his victory in the WRC Academy in 2011. Breen was presented with the Manley Memorial Trophy... [Read more...]
Kevin O’Hara: The Walter Hayes Trophy
November 22, 2012 by Kevin O'Hara
Kevin sits in the Silverstone pitlane ready to go on track for one of the Walter Hayes Trophy heats
If you had asked me two weeks prior to the Walter Hayes Trophy this year if I was planning to do it I probably would have laughed at you. It was a very late decision and meant a very busy ten days of preparation on a car that hadn’t turned a wheel in over three years! But given the opportunity to do the most competitive Formula Ford 1600 race of the... [Read more...]
Irish Motorsport- What a great community we have!
November 22, 2012 by Leo
Take a bow everybody who played their part in helping get Chris reunited with his race car and trailer. Photo: Raceline Photography
There are times when we should all feel proud of our motorsport community. This week is definitely one of those times. As you all know, Chris Paul’s immaculate Mondiale Formula Ford and trailer were stolen from Hillsborough last weekend. FF1600 stalwart Karen Kissane took up the baton and contacted as may people as she knew with a picture of the... [Read more...]
URGENT: Race Car Stolen **FOUND**
November 20, 2012 by Leo
A recent picture of Chris' Formula Ford in Kirkistown. Photo: Raceline Photography
It’s not often we have to post bad news stories here on Motorsport.ie but this one is important. FF1600 racer Chris Paul has had his 1993 Mondiale nd trailer stolen from Hillsborough in the past few days. The trailer, as can be seen from the picture, is very distinctive so please keep an eye out for it and pass it on to anyone you know who drives... [Read more...]
Stephen Daly: Back to basics
November 14, 2012 by Stephen Daly
Stephen at the wheel of his RAY Formula Ford in Mondello Park earlier this year. Photo: Con Connolly
Hi all, I was back to basics racing the FF1600 again but this time across the water in the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch UK. The Formula Ford Festival is one of the most prestigious races in the calendar. Drivers from across the world come to contest and win at the Festival. The Festival in previous years had been the hardest race of the year... [Read more...]
