Novice Racer Wins Motorsport opportunity of a Lifetime!
Novice racer Stephen O’Keefe was presented with the opportunity to fulfil his Motor Racing Dreams at Mondello Park last weekend, as he was announced as the winner of the 2013 Mondello Park and Sheane Cars sponsored, ‘Become A Racing Driver’ Competition. The Corkman can now look forward to racing in the Irish Formula Sheane Championship... [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...]
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...]
Motormouth’s 2013 BIG PREVIEW!
Well that’s January & February out of the way- and we are a little bit closer to the start of another racing season. There are some exciting times coming too with a few new classes starting up. The Strykers have launched a new website www.irishstrykers.ie and have also become far more active on social media. There must be a few of these cars... [Read more...]
My Motormouth Car Collection!
I decided recently that it was time to reduce my collection of cars. I use the term collection loosely but I had a valid reason for acquiring each and every one at the time. First things first, I needed to take stock- that’s a polite way of saying I had no idea how many cars I had and in some cases where they are! I was half shocked and half proud... [Read more...]
Lauren Taylor: A guide to securing a seat in the BTCC
December 11, 2012 by Lauren Taylor
Lauren about to to be let loose in one of the Supercar Experience Porsches!
Despite the fact that it’s the middle of winter and I should probably be in hibernation to avoid the cold, I found myself wandering down to Mondello Park Racing School. After all who could say no to the new King of Mondello Marketing, Leo Nulty. I seem to spend most of my weekends being dragged around racing circuits throughout England by my wannabe... [Read more...]
60 seconds with Brian Hearty
December 4, 2012 by Leo
In 2012, Brian Hearty claimed his 9th championship title, can he make in 10 in 2013!?
Name: Brian Hearty Age: 61 Occupation: Haulier Road Car: BMW M3 & Merc C220 Coupé Dream Road Car: Aston Martin DB9s Race Car: Formula Sheane Dream Race Car: Jordan 192 Race of My Life: August 2010- My second race in the current car in Kirkistown. Great race with Anton Savage and Kevin Sheane- and managed to win it! Biggest Supporter: Joe McArdle Favourite... [Read more...]
Tony Gregory: My High Octane Day Out
November 29, 2012 by Tony Gregory
Think you can be the next Vettel? Why not start by driving the Red Bull inspired Race Experience Formula Sheane at Mondello Park
Last week I was given the chance to pop down to Mondello Park and test out their three motorsport experience activities all in one day, the 4×4 Experience, the Supercar Experience & The Motor Racing Experience. Having been involved in motorsport for over 20 years I suppose I was a little cynical but intrigued to see how things had moved on... [Read more...]
60 seconds with David Sheane
November 27, 2012 by Leo
David behind the wheel of his 1975 Sheane Formula Vee on his racing return at the Formula Vee Festival earlier this year in Mondello Park. Photo: Con Connolly
Name: DavidSheane Age: 67 Occupation: Engineer Road Car: 1995 VW Golf Dream Road Car: Ferrari Race Car: 1975 Sheane Formula Vee, amongst others! Dream Race Car: 2007 Williams FW29 Race of My Life: Kirkistown 1984- great race until I rolled! Best Supporter: Evelyn, “the wife” Favourite Food: Chicken Curry. Favourite Restaurant: Berties Bistro,... [Read more...]
Keith Hogg: The Championship Finale
November 13, 2012 by Keith Hogg
Keith showing his support for the Make-A-Wish foundation on his MAD Motorsport Formula Sheane in Kirkistown. Photo: Con Connolly
Although I was dying to get back in the car after my great run at the Laois Rally Sprint, I didn’t want to be the cause of any incident in the Formula Sheane season finale on October 6th in Kirkistown but after many phone calls to David Sheane, Kevin Sheane and the Godfather of Irish racing, Brian Hearty, I was convinced to go out. Money was a little... [Read more...]
