John O’Hara: From Mondello to Le Mans!
February 11, 2013 by John O'Hara
KCMG will run a recently acquired LM P2 Morgan chassis from OAK Racing’s constructor department, Onroak Automotive
Another eventful year has passed for KCMG and as we are in between racing seasons, it’s nice to recollect the highlights of 2012. The team was very busy competing in different series’ across Asia last year. Aside from the Japanese F3 and Formula Nippon championships which we’ve been part of since 2008, we took part in new racing competitions... [Read more...]
Très belle performance de Breen sur Rally du Var
November 27, 2012 by Trevor McGrath
Despite 2 punctures, Breen was rewarded with 3rd overall on Rally du Var
Rallye du Var, based in the Côte d’Azur region of France formed a fitting finale for Craig Breen as he rounded off another sensational season. Breen fulfilling his commitments with French team Sainteloc Racing brought the curtain down on his 2012 schedule with 3rd overall after a dramatic three days in the French Riviera. Driving a Peugeot 207... [Read more...]
Talk To The Paw: Nipped over to Le Mans!
July 19, 2012 by Tadgh
I don't see welcome as Gaeilge!? Yer man Doyle won't be over here in a hurry...
Irvine's yoke- le hack of it!!! The Red Phone- known as Le Tadgh Line..... Nipped over to Le Mans last week. Never a big sportscar fan, me and I tell you what- when I said Le Mans would put you asleep I wasn’t wrong… Mind you, I suppose I should try going when there’s a race on! Would you believe they have a red phone in race control... [Read more...]
Disappointment for Griffin at Le Mans Debut
June 21, 2012 by Matt Griffin Racing
Matt in the AF Corse Ferrari 458. Photo: Matt Griffin Racing
GT driver Matt Griffins’ Le Mans debut resulted in an early retirement this weekend after the #81 Ferrari , driven at the time by Piergiuseppe Perazzini , was involved in an incident with the # 8 Toyota while at the hands of Anthony Davidson. After qualifying in 7th position ,Griffin who had hopes of winning the GTE Pro AM, started the legendary 24... [Read more...]
Murphy Prototypes Proud of Performance in 80th ’24 Heures Du Mans’
June 20, 2012 by Emma Buxton
The Murphy Prototypes team did Ireland proud by leading LMP2 during the night time running. Photo: Murphy Prototypes
Car: #48 Oreca 03-Nissan Class: LMP2 Total Time: 13:25’07.987 (Hour 15) Best Lap: 3’40.770 (Brendon Hartley, Lap 184) Classification: DNF (43) Total Laps: 196 (of 233) The Murphy Prototypes team has shown that it is a genuine contender in sports car racing. The young Irish squad maintained the lead of the LMP2 category during... [Read more...]
Series of Problems Hamper Kane’s 24 hour bid
Unfortunately for Comber’s Jonny Kane’s and Strakka Racing this years 80th Le Mans 24 Hours ended in disappointment after a series of unexpected problems hampered their race. The teams build-up to the race had given Kane and the team the top privateer petrol position, after a sensational qualifying session put the Silverstone-based team’s HPD... [Read more...]
Can the Luck Of The Irish Hold For 24hrs?
June 14, 2012 by Tony Gregory
Murphy Prototypes are just one of 2 teams along with Status Grand Prix flying the flag for Ireland in the 80th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race. Photo: Murphy Prototypes
Jonny Kane who will compete with Strakka Racing. Photo: Jakob Ebrey This weekend sees the 80th running of the historic sportscar race “Le Mans 24 Hours”, with the most Irish interest there has ever been. The Irish contingent is made up of 2 Irish teams, Murphy Prototypes who will be running Jody Firth, Warren Hughes and Brendon Hartley in... [Read more...]
