Obituary – Andrew Clarke
This is the hardest piece I have ever had to write for the website. It is hard to believe that a young man so full of life and fun is no longer with us. The Ginetta Junior class has only been around for a few short years but along with the Junior Rallycross class, has produced some fantastic young talent. Andrew Clarke was one of these young drivers... [Read more...]
Byrne wins Ginetta Junior Ireland 2012
October 7, 2012 by Paul Grogan
Jake Byrne in his ABR prepared Ginetta G20 at Mondello Park
After a season long battle with James Fleming, Jake Byrne adds his name to the Ginetta Junior Ireland history books by becoming the 2012 Ginetta Junior Ireland Champion. With seven wins this season including two double victory weekends in Kirkistown, a circuit Jake established himself as somewhat an expert, Byrne certainly showed his experience gained... [Read more...]
Vee Festival Review
August 1, 2012 by Leo
A few final words with Gary Newsome before the start of the Formula Vee Festival Final. Photo: JayTee Photographic
Something for everyone- Pony Express even had kids Facepainters in the paddoock. Photo: JayTee Photographic. Paul Heavey, Ivan Casey, Cregor Elliot and John Downey, take a bow. This quartet made up the Formula Vee Festival Committee who organised and promoted the hugely sucessful event last weekend. Aided by Trevor Gray, they attracted sponsors, spectators... [Read more...]
Byrne and Fleming share the honours at Mondello Park
July 31, 2012 by Paul Grogan
Byrne leads Fleming and Finlay out of turn 1 at Mondello Park. Photo: Con Connolly
Runaway championship leader Jake Byrne approached Mondello Park keen to take two solid results to give him an almost certain 2012 Championship victory. James Fleming however is a driver who has shown immense determination at every round so far this season and never one to give up on his own dream of becoming the Ginetta Junior Ireland Champion. While... [Read more...]
Motormouth: Vee Festival Preview
July 20, 2012 by Leo
Will we see Moore and Newsome leading into the first corner on Sunday? Photo: Con Connolly
So it’s Festival time at Mondello- Formula Vee Festival that is. Once again, the Vee boys have excelled in the preparation and promotion of this event. It will run over two days with a few heats on the Saturday and semis and the all important final on Sunday. Lee Newsome & Ray Moore have done all the winning this year but Kevin O’Hara... [Read more...]
Byrne boosts titles hopes at Mondello Park
July 13, 2012 by Paul Grogan
Jake Byrne extended his championship with a double race victory at Mondello Park
The 2012 Ginetta Junior Ireland championship in proud association with Quaife, gearboxman.com, thegrid.ie and Michelin resumed after its mid-season break allowing exam students plenty of time to focus on their exams. Championship leader Jake Byrne was one of those who completed his Leaving Certificate and was keen to pick up where he left off with another... [Read more...]
Sophie Byrne: Byrning Rubber!
July 11, 2012 by Sophie Byrne
Sophie's car is now very familiar in Mondello with her bright pink wheels! Photo: Con Connolly
The latest addition to our growing list of motorsport.ie Bloggers is Sophie Byrne. Sophie Races in the Ginetta Junior series as well as being a proven winner in Junior Rallycross. Her father Alan and mother Gill are both experienced racers so as the saying goes, she comes from good stock!! - Leo Qualifying Qualifying was going well; I took the... [Read more...]
Cregor Elliott: The Canada Day Race Meeting!
July 6, 2012 by Cregor Elliott
The Excitement was simply too much for some....Photo: Cregor Elliott
The Canada Day meeting in Mondello wasn’t big on entries of either classes or drivers. The Vees were the highlight of the day and not due to qualify until after ten so I arrived around that time figuring I’d be in plenty of time which turned out to be true. The track team menu seemed to generate a lot of interest last day so the detective... [Read more...]
O’Hara breaks the ‘magic minute’ to set new Vee record
July 5, 2012 by Leo
O'Hara in his beautiful LOH Motorsport prepared Formula Vee. Photo: Cregor Elliott
With no Saloons, Historics or Sheanes, it was a low key meeting at Mondello last weekend but nevertheless we were treated to some fantastic racing! As ever, it was Moore vs Newsome in Formula Vee. This pair have had a slight advantage over the rest all season long and have shared the wins. Kevin O’Hara split them in Kirkistown (just losing out to... [Read more...]
Busy busy busy since the big launch!
June 28, 2012 by Leo
Dan Daly's Reynard looked superb at the launch of Motorsport.ie in the Naas Court Hotel. Photo: Con Connolly
Seán Doyle has been impressive this season. Photo: Con Connolly Well, it’s about a month since the launch of Motorsport.ie and it has been busy busy busy. From day one the support has been unbelievable so thank you to anyone who helped and of course to you, the readers! The driver blogs have been really popular, and I have tried to ensure that they... [Read more...]
