Bishopscourt Results

May 13, 2013 by Motorsport Ireland  

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Erik Holstein leads in a VERY wet ITCC race in Bishopscourt © Michael Chester 087 8072295

LEINSTER M C/BARC RACE MEETING AT BISHOPSCOURT, CO DOWN (ROUNDS OF MOTORSPORT IRELAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS): FORMULA FORD 1600 RACE 1 (12 laps): 1 Ivor McCullough (Van Diemen RF00) 16m 13.91s, 80.91 mph, 2 Niall Murray (Van Diemen RF99) 16m 14.80s, 3 Sean Doyle (Van Diemen RF91) 16m 21.79s, 4 Rob Barrable (Van Diemen) 16m 24.03s, 5 Jonny McMullan... [Read more...]

Bishopscourt back on the racing calendar for 2013!

October 18, 2012 by Mark Kelly  

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Bishopscourt prooved to be a favourite amongst competitors in 2012 and is back on the calendar for 2013. Photo: Con Connolly

Leinster Motor Club (LMC) is delighted to announce the return of motor car racing to Bishopscourt Racing Circuit in 2013. LMC will team up with BARC again to promote the event. LMC & BARC have been approved the date of 11th and 12th May 2013 by the Association of Northern Irish Car Clubs (ANICC). The date is subject to licence from the MSA. The... [Read more...]

Daly shows a clean pair of heels to take Goodyear Trophy

October 3, 2012 by Garry Manning  

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Stephen Daly was the class of the field at the Leinster Trophy Race Meeting in Mondello Park. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski

Eamon Matheson struggled in his Mission over the weekend but still leads the standings. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski The 2012 MAGIC BULLET BREEZEMOUNT FORMULA LIBRE IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP took to the track on Saturday and Sunday September 15 & 16 after its 2 month summer break, to see who could win the famous Leinster Motor Club “Goodyear Trophy”.... [Read more...]

Sheane Jnr adds his name to the Leinster Trophy history books

October 2, 2012 by Paul Grogan  

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Kevin Sheane Jnr celebrates with the famous Leinster Trophy at Mondello Park. Photo: Jennifer Tonin

Kevin Sheane Jnr added his name a star studded history book when he won the famous Leinster Trophy at Mondello Park racing in Formula Sheane. The re-energised championship thanks to the efforts of PR-Guru Leo Nulty in 2012 boasted increasing grid numbers right throughout the season, particularly peaking at he Leinster Trophy race meeting on Mondello... [Read more...]

Barry Rabbitt: Leinster Trophy

September 22, 2012 by Barry Rabbitt  

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Barry leads Brian Hearty and Enda O'Connor in a thrilling Leinster Trophy Race. Photo: Michael Chester

In a car prepared at the elevneth hour, Barry put on a performance on a par with the seasoned regulars. Photo: Michael Chester Fresh from taking the chequered flag first at the Phoenix Park ITCC race in Dave Clarkes Golf GTI, we started talking about the possibility of racing the car at the Leinster Trophy weekend the following month. It was decided... [Read more...]

Leinster Trophy with Formula Sheane

September 21, 2012 by Leo  

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As I said, it was a busy weekend! Photo: Jennifer Tonin

Barry Rabbitt at the wheel of the Motorsport.ie/Race2Race.com Formula Sheane that I bought that week! Photo: Michael Chester Well, as well as a race report, I thought I would do a blog of my own weekend, just for a change. I have not raced all year, and the commentary and Motorsport.ie have kept me busy. In the week coming up to the Leinster Trophy... [Read more...]

Regning Abarth Champion hoping for Sucess at Leinster Trophy Weekend!

September 14, 2012 by Leo  

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Barry-John is egar to return to winning ways after being forced to sit on the sidelines

Following a 10 week injury-enforced break, Barry-John McHenry is back in action this weekend for the final 2 rounds of the Dunlop Abarth Cup. The 2011 champion’s Tom Kane Motors Backed, Kellett Motorsport tended car is being prepped for the Raheny man in their Kells workshop in a bid to win the prestigious Dunlop Trophy. After a double win at... [Read more...]

Who will lift the “Goodyear” Trophy?

September 14, 2012 by Garry Manning  

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Will we see Philip Shields taking one of his fantastic GP2 cars to Mondello Park for the season finale?

The 2012 MAGIC BULLET BREEZEMOUNT FORMULA LIBRE IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP resumes this Saturday and Sunday September 15 & 16 after its 2 months summer break, the only action during which saw 7 drivers braving the Phoenix Park Motor Races Following a mid season rule change it’s the big over 2 liter cars that lead the way. Eamon Matheson 1.3T Mission... [Read more...]

Rabbitt in Last Minute Leinster Trophy Challenge

September 13, 2012 by Leo  

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Will we see Rabbitt spring a surprise and lead into the first corner?? Photo: Con Connolly

Rabbitt two wheels the Supercharged Golf at Kirkistown Photo: Con Connolly Barry Rabbitt is the latest to throw his name in the hat for the Leinster Trophy Formula Sheane race at Mondello Park this weekend. The former Uno Cup Champion has developed a reputation as something of an all rounder in Irish racing circles lately although this will be his first... [Read more...]

Formula Sheane to Race for Leinster Trophy

September 12, 2012 by Fergus Brennan  

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Brian Hearty, Kevin Sheane Jnr and Sean Hynes will be amongst the gaggle of drivers keen to add their names to this famous roll of honour. Photo: Con Connolly

Mondello Park’s final Irish championship car race event of the season takes place this weekend with a number of 2012 titles up for decision. The annual Leinster Trophy races will run over two days on the Mondello Park international Circuit, with the highlight being Sunday’s Leinster Trophy race, which this year will be contested by Formula... [Read more...]