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...]
Motormouth’s Video of the Week!
A classic “up to 1300cc” Production Saloon race. Watch the angles of the legendary John Burns in the little Alfasud 1350 Ti!! Read More →
Motormouth’s Video of the Week!
November 30, 2012 by Leo
Classic BTCC action from Mondello Park! Will we ever see them grace our Emerald Isle again?
This time it is coverage of the panel bashing BTCC at Mondello back in 2004. Come back soon lads, please?! Read More →
Motormouth’s Video of the Week!
November 24, 2012 by Leo
Check out this Cregor Classic to kick off our new Video of the Week piece!
Welcome to our new Video of the Week piece on motorsport.ie! Now that we’re coming into the quiet winter season, we all need something to keep that appetite for the sport alive while we wait for the new season to arrive. Each week we’ll post our favourite videos from the now vast selection online, but please feel free to submit any crackers... [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...]
EXCLUSIVE: New Entry Level Fiesta Class to run at Mondello in 2013!
October 27, 2012 by Leo Nulty
The Northern Ireland Ford Fiesta Championship has proven to be a real success amongst clubman competitors looking to get started in racing. Photo: Con Connolly
It would appear that Tin Top racing may once again be within the reach of the man in the stand with the news that a series will be run for 1.25 Zetec Fiestas at Mondello Park in 2013. This series has run with success in Kirkistown and the regulations will be identical- allowing competitors to do a few rounds of each if they prefer as well as both series... [Read more...]
Leinster Trophy with Formula Sheane
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...]
Motormouth Catchup
September 6, 2012 by Leo
Tadgh has been a busy man keeping an eye on several of our Irish Drivers Abroad so far this season. Photo: Jennifer Tonin
1st both days Steven Ferguson in Rounds 1 & 2 of the Hewison Championship. Photo: www.FosterMotorsport.com Well, the webmaster has told me it is time for me to put virtual pen to paper again (He actually said WELL overdue!) so here goes. It has been a hectic few months at Motorsport.ie but all has been pretty much going to plan. Our bloggers have... [Read more...]
Motormouth: Chat with CDR
Well, I’ve been lucky enough to travel a bit in recent weeks to catch up with some of our Irish Drivers abroad and watch them in action. the week after spending the weekend in Belgium with Derek Tohill and his Rallycross Rebels team, I dropped into Silverstone to have a chat with old friends Cliff & Michelle Dempsey- who were testing new driver... [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...]
