Rallycross Goes West!
Well, it actually happened! Irish Rallycross has been pretty much on its knees in recent times. Grids have shrunken so much that Mondello Park had no option but to cancel … Continue Reading Rallycross Goes West!
On The Road- Leo Nulty Previews Tynagh Rallycross and Bishopscourt Race Meeting
Quick piece about the upcoming action this weekend, from behind the wheel of the all electric Nissan Leaf! Off the cuff piece as I was reviewing the car anyway, so … Continue Reading On The Road- Leo Nulty Previews Tynagh Rallycross and Bishopscourt Race Meeting
Gone- but never forgotten. Simon McKinley
The picturesque village of The Naul in North County Dublin came to a halt yesterday. Aptly, the sun shone on the lines of Race, Rally, Kart and Hillclimb drivers, all … Continue Reading Gone- but never forgotten. Simon McKinley
Simon McKinley- A Man, a legend. R.I.P
When I was thirteen, my hero Gilles Villeneuve was killed in a crash during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. I can still remember where I was, how I found … Continue Reading Simon McKinley- A Man, a legend. R.I.P
Motormouth’s Mutterings- with Leo Nulty
As I normally do on the Sunday evening of a race meeting, I had a pint with a few motorsport heads to discuss the day’s events. We certainly had plenty … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- with Leo Nulty
IMRC Mondello April Review
Well there was no shortage of action at the second Mondello race meeting of 2015! Unfortunately the timing system cried enough on Saturday, when some of the qualifying had been … Continue Reading IMRC Mondello April Review
Motormouth’s Mutterings- Mondello April Preview
Time for the second Mondello race meeting of the season this weekend and it looks like it is going to be a good one! The Micksgarage ITCC make their second … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Mondello April Preview
Irish Drivers at home & abroad- all the Easter Weekend Action- with Leo Nulty
What a weekend of motorsport action. Firstly, the Circuit of Ireland. Yes, yes I know, it doesn’t go all the way round Ireland any more- and many of you used … Continue Reading Irish Drivers at home & abroad- all the Easter Weekend Action- with Leo Nulty
Busy Motorsport Weekend- links to all the action!
Isn’t Easter a wonderful time of the year? The clocks have gone forward, the weather (theoretically) is getting better, we get a long weekend off- and it is packed with motorsport … Continue Reading Busy Motorsport Weekend- links to all the action!
How Sponsorship really works- with Leo Nulty
Well it’s all good news this week in Irish Motorsport. The Donegal Rally team have secured a three year deal with Joule– manufacturers of solar panels, tube systems and hot water cylinders, … Continue Reading How Sponsorship really works- with Leo Nulty
FF1600 action from Mondello Park in 1985
Once again, I know I am showing my age here again, but it is hard to believe that this was 30 years ago at Mondello Park. It is equally hard … Continue Reading FF1600 action from Mondello Park in 1985
Mondello March 15th Report- with Leo Nulty
Well that wasn’t a bad meeting was it? The season opener at Mondello Park had all the ingredients you would want- packed grids, great racing, a bit of paint swapping … Continue Reading Mondello March 15th Report- with Leo Nulty
On The Road- Mondello Preview with Leo Nulty
I decided to do a quick preview of this weekend’s race meeting at Mondello while I was on the road during the week. when I posted it, the reaction was … Continue Reading On The Road- Mondello Preview with Leo Nulty
Barrable rolls the dice with innovative sponsorship offer!
It is always difficult to secure sponsorship to support clubman motor racing. Unless you have a proper quantifiable return for the potential sponsor, you better hope they have money to … Continue Reading Barrable rolls the dice with innovative sponsorship offer!
Motormouth’s Mutterings- with Leo Nulty
Well here we are, the new Motorsport.ie Thank you for all the kind messages and the irritated “where the f&*& is your website gone” queries. It is nice to know … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- with Leo Nulty
Motormouth’s Mutterings- Tommy Byrne- FF2000 at Mondello Park in 1981
In 1981, Dundalk’s Tommy Byrne was on the crest of a wave. He was rapidly becoming known as one of the fastest drivers in the business and looked set for … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Tommy Byrne- FF2000 at Mondello Park in 1981