Since I was young, my dad always had something interesting in the garage- so I blame him for my petrolheaded obsessions- and the fact that I own far too many … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- The Wild Atlantic Way with Dad!
Two things happened at Mondello Park on Sunday that I’m not sure have ever happened before at the Kildare venue. Firstly, Shane Rabbitt’s spectacular Mazda RX-7 ignited itself on the … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- April Mondello Park Roundup
As you will probably have read (HERE) the opening round of the Irish Rallycross Championship was a resounding success. An impressive social media campaign, combined with Mondello Park’s exciting decision … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- IRX Mondello Round 2 Preview
On Sunday last at Mondello, there was a definite buzz in the air at the opening round of the partsforcars.ie Irish Rallycross Championship. The fact that the circuit was to … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- A New Beginning For Irish Rallycross?
Rangers V Celtic, Sales Vs Marketing, Racing Vs Rallying- it has always been the same- the debates ensue endlessly. Racing drivers think rally drivers are from the country, slightly wild, … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Flatstick, It’s Rally Time!
As I write my Mondello review for the CarSport Yearbook, (which should be on your shelves soon,) I always comment on the fact that the year has passed extremely quickly. … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- There’s another year gone!
It is time to go back racing at Mondello Park again this weekend and although the single seaters are notable by their absence, there should be some great racing for … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Mondello August Preview
When “Incoming call- Stephen Boden” comes up on the iPhone, it is always one worth taking. “Are you coming to the Classic Show at Terenure” was the question this time. … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Terenure Classic Car Show
The Motor racing season is now in full swing and the last June meeting was an absolute cracker. Jonathan Fildes and Dave O’Brien both did late deals to join the SEAT … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Mondello Park June Meeting
Unusual one for me this, but as a friend of mine has had his car damaged, I said I would post the footage anyway. As you may know, I am … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Do You Know This Man?
“So Leo, this is a loaded question- what are you driving at the moment?”, said the voice of MSL’s Conor Crowley. Only a few months earlier, whilst filming a piece … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Gimme 5! #ZoomZoom
When the 1.25 Zetec Fiesta class was introduced back in 2013, the intention, even back then, was to subsequently introduce a newer more powerful Fiesta class. As we know, the … Continue Reading Patch Tyre Equipment Fiesta ST Track Test – Motorsport.ie
When the 1.25 Fiesta Zetecs were introduced back in 2013 (where are they all gone by the way?) there was already a plan to have a step up, a more … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- New Fiesta ST class stars on Mondello Debut
It is all excitement in motor racing circles this week as we approach the second race meeting of the season. Many of the championships have not yet raced and will … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings- Let’s Go Racing Boys!
With just a few days to go before the much awaited season opener at Mondello Park, it seems the budget classes are once again the most popular with Future Classics … Continue Reading Future Classics & Fiestas Boost Grids at Mondello Opener
Sadly, it seems Irish Rallycross is in crisis again. An article entitled “50 Entries Or Bust for Irish Rallycross” was widely shared across various social media channels last week. The … Continue Reading Motormouth’s Mutterings – The End for Irish Rallycross?