Robert Barrable set five fastest stage times in the Hyundai i20 R5 on his way to finishing second on the Cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes (April 28-30). Co-driven by Damien Connolly, the 29-year old Dublin driver was in a close battle for victory throughout the two-day event, which was played out over the spectacular stages around the host town
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Robert Barrable will contest the Cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes (April 28-30) in a Hyundai i20 R5, supported by Co. Kildare-based Patch Tyre Equipment (Ireland’s leading supplier of tyre and garage equipment), Michelin tyres and Swords-based Hyundai Ireland dealer Michael Barrable Motors. The 29-year old Dublin driver gave the New Generation i20 R5 its Irish rally debut on last
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Colin Dowling, his team and the Mondello Park management crew deserve a collective pat on the back. What they have done with Irish Rallycross in the last 18 months is little more than unbelievable. Entries were so low that meetings had to be cancelled, there were little or no spectators at events, and it seemed the discipline was in danger
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This weekend Maxol will bring back the National fuel economy with the Maxol Economy Drive. Organised by Maxol and industry specialists Leo Nulty Promotions, the event starts at their state of the art M3 Mulhuddart Services from 9am on Sunday Morning. Amongst the many competitors are a host of Mondello racers, keen to try their skills at a different type
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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 standard 80bhp car gave us great racing and introduced a host of newbies to Irish Motorsport. One make racing has always been popular here in Ireland, since the Fiat 128
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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 powerful Fiesta class within three years. Mainly thanks to the efforts of Barry Barrable initially, the class has been set up and run by Mondello Park, backed by Patch Tyre
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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 kick off their campaigns this Sunday at Mondello Park. The SEAT Supercup Ireland regulars have been joined, as you will have read on this site by Erik Holstein. Erik has
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