Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.

[Aidan1150]

Molls Gap is a mighty stage alright, but dont forget the Healy Pass, another classic stage.

Caragh Lake is a lovely stage too Martin. I have ridden it on the GS but never spectated there.

You a rally fan deep down Aidan?

Not a "real fan" Martin, but I do love the sport, especially the smaller local events. I marshalled on the Circuit many years ago, feck , nearly 30 years ago now when it was still a 5 day event and truly the Circuit of Ireland.

My brother Barry is the real rallyist in the family though. He navigates on local stage rallies and is involved with the Newry club. He sat in the second fastest Mk2 ever over Slieve Gullion with Damian Toner.

 

[Aidan1150]

My brother Barry in action, calling the notes.

 

[Timpo]

OK Aidan, I got the tracks, thanks.
I'm really looking forward to this trip now, it's been a while since I've been to Ireland.
Ferry's booked for Monday 25th and heading straight over to the West coast for a couple of days before getting in to Killarney.....

Timpo.

 

[BOIRCHE]

http://youtu.be/X-JokX06wDM

Nothin does it like a MK2

 

[Timpo]

http://www.rallyofthelakes.com/videos.html

Not that I'm getting excited or anything......
Aidan, I've also been sent a couple of 'points of interest' from Phil Gunn, so I'm expecting a few miles of my favourite type of roads!
This has the makings of a decent trip, and a good shake-down for my XC.....

T.

 

[Cortina]

Circuit of Ireland survived - just finished checking over car (just a few things to do) - so it's all systems go .... see you down there. (we are going to be in a campsite near Rally HQ - travelling down Thur pm)

 

[richie]

Sorry a bit slow on this, They come through here next weekend and it is great place to watch the event, not that I do.... drop by...

BTW Aidan I love escorts especially the mkII, most fun I ever had "driving" a car was in a mk II escort Mexico... oh and yes I have driven lots of faster cars....