New Year Stages Rally @ Kirkistown 15/01/11

[Jas-88]

Does anyone know what time the rally starts at on saturday?

 

[Graham]

usually FCD at 09:00

 

[Jas-88]

thought it would be around that time, wasn't sure. Cheers

 

[Graham]

Can't find the FCD info on the regulations but I would be surprised if it much later than 09:00

G

 

[Jas-88]

Could'nt find anything myself. Do you know if there is a big entry list for it?

 

[Graham]

This is all I have seen or heard about it, I was asked to sit at it, but money and other commitments are getting priority this year.

Press release (issued by Ian Lynas, Kirkistown, motor racing circuit: Home Page, Official site of Ireland's best loved motor racing circuit)

KIRKISTOWN race circuit will echo to the sound of rally engines on Saturday 15th January, 2011 as the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland host the popular New Year Stages Rally.

The high speed action will be held over 6 stages, all within the confines of the circuit and the first car starts at 9am.

The event will also be to host the opening round of the Pacenotes ANICC 2WD Rally Challenge. This series is a must for two wheel drive clubmen on a budget.

The New Year Stages always proves popular as many competitors see it as the ideal event to prepare for the Northern Ireland Rally Championship and this series gets into gear next month also at Kirkistown.

Amongst the leading entries for Saturday’s event, the 2010 Circuit of Ireland winner Derek McGarrity, who will be driving a Mitsubishi EVO 10, John McGaffin in a Kenny McKinstry Subaru World Rally Car. Also in Subaru World Rally Cars George Robinson and Gary White.

 

[chunky]

Will be there!! Much in? £10?

 

[Graham]

usually about that from memory yeah

 

[StephenDc2]

Does anyone know what time i will go on to?? Have to work in the morning

 

[Graham]

usually 17:00

 

[Jas-88]

The last time i was there, think it stopped about 4. But that was with 100 + cars competing

 

[Graham]

Was that when there was really heavy rain? if so the event was stopped half way through SS5 due to the standing water over the flying finish

 

[Lee A]

Stuff the wrc cars it's all about the mk2's and that wee yellow mini (Nevin someone ??) if I'm not playing footy I shall be at it

 

[DARZY]

dont mind the cold as long as its dry normally a good wee rally..

 

[Graham]

The yellow vtec mini is will smith, been out in a silver and yellow civic the last while and going incredibly well in it i must add!

 

[seaside-racer]

Looking forward to this haven't been to a rally in ages, usually a good day at this too.

 

[OZ10]

might take a race down to this if the weathers not too bad

 

[matchett87]

happy days picked a good week of work this time!!

 

[jafanan]

Heading down tommorow! Give a real bad day though so il need to get the waterproofs out

 

[Ma55ey]

Maybe take a run down,the wee cuz is out so maybe go dwn for a bita craic n see if he can clean up like bishopscourt!!!

 

[Lee A]

If it's pissing down I'll just sit in my house and listen to the cars meant to rain alot tomorrow, hopefully not though

 

[Arfur]

Might call in after work, just for the burgers yum yum!!

 

[thornracing]

ill be there as usual doing photos at my spot...was down the last 3 days helping set up. i just took a run down there an hour ago and there was 12 cars down.

 

[Tinners]

Wanting to take a run down to take photos at this. If the weathers not too bad.

Anybody know how much in it is for spectators?

 

[Lee A]

£10 I believe